I just love garage sales!

What a Mess!

Call me crazy, but I actually love garage sales! I have them twice a year and they're always a good time. Sure, it's a little tedious having to put little stickers all over everything; but once that's done, it's all about merchandising and some serious selling! (Maybe I just miss my retail job as a merchandiser and store manager!) Usually I make about $100 or so, and I use it for babysitters and pedicures. This time was a little different. I followed the example of my dear cousin, and used this as an opportunity to raise money for Project Baby Rhodesbud. I was fortunate to have over 15 families donate items for me to sell. It took me less than a week to put it all together and holy cow it was amazing! It was so crowded - I actually had a line at one point! I couldn't believe how much people were buying. I was having so much fun!

You've just gotta love the people that you meet at events like this! A lot of them are sweet grandmas who are buying kids' stuff for when their grandkids come over. Or new parents trying to save some money on all of the gear they'll need. Or the proffessional garage-sale-shoppers who just love a great deal. But occassionally you get to meet some people who just make your day a little more interesting! And if you're a single gal, it's a pretty good way to meet some men...Like the kind-of creepy guy who insited on trying on all of the men's shorts by the side of my house! (luckily he left his own on, but it was still just a little wierd!) Or the not-so-creepy but still kind of strange guy who talks your ear off for 25 minutes and doesn't buy anything! Or the incredibly-super-creepy guy who offers to let you have his baby; and is even so thoughtful as to say he'd marry you too! Yep - who knew I'd even get a marriage proposal out of this event! (Kurt better watch out!) Unfortunately, he's in violation of his parole and probably won't be around much longer - so sad!

Even LuLu got into it by selling RKT's and cupcakes! So, creepy guys aside, it was a total blast and I can't wait to do it again! The best part, was that 100% of the earnings, went to my sweet, sweet cousin and her awesome husband who SO deserve this chance to have their BABY RHODESBUD!!!