If I Was Rich, I'd Still Shop at Thrift Stores!

For those people who know me quite well, they know that the only place I shop is the thrift store ...except for food of course!

There are many reasons I shop at the thrift store:

1. It saves the family money, big time. A $20.00 shirt versus a $1.00 shirt. I'll take the $1.00 shirt and it usually looks just as nice. We also buy wonderful Christmas presents here! And, usually shop on half off week.

2. Most of the proceeds go to charity. I feel happy that my hard earned money is going to a good cause...Haiti. Plus, my kids are getting clothed. I'd rather support thrift stores than put more money on the big Target executive's table.

3. You can get creative with thrift store finds. A different coat of paint on a frame or a blanket turned pillow will spike your creativity!

Vintage 1960's Dress~ Just $2.00

4. For those passionate about vintage, it's a treasure hunt! This is me, I love old things...and decorating with old things...which is nice, because it's also cheap!

5. It's teaches your kids a valuable lesson. Showing your kids that they don't have to have brand name clothes is priceless. Name brands don't matter, as long as your warm and clothed.

I thought I'd share some of my treasures I find here...this week I found this super cute vintage 

60's dress for my daughter!

 Stay tuned for more frugal

finds!             

                  God Bless

                    +JMJ+

                     Jenny

Turning a Cute Vintage Apron into a Modest Skirt!

             A Cute Vintage Apron Transformed into a Modest Skirt 

A very simple mommy project.....it can be no sew or require a simple straight line stitch with your sewing machine.

Step 1: Go to a thrift store, garage sale, flea market, or grandma's attic to acquire a cute vintage apron.

Step 2: Decide if you want a no-sew apron skirt (one that just ties tightly in the back) or one that requires one straight line stitch in the back. This is what we did.

Step 3: For sewing, measure the waist of your child and then measure the length of the top of the skirt accordingly. Fold over one side of the apron to the other keeping the tie on the outside.

Step 4: Pin and sew a straight line. Take pins out and tie a bow.

Step 5: Now you have a pretty and modest skirt in 5 easy steps. :)