tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post4477261367791379949..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: deals to be had all overMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-91583560693713359152016-03-05T13:54:45.889-08:002016-03-05T13:54:45.889-08:00A month or two after my dad passed away, mom made ...A month or two after my dad passed away, mom made a rare trip out of the house and went to Trader Joe's with me. At the check out line, mom got emotional and started to quietly cry. Dad had always done the shopping with her and one of their weekly stops was TJs. I whispered an explanation to the cashier who promptly whispered to the manager. The kind staff then handed mom a beautiful bouquet of flowers and gave her a warm hug. Gotta love customer service.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575584729995968115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-68647196549657341932016-02-12T21:02:53.635-08:002016-02-12T21:02:53.635-08:00What wonderful finds!
There is nothing better than...What wonderful finds!<br />There is nothing better than a great find.<br />What fun!<br />Thank you for joining our first ever Thoughts of Home on Thursday party.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-30555102842402990812016-02-04T07:53:25.853-08:002016-02-04T07:53:25.853-08:00Melanie,
You did score big! Every item which you s...Melanie,<br />You did score big! Every item which you shared with us is in such fabulous condition, I just don't know how people part with such things. <br />The ottoman is an adorable find, as are the chairs.<br /><br />Good steaks are such a treat and even more so when they are gifted from such an awesome manager!<br /><br />Hope you are enjoying the rest of your week,<br />Jemma<br />Jemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-20616855941410696132016-02-03T17:16:07.008-08:002016-02-03T17:16:07.008-08:00Melanie, you're one of the best bargain shoppe...Melanie, you're one of the best bargain shoppers I know, and today's post certainly proves me right - again! Wow, what amazing stuff - from the chairs to the ottoman to your hubby's jacket! Just two weeks ago, all of the Goodwill stores across Ontario closed down, from one moment to the next, leaving many employees out of a job, with absolutely no warning! I felt so sorry for them; imagine, showing up to work and seeing that 'out of business' sign on the window! <br /><br />Enjoy all your goodies!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-21001968958772569282016-02-03T11:12:52.922-08:002016-02-03T11:12:52.922-08:00I love it when I find a bargain in something I nee...I love it when I find a bargain in something I need. I also look for brand names at Goodwill . . . two of my favorite wardrobe pieces are both from Lands End, a black blazer and a blue and white striped button down shirt. I love pairing them with jeans for a dressier casual look. Add a pair of boots and a string of pearls and Connie looks like a million, for only pennies on the dollar, LOL. Got to love thrift shops!<br />Happy shopping.<br />Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-78496347526608855042016-02-03T05:14:57.096-08:002016-02-03T05:14:57.096-08:00You certainly have had some amazing deals and the ...You certainly have had some amazing deals and the free steaks just tops the story off like a dessert! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-89607786975094522882016-02-02T20:26:03.874-08:002016-02-02T20:26:03.874-08:00Those chairs look like they would work great in a ...Those chairs look like they would work great in a college boy's room. Looks like you found some goodies! I didn't know that about Target donating to Goodwill. Interesting.<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-48940908710434626372016-02-02T13:39:13.262-08:002016-02-02T13:39:13.262-08:00Sirloin steaks can be tough...but they would make ...Sirloin steaks can be tough...but they would make a great beef stew! Great bargains, good for you!! Good thing I don't have a Goodwill near me, I'd be popping in there all the time and end up with way too much stuff in my house!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-68603066191001340472016-02-02T13:37:22.394-08:002016-02-02T13:37:22.394-08:00You've gotten so many good deals lately. I wis...You've gotten so many good deals lately. I wish our Goodwill stores had things that nice. Seriously, I've never seen anything as nice as the stuff you get. It's very disappointing. How nice to be given those steaks! I usually grill steaks outside on the gas grill myself; I'm not crazy about pan-cooked meat, but I know it can be done well (just not by me, I'm no good at it!). I had a similarly generous experience with meat right before Christmas, when I wanted to buy a roasting chicken but all they had left in the store (Smith's, a Kroger family store) was the very expensive free-range chickens at something like $4 a lb, which is a lot for chicken. The butcher gave me one of those at the low price of the basic chickens, which was so nice of him. It made the chicken less than half price. No way can I spend $18 on a chicken!Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-8968550296241920402016-02-02T13:27:25.578-08:002016-02-02T13:27:25.578-08:00Here's a good recipe and super easy too! http:...Here's a good recipe and super easy too! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sirloin-steak-recipe.html<br /><br />The butcher at my Whole Foods gives me a deal on new things he makes to see if they're good enough to make again. It amazing how nice people are when you actually talk to them. Most people treat them like dirt. Anyway, I'm not surprised he gave them to you, because you're a sweetheart :)<br /><br />I had no idea about Target giving stuff to Goodwill either. How great, but odd! Loved the husband's new coat :)<br /><br />xo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-1023165770166558232016-02-02T12:48:07.808-08:002016-02-02T12:48:07.808-08:00You did well! How great for you. Sounds as thoug...You did well! How great for you. Sounds as though you could have a little business going with finding treasures and then selling them on! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-88367383830596651202016-02-02T10:24:58.911-08:002016-02-02T10:24:58.911-08:00Trader Joe's employees are happy workers. I lo...Trader Joe's employees are happy workers. I love standing in line watching the checkers. They talk to each customer as opposed to some of the other stores where a plastic smile is pasted on. So, it doesn't surprise me that the manager offered you the steaks.<br /><br />Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-80983988565431795982016-02-02T09:53:12.663-08:002016-02-02T09:53:12.663-08:00My college boy loves to thrift shop for his winter...My college boy loves to thrift shop for his winter flannels. He says he finds the best deals. Great jacket for Brian.Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-64883277623423965962016-02-02T07:08:21.950-08:002016-02-02T07:08:21.950-08:00Free steaks, what time is dinner? My favorite sto...Free steaks, what time is dinner? My favorite stores are Aldi's and TJ. Aldi's is close but I can to go 17 miles to get to the closer TJ's What a great find on the chair and hope you son enjoys them at said college.... I've been bringing my vintage pieces to a consignment store too...every bit helps. Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-67898196375843048612016-02-01T20:32:19.307-08:002016-02-01T20:32:19.307-08:00Our youngest daughter and her husband worked for c...Our youngest daughter and her husband worked for corporate Target for about 5 years, and many of the store's returns and items left after sales were donated to Goodwill. I wish we had a Target nearby that donated to our local Goodwill!! You found some great deals, Melanie, especially for your son's college apartment!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-25658962967275944492016-02-01T20:25:16.143-08:002016-02-01T20:25:16.143-08:00The chairs were a great find! I love the Target i...The chairs were a great find! I love the Target items at Goodwill, too, and found a new SureFit sofa cover this week! We do much of our shopping at Aldi, too...love all of the organic and gluten free items, and their prices are great!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-16657516240177592892016-02-01T18:01:26.911-08:002016-02-01T18:01:26.911-08:00Very good deals!
Brian looks comfortable and styl...Very good deals! <br />Brian looks comfortable and stylish in that bargain coat. I expect he will wear it and enjoy it for years.<br />We are Aldi fans. I have not seen that bread but will look for it. Two Aldi products you also might like are the frozen whole green beans and the frozen Asian style vegetables for stir fries. Both are very good values and quality.<br />I am not a steak eater, I just don't enjoy it. But my family all likes their steak cooked outside on the grill. Jeff grilled a bunch of steaks this weekend when some of our children were here. I ate turkey sausage. <br />Besides eating plain, sirloin is good in stir fry and beef stroganoff. Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-48164581607223119462016-02-01T17:49:06.191-08:002016-02-01T17:49:06.191-08:00Wow, free steaks! You are a lucky lady ( or your s...Wow, free steaks! You are a lucky lady ( or your sister is!)...you should run out and play lotto quickly. Do you know anyone who works there? ;) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-59018671938390198312016-02-01T17:04:51.939-08:002016-02-01T17:04:51.939-08:00you have secured such great deals this month / th...you have secured such great deals this month / those chairs are amazing! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-87444570354029538422016-02-01T15:50:42.002-08:002016-02-01T15:50:42.002-08:00Those are comfortable looking chairs indeed. That ...Those are comfortable looking chairs indeed. That was a very generous gesture by that gentleman. Good people do good things. Best wishes!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-12117139953962705002016-02-01T15:47:22.209-08:002016-02-01T15:47:22.209-08:00I have seen Target items at Goodwill before, but n...I have seen Target items at Goodwill before, but not such great buys as you saw. I love a good pan fried steak now and then. Google it and you will find good ways to cook it. <br />hugs,<br />LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.com