Your Own Treasure Hunt

As garage sale season is about to begin in Minnesota, one thing I like to do is to prepare for my very own Treasure Hunt. You might like to try it also. Start by making a list of the items you want to find and purchase this year. If you want, you can also list the price you want to pay. You then carry this list with you all year to garage sales, flea markets, and estate sales as a reminder.

I put this into practice a few years ago when my uncle was reading western paperbacks by a specific author. He gave me a list of the titles to look for, and I enjoyed the search. I was able to locate many of the books on his list.

One variation of this is to use garage sales to do your Christmas shopping. By creating a Christmas shopping list and carrying it with you all year, you can find some nice vintage gifts for friends and family who are collectors. This eliminates the frantic early December search for gifts, can make your gifts more personal and special, and can save you money.

So what do you want to find this year? Chances are you can find it at a garage sale.