$20 Thrift Store Challenge

On Monday Twin 1 came up with the idea to go thrift store shopping with Twin 2's husband on Wednesday as it was calling for another rainy day.  We mentioned this to Twin 2's husband and he was all for it.  He was thrilled to show us a day is his life.

The morning started off picking up Twin 1 at 8:30 a.m.  We then stopped at Tim Hortons in Bayers Lake for a coffee.  We were unaware at the time but it's a thing to meet up in Value Village parking lot with coffee in hand to talk to the other thrifters waiting for the store to open.

While we were waiting Twin 2's husband gave each of us $20.  The idea was to buy something and list/sell it for a profit.  Challenge accepted.

Value Village

The doors opened at 9:00 a.m.  There was a mad rush almost knocking the VV employee to the ground.  Once everyone got in the doors all the regular thrifters dispersed to their specific department looking for a deal.  Each thrifter has their own niche.  It was actually quite nice and quiet first thing in the morning because all the other shoppers were serious and looking for particular things.  We had a gander and only looked at certain departments because we were on a time limit as Twin 2's husband had a sale at 10 a.m.  Twin 1 found some great treasures and was pretty pleased with herself.  

 

Our next stop was Walmart's parking lot for the sale.  While the sale was taking place we took the opportunity to make a bathroom stop as we didn't know when the next chance to use the bathroom would be.

After the sale and bathroom stop we headed out to Spryfield.

Salvation Army Thrift Store

While it looked like a nice new building outside, if wasn't so classy inside.  However, when we walked in we did notice they had all the dishes/nic naks displayed by colour.  They took pride in their display.

Sisters of St. Vincent

This store was a boutique.  A cheap boutique.  It had a bathroom.  It smelled like someone just died in there.  Next!

Frenchy's

We used to love Frenchy's.  When we lived with our Uncle in Oromocto, NB, Frenchy's was our go to store.  We were there about 5 times a day.  We knew when the bins would be refilled.  This Frenchy's was like a dollar store as well.  It had new and used items.  Twin 1 struck gold there and her purchase included the best purchase of all...WET WIPES.  They were needed to clean the hands after each store as the day progressed.

After Spryfield we headed over to Dartmouth.

Value Village

We hit Value Village in Dartmouth around 11:00 a.m.  The first thing we noticed when we walked in was the noise.  So much busier at this time.  More riff raff at that time than the serious shoppers at 9:00 a.m in Halifax.  Twin 2 found a little something here.

When we left there we were starting to get hungry as it was almost lunch time.  Twin 1 being the new thrifter brought her own lunch. 

Twin 2's husband stopped at MacDonald's for lunch and Twin 2 stopped at Tim Hortons.  We then hit the Salvation Armys on Portland Street and Main Street.  More wet wipes please.

Next up was a trip out to Sackville.  Twin 1's husband bought two chocolate bars the night before so we each had one on our way to Sackville.  Twin 2's husband thought we would tap out before him but after a chocolate bar each we had enough energy for another 5 hours.

Bibles for Mission

This is Twin 2's all time favourite thrift store to date.  It's newer and the prices are somewhat a little cheaper.  We both scored at this store.  They have a pretty decent bathroom in there was well.  We'd recommend a look see.

Byrony House

Next on the route was Byrony House in Sackville.  When we arrived it was 1:58 p.m. and the closed sign was on the door.  It closed at 2:00 p.m.  We spent too long in Bibles for Mission so missed this one altogether.  Oops.  But like we said, we had chocolate.  We were ready to shop.

Frenchy's

Unlike Spryfield's Frenchy's this was a regular Frenchy's.  We didn't see much in here.  Another bathroom.  If you ever use the washroom there take notice of the painting hanging above the toilet.  It's a painting of 'Frenchy's'.  Pretty accurate.  If it was for sale Twin 2 would have went home with it.

Salvation Army
Wet Wipe please.  Next!

The Salvation Army in Sackville was the last thrift store on route for the day.  We then headed back to Value Village in Bayers Lake on the way home.  Of course by 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon there is totally different stuff there than at 9:00 a.m. in the morning.  Twin 2 scored some deals.

What about the $20 challenge?  We were too busy shopping for ourselves but Twin 2's husband got a few things to sell.  Well that's the goal anyway.

Here is some pictures of Twin 1's finds. 

Do you see the Ostrich egg beside the Wet Wipes??  BEST FIND EVER!!

New nail polish.  While it looked cool in the bottle it looks like salt and pepper on.

Here is a picture of Twin 2's finds.  Two things are missing from his photo as they are gifts for people.  Yes, if you are a person she gifts to then it may come from a thrift store.

Friday Funny

New Addition

So back in March Twin 2 and her husband had to put down one of their kitties, Dweeble, unexpectedly. 

Ever since then her husband has been wanting a new orange kitten.  Their other cat Lou has been enjoying having the house and attention to himself so they waited a bit.  

Last Friday her husband got the call that a 10 week old orange male was up for adoption.  Their vacation was just starting so they figured it was a good opportunity to get a new kitten as they would be home all week.  So Friday night at around 8:00 p.m. they brought the new addition home and introduced him to Lou.  

After almost a week together Lou is still not a fan.  They can now be in the same room together but it was touch and go there for a few days.  The kitten loves Lou but Lou doesn't reciprocate.  Hopefully one day they will be semi-friends.

His name was just picked out yesterday right before the vet appointment.  Multiple names were tried but they just didn't fit him.  The final choice was between Chedder or Gilbert.  Gilbert was the winning name.  

You forget what a kitten is like when you haven't had one for years.  Lou is 10 years old and Dweebs was 8 years old when he died so it's been awhile.  Twin 2's husband wants to move out of the house until Gilbert is grown.  He can't deal with Gilbert running around and getting into everything, Twin 2 yelling at Gilbert and Lou hissing and swatting at Gilbert.  Fun times.

   But he's just so cute!

Wha'd Up Wednesday

We know.  We know.  We promised some blog updates while on vacation but as you know the Twins aren't too good on keeping their promises/reaching their goals :(

So our vacation started technically on Monday.  We got up and met one of Twin 2's former co-worker over at Shubie Park in Dartmouth to walk Twin 1's and VB's doggies.  We took the dogs out for about 1/1.5 hours.  We then stopped in to visit Sister Wi at her work.  Onyx and Pearl love their Aunt Bibber.

Monday afternoon we went out to Winners/Sports Chek/Marshall's to look for some new workout gear.  Running is quickly becoming a priority again.  Twin 1 found some new running capris, and we each got a new sports bra and we found some dancing pants.  They are capris and they are so light and loose and are some pretty funky colours/patterns.  We call then dancing pants because they look like pants our Zumba instructor would wear and we may sign up for Zumba again and need to wear these.  They are good summer pants.

We also went out and picked up some paint samples as Twin 2's husband wanted to get some painting done while on vacation as it was suppose to be miserable weather all week.  We picked up four paint samples and settled on Turquoise Sea for the dining/living room area. Pictures to follow when it's all said and done.  Husband is just finishing up the second coat of paint as this is being typed.

On Tuesday morning there were a few people from the Tundra Pounders going out for a run at 5:30 a.m and we are both on vacation so thought it would be a good opportunity to go.  There were 4 of us altogether on the run and the lady who organized it ran 2 min and walked 1 min.  That was A Okay with us as we hadn't ran in a few months and it was just nice to get out.  It was such a beautiful morning that I think it made us both miss running and especially so early in the morning.  Just like last summer during 1/2 marathon training days.  Up and out the door by 6:00 a.m.  Another run is being scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 a.m. (weather depending).

Yesterday Twin 1 went to check out the new library with her mother-in-law for the day and Twin 2 tanned for an hour (so far we had ONE nice tanning day).  While Twin 2 was tanning that's when her husband decided to start painting so after an hour she came in and helped (talked) to her husband.  While Twin 1 didn't get to tan Onyx (the beached whale) did.

It was also their 8th wedding anniversary so they went out for supper at La Cucina in Bayers Lake for some pasta and then went to Costco and bought a new lap top as their desk top computer crashed (hence why the blog posts are so few and far between). They also got some new towels (it's def a big deal) and pics/reviews will be posted shortly.

Today we went on a shopping adventure.  That will be another post.  It was pretty exciting.

Tip Tuesday

Coordinate with your spouse or partner, especially on weekends.  Don't wait until Sunday to announce that you plan to run all morning.

Motivational Monday