Sunday, November 16, 2008

First post

After many people have encouraged me to blog about my garage sale treasures I've decided to start my own blog with help from my daughter. It'll be a joint venture as we tackle the world of wastefulness together one entry at a time. We are hopeful that by informing others about the wonderful world of living a thrifty lifestyle we'll beable to really show them that saving money is a very cool thing.

We may introduce a thing we've coined 'Thrifty Thursday' where every Thursday we'll show you a recent thrift store find (or two). Since taking great care of our husbands is one of our top priorities, we may be interjecting some posts about housecleaning, ironing, cooking and more.

Stay tuned...

34 comments:

Prairie Scraps said...

Welcome to blogging! Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I look forward to hearing more great things from you in the future!

Kathe said...

Welcome to the world of blogging! I just started myself a little over a month ago and LOVE it! Take a look at the parties I usually link to each day and link your blog to them too! You'll see an increase in views and followers in no time and meet some new friends (like me!) along the way. One of the most helpful tips I have found is to remove Captcha. When people come to leave comments, if they see this they will turn away and not comment. Shoot me an email if you need help in turning it off. Again welcome and have fun!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh how exciting. Welcome to Blogland. Thank you so much for the gracious comment. I am definitely honored. I love to go thrifting. I live in an area that doesn't have much except goodwill and a thrift store. However, I find some real treasures that enable me to make my home prettier and nicer than it would be if I had to pay full price for all the beautiful things. I also really love the hunt. So much fun and I always get so thrilled when I find a new treasure. I look forward to reading your posts. Hugs, Marty

Diann said...

Hi nice to meet you. I hope you will have fun joining the blogging world!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Welcome to blogland. You will be amazed at
at how many friends you will have.
I am your newest follower. Hop aboard.
Thank you again for your lovely comments.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Welcome to the world of blogging! I came over after seeing your comment on Diann's blog. She was an early mentor of mine also and now I'm a seasoned two year blogger and I love it. I've become a follower and hope you will enjoy blogging. Any questions I will be glad to help if I can! hugs, Linda

Zoe said...

Thanks for visiting my blog- Welcome to blogland! I look forward to seeing your finds!

Noble Vintage said...

I'm glad that the blue taped eyes gave you a giggle! :) I always try to make people laugh, so I'm glad you did! Enjoy blogging!

Cindy said...

Welcome to the wonderful world of Blogging. It is a delight to meet you and I look forward to seeing your posts.
Hugs, Cindy

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Ohhh...this is fantastic. I had no idea anyone had a meme like this. I garage sale every single Saturday and love sharing what I find. I simply have a terrible time going to any sort of store anymore..no matter how inexpensive they say they are. Anything over a quarter to a dollar is BIG MONEY to me. :)
I have, of course spent more..but..only for very large or VERY expensive items. All my silver collection on just one shelf did cost any more than $8.00!

Once, last year, I bought an entire set of Sterling silver for TEN dollars..brought it home and looked it up and found it was worth..$4,200. AND that was without the four large serving spoons. I was delighted.
Of course that does not happen but once in a blue moon..as they say!
I also have bought many of my clothes there...except for shoes and blue jeans.
I DO splurge on handbags though... :)
See you again soon! Thank you so much for stopping by!!
Mona

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Good morning! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment. I am wondering what Captcha is? I tried to write to Kathe to find out and for some reason could not.
I hope things are going well for you. Personally, I think your going to be BIG in blogland! :)
I'm still learning and I have been blogging for a couple of years now.

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I would love to see you post some of your finds. Garage sale-ing is about the only way I shop anymore! Thanks for visiting me...I love your visits.

Becca Bertotti said...

Thank you so much for your visit to my blog (Fall great room) and kind note. I truly appreciate it! I look forward to seeing posts from you! *Becca*

Debbie Petras said...

Just wanted to stop by to say hello after you visited Heart Choices today. I want to encourage you to continue blogging. I think your topic is one that is timely as most of us want to spend less to live more.

blessings,
Debbie

Town and Country Gals said...

How exciting for you! You are going to have so much fun and make some amazing friends! There are so many great things you will find out there in blog land, enjoy it! Finding a great deal is the best feeling ever, I love the hunt and most every thing I own has been thrifted! Thanks for visiting! Am your newest follower and will be back often! If you have questions about anything, don't be afraid to ask! Bloggy friends are always up for helping out!
Rebecca
PS. If you don'tknow what Captcha is, it's the word verification that has to be typed in before a comment is left, extra step most don't like to fool with.

Designs on 47th Street said...

Hi! So nice to meet you. I would also like to welcome you to blogging. :) It's a friendly place. I love the name of your blog and look forward to seeing the treasures you find! thanks SO much for your nice compliments on my blog!

Donna

Lynn said...

Hello and welcome to Blogland! Wishing you all the best-have fun:@)

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

Hi Rebecca! I just came across your great site! I am now your latest follower; and I hope you will follow me, too! I've got a great candle giveaway going, so come join me! Peace and blessings to you!

Debbiedoos said...

Welcome...I am a little late getting over here, but hey better late than never right. Well, I am a thrifty kinda gal too, so we shall get along just great.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Thanks for stopping by and your very nice comment! Welcome to the world of blogging. Hope someone has warned you that is it very addicting. :D
Enjoy your weekend.
Glenda

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Meant to add - There is a "Thrifty Thursday" blog event already going on, so you may want to rename your blog party.

Farah said...

So nice to meet you Dear and welcome to this interesting and friendly world... Love what you like to do ...I think HOME is the first priority for any woman...
In fact dear the blog you visited is not a functional blog ... it is just a collection for my ideas for the house we are going to build now a days... my actual blog is

http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/

I would love if you please visit me there and I am sure you can find something which will suit to your mood and taste of decor and DIY projects...

Once again welcom and I am your new follower...
Happy if you come to see me at
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
with love from
Farah

Decor To Adore said...

Thank you so very much for stopping by and leaving such a kind coment!

xinex said...

Welcome to Blogland! I love thrifting too and you will have so much fun here....Christine

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for popping in to see me today! Happy Halloween.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Thanks for your visit -- wow! Eight brandgirls - aren't you blessed?

Veronica said...

Welcome to blogland! May it bring you loads of joy and inspiration as it has for me! Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my loches and looking forward to your posts!

Veronica
Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Welcome to the blogworld! I apology for being late replying to your sweet comment!

Good luck with your blog, I look forward to future posts!

Katherine

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Thanks for coming by. I just joined you as a follower. Welcome to blog land.

Debra@CommonGround said...

Congrats on your new blog, Rebecca, Welcome! Hope you'll join in for Vintage Inspiration Friday with some of your vintage finds! xo

High Street Cottage said...

Welcome!!! I'm honored to be your newest follower!Can't wait to see what you have to share, most of us are into thrifted bargains, it's how we've put our own homes together, and it's so nice to meet people with the same interests, again, welcome, and have a great week, tami

Babs said...

Rebecca, Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks for your nice comments. I just started following you and realized your last post date was 2008.I love thrifting and hope to see you around blogland again.

Entertaining Women said...

Welcome aboard, and thanks for stopping by my post. I look forward to reading your posts. You're going to have a blast...so many talented bloggers out there. Cherry Kay

Designs on 47th Street said...

Hi! Thanks so much for your visit. I'm glad you liked my table AND my menu. HOpe you will stop by again.


Donna