the find

by Rachel Marie Martin

I hit some garage sales yesterday.  Scratch that–I hit many.  One of my finds?

A box of pattern blocks and cards.

Hours of fun.  And learning.  All for $2.  My favorite kind of find.

Who knew learning could be so fun? Shhhhh….don’t tell. 🙂

working so hard




concentrate

That’s my Caleb, hard at work. Those blocks? Tucked away. For those days when we just need a task, an activity that’s new and fresh and entertaining. Love those finds — they are a mother’s friend.

Love those sales.  And the irony?  I’m working on putting my own together right now.  We had a neighbor kid  bike by our open garage and say, “now that’s a lot of toys.”  He’s right.  Seven kids = a mammoth sale. 🙂

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14 comments

Jennifer June 12, 2010 - 3:37 am

Oooo, those look so fun! Great find!

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Lisa June 12, 2010 - 3:39 am

Oooo, I would definitely come to your garage sale!

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Pink Slippers June 12, 2010 - 3:46 am

Why have I never seen your blog before. I am happy that I have. What a blessed Mommy you are.

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Cori Benson June 12, 2010 - 4:30 am

I used to LOVE those when I was in elementry school!! What a great find!!

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debi9kids June 12, 2010 - 5:01 am

Great find! Esp. since I bought a set like that from Discovery Toys a few years ago for about $20. Sheesh!

Have a great garage sale! I totally need to clean house as well.

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Barbie June 12, 2010 - 6:12 am

Oh those are the best! I am itching for a good yard sale. Most of the ones I’ve come across lately are “junk” sales!

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Corine June 12, 2010 - 6:14 am

I love such finds! Yeah for you! 😀

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Suz June 12, 2010 - 12:06 pm

Isn’t that kind of “find” what keeps you going back to garage sales? I does me!

What great photos of intense concentration. I loved them.

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melanie:::adorkable June 12, 2010 - 2:40 pm

three cheers for garage sales!! Good luck with hosting yours!

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April June 12, 2010 - 4:16 pm

that looks like something I would snatch up for my neice 🙂

you visited my blog from Lynette’s the other day and I just wanted to thank you for your encouragment… I am always glad to hear from those who have gone through cancer before me…I’m early in my diagnosis (about two months)so I am still going through the process of acceptance…
I’ve enjoyed purusing your blog, your writing is great…

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Karen June 12, 2010 - 7:28 pm

Love garage sales!!

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Mom of Many June 13, 2010 - 12:51 am

Yeah! I love yard sales! Someone else’s junk usually does turn out to be my treasures! Thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving your encouraging comment. It means a lot!!!

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Alisa June 13, 2010 - 4:15 am

We love those. Ours were called Tangram, the oldest Chinese puzzle. They really get you thnking!

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Monica Fernaays June 14, 2010 - 1:26 am

What a fantastic find…those would be great for those “Mom ~ I’m Bored” Days!! Thank you for stopping by Organized Chaos and leaving your kind message! I really appreciate you taking the time to do so!!

Blessings,
Monica

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