Garage Sales

So, at city wide rummages I pretty much bought Macyn an entire summer wardrobe:

This is quite impressive considering I didn't find anything at all the first two days (except a Detroit Redwings sign for DH's Man Cave). I ended up buying 9 outfits, 3 dresses, 5 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of capris, 4 shirts, pajamas, and a jacket. I am really hoping this lasts her all summer! Other things I found was a bike helmet for $2 and some water shoes for 50 cents.

I also found a storage bin thingy for $3 that is used to store some of her toys in the living room instead of allowing her unsupervised in her room all the time.

Board books are always a good investment as well. An even better investment considering we currently have all her books memorized.

 

Other great finds were a Coleman king sized airbed for $10, 8 tupperware drinking cups for 50 cents total, and 2 sippy cups for 15 cents. Rummaging takes a lot of time, but it is definitely worth it in the end. It saves money and I don't have to always travel 60 mins to the nearest city to buy her clothes. Most kid clothes are barely worn, so its even a better deal. So in a nutshell, Spring rummages = success!

Auntie Brooke came along too where she found this awesome remote controlled Hummer. She also bought Macyn this Halloween costume:

Poor Macyn, hopefully you will be happier at Halloween!

Lunch Specials

Our city wide rummages aren't until next weekend, but I couldn't help myself from shopping over my lunch break in the town where I work. Their rummages started Wednesday and I only made it to 4, but I think I still came up with some good bargains. I picked up 5 sets of name brand pajamas. Two 2-piece sets (Carters & Baby Gap) and three 3-piece sets (Carters). I also scored some more name brand clothes at another sale. I scored a pair of jeans (Children's place), 2 shirts (Children's Place) and 3 tank tops (Children's Place). I also found a nice spring jacket (not shown) but its a 3T and will be great for spring next year. I paid $25 total for all these items which isn't bad considering each piece averages out to $1.25/item! I still have quite a bit of things I am looking for on rummages next week, but this is definitely a great start - and a great way to spend a lunch break!

Bargains or Bust, Part II

Here are the rest of our garage sale finds....and the most I spent on anything for Macyn was $4! Some bargains were the brand new black velvet dress, a sweater from Old Navy, a winter puffy coat for $2 (in case she grows out of hers), and some pink ugg slippers. Since I went crazy for garage sales this past spring, I didn't need as much stuff this time around.

Here is a rundown of what I got at the fall garage sales, part II:

8 long sleeved onesies
1 long sleeved shirt
1 winter coat
1 hoodie
1 tshirt
1 pair of overalls
2 outfits
1 sweater
1 puffy vest
1 pair of jeans
3 pairs of tights
1 pair of shoes
1 pair of church shoes
1 pair of slippers
1 hat/mittens set
2 fleece sleepers
3 non-fleece jammies
1 dress

And here are the other things I found:

Bath Ring: $1

Disney Princess Mega Blocks: $5 (was originally $8, but I got them down to $5)...I thought this would be a great toy for Macyn to play with, and something that Daddy would play with too. Turns out, these are Macyn's go-to toy right now. She loves to empty the bucket and throw them, and try and shove them into other toys (even when they don't fit). I may just have to get her some more Mega Blocks for her birthday!Potty Chair: $5. That's another day.....I think we will practice walking first!Bike Helmet: FREE!! Can't go wrong there. Maybe next year it will fit her head so we can ride bike with her in her trailerBaby Gate: $5. Made of plastic, and swings open so you don't have to take it down all the time or step over it. Haven't installed it yet, but its a lot cheaper than buying them at Wal Mart!My new purse: $16. I loved this the instant I saw it - even better yet, it was made in Tanzania. The person I bought it from has gone on mission trips over there, and they bring these bags back here, sell them, and bring all the money they make back over there. This reason alone made me fall in love with it even more. The prints they had were amazing.... and I figured I could treat myself to something knowing I was helping out other people as well. And for the fact that I am still using the same purse I got at Maurices last year at Crazy Days for $5, it was time for something new.Home Sweet Home Sign: $1. I hung this when I was dead tired with my eyes half shut....which is why its not centered, or aligned with the light switch cover.

I also bought myself 3 shirts for $2 each at a sale and I LOVE them!
Since DH had to work, he wanted me to get him something. The last rummage I got him Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, and he hasn't touched it. I also got him a pool table at the same rummage (but that's his b-day present). So, I found him this time around an unopened Frank Sinatra CD ($3), and a Rocky Mountain High T-shirt ($.25). And 2 water bottles. Random, I know, but does he love it? Absolutely.