Yesterday was my first pay day with my new big girl job.
When you work for the government, you must wait a whole month before you receive your first paycheck because of their processes and such. Well, it has been a very long month {financially}. See my anxiety story here.
Well, because we are recovering financially and rebuilding our savings account we must live “cut-back” lifestyle for a few weeks. Well, I have not been shopping for myself in a while. I mean I bought myself a plain t shirt from target the other day, but that doesn’t really count.
I had this crazy desire to just go shop and buy a few things. So… my solution?
Thrift Store!
I allowed myself $20, and I got cash out and only took in that $20 bill. No debit card. That would have been disasterous. I discovered several great finds. I found some clothes & shoes for my self {no belts. sadness.}. I also looked for fabrics to start making these nifty new rosette necklaces that I have discovered! Check out my first one I made!
I made this rosette necklace out of rolls of fabric from the thrift store.
I paid $1.25 for the white satin and $2.00 for the tan with pretty flowers. These rolls will probably make about 10 – 15 necklaces!! Yay! I may sell them… Hmm. There’s a thought.
I also purchased these shoes. I know that they aren’t super trendy or even all that “cute,” but they are VERY comfortable and fit the professional dress code I am under. Guess what? $3.00! STEAL! The pants you see in the picture? Very nice, proffessional, tan dress pants. My size. STEAL!
This weeks awesome moment Wednesday. Payday. Need I say more?
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This weeks awkward moment def came when my dog pooped while i was briefly walking her on MAIN STREET during rush hour. I mean what do you do while your dog is pooping? Wave at the passers-by. I was def obligated to not watch her; I mean she needs privacy, too. This weeks awesome moment Wednesday. Payday. Need I say more?
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4 comments:
Are you kidding me!! I am obsessed with those shoes and that necklace is absolutely amazing! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I love your blog and you...love your wedding pictures...you are beautiful...I am your newest follower!
Hi! I just found your blog via Shana (Colorblind) and the Thifters Anonymous post! I LOVE those rosettes! I would LOVE for you to make one and sell me one! PLEASE? Link up to my blog...I am going to follow yours. GREAT job with the $20! (My blog is Hoffmania) and I'm Shari!
that necklace is so beautiful! you can really sell them.
Thank you for stopping by my blog, tiaras and bowties. I've been wandering thru yours as well and I'm sitting here laughing becase you remind me of well, Me! Your blog is absolutely FAB so I'v added myself as a follower. Having my first ever give away so if you haven't already- stop by for details.
Kim @ tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com
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