FabFind Friday: Polly Pockets

Last month for Beata's birthday, we bought her an additional gift of her own choice from Toys R Us.

She chose a pack of one Polly Pocket doll with about 10 or more outfits.

There was no price on the shelf.  I was expecting between $12-$15.

I was so wrong.

$19.99 +tax!!!

I told myself, "That's the last Polly pocket for the year, Miss!"

Then came Saturday after that splurge, you know...yard sale day.

We saw a box of more than ten Polly Pocket sets with tons of dolls and accessories for...

are you ready for it?...

$10.00

Ka-ching!  We scored a deal!

Last Polly Pocket for the year? 

I guess I spoke too soon.

Fabulous Find Friday: GUMBALL MACHINE

What a beauty!

I've always wanted to have a gumball machine.  I even tried to get one of those little tabletop ones for myself one Christmas.  But having an M&M dispenser on the counter already, I don't feel like there should be a competition on the countertop.

So at my usual Saturday Summer Morning Yard Sale Hunt, I saw this beauty two-lane away and I ran for it.

"How much for your gumball machine?"

"$5"

I grabbed it and said "I'll take it!"

Now it's adorning my boring dining room corner, waiting for your pennies.

What a beauty!

Want to see it closer?

Okay, here you go.

So don't forget your change next time you visit my house.

Fabulous Find Friday: Bean Bag Toss

This has been a new favourite toy in our household for a few days now. 

It's a classic, fun game.

I admit, even hubby and I play with it! 

And for $1.00 at a local yard sale, who can resist?

Fabulous Find Friday: Uniform

School's almost over and uniforms are at the end of their useful lives.  I've sewn close those holes many times that the fabric around the hole is beginning to unravel.  I used old school pants, cut them and patch them inside those pants by the hole to make those pants survive till the end of school year. 

On Value Village's last 50% off sale, Raymond and I decided to drop by before the sale ended.  I was not expecting too much knowing it's two hours before closing and most likely all the best ones are gone.  But God has something special waiting for us.  I was so happy when I saw a McCarthy brand (just what they use in school), size 8 (Jakob size with room to grow in), BRAND NEW, TAGS ATTACHED for $5.00 ($9.99 less 50%) pants...and not just one but two.  You can't beat that, eh?!

I love surprises like these from my Heavenly Father!