Candle Wick Very Thin and Flame Struggling?
When burning a new candle dont burn it longer then 20 to 30 minutes the first time. Also after burning a candle cut or break off the wick so its not longer then a quarter of an inch. That will keep a pillar candle from melting on the sides and leaking wax from...
Keep Track of Gifts from Year to Year
For Christmas I keep a note book for all gifts. I keep track of what the item is, who received it and the cost. Each occasion gets a page or two. I dont have one page for all Christmass. For example Christmas 2008, then next page is Easter 2008, next page is...
Garage Sale Finds?
Last summer 2009 I found a 19 inch Samsung LCD monitor for $10. The previous owner said it worked. OK for $10 I will give it try. Works perfect!! Great deal. Bought 3 pairs of nearly new, in mint condition Levi jeans for $1.50 each. they fit perfect! Saved...
Should I Reuse Gift Tissue Paper?
I do all the time. When its ripped, it is garbage though, I wont reuse it. It seems like the tissue paper is getting thinner and harder to reuse, because it so easily rips.
Masking Tape for Garage Sale Pricing
Not masking tape! I cant stand finding a Build a Bear and the seller put the tape on its fur. The tape is now stuck tight to the fur and they have to rip the fur out to get the tag off. I also bought other stuffed animals where the tape was on their nose and...
Masking Tape for Garage Sale Pricing
Please dont use masking tape for rummage sale tags. I use the string tags from Walmart. $1,77 for 100. For items that you cant string the tag on, I use safety pins through the little hole on the string tag, works great for clothes, pillows, linens and plastic...
Make An Offer On Last Day Of Yard Sales
I happened upon a sale one time, where the husband was taking care of it. I dont think he wanted to be there. We walked in and he said. How about a deal. I will time you, you have a minute and what ever you grab is a quarter each!! Wow, you can really grab...
Early Preparation for Garage Sales
I do this also. It makes the sale a lot easier and fun. Im always ready if a friend says Im having a sale, do you have anything! Oh Yeah. How much can I bring?
My Best Garage Sale Tips
Hi Yup signs are always an issue. People put one sign up at the busy intersection and thats it. Well I cant stop to read all the writing on the sign right there on the busy street. More signs or arrows color coded, because there might be another sale near by...
Shredded Paper Instead Of Packing Peanuts
I use plastic bags, egg cartons, packing peanuts and bubble wrap. Never buy any of these, ask family, friends and co workers to save these items for you. Yes I agree packing peanuts drive me nuts, however I hate the paper shreds all over my house. When I used...
Buying Food at Yard Sales?
Yes, if the price is right on boxed or canned food I will buy food but it has to be sealed and within the expiration. I dont ever buy lemonade, coffee, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, rice krispie bars, hamburger or brats from garage sale. If I buy anything it...
