Thrift Store Deals 2-22-13

Have I convinced everyone yet that thrift stores/yard sales are the way to go?

Well, if not I am going to keep trying...
This post is to prove why you should go to to yard sales and thrift stores.

 Our Goodwill store has 2 days at the end of the month where everything in the store is 50% off. I was there when they opened the doors today. I also like to pop in to the local thrift stores whenever I am near them and have a few minutes because  they are always pulling out more merchandise(If I went back to the Goodwill this afternoon there would be new stuff that wasn't there this morning)
Here are some great deals I found lately...

Sissy's birthday is coming up soon and she is doing Strawberry Shortcake, I was on Pinterest last night and found a bunch of cool ideas but needed some trays and stuff to make them work, well...TA-DAH....
All of these for $4!!

I also want to mention(since I am talking about her birthday) the last time I went to Goodwill they were doing a 50% off all clothing sale and I found a woman's small trench coat for $1.99!!! Which our very talented YaYa is making into a "Spy Coat" because Sissy wants to be a Spy(Shh don't tell her)  :-)
I also found baby clothes for a friend(like brand new) for .25cents each!!

Another great find for Sissy..Practically brand new Nike basketball shoes-$5

We have also decided that she is going to play coach pitch baseball this year so thinking ahead I found her a glove and a pair of cleats. Cleats I found at a thrift store for $5 and Glove I got at Goodwill today for $2. So $7!! Both in great shape!!

Teva sandals to grow into at a local thrift store, like brand new-$2!! These are very similar to a pair of Chacos that I bought her recently for $20!

5 fleece jackets/pullovers(Gap,LL Bean,etc..) $1 each ,TN pants .50cents and 2 shirts $1=$6.50 for all

3 flags(1 not pictures) $1 each  Christmas,Spring, and St Patricks Day. These things sell anywhere from $12-$20 new. These are all in great shape!

I got a couple other things but I do not want to put picture on here because they are gifts-And some I forgot to take a picture of...

Brother Teva Sandals-$1(The woman that I got them from at a yard sale said she paid over $50 for them new)

Brothers Tonka Fire truck, the woman gave it to him FREE(for being so cute) It's a $20 toy

We know 2 different couples getting married this year, and I found a Wedding gift today brand new in the box, price tag was $24 and Goodwill sticker was $5, minus 50% off I got it for $2.50!! YAY!!

I also got a Chicken Noodle Soup book to send to a friend for .50cents.

I'm telling you guys I refuse to pay full price for stuff because if I think ahead or think outside the box I can always find what I need cheap!
I can not wait for Yard Sale "season" to get in full swing! :-)

Turkey, Kale,and Black Bean Tacos with Pico De Gallo

TURKEY,KALE,AND BLACK BEAN TACO FILLING

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 sweet onion,chopped
1 sweet pepper chopped(i used yellow pepper because that's what I had)
1 1/2-2 cups chopped Kale(chopped small)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp dried Cumin
Pinch of Kosher Salt

*Heat a large skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray.Brown the turkey with the onion.

*Add the chopped Kale along with a large pinch of salt, stir all together.

*Add in the pepper, beans, and spices and cook 2-3 minutes allowing everything to come together.

*Lower to a simmer to keep warm until ready to eat.

We have made this a few times now and I have to say it is very versatile! Can use as filling for tacos, burritos,Quesadillas,Taco Salad, and I even put some in an egg muffin I made(just a scrambled egg poured in a muffin tin,add this filling and some cheese) and it was delicious!

Here are the Quesadillas for the kids, I put one tortilla in the pan with guacamole,spinach,cheese then the filling and a tad more cheese. I put another tortilla on the top with more guacamole to hold everything together. (Not the best picture but you get the gist)

I found the original recipe at GreenLiteBites


PICO DE GALLO

1 cup tomato,chopped
1/2 cup red onion,chopped
1/4 cup cilantro,chopped
Lime Juice
Salt and Pepper

*Chop everything small and add to a bowl. Add Lime juice and S&P and stir. Allow to sit a few minutes before serving. YUM YUM!!
(Keep in mind if making a small bowl, before buying a large bunch of cilantro, they may have a small pack in the produce section with other packaged herbs.)