This past Saturday I went shopping at yard sales for about 6 hours.  That is longer than I went to yard sales all last summer!  Two connecting developments were having community sales and it was like going to a fair. There was tons of people, food set up all around, and no parking.

I spent about $30 and got lots of stuff.  I didn’t take my children with me so I hid most of the stuff.  I’m saving it for presents, rewards, or rainy days.  So if you read this and see them in real life – don’t tell!

Here’s most of what I got:

• 2 shirts and skirts for me
• new exercise DVD
• several items of clothing for my 4 year old daughter, and a shirt for my son; plus sturdy kids hangers
• a grater and mug for my kitchen
• a free puzzle and baby car seat for my kids to play with
• piano music book
• a curling iron – a cheap spare is good to have on hand
• cap gun and caps
• computer speakers to replace our staticy ones -I don’t think “staticy” is in the dictionary, but I like it.
• only one book – I exerted self-control!
• A CD case and 3 CDs – can’t beat 10 cents each
• jewelry for me [see picture]
• A variety of toys including walkie-talkies, play boots, Bob the Builder Play-doh stuff, a Melissa & Doug magnetic doll, accessories for Little People we already have.
• An electronic gadget for my man to play with

Most importantly I was able to get presents for my 3 year olds birthday.  She received a scooter, roller skates, and a Dora computer game.  They are all in good shape and I saved a lot of money buying them from yard sales.  I love when the community has kids slightly older than mine!

My husband was amazed at how sound asleep I was during nap time.  I am glad that I remembered to put on sunblock.

Have you gone to any great yard sales this year?  Have you had a yard sale?