Enjoying the Summer Yard Sales
June 16, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal living
I love the thrill of a bargain. There’s not much better bargains to be found than at a yard sale. Last week, my family stopped at a few yard sales. A neighborhood in the area was supposed to have a neighborhood yard sale, but only a few houses participated. I was a little disappointed, but I was still able to find some deals!
1st stop: Almost everything I found was $.25. Wowwee! As you can see here, I got some nice books for only 25 cents. The pink books are some pre-k/kindergarten books. He let me have all of them for $.25. Those will come in handy with Cuddlebug over the next two years. I also picked up a pink fuzzy purse for Alligator girl. It was only $.25 too. Somehow the purse didn’t make it in the picture.
Stop 2: I found these Ty stuffed animals for only $.25. My kids don’t really need any stuffed animals, but these were so cute. I threw them in the washing machine (on gentle) and they’re good as new. I also found two wallets/small purses for Alligator girl for $.25 and a few clothing items for her for $.50-.75.
Stop 3: The lady at this yard sale had two boys, so I was able to pick up a few things for the boys. A large floor size Thomas the Train puzzle was $1. Other things I bought: alligator toy $.50, Premiere gold earrings (new) $1, Buzz Light Year figurine $.50, Rollerblade brand rollerblades (adjustable) $2, Franklin VHS tape $1, Toy Story book $.25.
I think we did pretty well and the kids are happy with their new things.
Have you been to any yard sales this summer?
images (c) Karen Weideman
Yes, but I was not successful in my finds. However, I frequent the Goodwill and Salvation Army in my neighborhood on a regular basis. They are constant garage sales, but patience is key.
Although waking up early to hit the garage sales is a tradition for my dad and I. Maybe that’s what we’ll do for Father’s Day.
I find the yard sales around here dismal. A lot of them are run by very old people and are stocked with granny clothing and men’s polyester leisure suits…
Awesome finds, Karen. I love yardsales, too. We actually got a girl’s 20″ bike for free from a set up of yard sale remainders at someones house on Sunday afternoon. All it needs is new tires. Our yard sales are wonderful. Lots of families with what seem to be “shopaholic” moms. Always plenty of like new kids clothes, shoes, and toys. Our Salvation Army is great, too.