My alarm went off at 6:44 this morning (&@#$)! That's just not right for a Saturday, but it had to be done because today was Collette's big yard sale, and I had stuff to sell. The idea here was to clear out some junk from our houses and pad our pockets for Paris. This was a good plan, but it definitely worked out better for Collette and Jana than it did for me. (They both put in the work ahead of time to have better stuff to sell.)
It ended up being fun just hanging out together while we "worked" the yard sale. The three of us, plus Collette's mom just hung out chatting and lounging in sun. I stayed in the shade until I got too cold, but I still feel like my face got a little sun kissed. (Collette made $269, Jana made $101, I made $53 and Michelle made $37.75, I need to put that money in my Paris bank before I spend it on something else.)
I went to Michelle's house for Creative Friday/Knee Stand-In since she's still hobbling around on her 4 days-post surgery knee. Poor girl, even the simplest tasks now have to be negotiated. (Let's all take a moment to be thankful for our knees!) I did end up writing two cards, but mostly we hung out and sifted through stuff in her garage so she'd have stuff to sell at the yard sale.
We also had game night last night with Adam, Amy and the girls, plus my sister Lori. We even had a pop-in visit from my parents (who came bearing chocolate-chip cookies). It was an enjoyable evening, especially since the weather was nice enough that the kids could play outside for the first couple of hours. It's so nice not to be swarmed by the kids. (This really isn't the best picture but it documents my parents being there and I prefer blogs with photos so there you go.)
This evening I'm taking some family photos for a family in my parents' ward (where I used to live too). I haven't used my film camera in awhile and I haven't taken photos for anyone in awhile either so I'm feeling rather rusty and unmotivated. Also, I owe these people because they helped us when we moved in 3 years ago so I'm not planning on making any money on this. Oh well. (Update: It only took 45 minutes because they didn't have little kids and because everyone cooperated, plus they were entertaining so it ended up being fun.)
I got 3 items of good mail today (hooray) and found another couple I'd forgotten to post.
Laurie M. sent me this nice thank you note today, it's been one week since our surprise meeting in my front yard and yet she still seems to like me, how about that? Thanks!
Kristi sent me this cute card with a thoughtful message about wishing she could buy me some new clothes for my trip to Paris. Since she couldn't do that she sent me these coupons instead. Thanks Kristi!
Ruth (Kristi's mom) sent me this wonderful package today. I'm so excited to get this copy of Sarah's Quilt. We're reading it for book club later this year so I needed to get it. Thanks! I love the vanilla mints and had never tried them before, but am enjoying them as I type this. I also love the cute card and the sealing wax with "R" stamped in it. Thanks!!
Sandi sent me this cute bag of Easter goodies. Thanks! (I didn't realize the photo was blurry until I went to load it, I hate it when that happens. Dang digital cameras!
Dana made me this beautiful bracelet in exchange for the many sheets of good mail labels I sent her for her business. I love it. Thanks Dana!
**What did you do today?
Are you a pro yard saler?
Do you have a hard time saving money?
Did you pause to appreciate your knees?**
Are you a pro yard saler?
Do you have a hard time saving money?
Did you pause to appreciate your knees?**
16 comments:
I really did pause to thank my knees! :)
Love yard sales (to shop at) but hate to prepare or host one.
I agree with Carlo. Love to go to them. Hate to have them. It will be fun to hear what you buy with your money.
What's with your dad wearing a tie at game night?
Yes, please do appreciate your knees. I never realized what a hassle it would be to not have two functioning ones.
I am definitely not a pro garage saler. I don't want to get up early enough to fight the crowds, plus I just hate crowds in any circumstance. I hate having them, too, and get irritated when people want to buy something good for $.25. (Even though I of course would love to get something good for $.25.)
You made out much better with your $53 than I did at our last garage sale. I think I walked away with a grand total of 4 dollars! Pathetic. It does pay to prepare a bit for those darn things!
Yard sales are always so hit and miss for me. In the past I've always hauled my stuff over to my friend Lisa's house. Sometimes it is worth the effort and other times... not so much! Rich and I did one last fall and we made over $500. I couldn't believe it.
I love to yard sale. I like having them even though the require so much work. Mostly because you get to sit in the sun and chat with friends. I am so excited for the season, it is all about the find!
If I have serious focus I am good at saving money. Otherwise I find way to get rid of it on nothing. Paris would be a good motivator for saving!
I appreciated my knees today for sure. They got me around so many places and allowed me to run and clear my head!
I have to say that in the past I have found my garage sales to be so much work for hardly any money. I guess I have resorted to being lazy and just donating ALL my junk or handing it down to someone in need.
And for the record I SUCK at saving money, especially cash flow.
I actually got a pedicure today--yah for me!
How funny you added in some pictures with your documentation I prefer pictures too on my blog. I guess that is why there are sometimes so many random ones.
Glad to hear you're having a great weekend! Sounds like Paris is getting close?! Garage sales seem to be a lot of work for little money - but when we've done it as a group effort, like you, it's always been fun - even with little return. Have a great Sunday!
Thanks for your good mail suggestions. I like the idea of Paper Source too.
Save that hard earned money to buy ham and cheese sandwiches at the street cafes or a watercolor of Paris (my favorite kind of souvenir).
Fun day with the girls. I have never had a garage sale myself. It sounds like too much work :D. I spent the day at the ball field watching 2 boys play baseball, ran errands, worked out, grocery store, laundry, dishes, and now fun time blogging. Saturdays are always full of stuff to do.
Your game night looks so fun. I wish I would actually start something like that at my house.
I always think it's good sense to do 'yard sales' (or 'car boot sales' as we call them here) but I'm too shy. If someone started haggling with me I'd be so useless I'd just give it to them for nothing, just so they'd go away! Ha!
I didn't save money on Friday; I spent some. I got Erin her school summer dress (blue and white checks) and new socks (with blue and white trims).
Yes, I've thanked God for functioning knees. Mine are VERY, VERY crunchy, but don't give me any pain. V.embarrassing, though, using stairs as they make so much noise.
Glad you enjoyed the photography too, and your Good Mail is brilliantly varied and inspiring again.
Oops, I think I've mixed up your Sat with my Friday.
We still spent money on Saturday at a huge garden centre. We're fools for garden centres, me and Paul. *blush*
After the garage sale, I went home and slept for an hour. Then, I went to bed @ 10:30 because I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. Fun times, though. I'm afraid that my $100 will be spent on expediting my passport!!!!
P.S. I think that I look tall in that picture. :)
This is going to sound silly - but I have never had a garage sale - but I want to! Yahoo for $53 towards Paris! Sunny day - what a bonus!
Pausing to be thankful for my knees and everything that still works!
I read "Sarah's Quilt" last year and it was pretty good. Doesn't really compare with "These Is My Words," but really--it's hard to top that one! That's nice you got something from the yard sale; they're not so much fun and it's always fun to have the cash!
I recounted and actually ended up with $329.02. Yee haw!! It was fun, wasn't it! I got burned and was hashed the rest of the day.
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