Garage saleing! Saling? Sale-ing?

I have a mission for you: go to a garage sale!  I was a bit skeptical at first, but honestly, it's pretty addictive.  :)  I'll be moving into my first apartment this fall, and it's been fun to stock up on some living essentials for much less than what I would've paid in stores.

Lame excuses:

1) I don't know where any are...
Solution: Click here!  This website lets you search by zip code to find garage, moving, and estate sales in your neighborhood.

2) Garage sales are for old people.  I'm too cool and hip...
Solution: Well, guess what else is cool: not being broke.  So suck up your pride and go find some great deals!

3) There's nothing good at garage sales--it's all junk.  Well, one person's junk is another person's treasure! Don't believe me?  Scroll down for pictures.

Isn't he cute?!  Elephant teapot:  $5.

Pampered Chef nonstick skillet with glass lid: $1.

Fully-functional KitchenAid toaster: $3.

The list goes on...a $90 Pottery Barn square mirror for $5, a beautiful purple shower curtain with liner for $3.75, etc.  Plus, you get to meet really sweet people and explore new neighborhoods.

So go explore!  You'll be surprised with what you find, and maybe get inspired to host your own sale.  Make money and get rid of some things you never use--does it get any better?

Thriftily,

Amy