Category Archives: Thrift store shopping

Frugal Friday week 3

Posted on January 23, 2014 by carrie

      I know, I know, I know. I am a slacker and late getting this post up. But you have to check out my amazing Thrift Store find from last week. I promise, I will try really hard … Continue reading →

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Fugal Friday

Posted on January 3, 2014 by carrie

I’m going to try to share tips and frugal finds each week (TRY). No matter what, we all (well, almost all) like to save money. Whether it’s a fantastic thrift store find or something that you can make yourself it … Continue reading →

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March on

Posted on March 3, 2013 by carrie

February has come and gone. March is here. I have been working on sewing. I even picked up a vintage Kenmore sewing machine at Salvation Army…now to find a bobbin carrier. Ice racing has come to an end..it ended similar … Continue reading →

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Sofa Redo

Posted on August 28, 2012 by carrie

When we originally moved out of apartment life and into a house, we purchased a living room set. The four piece set is now, shall we say, well loved. The arm on the couch is worn out from Bailey sitting … Continue reading →

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My next 30 day challenge

Posted on May 31, 2012 by carrie

My friend Amanda does a 30 days of dresses challenge every June. You are invited to join. I haven’t taken the plunge. I am going to take the challenge this year…sort of. With ChumpCar slated for the 30th of June, … Continue reading →

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Snow Day!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by carrie

Yesterday was the first (and most likely only) snow day of the 2011-2012 winter season. We knew it was coming. Tuesday night, there was ice pellets, rain and wind. I will take snow over ice and freezing rain any day. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Love

Posted on February 22, 2012 by carrie

I am officially, madly in love with mid-century vintage style. I want to swap out my entire wardrobe and become a 50s girl. If you check out my Pinterest page (pinterest.com/misscarrieann) you will find my board “Vintage Love” chocked full … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap

Posted on February 13, 2012 by carrie

It’s Monday. How was your weekend? Mine was busy, hectic and a little bit crazy. I spent Friday in a horribly dry and boring continuing education class…a day of statistics isn’t my idea of a good time. Friday night we … Continue reading →

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