Friday we ventured out for local garage sales. I wanted the boys to understand that not every need or want must be bought new. As nice as buying new is, reusing is green, the economy sucks, mom doesn't have a job, there are bargains to be found, plus the whole "One man's trash, is another man's treasure". Saying that, I do have a few "off limits" at garage sales. I will not buy clothing, bedding, really anything made from fabric, or from a house that looks dirty, I know that narrows down this list...a lot!
I picked this week since the paper had about eight listings in our area. Which in this small town, I could make them all in 20 minutes without stopping. Of course, I stopped and looked, so the whole trip, including a coffee/smoothie break, took about two hours.
So what did we find on our shopping trip:
Nerf archery set
two fishing vests (I know--fabric, but the house was very clean, the label was expensive and they belonged to an older couple that can't fly fish anymore)
Vintage silverware storage box
binoculars
Solo cup holders
Bread Slicer (for my homemade bread)
New Pampered Chef 3 qt. stirring pitcher
Lawn Darts
New Star Wars model set
wrapping paper
fishing flies
All for the bargain price of $25, plus $9 for the coffee and smoothies.
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