I somehow lost the zeal of blogging. Hence, the no posts. I mean how much can you hear about what was the latest thrifting thing I found. Or Samar had another bad outbreak(he ate rice) or that I am still not working out. In other words, things are what they were over the past 2 months.The [...]
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Monday MoneySavers
This is an old one. I normally dont buy electronics from thrift stores because you dont know the condition. Almost all stores have a no exchange policy with their electronic stuff. I saw this at Savers. I brought out the G1 and googled the brand. A UK company .Went to amazon and read this review. [...]
Daily Outfit 6/18
After a long time eh? I look fat..look at my triple chin…eeek! Maxi Dress: Ross or something..I was trying to look for an earlier daily outfit where I wore this and couldnt find it. Cardigan: An really old cardigan which I love Chappal:Marshalls Long silver necklace from the estate sale haul. No make up! No [...]
Monday Moneysavers
I bought these copper kitchen scoops for $5(for all 3). I knew NK loved copper stuff but then something made me list them on my mom’s club list and I sold them! for $22. Nk was upset when he came home and I showed him the picture. I went to one estate sale on Sat [...]
Pillowcase Dress/Pjamas Pants
I made one. Lots of tutorials all over the web..You grab a pillowcase, you cut the armholes and sew up a casing and insert ribbon. 99 cents 100% really soft cotton pillowcase with a lacy border from Savers. Ribbon from stash. I sometimes look at my kids and then look at NK and then look at the [...]
Monday Moneysavers
Whats that SRK says? The one Aneela keeps saying, the one about kayanat and universe. I pick up a sewing machine and find sewing classes close by. I need fabric and what do I find.. Someone giving fabric away for FREE on CL. Yup I got the fabric for FREE.. My favourite 4 letter word. Nk [...]
The First Project
I had my first sewing lesson on Thursday. It was a one on one for 2 hours. The instructor showed me how to thread the machine, how to use the bobbin. She was amazed at the machine. She couldnt believe how well it was stitching. We only had time to try one other feet. A narrow [...]
I like old things
I have been pretty good. No garage saling. No estates sales. No thrift store shopping, hence no Monday Moneysavers. Plus I’m been running around like a frog without a tail.(whatever that means) Anyways, Thursday..I went to my favourite cafe, had coffee and a pancake(the owner cracks up at me when I order ONE pancake and [...]
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