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Espresso Deal

Berta and I went to Prescott yesterday morning for her eye appointment. Then had the rest of the day to play. Which for us is, hit the Thrift Stores, and lunch at Maya.

At St Vincent De Paul’s I bought this…

Stainless steel “moka” maker, makes from 3-9 cups of cappuccino, and it also steams the milk, or in my case the heavy whipping cream. Yummmmm! Original price online, $89.95. My price, $8.

It certainly won’t replace my electric espresso machine. But sure will be nice when I’m away from home. I just can’t face the day without a jump start, almond mocha breve.

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Second-hand Clothes–Stylish to be Poor

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Lately on TV talk shows there’s a big deal being made about “thrifty shopping” and saving $100s. One example, two ladies took in bags of clothes from their closets to a resale shop. One lady was offered $50 cash or $70 credit. She took the cash, and then went shopping, and excitedly spent $98.

Today, it’s the “Frugal Family” consisting of two parents and five children living on ~$35,000/year and paying off their second home. They live “under their means.” And have just published a book. Even the teenagers listed off brand name clothes they saved big on.

I’ll bet many of you practice thrifty shopping. I have forever. In fact Monday when I went to Prescott I scored a winter coat, Liz Claiborne, 100% wool outer and lining, leather collar, like new for $15. Later I discovered the original price tags in a pocket. Just made me love it more.

Please click to enlarge if you can’t see these price drops

I guess I could have set a trend many years ago, if I was a trendy person. Almost all my clothes—and I have too many—and home decorations were bought second-hand at yard sales and thrift stores. Yet I don’t want too many people to know about this because they’ll beat me to all the good deals.
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