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If my grandpa could navigate the Internet by himself (he's 89 — I'll cut him some slack), this website I found while cruising around online would be bookmarked as one of his favorites. Called Garage Sales Tracker, it helps you find and list your garage or yard sale for maximum exposure. Post photos, or describe your loot with an unlimited word count, and easily find sales with the included Read more
I love searching garage sales for furniture finds, and these bedside tables are a great example of the kind of diamond-in-the-rough treasure you're likely to find at a sale. While these bedside tables are pleasant, they're definitely not spectacular — at least not yet. They do, however, have clean, modern lines, and definitely show potential. To see how these tables were updated, read more Read more
Are you tempted to add some thrifted décor to your home, but don't know how to get started? If you're worried about integrating thrifted finds into your casa, take a deep breath and relax. There are definitely ways to add thrifted goods to your home that look great. Better yet, thrifted goods are an eco way to decorate, since reusing these products keeps them out of landfills. To find out how to Read more
This weekend I gave you some tips on maximizing your garage sale, but I like shopping at yard sales even more than hosting them. How about you? Source Do You Shop at Garage and/or Yard Sales? Yes, all the time. Sometimes, when I get the chance. Rarely. It's not really my thing. Never. Read more
If you're a garage sale junkie (no pun intended), there's a site called gsalr that provides a list of garage sales, local estate sales, and multi-family yard sales in cities across the U.S. Each garage sale is located on a map and described, so you'll know exactly what's for sale and where it is — kinda like a local classified ad, but much better! There is also a trip planner so you can build a Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
The Michael Scott send-off officially begins on this week's episode of The Office, as we finally learn his reasons for leaving his Dunder Mifflin family. I don't want to spoil everything up front, but unless you've been living under a rock, then you know it has a little something to do with Holly and a possible proposal! The group is putting on a garage sale, and Michael is letting go of his Read more
Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai's Vena Cava line and cheap(er) collection, Viva Vena!, used to only be available in stores, but now the duo are taking their quirky cool-girl appeal to the masses thanks to a brand-new ecommerce site. Starting today, you can shop both collections from the comforts of your own abode. But that's not all; the site comes with a ton more cool features. Want to hear about Read more
Without hesitation, Vena Cava is on my shortlist of must-wear brands, and the designer duo and BFFs Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock are two of the coolest PopSugar City girls I know. The ladies haven't taken a break since debuting their 2011 Fall collection in February. Currently, Buhai and Mayock are in Vietnam, rounding up inspiration for Spring 2012 (talk about springing forward). They just Read more
Shawn Johnson never officially retired from gymnastics. Although she toyed with the idea after the 2008 games, she's once again set her sights on the Olympics. But the decision to step back into competition wasn't simple. It took a a self-described "garage sale" wipeout on the ski slopes to end her indecision. Ironically, skiing, the only activity Shawn's long-time coach Liang Chow (they've Read more
