Clarity at the Thrift Store
Written by on January 6th, 2009ClArItY. I had it at the thrift store today. Yes I did.
I had to get out for an hour this morning. We had a lot of school work to do today, but the last few weeks have been so crazy-busy for me, with company, cooking, shopping, holidays, and cleaning out, I woke up this morning with one thought in mind:
Goodwill or bust.
I went in with my word in mind. My thoughts were clear, my reasons for shopping were to find things we could really use and to buy only things that would really save us money in the long-run. I checked my thinking to make sure I could stay true to my belief that we need to pay down some debt in 2009 and not overspend on things we don’t need.
I was thrilled to find this really cute Life is Good shirt with the tags still on it. I can definitely trade up one of my T shirts. Yes.
I was very restrained at the books, picking out about 10 and then culling enough to get back down to just 4.
I love the weathered look of this “welcome” sign and just know that I can repurpose it for something beautiful to hang up somewhere in the house and maybe replace something I’m tired of. For 1.49, I bought it.
I also bought this beautiful frame. I’ll show you this again later when I have something in it.
I came home feeling really good about sticking to my WORD and then we settled into some serious school work. Tuesday is not a work day for me, so the kids get my full attention. We worked on math, read part of Act I Scene I of Hamlet. And I though we could do Hamlet in a week. (laughs hysterically)
We also read some about the reformation and Henry VIII, of course to tie in with this whole Shakespeare drama thing. Joseph’s copywork was a poem from Tolkien’s work. When we finished up, I got on the computer to read more at Ambleside Online because I am really wanting to get more serious about my belief in Charlotte Mason and I want to be a part of Ambleside. Or maybe I should say I want Ambleside to be a part of our homeschool.
Supper was tacos and bran-chocolate chip muffins and then I had some crafting time. Want to see what I did with the weathered sign?
I LOVE the way it turned out. LOVE it. Becky, can you see some of that gorgeous tissue paper incorporated into this? The word GARDEN. The little girl on her knees gardening (near top right).
I love the message.
HAPPINESS MUST BE GROWN IN ONE’S OWN GARDEN.
I agree. Don’t you?
Lynn
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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love love love the detail of the ribbon with the tiny pot! check your ims.
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I agree!
I read a wonderful quote that reminds and confirms what was said about happiness.
Home is your emotional
garden of love. A man wrote this.
He was truly inspired.
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Becky, I will. I thought you would like it. Also, thank you so much for identifying the plant in a previuos picture and I would LOVE some seeds, but only if you have time, and I want to send you something.
Demeca, I LOVE that quote. I need to post that somewhere in my office so that I can think of it everyday. You know how I can tend to get blue, and when I do it affects not only my place here, but my whole family’s. Thank you for sharing that.
Lynn
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Dear Lynn,
Thank you for sharing your goodies-What lovely finds!
And the sign turned out beautifully.
Love,
Marqueta
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Hi, Lynn,
Wow – what great finds! you did a wonderful job with that weathered sign – I can’t wait to see what you do with the frame.
Happy day!
Liane
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How lovely! Do you just use modge podge or something? How do you find the time to do all the things you do?
Work from home, homeschool, play with your daughter, do crafts, etc.
I visit your website daily.
Have a beautiful week!
Tracy
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Hi Lynn,
I have finally finished my school work for today(developing a unit on Romanticism for my American Lit students) and was pleased to read you and Joseph have begun to read Hamlet. Shakespeare is so rich in language, character, and themes that are timeless.If I may be so bold…(not knowing the guidelines of your homeschool program) I’d like to suggest you and Joseph veiw the play. My students and I do it one act at a time. And view it only after reading and much discussion of the section read.
I believe Shakespeare’s work was meant to be experienced on multiple levels. And if a stage production is not in the cards the film is a nice substitute.
As I mentioned earlier I am not yet familiar with Charlotte Mason but that is about to change!
I asked for and recieved a copy of Charlotte Mason Education by C. Levison and Charlotte Mason Companion by K. Andreola for Christmas. I’ve read Eucation and am starting C.M.Companion. Thank you for the inspiration. I currently have three former home schooled students and if nothing else it will help me understand how they learn best.
Diane
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I really enjoyed your thrift store finds and your creative spin!
I am starting production of my 2nd Dollhouse-a Gothic Victorian.
How did Princess like her new doll house?
Have a day filled wwith adventure and joyous discovery! Di
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You really scored! I love all your treasures and I love what you did with that welcome sign! What a difference. It looks so cool!
:0) Sharon