My cousin Stephanie and sister Leslie have always made me jealous with their ability to score awesome finds at Goodwill and other thrift stores. I have never been so lucky. A couple of years ago, when I went with Les to Goodwill, the two great items I bought she had actually found and tossed my way: a red zip-up hoodie with tiny giraffe silhouettes in yellow and black and a navy-striped summer-weight shirt with a bow.
I've tried thrift shopping at other times and I've never had a satisfactory experience on my own or with others.
Today, Les invited me along for another bargain-hunting day. I can proudly say that while she did find the two graphic t-shirts I got Kyle (and they are awesome, by the way), I was able to find 2 pairs of dress pants (one of which still had store tags on it) and a skinny belt.
Because today was a red-tag half-off day, I also paid just under $12 for all of my purchases. It was almost intoxicating.
Our next stop was Rural King. This place is a mystery to me. I cannot account for the variety of things sold here from food, to farm equipment and feed, to clothes, to kitchen gadgetry, to candy, to spices, to toys. Every time I enter (this was only my 2nd time), I find myself exclaiming: "They sell that here!?"
Today, I was able to find giant bins full of ladies dress socks on sale for 2 for $1.50. I bought 6 pairs for under $5. How is that possible?! Normally they each cost at least $5. Again, my mind was blown.
I need to remember that Leslie is my lucky bargain-hunting charm. Whenever she suggests an outing, I must be ready for something awesome to happen!
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