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  1. 02-14-2011, 01:53 PM #1
    YankeeMom
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    Thumbs up FINALLY able to go to the thrift store!

    I was having withdrawals lol. I haven't been in so long.

    I spent $32 and got:
    ~3 s/s t-shirts w/ various funny sayings
    ~Old Navy zip-up sweatshirt
    ~Tony Hawk l/s shirt
    ~Old Navy l/s shirt
    ~We Art Vintage wind pants (the kinds w/ the zip off legs to convert to shorts)
    ~2 bras
    ~2 Old Navy s/s shirts (dressy)
    ~Bobbie Brooks night shirt (pink w/ red hearts! Perfect for Valentine's Day lol)
    ~Flannel PJ bottoms
    ~s/s Cartoon Network t-shirt (Blue & Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends)
    ~JUSTIN black combat boots (for 16yo dd...she will LOVE them!)
    ~Eat This Not That book
    ~From the mixed up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by EL Konigsburg
    ~The War of the Worlds by HG Wells
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  2. 02-14-2011, 01:58 PM #2
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    Wow, you got a lot for that price. Enjoy your finds.
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  3. 02-14-2011, 02:00 PM #3
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    Good going. We really killed the other night too. ALL clothes were 1/2 off and books 3/1. Don't ya just love it!!
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  4. 02-14-2011, 02:38 PM #4
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    I bet that cured you withdrawals. LOL

    Great finds
    "Everyday as your walking down the street, everybody that you met has an original point of view" -Arthur PBS

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  5. 02-14-2011, 02:41 PM #5
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    Way to go YM and the kids will love them.

    GREAT SHOPPING!
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  6. 02-14-2011, 03:33 PM #6
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    Way to go Yankeemom i haven't been to Gw or Sa in along time but i love to go especially when i find some good buys.
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  7. 02-14-2011, 05:28 PM #7
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    WOWIE! You did great!
    No spend days 2012 93/365
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  8. 02-14-2011, 05:56 PM #8
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    I went to a gw in another town yesterday and never found anything. Friday or Saturday though I'm going to KY where there are at least 2 I know of and hopefully I'll find something there. The ones in KY are a lot cheaper in price too.
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  9. 02-14-2011, 07:19 PM #9
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    ~You always find the best bargains!!~
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  10. 02-14-2011, 07:40 PM #10
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    now that is what i call cleanin up!!! awesome finds...wow....
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  11. 02-14-2011, 11:28 PM #11
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    You did great! I've heard of the book, Eat This Not That. Who is the author?
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  12. 02-15-2011, 01:09 AM #12
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    YM - WTG!! you'll want to go again real soon right? The bug has bitten - let us know what your next trip brings - because you aced this one!!
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  13. 02-15-2011, 10:07 AM #13
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    Wow, great haul!
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  14. 02-15-2011, 12:13 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Palooka View Post
    You did great! I've heard of the book, Eat This Not That. Who is the author?
    David Zinczencko
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    I sure like reading about your shopping trips! You sure find the bargins!
    Pine trees, with their needles pointing up to heaven, represent everlasting light and life.
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