September Thrift Haul

September was quite the busy month, so it’s no surprise that I didn’t have very many opportunities to go thrifting. And the less opportunities = less thrift gold. That’s just the way it works. With that being said, I did find TWO fantastic items that make my heart pitter-pat.

Mahogany top, $6.99

How adorable is the pattern on this 100% cotton top? I love the v-neck, the elbow-length sleeves and the little slit on each side. I wasn’t familiar with the brand, so I googled it and found the The Mahogany Company specializes in sleepwear… so this top may be a sleepwear top. It doesn’t match the design of any of their other offerings though, so maybe it was a non-sleeping top that they previously offered? Any which way, it doesn’t really matter. I like it. It’s adorable and will totally look great with a pair of denim shorts, tucked into a skirt, or layered under a cardigan for work.

Target Pleated Running Skort, $5.99

I can’t even tell you how thrilled I was to find this adorable pleated running skort. Yeah, I know, it’s only a Target brand skirt. However, I had recently looked at an almost identical one on a recent Target trip and decided that I didn’t need to spend $25 on another running skort. However, when I came across one in my size for $6… well, that’s just a darn lucky deal. Even better, it fits great and I feel so dang cute in it!

Empty’s – September 2024

A couple years ago, I started a new series called “Empty’s” where I revisit an item after it’s been used long term, and decide whether I want to repurchase it.

You can find my previous posts here:

Here are the items in my Empty’s bin today:

Farmhouse Fresh Three Milk Ageless Moisturizer (here’s the link)

I first tried this moisturizer in a sample that was sent with my order back in the spring. I liked it, so I decided to give it a longer try with one of their Pick Your Own sampler sets which are a fantastic way to determine if you actually love something before buying the full sized product. Well, my .5 fl oz sample is empty and this has quickly become my FAVORITE daytime face lotion. I waited until my birthday, just in case they sent me a birthday special or promo code… and they did! So, I reordered this moisturizer and I also get to try their body mousse for free as a birthday gift. YAY for Farmhouse Fresh!

Trader Joes Daily Facial Sunscreen (In store at Trader Joes, no link available)

I shared back in January 2024 that I had found a dupe for the Supergoop sunscreen at a much more reasonable price. The only downside is that you have to go to a Trader Joe’s to buy it, because it’s sold in the store for $8.99. This stuff is AWESOME and it goes on light with great coverage, so I actually will use it every single day. By the end of the summer, my bottle was getting low so this is an absolute YES for a re-buy for me!

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Liner Stick (link on Amazon)

Look, I’m not a makeup guru. I basically just swipe on a little eye makeup, some powder on any shiny spots and my trusty chapstick. So, if you’re looking for fancy makeup tips… I’m probably not your girl. However, if you’re a lazy makeup person and like an eyeliner that goes on like a gel pen… I’ve got you!

I have this liner stick in a few colors, but All Time Olive is my current favorite shade. It’s goes on SO SMOOTH and has a bit of a metallic to it. Most importantly, once it’s on it doesn’t budge all day until you wash it off. As someone who wears hard contacts and has random watery eye issues, this is so, so, so important. So yes. This is my favorite eyeliner, it’s only about $8 per stick, and YES, it is a re-buy for me!

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47

Each year on my birthday, I post an annual birthday photo… and today I’m celebrating 47.

This year I happen to be at a work conference on my birthday, so I got a little fancy and brought my tripod with me so I could take my photo in my hotel room.

I feel like my 40’s are flying by and it feels quite odd that I’m closer to 50 than I am to 40. Which also makes me think that turning 50 will absolutely require some sort of amazing trip, perhaps Italy or Greece?

I feel change coming this year. It’s a bit too early to say, but I’m working hard at ‘living my best life’ and I see that continuing for 47. My goal is to maintain a work-life balance between job accomplishments and life accomplishments. I plan to make time for my creative side and am looking forward to building a stained glass studio in my basement soon. I want to spend my energy on people and activities that ‘fill my cup’ and focus less on the unbalanced relationships in my life. And travel. Of course. Traveling with Travis and Jack absolutely fills my cup and I hope to have the opportunity to explore more places this year.

If you feel like doing a little clicking, here are my previous birthday posts: 46, 45, 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, and 36.