Thrifting in St. Petersburg — Spring Break with Hannah and Jon
Thrifting in St. Petersburg was exactly the kind of spring break adventure this family needed! Me and my two favorite sidekicks — Hannah and Jon — hit some thrift stores we had never discovered before, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. There is nothing quite like the thrill of the find. That one unique treasure you could never track down in a box store, at a price that makes you feel like you won something. Our family loves thrifting, and today was a really, really good day.
Hannah is always on the hunt for clothing with a unique style and a real statement — the kind of pieces you are just not going to find anywhere else. Jon had his eye out for the coolest water bottles and a great t-shirt, because that is very much his brand. And me? I was searching for old recipe books, unique salt and pepper shakers, kitchen decorations, baskets (which, let’s be honest, will immediately become Dustin and Eddie’s), and the perfect sized coffee mug. We all had our missions and we took them seriously.
St. Petersburg has some really fun thrift stores that we honestly had not explored yet, and it felt like a little adventure just finding them. I picked up some recipe books from around the year 2000 that gave me so much inspiration — there is something about a well-loved old cookbook that just makes you want to get in the kitchen. I cannot wait to dig into those.
After a good long morning of treasure hunting, we stopped for lunch at E & L Pizza in St. Petersburg and it was so yummy. Pizza was the perfect reward for all that thrifting energy, and that grape Crush on the tray? Absolutely necessary. We went home happy, tired, and carrying our treasures — and honestly, that is the best possible way to end a spring break day.
If you want to see more of what our spring break week looked like, check out our spring break post about having all my babies under one roof — because this week has been really full and really good.
More from the Longstreth Family
Life at the Longstreth table is always full of adventures — here are a few more favorites to enjoy!
- POV: All My Babies Are Under One Roof Tonight — the moment spring break officially started and all five kids were home at the same time. A mama’s favorite kind of chaos.
- Raising Cane’s Review — Our Family of 7 Tried It for the First Time — we finally found out what all the hype was about, and we have opinions. Spoiler: mostly positive.
- POV: Converse Store Didn’t See Us Coming — Outlet Mall Haul for 7 — 10 pairs of Converse for the whole family at 50% off. Jason did the math and he is still proud of himself.
Thrifting in St. Petersburg — About the Longstreth Family
Welcome to the Longstreth family! Stephanie and Jason have been married for 33 years and together they are raising five incredible kids — four of whom came to them through adoption, a cause that is deeply close to their hearts. One of their children has Down syndrome and some special medical needs, and advocating for that community is a passion they share proudly. Jason is a preacher, an elder, and a college professor. Stephanie is a stay at home mom and the heartbeat of this household. Life in the Longstreth home is big, busy, beautiful, and never boring — and they love sharing it with you!
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