{Thrifty Finds and some Sweet Stuff}

I want to share a few Thrifty finds and a little sweet stuff going on in my life but first, had to share this wonderful new tea with you. A sweet blogging friend sent this to me and I love it! I've had it as a hot tea with honey, cold tea with a hint of lemon, a tea latte and I have brewed up some great healthy teas with it using different vitamins. Thank you Margie from 

www.teainthevalley

I finally got around to cleaning out a spare closet in the grands play room that I used to store seasonal clothing. Needless to say I had a HUGE garbage bag to donate to our local thrift store called Rack Up. OF COURSE I just couldn't drop off a bag full of clothing without browsing around to see what treasures might catch my eye. That would have been so RUDE!!! LOL! 

This adorable tobacco basket caught my eye and yes mam you can believe for $3 it was coming home with me! I love the basket as it can be changed with decor. 

Then I spotted this small insulated bag for $2. I needed something small and insulated to keep in my SUV. I can keep a few water bottles and snacks in it. It is perfect for those mornings that I FAIL to grab a little something to eat before heading to Yoga class. I can snack on my way or have something to snack on as I leave. 

Isn't this Mary Kay bag adorable? As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted it. For me, it would be great for a small overnight bag. When Marty and I go to the mountains or anywhere for a week we usually drive half way home and stay over at a hotel before traveling on home. This bag would be perfect for that as I would not have to unload and reload all of our luggage. It would be awesome for a carry on when flying as well.  For a mere $5 Mary Kay's extra large makeup bag came home with me. I found one on Ebay too. Take a look....I was HAPPY with spending only $5. 

I always have an eye out for baskets as I use them for so much and especially for gifts. Found this very well made basket for $3. 

A friend's birthday was coming up so it worked out perfect with a cute cutting board with knife spreader, mixed berry jam, loaf of French bread and a bottle of wine. 

Not too shabby of a deal I don't think on my thrifty finds. 

I love our local thrift store as they do so much good with the proceeds for others. 100% of monies made help out many. I am happy to be of service by donating and purchasing.

I've been having a great time experimenting with ways to incorporate Turmeric and Ginger. Hey, any natural health ways to help fight inflammation works for me. **Disclaimer** I am NOT against medication but I sure do try ways to help myself in more naturals ways that have less harmful effects. These "shots" have worked out great for me. I keep them cold and with this size bottle (for me) I have been doing half a bottle in the mornings before coffee. Without turning this post into a "health" post, I have seen some good results in just a few days. Well, let me rephrase that, "Felt some good results".  

I have done a little Valentine Decor in my kitchen and dining room but not much this year. Seems I've been so busy doing other things and somehow as of late these holidays happen upon me too fast. The little grandgirlies did add a touch of decor to this cute little 2 tier tray. To my surprise the candy is still on the tray. 😍

I chose to go simple with black and white with a hint of red. After Valentine's I will replace the reds and change it up a tad. Simple works for me.

I hope that you all have a SWEET Valentine day and that each day you awake is sweeter than the day before. Remember.... 

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy