I am not a store shopper. I feel guilty when I spend too much money. I got rid of all my charge cards and even buy most of my clothing at yard sales. But I feel I am a very good dresser. I have found outfits at sales that could be worn to the president ball (if I was ever invited). I have dresses, and shirts galore. Perfumes that were never opened and even nice makeup, NOW I look good, smell good and I am one of the cheapest girls on the planet.

Beside good deals on clothing, shoes, and girly stuff, I do lots of crafts and there is no better place to find craft items than yard sales.

When you see it, think to yourself, how can I use this. If it catches your eye or puts a thought in your head, (and if it’s cheap enough), bye it. It might not be there if you come back later. 9 chances out of 10, you wont go back.

HECK, you can even get birthday & Christmas gifts at these sales. We have filled more than one person on our gift list, with no complaints.

One fun thing to do with friends or coworkers is have a “White Elephant” gift giving time. This could be for birthdays or for Christmas. White Elephant is giving a gift that is NOT new, but something that you take from your house, wrap it and give it to someone else that might need it or like it more than you do. You have to all agree that the occasion is going to be a White Elephant giving so no one gets upset. You can draw names and do for one person, or do this for each one in your small group of friends. IT’S FUN!

Old planters are a great bye at yard sales or auctions. These make great gifts. Take an old planter or vase and fill it with a pretty arrangement for your friend, and don’t forget to make one up for yourself. Everyone loves getting flowers and it makes it more special when given in a planter that is unique or antique.

I have plenty more ideas that you can read about in the forum, and would love to hear any ideas that you have too.