Day 1: replacement glass and rain boots

As I was unwrapping a Christmas gift of picture frames preparatory to framing several family photos for a gallery wall in the living room, Little Girl decided to try out her newly found walking skills nearby. Still unsteady on her feet, she collapsed right in the middle of one of the frames, cracking the glass.

Three days prior, I had decided to spend 2014 buying used and making do as much as possible. This was an inauspicious beginning.

Admittedly, I did check Wal-Mart's website for picture frame prices (since we got gift cards for Christmas). Fortunately, I remembered Goodwill's monthly 50% off sale and decided to check there first.

I was not disappointed in the picture frame selection. For 99 cents, I found a brand new frame whose glass fit perfectly. I don't have a use for the frame portion so I will either re-donate or save it in my craft area in case I need a glass-less frame sometime soon.

I also came across a pair of worn but still great condition snow boots for next winter or the following for Big Girl. I bought a pair for this year from Ebay that were half price but still way more than the $1.48 I paid for these. Yes, they are three sizes too big but eventually they will get use by two girls.

I also found half a pair of rain boots for which I left my name and number in the hopes that the match shows up. They were also $1.48, although if and when they do locate them, I doubt I will get the raincheck price so they will cost a whopping $2.99.

Today, I also bought some pipe caps to temporarily cap off the bathroom sink pipes while we remodel. I bought new.