by Hope
I am not a garage sale girl. But after my neighbor across the street died, his grand-daughter has been trying to slowly clean out the house. So I ambled over to chat one afternoon.
I had been in his house plenty of times as we were helping care for help the last several months of his life. They were prepping for a estate sale. And I got some great buys! Things that I will use for sure but wouldn’t have purchased otherwise because of the cost.
I’ve got to say my set of 7 clamps (not sure of the technical name for them) was my prize find. I make all sorts of word projects and up-cycle lots of furniture. There have been many an occasion when I longed for these types of clamps, but just couldn’t justify the cost. In fact, I think I did purchase one or two a couple years ago when I was building my barn doors. (I have 5 barn doors in my house.) But I returned them because I couldn’t spend that kind of money.
But I got all 7 of his for $5. Score!
This (items pictured) is all I purchased, I didn’t go crazy. But man, I am so thrilled with these finds.
I still don’t think garage sale shopping as a habitual pass time is for me. But this certainly goes to show that you can find some treasures. Beauty works at our local thrift store and she’s always bringing home “treasures”. I still prescribe to a more minimalist lifestyle and cringe these days at the thought of “stuff” around my house.
Are you a garage sale junkie? Or thrift store regular?
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
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