A Few of My Favorite Used Things

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“Fix it up, wear it out. Make it do or do without.”

This is a motto we love to apply in our home, especially since my husband is till pursuing his Ph.D and money is tight and also because we like to make the money we do have stretch as far as it can. Therefore, I thought it would be neat, maybe a little too telling though, to do a post of 13 things in our home that are old “vintage”. Everything is either a hand-me-down or has been around for at least the last thirteen years. Of course one of these days it will be nice to replace some of these items with newer models … right now we make do with what we can afford.

1. My old comforter from when I was a tween. Keri uses it on her bed.

2. This couch was a hand-me-down to Rudy’s older sister when she got married and that was 16 years ago. If I had been daring and taken the cover off you would have seen that the original couch is thread bare … most of the yellow cushion that is supposed to hide under the fabric is visible. At least it is super comfortable. It makes a great bed, especially for afternoon naps.

3. A 1984 Los Angeles Olympic phone back from UCLA when my grandpa and Dad used to work there. We keep it on hand to use when we lose power.

4. This dresser also dates back to at least my Junior High day. A few of the drawers have been glued back together and do you notice which handle has been replaced?

5. These pictures are both old. Don’t know where they originally came from, though. The Ansel Adams I got from my Dad’s work, someone left it so I claimed it. The other one came from my sister’s sister-in-law and it was originally handed down to her.

6. This dictionary and stapler used to be my Dad’s. They are keepsakes now.

7. We have some old onesies that we have used on our kids that are from my younger twin sisters who are now 16. These t-shirts are from my high school volleyball years. They make great workout or pajama shirts.

8. This night stand is at least 35 years old. One of these days it would be fun to restore it.

9. This tape recorder is from Rudy’s mom. We keep it around to record random things.

10. Some of these puzzles are passed on from my uncle, so they are at least 40 years old. However, the kids love them!

11. Old Hot Wheel cars. I think the oldest one is from 1976. Cory is obsessed with his cars.

12. When I was 16 my mom made me a bunch of these little red drawstring bags for me to use as a counselor at Girls’ Camp. I gave them to all my campers with a little treasure and quote inside. I still use all the leftover ones. They are perfect to stuff in purses and diaper bags. If I knew how to sew better, I would make some more.

13. There’s nothing like using your mom’s old baking ware. I use these pans all the time when I make my mom’s monkey dough rolls!

What are some of your favorite used “vintage” things?

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Just wanted to give a Happy Birthday shout out to my amazing mother-in-law!

And thanks to Leanne of Thursday Thirteen for giving it her all these last 81 weeks!  Thanks for all you have done!

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