Thrifty Thursday

Saturday was my birthday and the boys asked what I wanted to do .... op shop of course!! LOL

I did start off at a 2nd hand book shop that I had been wanting to visit for ages - they posted pics of the Australian authors they have in stock and there were some books I had been looking for!  I've started reading another Fiona McCallum book recently and realised it's part of a trilogy.  I could follow the story, but decided I wanted to read the first 2 books ...and the book shop had them for $9 each!   They are actually a book exchange, so I will go through my books and exchange a few.

After the book shop it was time to head to Bargara to hit the oppies!!  At the first shop Clay and I found books total $4.50.  Clay found another Funny Kid book, I found the Mickey book for crafting, the Elf book will be gifted at Xmas and the Sleeping Beauty book is for our Disney collection.

I found this Dog Man board game for $4

At the 2nd op shop I found a much coverted item from my wish list....an Esterwidler brooch for $4!! It's the Sugar Plum Fairy (2018 collection) - the gold wind up part from the side is broken off, but I dont mind.  I didn't even know it was Esterwilder until after I brought it and did a Google search!

Books $4 total (I love Vinnies 3 for $2 of kids books!)

More books $2 & $3. 

Games $2 each - we were excited to find the Christmas game - we have the Taco, Pizza...game version and it's very popular :)

We headed back into town and one last op shop for my birthday fun and I started off with another book -$3!  This is the the prequal of the book I recently read.

Mini beaded tree necklace $2

Roll of burlap ribbon $4

Monday Craig and I both had RDO, so when he went into work to grab his jacket I popped into the op shop 3 doors down ;)  The volunteer that was sorting out the books said they get a lot of Rachel John books in - so I'm taking that as I sign will need to visit more regularly LOL 

Book $1

Display cases $1 each - I think these are the perfect size for the foam apples Kristy and I have from the Sphere Wizard of Oz.

Frame $2 - I have a picture ledge idea and this will be a great size!

Dress $5

Brand new set of cheese knives $4 - I LOVE this brand!  Kristy brought me a similar set for our camper and they are fantastic!!

Cricut Creations - Bag

I wanted to make bag for a friend's birthday and this SVG was perfect for her :)  I used a combination of gold glitter, green foil and plain black HTV for the design.  The green foil was an absolute nightmare to cut and weed, but after 2 goes I finally hot it done LOL  It's a bit hard yo photograph, but turned out really pretty - I hope she likes it :)

Everyday Moments

Winter means it's home made pumpkin soup time - delicious!!

Some more lego set - I have an addiction LOL The Kmart set was a cute find - it's like an Alice In Wonderland inspired set!  I was wary about buying "mini blocks", but they are bringing out standard sized / Lego compatible sets now.  The wreath set was super exciting- I've wanted it since Easter and I managed to buy it 1/2 price - bargain!

Crazy sock & crazy hair day :)

It waa my birthday and work spoilt me with balloons and donuts on Friday :)

I had a lovely birthday today- I finally got to visit a 2nd hand book shop I had been following on FB, did some op shopping and then finished the day with dinner and listening to a band. We hadn't been to the pub before - the meal was really nice - I had pork belly tacos!

Thrifty Thursday

Sunday morning Clay and I popped into an op shop while out running errands :)

I found this unopened party kit $2

This set of containers are missing lids, but perfect for storage in my scraproom- $3

Trinket dish to put next to the sink to hold my wedding ring $1

Sunglasses 50c

Clay found more books LOL $2-$3 each - one is a new to him author and he's really enjoying it :)

Sugar Pop Con 2026

Today we went to Sugar Pop Con :) Tabs and I took the kids to it when it debuted last year and we all really enjoyed it, so we had to go back again this year. Torrie was at her dad's for the weekend,  but Tabs still popped by to join us for the morning. There were lots of amazing cos-play and stalls to see.