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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
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YARD SALE, YARD SALE, YARD SALE!


I just love Tuesdays with Linda over at Coastal Charm. Be sure to check her out and all the other wonderful "Thrifty" stuff.  http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com I don't even know where to start with my GREAT FINDS! The weather here has been PERFECT for yard sales! *Click on the pictures and they will be larger*


Found these adorable little Avon Bunnies for 50 cents each! As you can see on the bottom of one cutie it says 1981 and the other was made in 1982. They will be adorable next Easter. 
This wooden bowl was a steel for 25 cents! I love it. Going to get me some wood cleaner and bring back the natural finish of this piece and on my dining room table it will go!
Isn't this adorable? $1.00....




And you all know cause I've told you probably 100 times already...I am hosting a Lemonade party for some young moms from church in May. This next little set will go perfectly with my theme and colors....Love it! The lady wanted $3.50 for it but gave it to me for $3. Hey, 50 cents saved is 50 cents..right?


And  I was a little SHOCKED at how cheap this REAL SILVER Tea pot with matching creamer and sugar dish was...she only wanted $8.00 for all 3. I offered her $4 and she took it....Just needs a "dipping" and it'll be good to go! 
I really did think was was awesome. On the bottom of the pieces it says, "Silver overlaid on Copper". 


And I guess you could say I was in DISH Heaven when I spotted these babies! 


She has a place setting for 12.....FOR $10.00.........Plus a large serving bowl!


My friend Paige who owns Three Palms Resale said these dishes came out about 15 years ago and was sold by "place settings" in Winn Dixie. So....I done a little investigating. Best I could find out, 15 years ago you could get a place setting-service for one for $4.99. Well, I found the plates on EBAY...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360084338840
for $7.99 per plate!!!!!
 Don't know about ya'll but I came home with all sorts of goodies and some pieces fairly valuable for less than $20! 
I would venture to say my YARD SALE SHOPPING was successful! Oh is this ever so addictive!
Oh I do have to show you this nice, thick Grill cover. Still in the box for $5. Needless to say my sweet little husband was proud of me! He doesn't mind me shopping at yard sales, thrift stores, or etc. as long I bring him something HE REAllY NEEDS     I means wants! +
Guess I did go over my $20 budget with the grill cover....But hey, worked out good. I got a nice thick juicy grilled hamburger out of the deal that afternoon!

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  1. SoniaApril 12, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Oh such great finds...I found the matching Avon bunny mugs (4) and cream and sugar at Goodwill..got all for $ 3.oo I wonder if they made a teapot?? LOL..to ebay I go!

    Thanks for visiting...

    Miss Bloomers

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  2. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 12, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    What great finds...especially the tea pot, sugar bowl and creamer - they are beautiful!

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  3. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Wow, you made out like a bandit. Love the dishes!

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    What fantastic deals you got. That silver tea set for $4.00. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor. $8.00 was already too low. A set like that is sooooo much more in the flea markets I have been going to.

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  5. Linda @ A La CarteApril 12, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    How cute are your finds. I think I found the avon bunny holding the candle in a thrift. Love those dishes!!!!

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  6. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 13, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    Cindy,
    You found some great items...my fav is the silver set for $4.00...awesome price!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. raggygirlvintageApril 13, 2010 at 1:25 AM

    Who could resist such cute bunnies!!
    Tracey

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  8. Sharon@keenInspirationsApril 13, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Wow...Awesome finds! My favorites are the wooden bowl and the grill cover! Still a little early up here for yard sales, but love them thrift stores!

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  9. JaneApril 13, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Wow...you hit the jackpot at the garage sales. It is addictive isn't it? My husband is nervous now that it is garage sale weather....he says I have too much stuff already :-)
    I love the silver tea set and the dishes!
    Jane

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  10. The Smith HotelApril 13, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Great finds! I love finding great deals! You saved a ton of money! That bbq cover was a steal too!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Jody

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  11. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    I think you aced it Miss Cindy with the grill cover for your husband! Matter of fact, that really is a steel! Do you know what they cost?
    I love the bunnies! So adorable. And they are so old! Ha! Angela

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  12. The Single NesterApril 13, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    Oh my gosh. I had this whole set of Avon bunnies as part of my tablescape for Easter. Included which you don't have are a planter, candle holders, vase and bell. Lovely.

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  13. SusanApril 13, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    My favorite of all your finds is the silver tea set. It is so beautiful and will be really nice once you shine it up!

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  14. AnonymousApril 14, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    I just love the little bunnies! So cute. Cassie

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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