Garage Sale Heaven

On Friday I went with the kids to Lena to go to the Lena-wide garage sales. I love to go to garage sales, but with the two kids, it's pretty difficult. However, when there are a lot in one area, I just load the kids in my wonderful double-jogger-stroller, and off we go!

I think I walked through half of Lena, but wow did I get some deals! I'm still high about it! First on my list of "gushing greats", is this incredible bag for my scrapbook stuff. I was seriously considering buying a Creative Memories rolling tote, but it's $110, and that is a bit high for me (sorry, Lynn). However, I saw this great rolling cooler, and thought that it looked about the right size, and it is! For $10, I got the most wonderful sturdy rolling tote that fits all my scrapbooking stuff! I couldn't resist taking a load of pictures, because I'm so incredibly excited about this find. Plus, since it's a cooler, it's insulated and waterproof (or coffeeproof, Andy would say).

Then, for $5 I got the nicest Fischer Price train set. After replacing the batteries, I found out that it has a controller, goes to different "stations" along the track, plays music, and more! The kids are so thrilled with this new toy, and even the cat has been checking it out. I always feel bad that my kids have mostly icky toys, but at least this garage sale find is a good one!

I hit the jackpot of ladies clothes, because I got at least 12 shirts and a few pairs of jeans/capris, all for $.75 each! The incredible thing, is that it's all Gap, Old Navy, or Express stuff, and a few things still have their tags! This cute Old Navy skirt is even reversible! How cool is that?

I also got the cutest baby rabbit for my mom's classroom. The bunnies are still too little to leave their mother, but they'll be ready by June 3. I'll "have" to watch the little bunny for my mom until she comes in July. (I haven't mentioned this to Andy yet. I'm waiting for him to have a rousing "Settler's" win, or else have a really good meal . . .). I was thinking of naming it "Honey". You know, like "Honey the Bunny" . . . corny, huh?
Then, to top off a perfect day, I got some yarn in the mail that I'd ordered a while ago. It's to go with the "Column of Leaves" scarf that I started and then realized I didn't have enough yarn for. (I just love getting yarn in the mail. It's like Christmas!)
Then, I broke down and bought some yarn from Verna's yarn shop. I was pretty good all month, and didn't buy a thing (I think). For some reason I found the variegated colors in this yarn appealing, and I plan to knit something with it.
To top of a perfect day, I even got my last item from the Arbonne order I placed a month ago. What a great day!

Yes, I'm Hooked Too!

When my parents were visiting in February, my Mom, who had recently become an consultant, gave a presentation for me and a few friends. (If you haven't visited her blog yet, you should. She has the most embarrassing picture of me getting a facial)

Well, I think I'm getting hooked on the stuff. I have to be frank and state that some of their products are a little pricey. If you buy your cosmetics or skin care at department stores, you'd find Arbonne's stuff comparable, but I must confess up till now that I've been a Wal-mart faithful.

However, Arbonne's botanically based formulas and healthy ingredients convinced me to start using their stuff. I was most eager to get their baby lotion, since most store-bought baby lotion (even Johnson & Johnson) contains petroleum-based products which have been shown to be carcinogenic (not to mention the PCB's in all the stuff).

My first package came in the mail earlier this week, and my second package filled with birthday goodies from my dear mum came this morning.

My personal all-time favorite is the salt scrub. I have always had dry skin and rough hands, but this stuff makes my hands feel like silk, and the effects last for hours. Let me tell you as one knitter to another, this stuff is fabulous.

So, now I too am an Arbonne consultant. I don't think I'll be doing much in the sales department, but I decided to join up for the 35% discount on all the purchases I make for myself. Woo hoo!

(If you're curious about Arbonne, or want more information, you can check out their website or leave me a comment.)