I have made a start. I have been taking some things to my parents' garage sale.
I'll be taking over a bag of old, nasty yarn from school (donated to the yarn club) and be going through my Christmas jewelry. Just the right time of year to sell that stuff.
But I know there is tons more I *could* get rid of if only I could get to it.
Not the fabric. In fact, I've added to the fabric stash lately since I haven't really bought fabric since I stopped quilting about 8 years ago. That's when I started my second masters' and just didn't have the time. Now that I'm not doing an EdD, I have plenty of time. So I'm crocheting now. And as soon as I can get to the sewing machine and sit down, I'm going to start quilting again.
The consignment shop sounds like the way to go. I need to find out locally. I have two Pulaski nightstands I want to sell for decent money. I will not give them away at a yard sale or even on Craig's list.
Etsy is something to think about too. Especially if it's anything that can be considered a craft supply or it's vintage. Vintage being more than either 20 or 30 years old, don't remember. It's basically an online storefront. You set a price with shipping. They buy and pay, you mail. Cheaper than eBay.
I hope you didn't give away any of the Barbie Arabian Nights or Queen Guinevere Camelot stuff from their theatre series in the 60s. I'm still looking to replace pieces my Dad sold in the garage sale where all of my clothes (and good dolls) went with the Barbie Dreamhouse.
As soon as I get a "forever" school (or simply retire) I have tons of school stuff to get rid of. From my music classroom. From my sixth grade classroom. Then there's my elementary, middle and high school library stuff. Since I still don't know what I'll be doing, I don't know what I'll need so I don't know what I can get rid off. I want to have a "teacher's garage sale".
Today I had three of my home grown tomatoes in a salad of home grown lettuce. Wonderful!
You have dirt in your yard. Why don't you turn a little plot, or even make a small raised bed which is easier to handle and better for your knees? You can grow a ton in a 3x6 or 4x8 raised bed. Lettuce, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, carrots plus all sorts of herbs.
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Date: 2010-08-04 09:15 pm (UTC)I have made a start. I have been taking some things to my parents' garage sale.
I'll be taking over a bag of old, nasty yarn from school (donated to the yarn club) and be going through my Christmas jewelry. Just the right time of year to sell that stuff.
But I know there is tons more I *could* get rid of if only I could get to it.
Not the fabric. In fact, I've added to the fabric stash lately since I haven't really bought fabric since I stopped quilting about 8 years ago. That's when I started my second masters' and just didn't have the time. Now that I'm not doing an EdD, I have plenty of time. So I'm crocheting now. And as soon as I can get to the sewing machine and sit down, I'm going to start quilting again.
The consignment shop sounds like the way to go. I need to find out locally. I have two Pulaski nightstands I want to sell for decent money. I will not give them away at a yard sale or even on Craig's list.
Etsy is something to think about too. Especially if it's anything that can be considered a craft supply or it's vintage. Vintage being more than either 20 or 30 years old, don't remember. It's basically an online storefront. You set a price with shipping. They buy and pay, you mail. Cheaper than eBay.
I hope you didn't give away any of the Barbie Arabian Nights or Queen Guinevere Camelot stuff from their theatre series in the 60s. I'm still looking to replace pieces my Dad sold in the garage sale where all of my clothes (and good dolls) went with the Barbie Dreamhouse.
As soon as I get a "forever" school (or simply retire) I have tons of school stuff to get rid of. From my music classroom. From my sixth grade classroom. Then there's my elementary, middle and high school library stuff. Since I still don't know what I'll be doing, I don't know what I'll need so I don't know what I can get rid off. I want to have a "teacher's garage sale".
Today I had three of my home grown tomatoes in a salad of home grown lettuce. Wonderful!
You have dirt in your yard. Why don't you turn a little plot, or even make a small raised bed which is easier to handle and better for your knees? You can grow a ton in a 3x6 or 4x8 raised bed. Lettuce, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, carrots plus all sorts of herbs.