The rain started up pretty early Saturday, so I was only able to hit a few yard sales before I headed home. Still, I grabbed a few things that have been on my list--books and puzzles to keep the kids busy this summer. I'll keep them hidden away until later in the summer when we just need something new, or there's a string of bad weather keeping us from the pool. I paid .50 for each puzzle, $2.00 for the set of lacing cards, $1.00 for a stack of 10 coloring books, and $5.00 for 20 consecutive Magic Tree House books (my son will be thrilled!). Total spent was $11.50, and this will get us through a lot of "Mom, I'm bored" moments. The coloring books are especially useful for long car rides, waiting rooms at the dentist and doctor, and
For tips on yard sale shopping, try Yard Sale Treasures & Tips and Prepping to Shop Yard Sales.
What did you find this weekend? For more yard sale show & tell, head over to Southern Hospitality.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Yard Sale Finds
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2 comments:
love your finds. as a teacher of young children, the lacing cards caught my attention, sweet!
My aunt found those same lacing cards for her granddaughter this past Saturday also. I have never seen them before and it is now my mission to find a set for my girls. They are so cute.
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