I'll let you into a little secret. I actually started my year of thrift a bit early. So early in fact that when I was in a charity shop just before Christmas and saw something that I knew Little Miss C would love I just had to buy it there and then as an early birthday present for her. A very early birthday present when you consider her birthday's not until June, but I figured Father Christmas would already be bringing her plenty of stuff so why not just get a step ahead of myself in the gift planning department.
So, what was it that I just had to buy there and then? Well, Lego of course!
As if finding complete Lego sets with the box and all the pieces wasn't exciting enough, wait until you hear how much they cost. £1.49 for the Lego Technic and 99p each for the other two sets. So just £3.47 for three boxes of Lego! A complete bargain and perfect for LMC's birthday. I'm just kicking myself for not buying some of the other sets they had too.
As I was arriving at this particular charity shop there was a woman walking out with several Playmobil boxes in her arms. I'm guessing after another bargain purchase. Shame I was too late for that one, but it just goes to show that it's always worth keeping your eyes open and thinking ahead to which birthdays are coming up and storing things away until the big day.
I'm linking up with Liz over at the wonderful Magpie Monday – do pop along and see what other wonders people have found in their local charity shops and thrift sales.
Oooooh great bargains!
I do this a lot and have a ‘present cupboard’ in my bedroom which is stashed with ‘new’ second-hand goodies I’ve got in charity shops or car boots. It’s great for all these classmate birthday parties we seem to be invited to!
Thanks for linking up x
They were real bargains. I bought my grandsons some lego for christmas and paid lots more than that!
I know – as much as I love Lego I have to admit that it can be a bit pricey when new. I certainly try to look out for it either secondhand or on special offer somewhere.
I need to make so much more of an effort with a present cupboard as the number of party invites stuck to the fridge is creeping up and Im struggling to always remember to buy a gift in time. If I cant manage to get them all second hand then I should at least try to make the most of the sales to save money!