Thoughtful Thursday

20 Month Favorites

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Flea Market Tips & Tricks

It's October and that means its time for a trip to the Nashville Flea Market. It's no secret I love this place.

Check out my past trips to the flea market here, here, and here.




I have a few things I am looking for this trip (if the price is right). Here is what is on my list:

Antique Spindels

Old Globe

Fishing buoys

Old maps

Old Scale

Wire basket (locker)

vintage games

vintage fischer price

chair

old books

flashcards

letters/numbers

vintage Christmas ornaments

The big question is how to navigate a flea market. Here are a few tips.

1. Educate. Treat your time at the flea market as a learning experience. Pick the brains of the dealers. They are usually very helpful!

2. Make Your List. Have some kind of an idea of what you are looking to buy. DON’T stop at every booth. Learn to assess quickly to see if they have what you are looking for, and if they don’t, move on. Keep to your list!

3. Haggle. Dealers expect to negotiate. Don’t insult them; be reasonable, but don’t pay the listed amount right off the bat. Be prepared to walk away from a deal if you feel like you are getting ripped off.

4. Shipping. If it is a big fair, make sure you bring a vehicle large enough to carry all of your goodies. If you know you are looking for hefty items such as furniture, check on shipping options with the dealer before you hand over your credit card or cash. Another smart option is to rent a U-Haul.

5. Parking. Arrive bright and early at the fair. Parking is hard to get, and you want to be close to the fairgrounds so you won’t have to haul your loot miles to your car later.

6. Toting. Bring something to carry all of your purchases. Big tote bags or wire shopping carts are the best ideas. I usually carry a backpack or a large reusable shopping bag. If you buy something too big to carry around, most dealers will put a "SOLD" sign on it and allow you to stop and pick it up on your way out.

7. Clothing. Wear comfy clothing and shoes. 

8. What to Bring. Bring your cell phone, cash, a bottle of water and your shopping list.

9. Food. I usually like to bring a few healthy snacks so I can munch and go.

10. Weather. Do not let the rain deter you! Many outdoor flea markets have tents and are rain-or-shine events. Those are the shows where you can find some of the best deals!

I can't wait to show you the goodies I come home with!

A Trip To Cedar Hill Farms

This morning we went to Cedar Hill Farms in Hernando, MS. I was sad that Joe couldn't join us but he is working on our master bathroom. It was freezing out, but we had a great time!

I hadn't been down here in years, but there were so many activities to keep the kids busy. The first place we hit up was the area with the pumpkins. It seemed like a great place to take some pictures. As soon as Sally saw them she started saying, "pumpkins! pumpkins!". It was so cute....girl LOVES pumpkins. 

Sally and Emma Claire :)

Next we hit up a puppet show, watched a pig race and let the girls ride ponies. 

Sally on her pony...she wasn't sure what to think.

Next we took the hay ride out to the pumpkin patch. Sally LOVED it and went from pumpkin to pumpkin.

We picked out a little one to bring home with us :) It was a great day and she passed out on the way home. Mission Accomplished!!

5 On Friday

Yay! I am so excited to be linking up today. I missed the last few weeks...life got in the way...and we were at the beach ;)

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I seriously have been playing Hocus Pocus over and over again. Joe is like, "Really?? Hocus Pocus again?!" What can I say? It puts me in the holiday spirit.

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I am loving sweatshirts lately. The weather has finally cooled off enough to start wearing them. I got one at Banana Republic Outlet and just ordered this one from Old Navy. LOVE it!

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Joe and I are addicted to American Horror Story right now. Its about Witches and really good!

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This time last week we were at the beach. I'm pretty sure I am ready to move there. We had a fabulous time. Details coming soon!

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I was busy crafting again this week and made Sally's teachers something off Pinterest. I used some old Starbucks glass bottles, removed the labels and spray painted the lids black. I filled the bottles with Hershey Kisses and a plastic spider, tied on a ribbon and used this free printable. Easy Peasy!

Thoughtful Thursday

My Running Playlist

Hey Y'all! I just want to pat myself on the back tonight. I have been kicking some butt at the gym. I have been going 2 times a day...both to classes (Dance Fusion, Zumba, Total Body Sculpt, Boot Camp) and also running on the treadmill. I know some people prefer to run outside and listen to nature and clear their head and blah, blah, blah. Me...I need booty music. It makes running fun and keeps my energy up. The only downfall? Sometimes I want to stop and booty pop in the middle of my workout.  Here is what is on my current running playlist. Disclaimer: There are a lot of bad words...what can you do? I run better with music you can twerk to.

Drop It Low

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Get Me Bodied

Pump It

Hit The Floor

Bring It Back

Candyman

Back That A** Up

Keep Their Heads Ringing