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Garage Sales in the News: Epis...

Posted by Awilliams on Jul 31, 2010
It’s time for the weekly round-up of…Garage Sales in the News! On July 31, a North Carolina family will be holding a sale to raise money for their daughter, Bridget Lovette, who needs a guide dog.  Ms. Lovette has uncontrolled epilepsy, and needs the Great...

Buying Furniture

Buying Furniture
Posted by GarageSaleCow on Jul 31, 2010
Although inexpensive furniture outlets like Ikea do exist, furniture is still much cheaper when purchased secondhand.  Craigslist is useful for that, but if you’re out garage saling already, why not buy from a yard sale?  Obtaining furniture from a previous...

Charity Spotlight: Internation...

Posted by GarageSaleCow on Jul 30, 2010
This week, we’ll take a look at the International Peace Institute, an independent non-profit think tank headquartered in New York but with an influence around the world in the realm of conflict prevention and settlement. Until recently, the IPI was known as the...

How to Bid Safely

Posted by GarageSaleCow on Jul 29, 2010
Auctions seem like a nice step away from the internet like craigslist and even eBay when it comes to buying antiques and other items you’d like to see in person.  But due to their fast pace, the ambiguous nature of many of the items, and the potential for scams,...

How to Be “Home Tourists...

Posted by GarageSaleCow on Jul 28, 2010
A staycation is a break from work and everyday worries that you take without leaving your hometown (or, sometimes, without even checking into a hotel).  It may not sound like a very fun way to spend your vacation time, but it’s definitely going to save you money...

Finding the Best Places to Hik...

Finding the Best Places to Hike
Posted by GarageSaleCow on Jul 27, 2010
Hiking differs from nature walks in that it requires more effort, stamina, and time.  It’s also a great way to get some exercise and spend prolonged time outdoors with your family.  You can just go hiking anywhere, but some places are much better than others. ...

Garage Sale In the News, Episo...

Posted by Awilliams on Jul 26, 2010
It’s time for the weekly round-up of…Garage Sales in the News! A Kingsburg, Calif., native, Michael Johnson is currently in Papua New Guinea, teaching at a school there with his family and helping to translate the Bible into some of the 300 language groups...
recent from Garage Sale Tips Buying Furniture
Buying Furniture Although inexpensive furniture outlets like Ikea do exist, furniture is still much cheaper when purchased secondhand.  Craigslist is useful for that, but if you’re out garage saling already, why not buy from a yard sale?  Obtaining furniture from a previous owner isn’t difficult, but there are...
recent from Auctions How to Bid Safely
Auctions seem like a nice step away from the internet like craigslist and even eBay when it comes to buying antiques and other items you’d like to see in person.  But due to their fast pace, the ambiguous nature of many of the items, and the potential for scams, auctions can seem like a very scary...
recent from Outings Gone Fishin’
Sounds like a fish story to me! You may not realize it, but even cows enjoy a quiet day casting a line or two, patiently waiting on that one perfect catch as the breeze billows past your ears and the sun is just behind those big oaks to the west. The best part is coming home to tell the tale of the one that...
recent from Family Activities How to Be “Home Tourists”
A staycation is a break from work and everyday worries that you take without leaving your hometown (or, sometimes, without even checking into a hotel).  It may not sound like a very fun way to spend your vacation time, but it’s definitely going to save you money on travel and boarding costs —...