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What to Get

What do you get for the person who has everything? If they love movies and have their own home theater how about one of those popcorn machines? Even if they don’t have their own home theater it’s great for movie night and you can have movie theater popcorn right at home.

I’d love to have one of them. I really love popcorn! You can even get the popcorn boxes and cups like they have in the movie theaters. My grandkids would love that. They love popcorn too.

Darn.. this post made me want popcorn. Now I’m going to have to go out and get some!

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Yard Sale Tips

It’s yard sale/garage sale season so here are some tips for a successful sale. Go through your house and gather up all you want to sell. If you have kids clothes, baby clothes, curtains, comforters, bed spreads, etc make sure you wash them and fold them nicely. People don’t like to buy clothing that’s stained or ripped. If you’re selling knick knacks make sure they are clean and dusted. The same goes for any furniture you put out for sale.

Put like things together and make sure to put a price on things. I’d make the prices a little higher than what you want so it leaves some bargaining room.

Be sure to put signs up around the neighborhood and on main roads. Advertise your sale well and try to start it as early as possible. I usually have mine run on Saturday and Sunday.

When my kids were young I had them sell lemonade or koolaid for a few cents a cup. It gave them something to do and made them feel like they were helping.

Have bags or boxes for your customers to put their purchases in.

Have a good sale and make lots of money!