More Garage Sale and Yard Sale Tips

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Sherry Holetzky

Here are a few more tips to help you make your garage sale or yard sale a success: Price Everything While it does take extra effort, you will likely sell more if you price the items for sale. Even if that means placing several items on a table and making a sign that says everything on the table is $1.00, rather than pricing items individually. This is important because people are often shy about asking the price, and they are also shy about making an offer. They want a good deal, but they are afraid they will seem too cheap. … Continue reading →

Back to a Simpler Time with Ikea’s Toys

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Marily

A couple of years ago, we got an Ikea in our area. Now I am one of its biggest fans. I love Ikea! You can get some awesome deals there. Besides the other items that they sell, have you ever checked out the toys? They sell awesome toys that are simple, fun, and very inexpensive. My favorite aspect of Ikea’s toys is that they are classic and open-ended. I have commented before on how important open-ended toys are for children. Open-ended toys are those that let a kid use his or her imagination. They don’t require a child to use … Continue reading →