Comments on: In my spare time http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:32:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Happy Birthday to Me http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Happy Birthday to Me Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:36:13 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-337 [...] reading easier when you have a large item overhanging your scale (say, a box containing an item you just sold on ebay and need to purchase online postage for). But mostly I’ll be weighing flour. Pounds and [...] [...] reading easier when you have a large item overhanging your scale (say, a box containing an item you just sold on ebay and need to purchase online postage for). But mostly I’ll be weighing flour. Pounds and [...]

]]> By: katy http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-335 katy Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:41:45 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-335 LIZ!! Yes! I do the thing with the keys, too. I'm glad you realize that you'll never make more than you spend at the consignment sale. My goal is to outfit my kids for a season, on the cheap. LIZ!! Yes! I do the thing with the keys, too.
I’m glad you realize that you’ll never make more than you spend at the consignment sale. My goal is to outfit my kids for a season, on the cheap.

]]> By: Liz Wiley http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-332 Liz Wiley Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:51:21 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-332 Katy, I loved your description of shopping with the kids. I would just add "...while it's snowing/raining..." Oh, and you put your keys in your right coat pocket, which is the same side you're using to hold your 16 month old. The thrift stores around here are nothing to brag about, but we do have an excellent kid's consignment sale twice a year. And I'll be pricing right along with you today. My goal is always to make more than I spend. Never happens. Katy, I loved your description of shopping with the kids. I would just add “…while it’s snowing/raining…” Oh, and you put your keys in your right coat pocket, which is the same side you’re using to hold your 16 month old.
The thrift stores around here are nothing to brag about, but we do have an excellent kid’s consignment sale twice a year. And I’ll be pricing right along with you today. My goal is always to make more than I spend. Never happens.

]]> By: katy http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-331 katy Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:41:19 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-331 Wardeh, I did the same thing about the Visions pots -- I've seen them at the stores, but then read all these horror stories (though it makes me wonder, would they still be in production 30 years later if they exploded with regularity?). So now I'm holding out for some enameled saucepans, or maybe good stainless. Anything (maybe even risking Visions) to replace my Calphalon Anodized Aluminum! Jen, I couldn't believe it when I saw them. My lucky day, indeed. Heather, that is a great resource (the farm auction link) -- there are SO many farms around here, I'm definitely checking that out. Thanks! I've been scouring craigslist for dehydrators, and even found a small Excalibur once, but we couldn't agree on price (i.e., I wasn't backing down ; ). Leah, my friend <i>actually found</i> a Champion juicer at our local (unnamed) thrift store. It was labeled as a "meat grinder," and sold for $12. Wardeh, I did the same thing about the Visions pots — I’ve seen them at the stores, but then read all these horror stories (though it makes me wonder, would they still be in production 30 years later if they exploded with regularity?). So now I’m holding out for some enameled saucepans, or maybe good stainless. Anything (maybe even risking Visions) to replace my Calphalon Anodized Aluminum!

Jen, I couldn’t believe it when I saw them. My lucky day, indeed.

Heather, that is a great resource (the farm auction link) — there are SO many farms around here, I’m definitely checking that out. Thanks! I’ve been scouring craigslist for dehydrators, and even found a small Excalibur once, but we couldn’t agree on price (i.e., I wasn’t backing down ; ).

Leah, my friend actually found a Champion juicer at our local (unnamed) thrift store. It was labeled as a “meat grinder,” and sold for $12.

]]> By: leah http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-330 leah Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:31:33 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-330 Wow, those are great finds! I've never found big things at our local Goodwill, but I have scored on some smaller kitchen items...like an unopened Pampered Chef cake decorating kit for a dollar. I'm still waiting for the day that I walk in and find an a vitamix or a Champion juicer.:D Wow, those are great finds! I’ve never found big things at our local Goodwill, but I have scored on some smaller kitchen items…like an unopened Pampered Chef cake decorating kit for a dollar. I’m still waiting for the day that I walk in and find an a vitamix or a Champion juicer.:D

]]> By: Heather http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Heather Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:22:53 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-329 Wardeh, if you have someone that'll drink Grolsch (or use it on your hair), a 6-pack usually runs around 6 bucks, with the beer (I've seen people try to sell those bottles for truly ridiculous prices). Katy, I found a gorgeous dehydrator on craigslist, for $15 (Not an Excalibur, but the same sort of design, with adjustable thermostat). If there are still old-fashioned farm (estate) auctions where you can get to them, they are the best places to find amazing deals on vintage kitchen goodies, from cast iron to melmac to that dehydrator to canning jars. http://www.auctionzip.com will find you auctions near you. I think I'm going to quit neglecting my own blog & write an article about auctions. Wardeh, if you have someone that’ll drink Grolsch (or use it on your hair), a 6-pack usually runs around 6 bucks, with the beer (I’ve seen people try to sell those bottles for truly ridiculous prices).

Katy, I found a gorgeous dehydrator on craigslist, for $15 (Not an Excalibur, but the same sort of design, with adjustable thermostat).

If there are still old-fashioned farm (estate) auctions where you can get to them, they are the best places to find amazing deals on vintage kitchen goodies, from cast iron to melmac to that dehydrator to canning jars. http://www.auctionzip.com will find you auctions near you. I think I’m going to quit neglecting my own blog & write an article about auctions.

]]> By: Jen http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Jen Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:41:34 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-328 I am so impressed with your finds! I agree about the enameled pans, jealous! I am so impressed with your finds! I agree about the enameled pans, jealous!

]]> By: Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-327 Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:05:22 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-327 I hope you find that dehydrator someday. You really made some nice finds! Yesterday I did some thrifting (I'm not always in the mood) and I found 2 Vision pots with lids - but on Facebook I was told there is an exploding problem. I don't know if I should risk using them. I also found 2 Grolsch bottles - each for 99 cents. Anyway, I'm jealous of your enameled pans! The day I find one of those, I will be a happy camper. I hope you find that dehydrator someday. You really made some nice finds! Yesterday I did some thrifting (I’m not always in the mood) and I found 2 Vision pots with lids – but on Facebook I was told there is an exploding problem. I don’t know if I should risk using them. I also found 2 Grolsch bottles – each for 99 cents.

Anyway, I’m jealous of your enameled pans! The day I find one of those, I will be a happy camper.

]]> By: katy http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-326 katy Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:10:22 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-326 CK, it totally reminds me of thrifting in Mississippi (in the old days, pre-eBay). I wonder if B'ham has too many folks sweeping the shelves that know what they're looking for. Yet another reason you guys should try the Midwest... RM, if I find myself with too many to move, I'll surely hold one with your name on it! Want an ice-cream maker while I'm at it? CK, it totally reminds me of thrifting in Mississippi (in the old days, pre-eBay). I wonder if B’ham has too many folks sweeping the shelves that know what they’re looking for. Yet another reason you guys should try the Midwest…

RM, if I find myself with too many to move, I’ll surely hold one with your name on it! Want an ice-cream maker while I’m at it?

]]> By: Rebecca Martin http://katymcarter.com/2010/02/in-my-spare-time/comment-page-1/#comment-325 Rebecca Martin Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:44:05 +0000 http://katymcarter.com/?p=1372#comment-325 Yes, fantastic finds! I'd like some, please. If you find yourself with too many enameled cast-iron pans, lemme know. I'll pay you a visit. Yes, fantastic finds! I’d like some, please. If you find yourself with too many enameled cast-iron pans, lemme know. I’ll pay you a visit.

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