Yard Sales...

Okay, I am getting behind but I have got some great deals the past few Saturdays. This last week I went to a flea market and got some inspiration instead. I am so excited to paint. I went and bought a quart of paint yesterday and am going to finish up the baby room some day soon....

So, the things I am excited about? Mostly my Elephant tray. I love it. It is sitting out on my desk so I can look at it just for fun. I got the water jug to hold bubbles but the kids are drinking more water this summer if I have this thing filled. I got some fun earrings for the girls and clothes.  A baby holder that doesn't hold the baby well so I will see if I can resell that at the used store here in town. Lots of fun stuff. Mostly great clothes, shoes, fun toys for preschool that I have been wishing for but not willing to pay for and a swim floaty suit. That was worth it all right there. I am not sure how much I spent so I will have to post sooner...

Shopping Spree!!!

                                 This shirt is my find of the week. I think it is the right size for #2

This week I forgot to post so I am not sure I can total. Let's see...$2 for 2 shirts $2 for baby coat for next year (hopefully not a duplicate. I am pretty sure it isn't.) 25 or 50 cents for the photo book. 50 for the book - cheesy Mormon novel. Gotta have a tune out on the treadmill now and then. Shorts were $1 each and $2 for the patriotic dress. Thanks to a neighbor, this included some free flip flops, #4 size, and just what she was hoping for. So that adds up to be about $7.75 - not too shabby. And more fun than cleaning the house/car - which is what we did the rest of the day! (Cleaning is only fun after it is over and you get to enjoy the awesomeness of having clean stuff.  That happened later...)

Shopping Spree!!!

Okay, I got bored taking all these photos...There is some stuff not pictured...Here is the run down:

First Stop: The beauty school was having a sale and I totally scored: $12 = Backpack (practically new!) and purses, coin purse, tiny wallet to hold my iphone, dress for #4, sweater for #1, top for #2, Sketchers that are too big for #2 but she likes them, fancy Sunday shoes for #2 that she LOVES!, jamies for the baby for this winter, tights, funny winter hat, belt for #1, jeans for #1, shirt for #1, jeans for me (a bit tight but ALMOST fit!), a super cute crochet head band, brand new "Hello Kitty" lotions (for teacher appreciation week - #3's teacher is a huge fan) and a POWER PUFF DVD!

Second stop: $4 = Two books (big churchy ones for #1 to read through this summer on our road trip) and a coat for #1 (she is SO hard to find a coat for and didn't hardly wear one this year because it is hard to stuff it into her locker. I doubt she will wear this one either but at least it was $2 and not $20!)

Total spent: $16 - the price of one pair of shoes for all this goodness!

I do think that my house will fill up too quickly if I keep at it so I am going to have to find some way to limit my spree. I am saving us money when I get clothes for the big girls. I try to buy things that are nearly new and that we will totally use. I never buy bath products, lotions or makeup unless it is new with a seal.

Shopping Spree!!!

Okay, I have a problem. I just can't resist a yard sale....And I live in a great town for it. I went out many Saturday's last year I got hooked. I was out to get a baby wardrobe and in addition, formed a strong habit. I am thinking that if I keep track of my spending and finds, I will one, be so proud of myself for getting such cool stuff and two, keep track of my shopping spree's...

So here is this week's find:

The Run Down:
 - older girl short (2 pair) $2
 - older girl skirt $3
 - chair (SOOOO CUTE!) $3
 - kid clothes (2 shirts,4 pair pants, 1 skirt, 1pair of shorts) $7.25
 - frame $1
 - board book $0.50
not shown:
 - stocking stuffers (gotta have some surprises!) $0.50
 - pair of earrings from Paparazzi that my neighbor is selling $5.50 (splurge for #2, she loves them)
The Total: $22.75
Summary: I splurged on #2 and that cut back on my savings but I still came out ahead with all the wonderful clothing...Wahooo...