Garage Sale Stories! May 18th

I have a permanent Saturday morning alarm clock now and his name is Greg.  He LOVES the yard sale hunt, which is awesome to me.  We tried to get my older son to go with us but that would involve him changing out of his pajamas before noon so he declined. 

It was drizzling rain when we left so I didn't think there would be much, but there was a community yard sale up the road that I usually get some great finds at.  

Problem was by the time we made it up the hill, it was POURING.  As in, Greg and I couldn't even hear each other talk in the car it was so loud. 

So we did what any other crazy people would do and we started shopping anyways! 

 Finds for the day were a brand new black silk dress and shruggie for Lauren to wear this fall - $6, free American flag platter that will be great for BBQ's and family parties this summer, 67 vintage Barbie NIP McD's toys - $6 (or .11 cents each) a Littlest Pet Shop set for Lauren - $1 and Greg scored over 200 Pokemon cards in case, 3 figures and some Bakugans for $10 (he was THRILLED!)

My best score?  These Ugg Casita Wahine boots in a size 9.  I already have them listed with one bid at $149.00 and hoping they go even higher!  I paid $15 for these!

We were soaked and decided to come home to make french toast with the family and be cozy.  Greg went from a high of excitement to HUGE tears when he discovered his pet lizard, Rocky had died that morning.  Funeral plans pending.  

It broke my heart to see him cry like that. 

Store or Market?

I was wondering that the other day, what do most people call it when they go grocery shopping?  

"I'm going to the store"  or "I'm going to the market?"  

I say store, but I'm changing over to market.  I like the sound of it better.  It sounds quaint and more homey.  Silly, but true.

In any case, I haven't done this in awhile but here is my morning haul from Smith's "market."  

I made a trip after dropping LuLu off to preschool to pick up some eggs and bread.  Then I realized I had a few coupons in my wallet and there was a sale or two that looked decent.

Pasta was $1 each, Smores ingredients had $1 off tear off by the display if you bought all items (kids have been wanting to make these for the past 3 weekends...) eggs were free, lemonade was $1 (perfect for summer family BBQ's) etc etc. 

Total came to $79.37

After coupons and sales, I paid $32.08 for 33 items

I used to have a KILLER food storage room filled to the brim.  But I don't carry around my huge coupon binder anymore - it was just too much work for this mom.  

Add that to I suddenly have two boys that are hungry morning, noon and night, and the supply has diminished.  So I've been trying to add a few extra things to my shopping trips to build it back up slowly without breaking the budget.

Just another way I'm trying to stay frugal around here!

Garage Sale Stories is BACK! April 6th

Are you ready?  

It seems like forever since I've been out to a yard sale!  Finally the weather around here has warmed up and and I'm ready to go!  Greg even more than I - he was up and dressed at 5:30 a.m.  I had to tell him that mama wasn't doing anything until at least 7 and please go back to bed, read a book, something!  (anything!) 

 I needed more sleep!

There were only a few sales to hit but I did great (I think) considering!

Here's what I picked up yesterday and got listed right away:

 75 pc lot Wooden Train Tracks Thomas Compatible

 Tommy Bahama silk tank/shirt set

 Little Einsteins Pat Pat Rocket with Leo

 

I've just started getting into baby blankets and lovies.  

This is My Banky, Ricky Raccoon.  In great condition too!

 And as far as sales this week, they've been really great!  

I decided to run a 10% off sale and that got a few things moving out the door.  

These two items I bought last week and have already sold...

Boden brown polka dot top.  Bought for $2.50, sold for $25.00

 

 J. Crew Linen Dress.  Bought for $7, sold for $60 - not bad! 

I love it when I get one item that pays for more than the entire shopping trip!

Have the yard sales started up in your towns yet? 

Free Listings

I've been a busy girl with the free listings days, trying to get as much as I can done. 

 Evan Picone Black dress

 Max Studio Swim cover up/tunic, new with tags

 Victoria's Secret gown

 Ralph Lauren Ruffled Wrap Blouse

Fresh Produce Asymmetrical Skirt

Cuddle Kids Leo Leopard doll

 Starbucks Siren 14 oz tall mug

I was excited to see this!  Starbucks Here You Are Collection mug.  I think these are so cute! 

How did you do?  Get many free listings up and going?

I Got a Neutral

I am so bummed!  I got a neutral this week over the dumbest thing "shipping package could have been better."

I shipped the item the same way I ship every other thing I sell...not so sure what she wanted, maybe to have her shirt wrapped in gold leafing?  

Who knows, and honestly, I don't really care.  It's done and there's not much I can do about it now. 

I was happy to get out this week and find a few new cute things to put in the store!

 Merona Coral Swim Cover Up

 Sag Harbor Dress Size 10

 Gap Wool Ruffle Dress Size 2

 CAbi Blue Dobby Jacket Large

 Under Armour Blue Shirt

 Always a great fine, Chico's Travelers Pants 

(I found 3 pairs of these!)

 These are actually my daughters, but I always try to sell her Gymboree items.  It's nice to take the money from that and buy for the next season for her! These are from the Bright Tulip line. 

 Moda International Yellow Sun dress

Evan Picone Green and Blue dress

I listed this one on Sunday and had multiple offers very quickly.  Sometimes I get greedy thinking I should hold out, but I was happy with a $60 profit on this item from Prairie Underground. 

I don't know about you but I am EXCITED about yard sales starting up around here soon!  It will be so much fun to get out and get some great deals!

Back Up and Running!

I had surgery on February 1st and had expected to turn my store off for "Vacation" for at least 2 weeks.  It lasted 5 days.  What can I say?  I'm recovering nicely and I'm addicted to the "Cha-CHING!" sound my phone makes with a sale!  

I'm so glad I did too...sales have been slow but steady and I've been pleased to make some cash this week!

I was SUPER excited to wake up yesterday morning to see this Ralph Lauren purple label sample jacket sold. 

 Happy Valentine's Day to me!  

Let's cross our fingers that the buyer doesn't return it.  You never know...

If it sticks then preschool is paid for, for the next two months.

I haven't been able to go out shopping while I recover but have a few things I've re-listed to keep things moving.

Found this fun little pink Pookie pig...he needs a good home.

 Ann Taylor Dress, Size 6 Jersey Knit dress

 Jones New York Dress Size 6 New without tags, gorgeous!

 GNW Orange Dress Size 8 - this one sold but the buyer never paid.  Case close and re-listed.  Buyer blocked!

I'd really like to see this Chico's Dress gone, I've had it for awhile and not sure why it hasn't sold?  Brand new with tags too! 

Looking forward to getting out in another week or two to add to the inventory! 

Linking up to Coastal Charm 

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Shopping Loot

 I haven't been out shopping for about a month, thinking I would be having surgery and closing my shop down for awhile.  Don't get me started on insurance, but they are still deciding if they will let me do it.  I decided to get on with my life and shop as per usual.  Going out is pretty relaxing for me and I picked up a few fun things this week. 

 Care Bear "Good Luck" bear. I'm hoping he will do well. 

 Gap Maternity Gray Dress.  Isn't this cute.  Maternity clothes are so much cuter now than when I wore them with Graham, that's for sure!

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 Ann Taylor Pink Tweed Skirt.  A zero petite for the 3 people in the world who wear that size.  I usually stay away from anything that tiny but the brand + condition convinced me otherwise.

Disneyland Resort T-Shirt, perfect souvineer for your kid after they go on the ride for the very first time.  After our last experience, I'm not sure when that will happen for us, so this one goes in the store.

 My favorite find?  An Odille Anthropologie dress from the Holiday catalog.  Pretty rare and SO gorgeous!  I love this dress.  I will be excited to see what lucky girl gets it!

 

Need to replace the shoelaces in the 2 pairs of mens shoes I picked up, but I'm thinking I should still make at last $30 off each pair.  I also found these little Keen Kelowna toddler shoes in almost new condition.  I love this brand for my boys, they last forever! 

Linking up to Apron Thrift Girl

Coastal Charm