Friday, June 8, 2007

Garage Sale Goodies

I hit the jackpot today with garage sales. At first, I was a little disappointed, because I wasn't able to find what I was looking for. I desperately needed summer clothes for the kids, especially Breanna, who only has 1 short-sleeved shirt and one pair of shorts.

However, right before I got home, on a whim, I stopped at a garage sale right near our house. (Note: do not read further if you suffer from garage sale envy. Reading further is damaging to your nerves).

Oh. My. Goodness. (Drum roll to announce the highlights . . .)

Huge set of toy pots and pans (so maybe they'll FINALLY leave mine alone);

Like new Old Navy outfit - $.50;

Weed eater that actually spins and lights up (finally, a noisy toy that stays OUTDOORS!);

Tea set with tea pot, tray, and sugar bowl;

BRAND NEW in BOX Union Bay shoes for Andy (Father's Day present, I think);
Chocolate, one of my favorite movies (warning: do not watch this movie if you are trying to lose weight or trying to stay away from chocolate.)

Like new Gap outfit - $.50;

Huge set of plastic toy food, so the kids can at least play with their fruits and vegetables, even if they refuse to eat it;

Stroller for Breanna's baby dolls;

Movies for $.50;

Old Navy outfit, like new, for $.50;

Picture of Honey Bunny, just because she's so cute;

Like new Old Navy and assorted brand name shoes, $.50 each;

Then, the coup de resistance, Skechers shoes, like new, and AirWalks, also like new, for $1 each.

I got a ton of really nice t-shirts for the kids for 10 cents each, as well as a free bicycle for Peter (I think his other bike is a tad small for him) and a bunch of other free toys like airplanes and such. What a find!

Want to know the grand total? $20 for their entire summer (and some fall) wardrobe, for two kids. (Doing happy dance, now).

I'm floating on the clouds!!!!!!

8 comments:

Brenda said...

Amazing! You really made out well at that sale. The tea set is really cute! I like Chocolate, too.

Danielle said...

Wow, I really do have garage sale envy! We think so much alike, because I just rounded up some plastic plates,bowls, and stuff for my 22 month old daughter to use with her little kitchen she has. I love that tea set, have you seen the fiest tea set to knit on the free pattern central site? It's sooooo cute. I want to knit it just because it is so cute.

I'm glad btw that you like the color I picked for my sweater. I had a hard time deciding, I'm like that. I'll think about other colors until I begin knitting it too. I had really originally wanted a medium gray color, but I couldn't find it. I think I'm better off, since I'll probably wear this more this fall anyway. My other sweater is nearing completion.

Boy, I'm chatty tonight lol. I will have to get my hands on some malabrigo yarn sometime. I'm thinking I spent some time snuggling up to some at a lys one town over from us. It's pretty pricey, another reason acrylic is our friend right?

Ellen said...

I should have stopped reading right where you give your warning! -I am SO JEALOUS of your yard sales! I am doing something wrong, - I must be, I never get so many great deals as you do... :) Seriously,... Way to go on your GREAT DEALS!

Anonymous said...

Rachel,
Congrats on your garage sailing! Thank you very much for the dishclothes, I love them. You didn't have to do that but I'm glad you did. Thank you again, Teri

Michelle said...

I didn't know I had garage sale envy until I read this -- that weed whacker looks cool!

Diane said...

Wow do you have garage sale skills! I can't believe all those bargins.

WELCOME TO TuttleTime! said...

After reading this, I felt like screaming, "JACKPOT!"

That's the thing about garage sales...one day it will be a jackpot...another day it will be a dud.

Glad your's was a jackpot! :)

Anonymous said...

Well written article.