Apple + Nutella + Thrift Store Goodies

Hi, y’all!

Hope you enjoyed my oats in a Nutella jar recipe. I know I sure did! Yum-O!

I heart Nutella.

So, the other night I was craving a little something-something and I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Then, it hit me: sweet, juicy, crunchy apple sliced up with a healthy dose of Nutella smeared over it.

Mmmmmm…. mmmm… GOOD!

It hit the spot just right and I was a happy gal.

I’m sure y’all are busy preparing for the holidays. Which one do you celebrate? Or, do you celebrate more than one due to family preferences?

I thought I’d share some of my recent thrift store finds with you. It’s so exciting! One of my all-time favorite things to do is find a good bargain.

Rummaging through thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets is SO much fun. A lot of times, I’ll find dishes like my grandma had when I was a child. The nostalgia and memories second-hand items bring up for me are priceless.

I love it.

But first, I want to show you that apples and Nutella snack I was carrying on about….

Just chop an apple, drizzle desired amount of Nutella on top, and enjoy!

And… on to the thrift store finds.

All the cute little kitchen gadgets and the beautiful creamer pourer below were just 25 cents each (!!!!!) with the exception of the CorningWare casserole dish and serving cradle at the very end of this post – you won’t believe the deal I got on them! 

I love this little blue darlin’ for cream or syrup or gravy or whatever you want to put in and pour out.  

I adore me some honey and syrup and now I have a cute little “condiment helper” to help me get them in my mouth. *giggles*

Tea is one of my all-time favorite things (ever!) and I didn’t have a tea strainer. Yep, it was a quarter as well.

Always in need of something to scoop with. It amazes me that this stuff was all still nicely packaged – just like brand-new!

Yep, I love kitchen gadgets.

Aaaaahhhhhh, and the beauty you’ve been waiting for. It took a while for these two to find each other. I picked up the casserole dish (CorningWare!) for just a dollar at a thrift store. Amazing.

That was a few months ago. I’ve used it tons but it wasn’t until very recently that I found the serving cradle at the GoodWill I frequent.

And… it was only a dollar! So, for two bucks, I have a nice serving piece that can go from oven to table – without leaving burn marks behind.

I find lots of treasures, trust me!  

Buying used items is one way I find to be more eco-friendly in my day-to-day living.

I’ve loved thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets since I was a small child. I’m a big believer in that old saying “One (wo)man’s trash is another (wo)man’s treasure!” – I live by that, totally.

What about you? Do you pick up odds and ends at thrift stores? Would you like me to share more of my thrift store finds? There are LOTS!

FTC Disclaimer: I bought the items mentioned in this post with my own money. However, I have linked to Amazon (affiliate links) so if you choose to make a purchase once you arrive, I will receive a small commission. That only helps keep this site active. Thanks! 

Michele L. Tune (aka Raw Juice Girl) is a freelance writer and blogger, with a focus on health and eco-friendly living topics. She loves garden-fresh produce and enjoys weaving live ingredients into fresh juices, smoothies, and meals. Incorporating raw foods and liquids helped her lose over 100 pounds several years ago. A newlywed, Michele’s husband brings his passion for gardening, fresh air, and exercise – particularly bicycle riding – to the table. Visit www.healingwithjuices.com to learn more.

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