If the waning days of summer have you and the kids doing all sorts of fun things in all sorts of fun places, take this tip and make it a family tradition before you pile into the car:
The Secret Life of Bag Sales
Chances are, right about now (or soon, ask your favorite consignment or resale shop), there’s some great buys offered during bag sale events.
What, you say? You don’t “need” anything?
Auntie Kate begs to differ. You need SO many things, you’re gonna be buying three bags full.
Tee shirts turn terrific:
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A dismal dresser dispenses drinks:
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Jeans just jolly us up forever:
(more on creating unique things the Resale Way)
Your little helpers just HAVE TO HAVE that even though it’s too short? Solutions galore:
(more on bringing up the kids the Resale Way)
And for more ideas on how to use your found treasures, check out our Pinterest Board on that very subject!
My most favorite Pin… and “Home with a History” idea
There’s nothing better, in my opinion, than a home which really is YOU… a Home with a History.
And here’s my favorite idea of all:
Scan Grandma’s hand-written recipe cards, use thrift shop frames… and hang from black satin ribbons to show them for the gifts from your past that they are! {Source}
Now, these framed bits don’t have to be family recipes… they could be love notes between your grandparents or pictures your children drew. But they are, without a doubt, part of your history… so they make your house a home, don’t they?
More Home with a History Ideas with resources from consignment, thrift, and resale shops.
USED is BETTER than NEW
USED IS BETTER THAN NEW because it’s “wear-tested”: you know what it will look like after it’s been washed.
USED IS BETTER THAN NEW because the commercial sizing is out of it, giving a better feel to the fabric.
USED IS BETTER THAN NEW because you know how it’ll fit… you don’t have to “allow for shrinkage.”
USED IS BETTER THAN NEW because any allergies caused by synthetic coatings will be eliminated.
Don’t just collect them… display them!
Over my life, I’ve collected many things: dragons buttons dragonflies vintage jewelry funky Florida stuff even old coat hangers.
The thrill of the hunt is exhilarating
for sure: many’s the wonderful resale shop I’ve poked around in… but the art of
displaying what I’ve bagged
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How to Consign 