kids market find

this is by far the best kids market and mom find!  svan bouncy seat.  and yes, adrian is no longer a baby, but he can sit in it up to 30 lbs.  so, it works!  17 bucks!  i have heard it retailed for $160.00. what a steal.  now, a.v. has his very own chair in the living room.  he knows where it is and goes to eat crackers in it during snack time.  so clever, my child.

biker babe

adrian loves his new bike seat i scored that the thrift store.  $4.98!  and found a bike helmet there too.  only $1.98!  total investment=$6.96!  but the memories are priceless.  it makes us get off our butts, out of the house, and get the exercise and vitamin d we need so desperately.  ahhh, spring.  

mama gets a new pair of shoes

i needed a NEW pair of shoes.  i am so often pulled into the $2 shoe phenomenon.  there is a thrift shop called "isabelles" right behind where i work.  i know, dangerous, right?  well, they always sell their shoes for $2.  they are used, but usually in really good condition.  so, i usually just wait till i find a pair in there.  i mean, if i can buy a pair of shoes for $2 and recycle them for me to wear, why pay more, right?  well, i was looking for a pair of shoes to go with a dress i need to wear to a wedding at the end of the month and i didn't find what i was looking for, but i found these.  how perfect.  and what is better is that they are GREEN!  they are made by simple and are eco sneakers.  they have organic cotton uppers, organic cotton linings, a recycled PET pedbed, AND a recycled car tire outsole.  i mean these are darn cute and eco friendly.   i love this.  and the best part of all?  $15 new!  i have got a new spring in my step this spring...

wintry goodness

we were pleasantly surprised by snow sunday morning.  we were thrilled, of course.  although it was very cold, we took a stroll to see the white goodness before it melted in the afternoon.  oh, well.  i guess i am glad i do not have to deal with it all winter long, like some folks.  the weather is pretty mild here, and promises to be around 70 by the weekend.  definitely looking forward to that!  here is the thrifted hat.  so cute.  and a steal at $.30!

spring is right around the corner

yes, it looks like he is actually looking for it.  this was taken on a wonderful early february day that just so happened to be warm and beautiful.  it really hasn't happened since.  i miss it and found myself at the thrift store tonight looking for another warm coat.  i never bought one this winter.  i bought a maternity one last winter and just felt bad about getting another.  i found a really long sweater though, with a hood!  still had the new tags on it... for $1.98!  good buy.  and lots of other jewels.  got a baby seat for my bicycle for the new spring days coming soon.  i think adrian will love this!  yes.  we are ready!  bring it on...