Geralin Thomas's Article – May 2009 Archive (4)

ORGANIZING KIDS' SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Take large index cards and write a list of everything needed for each sport. Draw or cut out pictures (from magazines) of the equipment needed if your kids can’t read. For example, if you have a soccer player your card would have pictures of: a soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, shorts, both Home and Away jerseys, water bottle, and team identification.

Did you notice that I put the items in order from the ground up? Point this out to your kids so they start understanding organizing… Read More

Added by Geralin Thomas on May 26, 2009 at 9:10am — No Comments

AFTER YOUR YARD SALE

Do NOT bring the items that didn’t sell back into your home or garage. There are 3 options for leftovers that you must take care of immediately after your yard sale:

1. Put them into your car or van and drive them to the nearest donation center and obtain a tax credit for your donation.

2. Place them curbside with a sign that says, "FREE - Help Yourself!" Anything that remains after 2 days should be trashed.

3. Conduct a "Leftover Raffle." Sell raffle tickets… Read More

Added by Geralin Thomas on May 19, 2009 at 9:14am — No Comments

SETTING UP YOUR YARD SALE

Gather the following supplies:

1. Tables for displaying items

2. Assortment of bags for people to take their items home: plastic store or grocery bags, gift bags, paper grocery bags, lunch bags

3. Packing boxes; store them under the display tables until needed

4. Bubble wrap and newspapers for fragile items or breakables

5. Tape to secure lids or keep stray pieces together

6. Permanent markers to change price signs throughout the day

7. Rubber… Read More

Added by Geralin Thomas on May 12, 2009 at 9:08am — No Comments

ADVERTISING YOUR YARD SALE

Spread the word

1. Contact local authorities and inquire about restrictions, regulations, permits, etc. for posting signs and hosting sales.

2. Let your neighbors know about your sale; if they don’t want strangers parking in front of their homes, place "no parking" signs where appropriate.

3. Inquire about placing ads with various local newspapers. Ask how many words, how much it is going to cost, and how far in advance you need to submit the information.

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Added by Geralin Thomas on May 5, 2009 at 12:18pm — 2 Comments