Odd$ and End$ - The '$3 Levis' Edition

Have you ever put on a pair of blue jeans only to hear a loud ripping sound as you are pulling them on? No, well I did a few weeks ago and when I looked down I found a big rip at the knee of the jeans. Maybe 20 years ago, I would have thought, "cool", but at 41, a ripped pair of blue jeans is not the look I am going for. Those jeans have been down-graded to my 'work in the yard' jeans, but with only one other pair of non-ripped blue jeans I really needed a new pair...or at least new to me.

Jeans can be so expensive. So, I headed over to my new favorite thrift store, on a 50% off Wednesday of course, to find a pair of jeans. At first I was overwhelmed by the racks of blue jeans that ARE NOT sized. I am almost 5'11, so I need jeans that are specifically longer in length. But after just a few minutes I spotted these brand new Levis in my size for $3 after the 50% off sale. WOO HOO!! I Am Choosing Thrift First!

This week Around the Web:

• Carnival of Personal Finance at Cash Money Life - A great collection of personal finance articles from around the web.


• Carnival of Money Stories at Canadian Finance Blog - Another collections of personal finance stories from around the web.


• Money Crashers has compiled and ranked a list of Top Personal Finance Blogs. You'll have to check out for yourself where FBS is located.


• Top 7 Ways I Budget My Time at Bucksome Boomer - I definitely need to get better at managing my free time, like the 3 hours I spent at the doctor's office yesterday.


• Frugal Gift Giving Strategies from Not Made Of Money


• How To Keep A Clean House ~ Daily Chores at Life Renewed. When I manage to do my daily chores, my home seems to run much more smoothly.

Food around the web:

• Pumpkin Risotto at The Mother Huddle - I think I am going to make this using the butternut squash that is sitting on my counter.


• Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze at A Domestic Nerd - Oh my!


• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake at Musings of a Housewife - Do you see a theme here?

Have a great weekend.

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