I survived!

So last week was crazy! I got a job only to be told I don't got a job, wth?? Anyway no yard sale activity to report, I was too busy getting things ready for my daughter's birthday party.  Mother NAture thought it would be fun to mess with me and they called for rain, so I cancelled the moonbounce then no rain and after I spent the $ on an ice cream bar hubby went and got the moonbounce anyway! ughhh And I am the one who spoils her, yeah right!

The party is done and now Easter is almost here, I am not ready for that damn bunny to come here!!. No eggs are dyed, no eggs filled with candy, no decorations and baskets are not even started!! Sad really just another holiday that has lots it's real meaning.
On a positive note I get my son and his girlfriend for Easter dinner this year and a few others who are especially important to me. On Easter Monday we will be going to the White House for the Easter Egg Roll!!
 I am excited!! Hubby will be coming along unless for some reason an idiot cannot do their job properly and he HAS to go into work to fix things. I say that because yesterday was our daughter's birthday and we went to the Aquarium, he had to leave us there to go into work, YES I SAID HE LEFT US THERE!! Now as irritated as I was with him I understood that there are just some people who cannot think on their own and who are so unhappy with their lives that they must mess up special days for all of human kind as well. I guess I am a tad bitchy but who cares right?

                 Tip of the day: 

    Make a plan before you go, 

so this doesn't happen to you

Spring is here!!

Who needs breakfast at Tiffany's,
 I would rather  go to a  yard sale!

okay,  so if you ask any of my friends they will tell you I don't just love yard sales, I am addicted to yard sales! 

Ahh, Spring is here the most wonderful time of the year, Yard Sale season is about to begin!!! I look forward to this all winter long and when it is finally  Spring I will search Craigslist and the Towson Times for the best sales for the upcoming weekend! I have even joined a yahoo group, just so I know the date of my favorite community yard sale.

On Friday night I diligently make up our treasure map for the mornings adventure and add the yard sales to my FB page (I Love Yard Sales). Saturday morning arrives and my daughter, Cienna wakes up ready to go treasure hunting, this is our special mommy/daughter time together.

Cienna likes to search for Barbie's and Thomas stuff for her little brother, while I look for the next seasons wardrobe. After a morning of adventurous treasure hunting we arrive at home to share our wealth of treasures with little brother Quinn.

 I have saved hundreds of dollars by shopping at Yard Sales for the kids clothes, shoes and toys and you can too!

There are a multitude of Yard Sales during the Spring and Summer to choose from it may be overwhelming so here are my tips every yard sale adventurer needs to know!

Michele's Yard Sale Shopping Tips:

1. Look for multi-family and community yard sales. This saves on gas and you get exercise while having fun.

2. Plan your yard sale route in advance and wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather, you can always take off a jacket if you get hot.

3. Have an idea of what you would like to find and carry a reusable bag or tote.

4. Go early in the morning, the good stuff goes fast.

5. Take plenty of cash in small bills, and take more than you think you'll need. But not more then you can afford to spend.

6. When buying electronics, ask to plug it in to test it.

7. Check for scratches on CD's and DVD's and make sure the outside cover matches what is inside.

8. I don't recommend buying car seats at yard sales unless you know the seller.

9. If you see a good deal on an item but don't need it, consider reselling it on ebay or craigslist, this way you make money while having fun.

10. Don't be afraid to negotiate - one of two things will happen, you'll get your good deal or they'll turn down your offer.

And most of all, have fun treasure hunting!