We're being followed!

Yard sale season just keeps picking up; the listings in the paper and on Craigslist grow longer each week. Love it! And now my list from family members is growing as well. Not a problem. I get a kick when  finding something someone has put on a wish list...at a bargain price.

A few saturdays ago, Johanna and I hit the road early again, at 0'dark thirty, but this time Johanna's mom, Babs, and her Aunt Mary Kate followed along behind us. Mary Kate was visiting last week and she loves the yard sale scene as much as we do. In fact rather early into the morning Mary Kate found this bar stool and basket. She had just recently decided she needed one in her kitchen and lo and behold. Her wish was granted. Very sturdy, perfect for her place.

Bar stool $15. Basket $1

I was happy with my finds. The infinity scarf below goes to Brenna. One of the beach chairs stays with me and the other goes to Kelley. That was an item on her wish list. The 2 Hot Wheels Pop n Play were a real find. I found them at the bottom of a box and after looking for the manufactured date (1988) I suspected they might be a collector's item. New in box? Oh yes. Sure enough I found only a few similiar ones online. Very collectable. 

The Melissa and Doug dinosaur puzzle is in very gently used condition and I will sell with a couple of others as a lot this week.

Infinity scarf $1, beach chairs $1 each. Hot wheels sets 50cents each, wooden puzzle, $1

I thought the little crab bowl was so cute and immediately thought of my friend Carolyn. Not because she's crabby, but because she has a beach house filled with whimsical and beachy items. This looked 

like it belonged in her home.

The white shelf unit with peg hooks has already been sold to my friend Colette. And the four cup measuring cup stays with me. I really like this kind of measuring cup and especially the bigger size. Good deals all.

Shelf  unit with towl pegs $4. Crab bowl 50 cents. 4 cup measuring cup $1

The bedside steps were in excellent condition. I thought of Brenna and Robby when I saw them. They have a rather high bed and I can see little Nate using this before too long to clamber up to snuggle. And if they didn't want, I knew it would be an easy sell. Still had the $30 price sticker on the bottom. 

The standing birdcage/plant stand/decorative item I gave a quick coat of black paint and sold to Carolyn who now has starting to collect decoratie birdcages. She came by the house and saw it in my dining room. I was going to post it online to sell. No need. Found a new home the easy way! I do like a quick sale!

The new sealed spray paint was an impulse by but for 50 cents, I will buy just about any spray paint new. Makes touch ups and painting signifiantly cheaper. The toothbrush? Well, I found a box of these, I believe there were 30 in total. Johanna bought most and I bought 10. 10cents each! These all go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society as a donation. Every Tuesday folks line up outside the parish hall for free canned goods and any clothing or personal items that have been donated. Johanna donates a lot of clothing she finds at yard sales to "Vinnie" as she refers to the charitable organization.

unopened spray can 50 cents, bed steps $5, "birdcage" $5

I bought the small shelf unit thinking to sell it. And I will. As soon as I have time! The silk shawl I am sending to my sister Fran. I think it is gorgeous and I can see her wearing it to the ballet or symphony. Hope she likes it. The baby headbands were on Kelley's list for little Julia who is now 2 months old!! The eyeliner makeup is for me as well as one of the new wrinkle reducing serum bottles. The other has already gone to Brenna. Start early ladies!!

shelf unit $1, shawl $2, infant headbands 50 cents each, makeup and wrinkle serum (all new) bundled for  $1.50

Johanna found a multitude of items, lots of craft and sewing stuff; her craft group probably went wild when she brought her haul to them last Thursday. I did manage to capture some of her loot. The top picture is a palm sander with bag and also had some Dremel attachments thrown in with the sale. The photo on the right is some more Johanna goodies. She kindly let me have a pair of wooden knitting needles for my sister Vickie who had requested them many months ago. She wants to use as a digging tool for her gardening. The white round plastic "dishes" are actually paint trays and there were about 10 in the pack. I loved the set of round knitting needles.

I also took a picture of why it is important to make sure your yard sale signs are securely attached to a surface. If it is laying in the middle of the street, chances are the traffic to your sale will be somewhat diminished! Secure your signs people!!

Sander $2, all of the items in second photo $5, new padded hangers, $1

 We had fun and finished in time to have breakfast and catch up on the week in review. Hot coffee and conversation are the best way to end the morning. In my opinion.

Hope you found bargains too and enjoying the spring time. Achew!

Thrify Christy

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