I took both the kids this morning and hit a dozen or so garage sales (or lawn sales and driveway sales as my daughter informed me they should rightfully be named, since none were actually in the garage). We made a H-A-U-L.
The weather in N. Texas has been HOT, I mean 105°+ until this past week were we were high 70°-80° for a few days and so begins the start of GOOD garage sale-ing!
We spent right around $20. We were on the look out for new bikes as both kids have grown by inches and bounds over the summer…no luck on bikes but we did score some other great deals! Over 23 clothing items; mostly for my daughter, all name brand…Justice, Children’s Place, Gap, Old Navy, Aeropostale, American Eagle, etc. I even scored two brand new GAP summer dresses for myself! We got a couple brand new leapfrog DVD’s for my 4 year old, plus some great learning flash cards and workbooks. My daughter got a few Judy Blume books and some new math-workbooks. They were both thrilled about the US puzzle in the cool carrying case and the wading pool (which is strange because thy are both too big for it, but it was FREE so we’ll enjoy it until they’re bored and then pass it along)! Missing from the photos are two suvvy puppies my son latched onto and a bag of “magic rocks” my daughter was excited about!
When I garage sale I am careful not to come home with junk. I inspect all clothing for holes, tears and stains. I try not to get emotionally attached to anything just because it’s “a good deal” and I only buy things I know we will be able to utilize and sell or pass on later! Hope you have as much fun finding garage sale deals as we do!
