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Just For the Joy Of It

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Something I did last week that was pure joy for me, was finding a quality yard sale!  I like to yard sale on occasion, but am not a professional, and many times it is hit or miss in finding bargains.  This yard sale had quality items, many brand new for a dollar or so!

Here are some of my finds:
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A Blessing Jar!  

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These beautiful brand new candle holders from Yankee Candle:

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These adorable decorations, perfect for Valentine's Day!
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Also for Valentine's Day, a matching heart plate and pail:
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I loved these jars, they have "peace" and "joy" on them with Scripture verses on the bottom:
And the cutest dried flower wreath - brand new with tags!


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It was a fun time of shopping and then coming home to decorate my home with my bargains!

Comments

  1. WOW~ you found a lot of great things~ I LOVE yard sales!!!

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  2. I really don't think I have ever found really cute things like that before at a yard sale - I'm not much of a "yard saler" but I just might be if I could find 50 cent finds like that! Just love the blessing jar:) Why would you sell your blessing jar??

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  3. WOW! you go girl! You got some great stuff!

    I know exactly what you mean -- finding good deals on things that you really like is awesome. Lots of fun!

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  4. Cute finds! You got some good deals that day!

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  5. What great finds! Love good yard sales! :)

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  6. Great deals! I love those heart plates; I was just wishing for some to use for our Valentines breakfast!

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  7. You made out like a bandit! How fun for you.

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