Tag Archives: garage sales

Festival Finds

Posted on September 19, 2015 by

One of my favourite events of the year happened this weekend: the MCC Festival for World Relief. This is where thousands of people gather at the Tradex to eat, bid, buy, donate and visit all in support of MCC’s work … Continue reading →

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The Mother of Garage Sales

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

It was a beautiful day last Saturday when my sister and I wandered through the neighbourhood of Queens Park New Westminster. This is a part of the world where they actually understand the value of heritage homes and don’t tear … Continue reading →

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Thrifting during the Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

I spent last week in Oliver, BC where we holiday each summer with my side of the family. The significance there is that I am holidaying with folks who are as excited about thrift shopping as I am. While most … Continue reading →

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More Garage Sale Wisdom from the East

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Continuing on with our theme from last week when I went garage-saling in Ottawa, here’s some more Garage Sale wisdom. For sellers: Multi home garage sales are the best – I guess this is the Costco application for garage sales:  … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Wisdom from the East!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

I spent last week in Ottawa visiting family and celebrating my beloved mother-in-law’s 90th birthday.  It was a great little vacation and while that was our primary purpose for visiting, I also happen to have sisters-in-law and niece who are … Continue reading →

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