No Truck? Moving Furniture? No Problem!

Be sure to note the clever use of seat belts to hold the china cabinet in place. Don't worry. Our ten year old son was also holding onto it.

Also, you should know that this china cabinet lived with us for only one week before I resold it on Craisglist because I found a different one I liked better.

My husband loves me.

Very much.

The end.

I am REALLY wanting these beds!

These vintage twin beds are on craigslist in my area for only $79. I want them SO bad for the girls' room! (Not the bedspreads, just the head and foot boards.) How adorable would those look painted, or not, and in a girlified room??? And $79??? Wow!

Why am I not getting them? Too many other things going on, the girls have nice bunkbeds already, these beds would take up more room, and $79 is still $79.

I dreamed about them though......

Craigslist Funny

This isn't a "roll on the floor" kind of funny, but it certainly amused me this morning. When you post an ad on Craigslist you are supposed to fill in a blank that tells people the location of your item. Like "Chicago" or "Southeast Houston". Look at the location someone entered for their piano they listed.

Some people are so helpful......

Craigslist to the Rescue

I didn't think I would find something this quick, but Craigslist is a powerful thing, my friends. Yesterday, I showed you my little sitting spot I created that needed some sort of table instead of the baskets I put there. That's just way too much wickery basket texture for one spot!

Last night this little vintage cabinet was posted. (It had a bigger, more attractive brother that I'm drooling over even now, but I've yet to think of a spot to put it.) The seller only wanted $15!

It's real wood and used to be used to hold record albums, she thought. I just love the idea of using things with character and history. So much better than a store bought side table - and a whole lot cheaper too! (Can you spot the 3 year old making faces in this picture?)

Here's the inside (that has not yet been cleaned). There are a lot of adjustable shelves inside. I'm not sure yet what I'll use the inside for. Suggestions? The obvious solution would be something shoe/sock/bookbag related, I guess. The cabinet definitely needs some love, but I like it just the way it is for now!

The picture I put on the shelf is a framed poem my dad gave me a few days before John and I got married. It's titled "First Times" and it's a tear jerker. I've never had just the right spot for it so I'm happy it finally has a home.

I can't resist just one more picture. Wait a minute....there's some sort of Star Wars guy in the shot! How in the world???


PS. I know the lamp is crooked. It's not the shade, but the whole stinkin' thing. I find it helps to tilt your head slightly when you look at it.

Craigslist Entertainment

John and I often browse Craigslist - sometimes because we need something and sometimes because it's just fun.

Last night I came across a post for some wicker patio furniture. It all sounded nice and then we looked at the picture. Notice anything strange?

And then there was this set of microsuede furniture from the same seller.

So after much discussion as to whether the pictures were just taken at weird angles or if this furniture belonged to very small people, we decided to send a friendly email to the sellers. It said:

"Hi,

My husband and I are huge craigslist fans and we frequently browse through listings just for fun. We've been really intrigued by both your microsuede post and the patio set post. My husband is convinced all of these things are small and I say it's the angle of the picture. Is the white SUV in the background super huge or is all the furniture extra little? Will you settle our argument for us?

Thanks! =)

A fellow Craigslister"

We just sent it about an hour ago so we don't have an answer. I'm not sure if they will respond at all, but I hope they do. Surely, this is just a funny picture, right? Because if you were going to sell small, mini furniture on Craigslist, wouldn't you mention the size in the ad? I'm just way too amused here......

What do YOU think???

I LOVE Craigslist!

As I pondered what I love this particular Thursday, I was mostly thinking of my homemade maggie moo desserts.

But out of respect for all of you who may be trying to NOT love something so sinfully caloric, I decided to love something else today. Sigh.....

I've decided to swoon about my love for Craigslist. It's an outright love affair, I do believe. It's one of the first things I check in the morning when I get up (you never know what's been listed while you were sleeping!) and I check it frequently during the day.

If you've never heard of Craigslist before (is there really anyone who hasn't???) it's an online place for classifieds. It's absolutely free to buy or sell (take that Ebay!). The site is categorized geographically.

I've had great success both buying and selling. The last couple of months have been pretty slow work-wise for my husband and selling stuff on Craigslist really helped us through. We needed to clear out the garage anyway! I sold furniture, pictures, lamps, clothes, toys, baby things, a mattress set, and more.

As for buying, I found this set of bunk beds for my girls. It came with the mattresses, the bunky boards, and it matched their chest perfectly! Score!

I got couches for our front living area that was very bare (unless you count toys).

This was the MOST perfect loft bed ever for my 8 year old son. He desperately needed a place to build legos so my dining table wouldn't be covered in them. =)

My latest find was patio furniture for our front patio. How great is this??? The exact same set is still selling at the store for more than double what I paid. I can't wait to make that patio look great.

With Craigslist you have to remember:

• Things sell fast. If you think you might want something, contact the seller immediately to set up a time to go see it.
  
• Go with cash in hand.
• Already know what it is you're looking for so that you don't need "time to think about it". You'll probably lose out to someone else if you don't buy it right then.
• Don't be afraid to offer less, but be careful how you word it so as not to offend the seller. I had one person email me and ask, "What's the least you'll take for it?" I thought that was rude. Make an offer if you want, just do it considerately.
• Check other nearby cities if you can't find something in your own town.
  
• Get in the habit of always checking Craigslist before buying anything new (except underwear - that would be gross).
  

As a seller on Craigslist remember:

• Set up an account. It makes things a little easier and it's free just like normal.
  
• Take really good pictures. You can post up to four for each post.
• Accurately describe what you're selling, flaws and all.
• Research before setting a price. I've regretted setting my price too low a few times. Keep in mind the whole supply and demand thing. If you're selling something that is nice and isn't posted too often, you can probably ask a little more. You can always lower your price later if your item doesn't sell.
• Include your email address and/or phone number in your post. Too often the Craigslist email system doesn't work and a buyer can't contact you.
• Post your ad in neighboring cities.
  
• It's a good idea to state in your ad that the first buyer with cash in hand will take the item. The reasons for this are numerous but my hands are tired of typing. =)
• Only have people come to your house to get something if you're comfortable with it. I haven't had any weirdos yet, but I've made sure my husband was going to be around a few times just to be safe. If you have a smaller item you can always meet the buyer in a public place. I just prefer my home because it's hard for me to leave with all my kids.
  

Are you a Craigslister? What's the best find you've had??? Do you have any tips to add? Any strategies to help me score even more?

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