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Christmas, birthdays or Easter is coming and your kids’ toys lie piled in the middle of the room, hardly played with. (Ever notice how kid toys seem to cause anxiety, but you buy more thinking they will somehow bring peace and joy this time?) What if you purchased them gifts they would actually love and use every day? Here are 75 kids gifts to make helping fun (renovation and homestead based).
You’ve been living with dated or damaged laminate kitchen countertops, but beautiful countertop replacements are just not in the budget right now. After painting the original counters in our 1979 mobile home and living with them for almost two years, here are my pros and cons of painting kitchen laminate countertops. (Psssst, I would do it again in a heartbeat. Read more to find out why and painting tips.)
Shopping garage sales might seem like a good idea, but after the time and gas spent running around, does it really save you money? I am going to tell you 30 everyday items I buy at garage sales and the actual savings from buying used items. (Hint: I literally save thousands of dollars on everyday items we need!)
It’s garage sale season, and you might be dreaming about a trek to one of the largest garage sales in the United States. Commonly known as “highway sales,” these are events that coordinate towns along hundreds of miles route to hold garage sales and flea markets just in a few days. Talk about garage saling delight! Here is a current list of (2023) longest highway garage sales in the United States so that you can plan your next ultimate girls’ trip weekend.
You are overrun with clothes your kids have outgrown, many of them you bought new! It’s time to clear out the clutter, hold a garage sale and make some cash. But the thought of all those tiny shoes, onesies, socks and outfits make you shudder. You need some successful garage sale organization display ideas! Here are 25 garage sale tips for organizing kid and baby clothes that have helped our multi-family sale make over $3,000 on a regular basis.
You’ve heard about the great deals to be found at garage sales and want to try it. But you’re nervous because this is all new (and to be honest, a little strange) to you. When and where should you go? And how do you find those great deals? Here are my 34 best garage sale shopping tips for beginners to get your started and help you feel confident.
Have you ever thought of selling plants at your garage sale? Don’t assume yard sales are just for outgrown kids clothing and unused kitchen gadgets. If you have a green thumb or excess perennials in your yard, selling plants from home can certainly make you extra cash. I will tell you easy tips on how to sell plants at a garage sale.
There’s no getting around it – successful garage sales are a lot of work. Having regularly pocketed over $1,000 at all of my sales, I find the work worth it. But there is an important key factor: you must carefully choose the most successful garage sale hours, days and months. And I’m here to tell you how.
You’ve prepared to have a successful garage sale, but your kids would like to get in on the action of selling too! Here are 31 best foods kids can sell at a garage sale (and how to do it) to keep the young ones involved and learn the skills of an entrepreneur.
You’ve put in all the work to have a successful yard sale. And yet, there is a pile of items worth some money but haven’t sold. I will give you 10 tried and true ways
Our Vintage Bungalow
Howdy! I’m Tammy, and I’ve lived most of my life stretching a low decorating budget through garage sales and DIY renovation.
I am going to give you quick and easy tips on the beauty of reusing older items instead of spending tons of money on new. I’ll show you how I add vintage style that makes a your house feel like a cozy home (even with young kids, a practical husband and a big dog in tow).
