The Stone House Primitives: Thrift Sale Finds

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Thrift Sale Finds

J and I had a few minutes after a DR appt. so we swung into Goodwill where I found a shirt, a very victorian blazer that I have nothing to match but I just love it, a red wool blazer to cut up for crafts, a handmade and signed basket (a weakness),

and a great prim looking quacker that I just love!

A little update: I am moving along slowly in getting my grandparent's estate settled despite the fact that my crazy aunt has hired an additional attorney. I have no idea what she is hoping to find but I am imagining that her first attorney found nothing questionable so she figured she would get a second opinion. When the estate's attorney told me that my aunt had hired an additional attorney all I could do was laugh, there is nothing she can do that would surprise me anymore...well, other than repent and change her cold heart and tormented mind. I can't imagine living my life so consumed, how sad.

Tomorrow I will have the last bedroom in the rental finished...my fingertips, knees, and back will be thankful! Jene did buy me a pair of nice knee pads this evening so I will give them a try. Saturday will be a work day for the boys and I over at the house and then Sunday Hiney competes all day.

Hope you have a wonderful evening!

Blessings,
Kendra

7 comments:

DorothyJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Great finds -- heading up north til Monday -- Hope to find some good stuff along the way ;)
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BumbleBeeLaneFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:03 AM
Seems all the money your aunt is spending on attorneys she could have put up and been ahead...smile..Warm Blessings!~Amy
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Simple PleasuresFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:44 AM
Hey you,
You were right here at good will and didn't stop to say goodbye. Arrrr, your in trouble missy!
xoxo
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Wendy @ Ravenwood WhimziesFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:13 AM
Always fun to find goodies cheap! I guess all we can do is pray for your poor Aunt :-/ but I am glad to hear that things are moving along with the estate.
Have a nice weekend Kendra! Hugs
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earleneFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Cute basket Kendra.
why do people even bother with fighting over estates? It's only stuff! Not worth the headache and hassle. And you can't take it with you when your gone.
TGIF
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Primitive StarsFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Hi Kendra, sweet finds......so sad when families fight over a estate....Don't get it....Have a wonderful weekend, Hugs Francine.
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jennifer768February 2, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Kendra those are some lovely finds.Sorry about the trouble with your aunt.Hope things are settled soon.Hugs,Jen
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.