Confession - I Love Garage Sales!


I am so excited I finally had a chance to get to some garage sales this past weekend!  It had been too long!  I was so out of routine that I even went without a plan just because I was so ready to go!  Now I know there are some of you out there who still refuse to shop at garage sales or second hand stores, but I'm telling you - you are missing out on some great deals! 

I went out Friday morning to a neighborhood sale and bought a dress, two pairs of jeans, 3 sweaters, 1 jacket, 2 summer shirts and a pair of shoes for my daughter.  Plus 1 pair of pants and 3 books for my son all for $ 27.25.  There may be some pro-garage salers out there reading this that might not think an average of $2.50 for the clothing items is a good deal, but keep in mind all the clothing items were either Baby Gap, Gymboree or Children's Place so I was feeling pretty good!  In the future I'll try to get some pictures of my hauls.  This weekend's loot has already been sorted out and semi-put away.

I am always shopping ahead for the kids, so I'm never just looking for summer items or the current season.  If I find something I like that will fit them later down the road I pick it up.  I have bins marked in my basements with either boys or girls sizes so when it's time to get some needed clothes I first go shopping in the basement.

My number one priority is always nice kids' clothes then children's books.  For myself I like to look for movies.  My husband goes for tools.  So what about you?  Do you love garage sales?  What do you look for? 
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  1. KarlaMay 2, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I look for kid's toys. If I can get a great deal on a nice toy- I figure I can make my money back taking it to a consignment shop after my little one is done with it... I will buy clothes and books also...

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  2. DeDa StudiosMay 6, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I shop for everythign in garage sales! I had a good shopping trip today! A brand new pair of Born sandals for $3.00! plus a Tyke Red car that looks like new for $5.00! I love resale! Recycle & Reuse! Words to live by!

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  3. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I love garage sales and am hoping to hit up some tomorrow!!! Out Alexa Hopping! :)

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  4. heidiMay 7, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    It has been a looong time since I have been to a garage sale. Our neighborhood used to have a HUGE one every summer and we'd always walk around to all the other houses to check out what they had!

    (stopping by from the alexa hop)

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  5. Mel Creates OftenMay 7, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I love garage sales, too! I can't wait for them to start in my area. Alexa hopping today.

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  6. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Oh I love garage sales too!!

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  7. KathleenMay 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I love garage sales too. The trick is to only get what you really need, not just everything that's a good deal. Otherwise you end up with more junk in your house LOL

    Stopping by from Alexa Hop. I now follow.

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  8. gertie @ The Old Block HouseMay 7, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love garage sales and often find things that I can use for diy projects. Occassionally, I find something cool for my vintage shop - www.etsy.com/shop/cherishedhearts

    Hopping over from the Alexa Hop Following Please visit me at http://theoldblockhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/lets-go-to-movies.html

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  9. Matter of CentsMay 7, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I am usually the one having a garage sale rather than shopping at them. Unfortunately, our new landlords aren't as comfortable with us having one as our previous one was. I guess the tables will turn and I will be the shopper instead of the seller. Found you on the Alexa hop.

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  10. fancygrlnancyMay 8, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I have not been to a garage sale in a while. My friend and I used to go every Saturday early and hit tons. I miss it.

    stopping by from the alexa hop and hope your visit me too http://arizonamama-fancygrlnancy.blogspot.com/2011/05/support-me-in-walk-with-me-for-easter.html

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  11. Cherished Handmade TreasuresMay 8, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I'm not really a garage sale shopper. Sometimes I will hit up the thrift store for items to use in my crafts, but that's about it.

    Stopping by from the Alexa hop.
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  12. ChaseMay 9, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I don't particularly care to go to garage sales, but I like HAVING garage sales! :)

    Visiting from the alexa blog hop!
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  13. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    It's been a long time since I've been to a garage sale. I wish I could get into it but I don't think the BF would be up for it, haha. At the moment we can actually afford to buy whats really needed and that's just food and the bills. If it was just up to me, I would love to go garage/yard sale hopping and visiting thrift stores.

    I'm a new GFC and Networked Blogs follower; visiting from the Alexa Hop. I have a blog hop on my blog as well if you'd like to link up.

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