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Thrifting During Thanksgiving

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday

I trust you all had a safe and enjoyable long Thanksgiving weekend with an opportunity to do something special.  Everyday I am thankful for the little things that God blesses me with and even more so when I can share those blessings with others.

On Friday fellow thriftanista and BLMGirl, Whitney Nic James embarked on a Thrift with Nic Weekend Tour (#twntour) sponsored by Kia Motors and her first stop was in Delaware. I honestly had no plans of going out or even getting dressed but when she texted I knew I couldn’t let her visit my state without seeing her.  It wasn’t just because we are fellow bloggers but because I’ve adopted her as my “lil sis”, and you know that I lost my real ‘lil sis in a car accident in 1992.

I quickly dressed and drove to meet her at the Goodwill Outlet in New Castle.  The outlet wasn’t originally on her agenda but one of the consignment shops that she chose was closed and thankfully the outlet was closer to me.

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I had never been to a Goodwill Outlet and from the looks of things it was obvious that it’s the “early birds that get all the worms”. Somewhat disappointed but not defeated, I suggested we head further south down to Smyrna, to one of my favorite Goodwill locations.  Her husband, Darrius was the driver and also a native Delawarean, however, he had never been to the Smyrna store and was eager to go.

Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break Whitney and her new hubby Darrius are a thrifting duo!

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“I Love Thrifting” t-shirt!

It was the day before Goodwill’s 50% off Saturday Sale but there were a few items that I just couldn’t pass up. Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break 021 Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break

If you read my profile you know that I am a big supporter of Goodwill, not just because I love to thrift but because it was the last place my sister worked before her untimely death.  She is the first thought that comes to mind when I enter a Goodwill but on this trip she was more than just a passing thought.  

My sister had a best friend named Darlene, they were inseparable until she left to join the United States Air Force, and it was during that time they became separated forever.  Darlene was in Boot Camp when Gloria was killed in a car accident and unfortunately wasn’t able to attend the funeral.  Darlene and I spoke briefly afterwards but never saw each other again … not until Friday and at all places… Goodwill.

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Between the hugs and tears, I discovered that she now lives in Smyrna and works in Middletown, and is also newly married.  How amazing was it that thanks to my adopted ‘lil sis, I was reunited with my real ‘lil sis’ best friend at a Goodwill!  #blessed

What started out as a Black Friday turned into a Blessed Friday!

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Thrifting during Thanksgiving Break

I am linking up with Whitney’s Personal Style Wednesday so come on over and meet some other thrifting fashionistas.

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Goodwill Deals of the Week

Hello Friends and Happy Tax Day 2013!

I hope you have completed and submitted your taxes and maybe got a refund.  Ours were completed last week and thanks in part to the numerous Goodwill donations throughout the year we got a little tax break.

As much as much I love donating to GW Boutiques, thrifting there is much more enjoyable.  Last Sunday I went to Goodwill in Middletown, which by the way has been reorganized and looks great.  I thrifted a skirt, 2 tops and a pair of new floral jeans for $20.25, and submitted these photos for their Macklemore “Pop The Tag” contest.

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Sonoma Top and Sag Harbour Skirt

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Then on Thursday I went to GW Boutique on Concord Pike and thrifted these tops and skirts for $3.75 each and a Kate Spade purse for $4.00.  I’m going to assume it’s a designer-inspired purse and if you know how I can determine that, please let me know.

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Any favorites?

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Today’s outfit includes a two piece, stripped Sag Harbor top and jacket courtesy of my grandmother.  When she passed in 2009, I donated most of her clothes and accessories, however, there were a few pieces that I held onto.  This two piece will always remind me of her and her good taste in clothing!

Long black shirt was thrifted from Goodwill and has a zipper that brings the slit thigh high – I chose to keep it decent for work – lol.

Wedge shoes are part of my urbanog.com shoe haul featured in my previous blog.

Earrings and multi-color bracelet from Jewelrymax.net and ring from Avon.