[5]Yard Sales: Be Content with one Find!
by Sandy, Southern Oregon
Reluctant Entertainer [6]
I hate wasting time. And having a long list of yard sales to go to is just that for me. A big waste of time.
I’ve learned over the years that I need to be wise with my time and my money.
* From your list of sales, pick out 3 to go to
* Be selective, don’t buy anything you don’t need
* Stop at 3 sales – don’t be obsessed with finding a perfect bargain
Don’t waste time
How many times have I gone from sale to sale and picked up junk? And have come home and felt like I just wasted 2 hours of precious time.
One find is enough
If I can walk away with one precious find, that is enough for me.
We don’t always have to have this over-consumptive feel inside that we need more, and that a purchase is going to make us happy.
Be content with ONE find and walk away!
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I found an awesome entry table. It was perfect for a space that I had been looking to fill. It made my entry seem inviting and warm. So I bought it for $20. And then I drove home.
Sometimes we think we have to keep buying. I’ve found enjoyment in finding just one item, and stopping at that.
Which brings me back to my philosophy: keep things simple.
Are you good about finding one bargain, and then walking away?
I’m linking to Rhoda’s Thrifty Treasures party [8], over at Southern Hospitality [9]. If you have time, head over and check out Rhoda’s fun blog [9] and all her yard sale finds! I’m also linking to Selena’s Thrift Monday [10], over at Apron Thrift Girl [10]. Selena always finds unique items and spent her birthday doing what she loved, thrifting and eating yummy food!
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