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Looking for a Saturday Activity? Go to Church!

The Boylston Congregational Church in Jamaica Plain has a thrift store the first Saturday of every month and guess what today is! I am unclear about what time they close (I think 3 p.m.) but I know they open at … Continue reading

05. November 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Halloween Costumes for Cheap

Today, I went down to Goodwill and Boomerangs on Centre Street in JP to find some cheap costumes for a birthday photo booth I am setting up tomorrow for my backyard party. First, I went to Goodwill and was shocked … Continue reading

14. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Tres Gatos aka Vinyl Heaven

I went to dinner last night at Tres Gatos in JP and was thrilled to find out they have a new/used record and bookstore in the back of the restaurant. The place has a huge selection of artists! I purchased … Continue reading

02. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Yard Sales: Saturday-Sunday (August 13-14)

I grabbed a couple listings for garage sales tomorrow around Boston. Now is a good time to buy furniture because alot of people are relocating and moving! SATURDAY AUGUST 13 Brighton: Where: 360 North Beacon Street (Directly Across From IHOP … Continue reading

12. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Lil Bit of Needle and Thread Goes A Long Way

I purchased this 1950s, 100% silk dress from Dame for $5 last week. However, it was too big in the shoulders and the hem was torn. With a little bit of pinning, cutting and sewing the dress fits perfect. We … Continue reading

26. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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HURRY: Dame is closing!

I stopped by Dame in Jamaica Plain today and found out they’re closing their doors this Sunday. They have ALOT of really cute items (for males and females) left that are 30 and 50 percent off. Hurry before it is … Continue reading

21. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Scene on the Street: JP

While at James Gate in JP I spotted Brianna Rossi, 23, sit down with a Goodwill bag and approached her about her finds…here are the details: She found four records for under $1 each, including a Billy Joel, a Heart … Continue reading

15. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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7/9 Yard Sales in JP & Roslindale

Don’t miss all the the yard sales in the Jamaica Plain and Roslindale area tomorrow. View JP/Rosi Yard Sales 7/9/11 in a larger map

09. July 2011 by billyw
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New Map Feature!

Thanks to the help of my fellow thrifty friends, we have created a map of thrift stores, consignment boutiques and church thrift stores for the site. I will be adding to this map regularly so stay tuned for reviews of … Continue reading

07. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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JP Featured on Apartment Therapy

Don’t miss these photos of unique apartments in Jamaica Plain. Many of the items in the homes could easily be thrift store finds. One thing they all have in common is alot of color; and for those of you who … Continue reading

05. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Major Clearance at JP Boomerangs

Boomerangs in Jamaica Plain will be closed for renovations Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 21 and will celebrate a grand reopening Friday, July 22. From now through Sunday, July 10, all books, music, videos and dishware will be 50 … Continue reading

05. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Yard Sale Finds: July 2nd

Before we headed out this morning, Billy mapped our route by checking the garage sale listings on Craigslist. We stopped by three yard sales, two of which were priced fairly, the third one wanted $2-$5 EACH for records. But Billy … Continue reading

02. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Don’t Miss the Holiday Yard Sales

With this coming Fri/Sat/Sun being Fourth of July weekend, yard sales will be popping up all over the city. Jamaica Plain is sure to have many but to find out about yard sales in your neighborhood check online at Craigslist … Continue reading

28. June 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Featured Store: Regeneration in Roslindale

Regeneration is going out of business unfortunately. The store, which carries vintage/used items and new items, is located in Roslindale Square. For the next couple weeks items in the store will be continually reduced. I bought several small gift items … Continue reading

15. June 2011 by elaine aka bean
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