Day 18

Destination - Tutoring, Newspaper, and Observation at the High School
Thrift Items - 2

High Waisted Skirt by Worthington (with pockets) - Orig. $45
Goodwill - 25c (quarter day)

Black Top by Rue 21 - Orig. - $20
Goodwill - $3.38

Total Savings - $61.37

18 Down, 347 to go

Day 17

Destination - Tutoring, Class, Observation at the High School
Thrift Items - 3

Red Sweater by Relativity - Orig. $10
Goodwill - $3.38

Zebra Lace Trim Top by Worthington - Orig. $30
Goodwill - $3.38

Black Dress Pants by Worthington - Orig. $36
Goodwill - $3.38

Total Savings - $65.86

17 down, 348 to go

Day 16

Destination - Tutoring, Class, Newspaper
Thrift Items - 1

Blue Cotton Top by Arizona Jean - Orig. $30-$35
Goodwill - $3.38

Total Savings - $26.62-$31.62

The Bling - Matching Cross Necklace and Earings from my Uncle Terry and Aunt Sheryll

16 down, 349 to go

Day 15

Destination - College, Observing at the High School
Thrift Items - 1

Black and White Striped Top by The Limited - Orig. $45
Goodwill - $3.38

Total Savings - $41.62

(Each link if this necklace is a strand of multiple little wooden beads. I love it! It's very earthy/hardrock)


15 down, 350 to go

Day 14

Destination - Church
Thrift Items - 2

Red Top by Gap - Orig. $40
Goodwill - $3.38

Black and Red High Waisted Floral Skirt by Trixxi - Orig. $35
Goodwill - $3.38

Total Savings - $68.24

14 down, 351 to go

Ice Storm Freezes Java Update

Dear Devoted Readers,

Because of a recent snow storm I have been unable to access the wireless internet from my house for three consecutive days.

What I learned from this Experience: Lack of internet connection increases time spent studying and conversing with my parents.

Though snow continues to fall from the sky, I can only pray for spring to arrive soon!

As always, enjoy JavaJournal

-L

Day 13

Destination - Tutoring, Exploring Teaching at the High School
Thrift Items - 2

White Stag Khaki Skirt - Orig - $15
Goodwill - $3.38

Yellow Sweater by Faded Glory - Orig - $15
Goodwill - $3.38

I bought the scarf onsale from Younkers!

Total Savings - $23.24

13 down, 352 to go

p.s. I recently taught myself how to knit leg warmers!

Day 12

Destination - Class, Newspaper, Observing at the High School
Thrift Items - 2

Red and Blue Cardigan by Kathy Ireland - $ Unknown (I can't find her online clothes anywhere!)
Goodwill - 25c (quarter day)

Cameo Locket - $ unknown
Antique Mall - $7

Total Cost - $7.25

12 down, 353 to go

Day 11

Destination - nowhere, ICE STORM

Thrift Items - 1

Workout Top - Orig - unknown
Goodwill - 25c

Does anyone recognize this brand?

11 down, 354 to go

2 Additional Articles Have Been Published

Hey everyone! From writing articles for life123.com and because YOU have been amazing supporters, I have made $5 so far. I recently completed Knitting: How to Cast on article, and it was published online today. Another article, Satisfy Your Superbowl Hunger, was just published as well. I included recipes from a treasured cookbook my Aunt Sheryll composed for me as a Christmas gift. Thanks everyone for the support. Here are the links to the articles:

http://www.life123.com/holidays/party-themes/block-party/satisfy-your-superbowl-hunger.shtml

http://www.life123.com/hobbies/knit-crochet/knitting/knitting-how-to-cast-on.shtml

Enjoy JavaJournal!

p.s. You can now check me out at twitter.com LaJavaJournal

Day 10

Destination - Tutoring, Phi Theta Kappa Meeting, Newspaper, and Observing in a High School Classroom

Thrift Items - 4

Top by Apt. 9 - Orig - $30

Goodwill - $3.38

Striped Top by EXPRESS - Orig - $50

Goodwill - $3.38

Brown Alligator Skin Heels by Nine West - Orig - $90

Goodwill - $4.38

Vintage Necklace - Orig - unknown
FREE

Total Saved - $158.56

10 down, 355 to go

Day 9

Destination - Helping Katy move back into her dorm
Thrift Items - 1

Sweatshirt - free

One night of fair, I borrowed this sweatshirt from my friend Mindy who had borrowed it from another friend. This was over two years ago, and it still remains in my wardrobe. I don't even play soccer...now that's thrifty. :)

9 down, 356 to go

Day 8

Destination - Church
Thrift Items - 2

China Decor Patterned Skirt by Briggs - Orig- $40
Goodwill - $3.38

Black 1/4 length sleeve top by Cyrus - Orig - $90
Goodwill - $3.38

Silver Leaf Bracelet - Orig - unknown
Goodwill - $3.38

Total Savings - $123.24

Better is a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
8 down, 357 to go

Day 7

Destination - Babysitting Gig
Thrift Items - 1

Cream Fur Lined Hoodie by Green Tea - Orig - unknown (cannot find this brand online)

Goodwill - $3.38

7 down, 358 to go

Day 6

Destination - Dinner Downtown at Woodfire with my girl Katy

Thrift Items - 2

Wet Seal silk top with fluorescent beading - Orig - $25-$30

Goodwill - $3.38

Brown Sweater from The Loft by Ann Taylor - Orig - $40-$50

Goodwill - $3.38

Total Thrift Savings - $58.24-$73.24

p.s. The scarf is by Nine West originally $40 on sale for $12!

The chunky bracelet is from Dillard's on sale for $3

6 down, 359 to go

Day 5

Destination - Class and Meeting with my new Newspaper Staff

Thrift Items - 1

Cato Sweater Orgin. - $25

Goodwill Price - $3.38

Total Savings - $21.62

5 down, 360 to go

Day 4

Destination - First Day of Spring Semester
Number of Thrift Items - 1

Maurices Sweater Orig - $35-$40

Goodwill Price - $3.38

Total Savings - $31.62-$36.62

Accessorized with bangles and charm necklace from Forever21; a Christmas gift from my cousins Chris and Amy :)

4 down, 361 to go

Day 3

Destination - Dinner at Mongolian Grill with friends

Number of thrift items - 1

Merona Sweater Orig. - $20

Goodwill - $3.38

Total Savings - $16.62

JavaJournal is Published on the Internet

I recently joined a website called Life123 which allows everyone the opportunity to submit their own written work to be edited and chosen for publication. This morning I just receieved an email stating my article about Goodwill Shopping is officially published! The article will appear on almost every search engine on the internet. There is money involved as well, but only with your help. The number of people who visit my site at Life123 determines how much I am paid for each article. Please join in on the fun by visiting and subscribing to my account "JavaJournal" at life123.com

Simply visit the website life123.com and in the the search engine located on the home page type in JavaJournal. There you will find my Goodwill to Men article and future articles! I am excited about this new found journalism journey, and I give Him all the thanks and the glory.

Goodwill to Men Day 2

Destination - College Book Store and Meeting with Friends
Thrift Items - 3

American Eagle White Cotton Tank - Orig. $20
Goodwill - $3.38
New York & Company Argyle Sweater - Orig. $45
Goodwill - $3.38

Chunky Textured Bracelet - Orig. unknown
Goodwill - $1.38

Total Original Price - $65

Total Goodwill Price - $8.14

Total Saved - $56.86

Two down, 363 to go