tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post5646631245471996857..comments2024-03-28T09:27:28.962-07:00Comments on creative savv: Feathering my nest on the cheap -- dinnerwareLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-68189345354508482972016-09-29T08:18:39.537-07:002016-09-29T08:18:39.537-07:00I do the same thing, Lili. Whenever I go to a thr...I do the same thing, Lili. Whenever I go to a thrift store, I scan the shelves for my dinnerware, Mikasa's French Countryside. I found a stack of 10 dinner plates for $7 a few years ago. It's nice to have extras when company comes or as you said, when something chips or breaks. MelissaMatt Macduff Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043554569369923416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-8064649746075714992016-09-28T08:54:46.583-07:002016-09-28T08:54:46.583-07:00I regularly add bleach (a single spray shot) to my...I regularly add bleach (a single spray shot) to my soapy water when washing our dishes since our kitchen water doesn't get hot enough. I often wondered about the yarns I buy. I immediately bag them in plastic bags, but they are not 100% airtight so I might have to think harder about how I'm storing them. Fabric, I just carefully inspect, that too I should be careful and try to bag them airtight.<br /><br />YHFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-42499450168494613162016-09-27T19:32:40.938-07:002016-09-27T19:32:40.938-07:00Hi YHF,
I think you're on the right track with...Hi YHF,<br />I think you're on the right track with a mild beach solution. I volunteer washing dishes, once per month, at a fund-raiser. We have to follow health and safety codes set by the health department. After washing dishes in hot soapy water, then rinsing. We follow-up with a sanitizing of a small amount of bleach to water, if I remember correctly it's something like 1 tsp or 1 tablespoon bleach per gallon of water. I just run them through the dishwasher, myself. <br /><br />We do have a "rule" about soft items (clothing, stuffed animals, etc) that come home from thrift stores. They go directly to the laundry room (no taking to bedrooms before washing) or put in the freezer for several days (for stuffed animals). I really, really do not ever want to deal with bed bugs, so I make us follow these "rules".<br /><br />Have a wonderful evening, yourself, YHF! Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-76360348534328836922016-09-27T18:52:42.397-07:002016-09-27T18:52:42.397-07:00I have bought a few dishes at thrift store. I soa...I have bought a few dishes at thrift store. I soak it in bleach solution. Do you have any other advice? BTW, I love using baking soda to scrub my pots and sinks. I think it works better than the Comet brand stainless steel cleanser.<br /><br />Have a nice evening!!<br /><br />YHFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-44949614501474997262016-09-27T10:03:10.576-07:002016-09-27T10:03:10.576-07:00Hi Patti,
I agree. Everything looks so much better...Hi Patti,<br />I agree. Everything looks so much better when nicely placed on good dishes.<br /><br />Willow ware is one of my favorites. I sometimes wish I'd gone with a blue and white theme, as you can find so many patterns that look great together.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day, Patti!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-27175478011911792872016-09-27T10:00:06.150-07:002016-09-27T10:00:06.150-07:00Hi Teresa,
Oh, what great deals! You're right,...Hi Teresa,<br />Oh, what great deals! You're right, you have to really look, and sometimes look a few times, to spot the bargains. But they are there!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-22328837266289959582016-09-27T09:58:36.442-07:002016-09-27T09:58:36.442-07:00Hi live and learn,
I think that's why I'm ...Hi live and learn,<br />I think that's why I'm so addicted to thrift shopping, it's a treasure hunt!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-82642417194095966462016-09-27T09:25:18.136-07:002016-09-27T09:25:18.136-07:00Hi Carol,
I thought so, too!
Have a wonderful day,...Hi Carol,<br />I thought so, too!<br />Have a wonderful day, Carol! Good luck with your new routine!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-79170694078686964492016-09-27T07:36:22.898-07:002016-09-27T07:36:22.898-07:00Great deals! I share your love of dishes. It is am...Great deals! I share your love of dishes. It is amazing how much better food looks and tastes on nice dishes. I<br />have white dishes I use year around. I have 3 sets of china and a few pieces of my moms Willow ware that I add in as the mood stikes me.<br />Patti <br />Precious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-67353187057854838382016-09-27T06:45:28.234-07:002016-09-27T06:45:28.234-07:00Yesterday I was at an auction. The deals were amaz...Yesterday I was at an auction. The deals were amazing! Solid wood teak bedroom sets no marks or scratches going for $400.00 this was less expensive than buying through Craig's list ( Kijiji here).<br />I have been looking for an additional vacuum, some have an ick factor. Purchased a Filter Queen at a church rummage sale a week ago. It was the end of the sale and half price from $15.00. It is in immaculate condition, attachment tools appeared to have never been used. I figured out it was from 1994 and was on the 8th of the original 12 filters/bags that came with the vacuum. They had included all the original paperwork and additional filters( paper and charcoal). Everyone in my family was amazed. The poor lady working the cash had been sitting in front of it for the whole sale about 4 hours by the time I arrived. She knew I got a bargain and wished she had seen it to buy. It's like a grocery store, look high, look low when at these community sales.<br />TGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-4120396062579218972016-09-27T05:22:39.921-07:002016-09-27T05:22:39.921-07:00Patience is the name of the game when being frugal...Patience is the name of the game when being frugal. Do you find it fun to be on a treasure hunt for you dinnerware? It must be pretty exciting when you find some.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-88832612584975863422016-09-27T03:37:26.101-07:002016-09-27T03:37:26.101-07:00Very nice to find a particular want at a very reas...Very nice to find a particular want at a very reasonable price. CTMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825780992878036362noreply@blogger.com