We love the Eeboo Life on Earth Matching Game. When I spotted another copy of the exact same game at the thrift store for $1, I bought it right away. Instead of having two identical memory games, I thought it … Continue reading
March 1, 2012
Category Archives: Thrift Store Scores
September 21, 2011
The Art of Finding a Thrift Store Score
I love finding a good thrift store score. We have two fantastic locally owned and operated non-profit thrift stores near our house where I do much of our shopping for books, toys, kitchen items, magazines, music, and craft supplies. Why … Continue reading
September 20, 2011
Handmade Watercolor Postcards
At our local art supplies store I spotted a packet of blank watercolor postcards for sale. Instead of purchasing them, I bought a large pad of (deeply discounted) watercolor paper. We traced a 4×6 inch postcard on one sheet and … Continue reading
September 2, 2011
Bamboo Tray Score
This is not exactly a thrift store score, but it was such a great deal it might as well have been. I found this bamboo tray at greendesign, an eco-goods store in Princeton, NJ while on vacation. Marked down from … Continue reading
September 1, 2011
“Puzzling” Makes a Return
Hello, September! Our Summer Postcard series for the month of August is over and we’re back to regular posting. That was fun. Hopefully I’ve reclaimed my daily blogging rhythm as we head into the fall… After a nearly year-long hiatus, … Continue reading
April 11, 2011
Stencil Exercises
In the past I’ve written about activities such as using scissors and winding bobbins that help build hand strength and dexterity in young children, an essential first step towards learning to write. Playing with stencils is another such activity, one … Continue reading
March 4, 2011
Tea Time
When we visit our local thrift store, I always check their kitchen section for stainless steel platters, tea pots and creamers for the little miss. Paired with BPA-free tea cups made from recycled milk jugs, we have the most wonderful, … Continue reading
February 8, 2011
Make Your Own Stickers
We picked up a Xyron Create a Sticker Machine at our local craft resale shop, along with a refill cartridge for just a couple bucks. Thrift store score! The sticker maker machine is actually incredibly affordable (i.e. under $6!), so … Continue reading
October 21, 2010
Thrift Store Score
I’m amazed to find that the last thrift store score post was back in April! We’ve found lots of awesome stuff since then, which I’ve neglected to write about. Whoops! Here’s my latest Thrift Store Score fulled obsession: Pyrex dishes … Continue reading
