Apologies for my absence, I'd hoped to be back with Magpie Monday last week but hadn't factored in the sneaky teacher training day so Ruby didn't in fact go back to school until last Tuesday. Today she is actually off sick, which means blogging is tricky, so I'll write a brief post for you to link up to and hope that in between hot chocolate making duties; plumping of pillows and passing of remote controls I can come back and edit it!
She got some Christmas money and was keen to spend it over the holidays - it was burning a hole in her pocket. However, it seems I taught her well and she wanted to head out to check out the charity shops.
It was great to let her manage her own money, working out what she could afford, whether something was worth the price asked and how much she'd be left with.
She chose well and frugally, and spent just £5 for which she is now the proud owner of 2 Barbie dolls, another Action Man and 3 Roald Dahl books.
She's been devouring Dahl books at bedtime and I recently bought her Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; The Twits and Matilda. I bought them from a 'proper shop' and they were £6.99 each so I was really impressed she managed to add The BFG; Danny Champion of the World and The Magic Finger to her collection for just 50p each.
Compare this to her trip the following day where she blew the remaining £25 on a couple of Moshi Monsters and some Sylvanian Family figures, and I think she's starting to appreciate the benefits of pre-loved!
What have you managed to find second-hand lately? Got any New Year bargains? Have you made and resolutions to shop differently this year? I'd love you to grab the badge and link up.
I need to get back in the game! I love this linky on your blog and I love second hand finds. I am determined to find more things and link up more!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Liz. Thanks for hosting Magpie Monday.
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Hooray for Magpie Monday!! Glad to see it back.
ReplyDeleteYou have got to love Roald Dahl books, 50p bargain!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Sounds like your daughter got a great deal--she's learning from the best!
ReplyDeleteI have picked up some great items for our birthday box in the sales
ReplyDeleteGreat to see Magpie Monday back. I think trying to teach our kids about the value of secondhand is quite an important lesson - and sadly one that I didn't understand as a child.
ReplyDeleteI have been taking the girls to the library more recently and this has proved even more cost effective as my girls love to read, so it is saving me a fortune in new books but we do have a second hand book store in our town so you have inspired me to go and have a look around to see what gems we can find!
ReplyDeleteI had never been in a charity shop until earlier this year and it's amazing what great treasures you can find there. I love that Ruby is hooked on them as well now. Looks like she got herself some good bargains there x
ReplyDeleteI hope your daughter feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me join the party.
Denise
Oh Liz I'm rubbish! I'm always finding thrifty finding but I always forget to link up.Now I hae a blog diary I can remind myself to link up more often
ReplyDeleteI love a good rifle through a charity shop. To me, they are much more exciting than your average shop as you never know what you're going expect. Saying that the January sales have been really kind to me, providing me with £100 off a double pushchair, just when I needed it (my old one broke in the middle of town) so overall, I'm pretty grateful!
ReplyDeleteThat's great she getting into bargain hunting in charity shops! my daughter is the same she loves a trip to the charity shop with me and finds some fab bargains especially books!
ReplyDeleteI was going to link up this week but internet was playing up yesterday so will save it for next week ;) I'm finally getting back into blogging and blogland after a rather long break from it!
I found your blog today and am happy to link up with you. I am so impressed with Ruby's purchases. You have taught her well!
ReplyDeleteI only hope Ewan grows up to be as savvy with his money when he's older!
ReplyDeletesounds like she struck a good balance with her money - something old something new, and i'm sure you both had a nice day out shopping both times. I've only been out thrifting just a couple of times so far, but January seems to always be quiet like that for me. thanks for hosting!
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