Treasure Hunting

we did another form of treasure hunting today: yard sales.


Going to yard sales is a lot of fun. You get to check out different neighborhoods and streets (here are so many in Boca) and become more familiar with the roads, since you go to places not in your normal routine (in this regard it is similar to geocaching).


It is also a challenge to find things you need and things you may not need but want, all at a great bargain. You also can find things you can't find in the stores and that is one thing I like.


We went to a total of 10 yard sales all in Boca Raton. Our main goal was to furnish the art studio (bookcase/s, big wooden table or desk, art books, supplies). I also was looking for a trunk to use as a dress up trunk for the kids. Here is what we wound up getting:


1. Trunk, vintage style, painted a beige/bone color: $3

2. Desk height light wood bookcase, like new: $3

3. set of 6 jars for using with painting: $2

4. Playstation 2 pirate game BRAND NEW: $4

5. Hugs board book: 10 cents

6. Silly 6 pins game with batteries: $3

7. 3 rubbermaid containers to use as geocaches: $1


As per tradition, afterwards we went to the breakfast place near our house, and had delicious omelettes, pancakes, and banana cinnamin french toast.