Monthly Archives: May 2011

the moonpies

Once upon a time, my town (Ashburn, Virginia) was home to just a few hundred residents, and Partlow’s was the… Continue reading »

the bulk candy watermelons

Every time I go home to Virginia I have total grocery store envy. I’m pretty sure my life would be… Continue reading »

the book

Another day, another thrift store visit. Tim and I have developed an unspoken system when we go into these types… Continue reading »

the chocolate turnover

Let me begin by saying that I eat fast food very rarely. On some level, I am morally opposed to… Continue reading »

the birthday

Today is my birthday, so I gave myself a break from dollar shopping — I get to make the rules,… Continue reading »

the sweet potato fries

If I have learned anything from my deal-seeking mother and sisters, it is that you are a fool if you… Continue reading »

the hairbrush

There is no better thrift-store-shopping spot than downtown Leesburg, Virginia. The town has quite a few true thrift stores —… Continue reading »

the double chocolaty chip frappuccino crème

Since I’m not a coffee drinker,  I had never experienced the wonder that is the frappuccino until tonight. Why didn’t… Continue reading »

the strawberry huller

Despite my small kitchen and limited drawer space, I totally have a thing for single-use kitchen gadgets. You know, like… Continue reading »

the feather

I have a new favorite shop. It’s called Nesting on Main, and everything about it is completely charming. The Concord… Continue reading »