I love a Parade! Jamul,California

Wanted to share pictures of a small town parade in Jamul,CA . If you are not familiar with Jamul,CA it's a quiet, picturesque community in the foothills of
the Laguna mountains, about 20 minutes outside of
downtown San Diego via Freeway 94. 



 Jamul ,CA (red dot) Map
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Ok where is it? Where are they?

These guys made themselves part of the pre-parade

St.Pius Church

                      Rancho San Diego Club Scout Pack 391

                                           Miss West Coast - Melissa Floyd







This YMCA rep had the song Y..M...C...A playing it was hilarious!



The End of a lovely parade

Rachel's Doll Rescue

I love certain dolls no one else seems to want. I found 4 dolls at my last yard sale hunt begging to be taken home. The price was right with the larger 3 dolls priced @ $3.00 each and the smaller @ $1.00! 
 It's as if people were only seeing the one with a broken foot so they passed on the other 3. I love a challenge and took them all. Last night performed surgery repairing the damaged foot. The ceramic pieces were difficult to use with my glue gun yet, like everything in life, it didn't have to be perfect. Just loved. My daughter thought  we should call a doll repair professional like Luel Studio  yet that just isn't in the budget so you have to make do. Plus it was important to teach her a lesson in financing and compassion.You know, since I am the  Know it all Ol' Frugal Wise One. 

Come journey into Rachel's Doll Rescue: 

Here is "Elizabeth"

"Broken" like a title of a sad love song   

Rachel's Doll Rescue Tools

"Mended"  like a recovery song from being broken

Elizabeth's adorable under garments



Elizabeth's close up



    Introducing Catherine

Here is Catherine introducing her daughter "Tiara"

I named her Tiara after noticing her blue eye shadow  automatically thinking of the Toddlers & Tiara's show  

Lastly, we have the adorable Ashley

I love her fabric

There you have it!

The next time you see a broken doll or heart.... think of patience and love to help make then whole.  

American Eagle T-shirt

American Eagle t-shirt  average price $20.00

American Eagle on EBAY $7.99


American Eagle at yard sale: 50 cents !!!!!


Daughter's smile: Priceless!!!!

Daughter sees post on blog: Trouble !!!! 

OK so I couldn't pass on a box of 144 jars.



Ok, see this box? Saw it at a yard sale and had to open it. Wheaton Science Products sounded so intriguing......here is what I found ...............



144 vials for $5.00! I had no clue at the time what I would do with them however I HAD TO HAVE THEM....Is that wrong? Thoughts of the hoarder show danced like sugar plums in my head. Once I arrived  home I grabbed my 3M clear return address labels #3400-Q and made ......drum roll please.... 

 Got Buttons?

Beads and more beads

Any suggestions on what to do with the other 142?

Vist "Notions" From Beatrice Banks

Ever read a blog and it just hits home?

 Visit "Notions" From Beatrice Banks

 She  shares:
I have a notion..... that I can't sew.  These past few days have been frustrating as I've tried to make curtains, for those of you who correctly guessed what the fabric was for.  Sewing tape and hot glue ain't cuttin' it! A friend is coming over to rescue me tonight.  Truth is, I don't even own a sewing machine. Jealous of all of you talented seamstresses out there.  I have the vision but not the know how.....

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There may be hope for me! I don't know the first thing about sewing yet these vintage spools have motivated me.....Thank you Beatrice Banks!