So...I redeemed credit card cash rewards for a total of $5.80. This is going directly into the New Car Fund of course.
I think a month or so ago I may have blogged about gathering some items for a yard sale. The initial though was that my parents would house the sale and I'd simply contribute some goods to it. Well, it sounds as if my mother is going to put off having it until next summer. That doesn't work for me.
You see, I am the type of person that once I get something in my head, planned or unplanned, I tend to move forward with great tenacity and focus. At times, this has backfired and put me in a "line of fire" that looking back, was foolish and careless, heroism aside. Other times, it has proven tactful and necessary with positive results.
Consequently, when my mother announced the sale of the century, I went through my entire house and although not a pack rat or the type to hoard anything, I couldn't believe how many items I found I really didn't need, would ever use or otherwise wanted anymore. Useless to me.....treasures for others.
All this leads me to a decision...next Sunday, I think I am going to have a yard sale. Nothing fancy...a sign at each end of my road. Maybe have a friend post something on Facebook (I do not do social media) and setup a table or two with my "goods". My thought is, worse case scenario, I can enjoy a pot of coffee in the morning and some tasty water in the afternoon, read a good book and share some laughs with anyone who wishes to visit.
Good night all!
New Car Fund Update and the Sale of the Century
August 20th, 2017 at 02:24 am
August 20th, 2017 at 12:49 pm 1503229785
With Facebook, I "set it and forget it." Meaning, I post items and then it could be weeks before I get a buyer, but the post is still out there without my having to do anything except repost it once a week.
But anyway, do't mean to discourage. Tag sales can be fun and you can have nice little conversations with your neighbors.If you've got a comfy chair, cold drink and good book, you're good to go!
August 20th, 2017 at 08:58 pm 1503259129
If you itemize your taxes, you could donate the items and get a receipt as well. My mom used to love to have garage sales and she was very good at them. After she died, we didn't do them anymore because her house was on a major street that had lots of traffic, but we are in a subdivision that it has to be destination and I've never had good luck on my own. We just donate stuff, keep an itemized list with the receipt and take it off our taxes. It isn't the same as having cold hard cash, but we also don't have to set up the sale, mark stuff, wait around for people to come shop, and then pack the leftovers.