Friday, November 28, 2008

Gone Thriftin'



I'm happy to be done with turkey (at least the kind you don't get at the deli counter) for another year.  I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I'm not a big Black Friday shopper, so I'm going to take a walk, and then visit the thrift store.  Enjoy your weekend!  :)
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19 comments:

  1. AdrienneNovember 28, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    Good morning, Mary -
    I'm with you - I'm thinking the thrift store is a good place to be today. Last evening when most of my family had gone home and the house was quiet I told my dear mother that the only store I would consider braving the traffic for would be a thrift store or an antique mall. I assume most people won't be there! So far I'm thinking that may not even happen. I'm thinking of beginning the switch from Fall and Thanksgiving decor to a bit of Christmas. Maybe. Maybe not. Hope we get to see what you find today.
    ~Adrienne~

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  2. Country GirlNovember 28, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Excellent idea, Mary! For me, I'm spending the day cleaning, as we had no guests yesterday but will have friends over this weekend. And I sorta like cleaning. Sometimes!

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  3. Mental P MamaNovember 28, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    The same to you! What is that beautiful botanical print in the foreground? I love it.

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  4. ksarraNovember 28, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    Hi Mary, enjoy your thrifting, hope you come home with some treasures. I'm glad we're done with the turkey too! My poor little granddaughter made the connection between the animal and the meal!

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  5. FarmHouse StyleNovember 28, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day! Enjoy:)

    Rhonda

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  6. SalmagundiNovember 28, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Sounds fun to me!! I'm getting too old to fight the crowds at the mall. Maybe we will head out to a little town close by with antique stores today to entertain our company. Sally

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  7. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionNovember 28, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    I don't do the Black Friday thing either. Too many crazies out there!
    Happy hunting in the thrift stores!

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  8. SueNovember 28, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    Hi Mary....I did do a bit of shopping this morning but stayed away from the big box stores...I was considering the outlet mall that opened last night at midnight but thought better of it...a turkey sandwich and a warm bed was much more enticing....waiting to see what bargains you found at the thrift store.....Sue.

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  9. MarinaNovember 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    I looooove your decoration at your Thanksgiving table! Actually I'm inspired from it and I'll use some ideas in our Cristmas lunch! I just have a question: What do you mean when you say "Black Friday shopper"?

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  10. MaryNovember 28, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Marina!
    Every year, on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, all the stores have huge sales, sometimes starting at 4am, to begin the Christmas shopping season. The crowds are huge, and some people shop all day long.

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  11. JojoNovember 28, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    Hi Mary,

    I am new to your blog and I have really been enjoying it. While I didn't have anything to buy, our grandgirls are here for the week so I got up extra early and took the oldest granddaughter to pick out the girls' Christmas dresses. It was actually a fun adventure for her to go shopping before the sun came up. We went to Macy's and enjoyed writing a wish list and leaving it in the mailbox for Santa. In all honesty I think I enjoyed the adventure more than her! The house will be so quiet when they leave tomorrow.

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  12. DenaNovember 28, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    Oh now that sounds like my kind of black Friday :)

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  13. bjNovember 28, 2008 at 8:12 PM

    Hi, Sweet Mary,
    I am done with turkey, too...just waiting to get a chance to put up my little, tiny Christmas tree...
    Hope you found something G.O.O.D. at the thrift store!!

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  14. MaryNovember 28, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Hi Jojo,
    Welcome! I'm so glad you are enjoying your visits to our Little Red House. It sounds like you had a wonderful time shopping with your granddaughter. What fun to shop for little girls' dresses!
    xoxo,
    Mary

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  15. MeMeMeNovember 29, 2008 at 12:34 AM

    hello Mary, visiting you is always sweet. i hope you had fun thrifting today. It was nice to read your last few posts, can't believe your daughter's turned 17 either! oh i can't imagine how you feel as her mother.
    today i was at the outlet store - took a job there for the holidays.

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  16. Shimmy MomNovember 29, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Now that sounds like a great Black Friday shopping idea! I hit the sales at the Fabric Store. I got 12.00 a yard fleece for 2.22 and everyone there was very polite so I considered it a success. Maybe I'll check out our thrift store today.
    Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    *hugs*

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  17. AnonymousNovember 29, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Mary,

    Sounds like a plan hope you enjoyed your walk.

    Can you believe I have never done Black Friday ??? I don't enjoy all that pushing and shoving no thanks not for me, there's no HO HO HO there for me !!!

    Kathy :)

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  18. abbNovember 29, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    Thank you so very much, Mary. Your hugs are much appreciated...loosing someone you love just isn't easy, even when it's somewhat expected. Your comment meant a lot.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    No shopping for me either. I have been busy decorating. I hope to be finished very soon. Then I can relax and enjoy.

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