{Thrifty Thoughts}:: Books

 

 

I had originally planned to share Part 2 of our budget this week {if you missed Part 1 it's here}, but with a super full week at work and lots of stuff to do at home and visiting my Grandmother in the hospital, there was little time for deep thinking.

Or, deep thinking that anyone else could follow...my minds a bit scattered right now.

 

So, lets keep it light.

 

This week, I'd like to share our book buying secret.

Thrift Stores!

 

Yep!  You heard right!  Thrift Stores.

You can find brand new books, some barely used for so cheap.

Not to mention, some serious classics.

And, we love books!

 

The book pictured above is Ladybug Girl & Bumblebee Boy.  I stumbled upon this book one Sunday afternoon while perusing the Southern Thrift, looking for some vintage ties.  It was part of the Imagination Library collection so I knew it was a winner!

 

And speaking of Thrifty Thoughts, what's thriftier than FREE.

If you aren't signed up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, you're missing out.

Simply sign up and you get a free book delivered right to your mailbox!

Doesn't get much better than that!

 

We read this book almost every night along with one other book. 

Sometimes a short one, sometimes I get suckered into the Berenstain Bears. 

I don't remember those being so long...but they are.  Trust me.

We follow our books by a few songs, then prayers.

Also, weaseled in there, somehow, Easton manages to go back into the living room about 4 times to 'give daddy one more hug or kiss' or some water because he's 'stirsty'.

I just remind myself, he's only little for a short while. 

 

BUT, you know what's almost as good as keeping Easton's attention for more than 32 seconds, and him sitting still in my lap, is the fact that this little gem was 49 cents!

I think I spent 12$ that day on a big stack of books.  

12$ is one book at Target. 

I love a good deal!

 

Head on over to The Vanilla Tulip's blog.

She's had so many smart women link up their money saving tips!

I can't wait to see what they come up with this week!

 

  And, I'm also linking up with Emily today. She encourages momma's to get in the picture!