Some people turn their noses up at garage sale shopping, but in Florida, this is a year round sport. On Saturdays, armed with $5.00 in ones in one pocket and $5.oo in dimes and quarters in another, I venture forth within a 3 mile radius. The less money you bring, the better the opportunities you will find...I also advise avoiding sales that smell like cigarettes or damp storage buildings (you'll usually get a whiff if you just roll down the car window...keep on driving).
Below I have listed today's haul which I have laid out on my dining room table. All of the items will be Xmas gifts, except the throw rug. Total spent $10.
1. Seven Tins, most made in England: Total $1.00 Plan to use for packaging homemade fudge or pralines for gifts.
2. Ten items of clothing in nearly new or new condition:(Aeropostale Ladies Zipped Hoodie, BC Ethic Cool Looking Rayon Shirt, GAP Man's XL Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt, Peace Frogs Sweat Pants, South Pole Boy's Jeans, Izod Long Sleeve Ladies Oxford Shirt, GAP ladies striped button down long sleeve shirt, Aeropostale Ladies Striped Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt, Aeropostal Velour Hoodie, Two Piece Army cold weather undergarments (brand new): Total $7.00
3. "The Ultimate Joke Book", silly fluffy flip flops (never worn), friction submarine toy in box, throw rug with tag (never used): Total $1.00
4. Sport Craft Horse Shoe Set: $1.00
GRAND TOTAL: $10.00
Carefully washed, starched and ironed all the clothes. Downloaded and printed horseshoe playing instructions. Now if I could find a good price on some pecans for my pralines....
You will be surprised what you can find with a pocket full of quarters and a creative attitude.
You will be surprised what you can find with a pocket full of quarters and a creative attitude.
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