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Join us as we continue on our adoption journey! We have three amazing biological boys and we brought home our precious daughter from Ethiopia in November of 2013. Life is a bit crazy at times with 4 young children, but who doesn't love a little crazy?

Monday, May 21, 2012

We sold your JUNK!!

We have been blessed. Period. So many people that we knew and some that we didn't, took the time to clean out their houses and give us their "junk" to sell. Well, we sold your junk and in the end we have raised just over $2,500!!! (and I have lots of friends with cleaner houses now!) ;)  It's a win-win!!  It is so cool to think that we are that much closer to our goal and each day is a day closer to actually meeting the little one that God has hand picked for our family!

Here was the breakdown from our yard sale fundraising! (These are updated because some people bough things in between the sales! Yay!)

NJ Sale: $1,360
Mini PA Sale: $206
Craigslist Items Sold: $492
PA Sale: $460

If I did this again, I would try to have the yard sales for multiple days (give everything more of a chance to sell and less prep for "one day" sales). I would also do more with advertising. I have some ideas, but I can send those along to someone else if you are thinking about doing this. Because of unforseen circumstances, we did not have our bake sale at the PA yard sale, but in the end it all worked out. :)  I would totally suggest selling baked goods or other items at your sale. It brings in a little more money and is just FUN!  BUT I am very thankful for what we made and we couldn't have done this without so many people helping us!! Thank you!!

Here are some pictures from Saturday's yard sale. The weather was beautiful and it was a great time spend with family and friends. :)

 These girls were so nice. :)


 Just some shoppers.


 Thank you (again!)


 Two of my sister-in-laws. :)  Faith made it through the yard sale without going into labor!
 More shoppers. :)
 Some clothes!
 Wow, this couple loves Adoption Yard Sales! ;)
 We love the Tabers!
 Not sure she wanted her photo taken....
 Hannah, Caleb, and Grace. :)





It was a great day and I would totally do it again......but give me some time. ;)

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