Saturday, 12 July 2014

Car Boot Finds

We got up this morning and at least it was dry so decided to go to the local car boot sale for a stroll.  I was actually on a mission to find toys for the nursery.  All the grandchildren are visiting over the next couple of months for lengthy stays, so new things were needed to maintain interest.  I was thrilled when I found a fuzzy felt set.  It certainly was a blast from the past, my 3 daughters used to love playing with that when they were little.  It came in a beautiful wooden box and was in perfect condition.  A snip at £2.50.
 
My next find was a herd of elephants of various sizes 16 in all.  Perfect to add to the box of animals and dinosaurs.  Bought for a cheeky £2.
 
2 books for 20p.  I will never understand how little value is placed on a book.  My grandchildren and I will have hours of fun reading them together.
 
Finally for the children phonics flashcards, alphabet and word games and Thomas interactive flashcards.  I know a certain little lady will love them.  Both sets for £1.  I have just sat and counted out all the cards and they are all there and in perfect condition so a real bargain.
 
A pleasant stroll and a successful haul of goodies.  I wonder how much  I saved...
 
See you soon.
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  1. Wendy McDonagh-Valentine12 July 2014 at 06:04

    Such awesome finds!! We don't have car boot sales in my area. We have garage or yard sales. I think car boot sales are more of a European thing to do and I think it's a phenomenal idea. In fact, I was thinking of asking friends if they were interested in organizing one. Most people have mini vans nowadays so you just load up the back of the van, park it and you're open for business. Such a simple but brilliant idea at the same time!! : ) I'll keep you posted!! : ) Have a beautiful weekend!! xoxo

    ~ Wendy

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  2. Lisa Uotinen12 July 2014 at 07:12

    I love your finds! I found at least half of my girls' books, toys, etc. at thrift stores near us.:)

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  3. Jo@awholeplotoflove12 July 2014 at 07:23

    Great finds, I used to love fuzzy felt as a youngster. I'm sure your grandchildren will love your lovely finds.

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  4. Anne12 July 2014 at 08:48

    Fab finds. I get most of my grandchildrens toys from boot sales because they are such bargains. Now I am collecting books for nursery age children for my step daughter who is beginning her first teaching job in September. Their book corner is sadly lacking and I have got her lots for very little money. As you say, undervalued.

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  5. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms12 July 2014 at 09:19

    I really like the herd of elephants. Such fun! xx

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  6. Anonymous12 July 2014 at 09:45

    Well done on your finds, your grandchildren will have hours of pleasure. Big car boot fans in our house, great way to recycle and up-cycle. Oh my days you did have rain! hope you are in for a better week-surprisingly Wales has been sunny so far-quite unlike us.

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  7. Jennifer Hays12 July 2014 at 09:48

    These are great finds! I used to love playing with felt shapes, they'll have a lot of fun with that.

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  8. Lady Linda12 July 2014 at 16:18

    Oh such fun goodies for the grandchildren. What a good grandmother to plan ahead for the little ones. I'm sure they will enjoy new things to play with at grandma's.
    I also loved reading about your wedding wreath.

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  9. Joy12 July 2014 at 17:02

    Such fantastic finds and sure to keep your grandies happy for hours - the Fuzzy Felt set was an exceptional win and is sure to stretch the imaginations. xoJoy

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  10. Meredith12 July 2014 at 17:54

    Lovely finds for your very lucky grandchildren,
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  11. Lucie12 July 2014 at 18:36

    I think your are une grand-maman gâreau!

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  12. Anna13 July 2014 at 05:14

    Nice purchase ! They will enjoy all those goodies....
    Have a fun Sunday !
    Anna

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  13. Anna13 July 2014 at 05:15

    Nice purchase !
    They will love those goodies !
    Have a fun Sunday !
    Anna

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  14. Amy at love made my home13 July 2014 at 06:24

    Lots of new goodies for the toybox!! I love the whole herd of elephants, but I hope that you don't have too many stampedes!! xx

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  15. Anonymous13 July 2014 at 12:46

    I have a little Grandson here right now and I do exactly the same as you. Thus time a little red watering can for 20p is the absolute favourite ... Full of course

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  16. Ladybird Diaries13 July 2014 at 14:08

    Some great finds there! Your grandchildren will be thrilled with those I'm sure. I used to love fuzzy felt when I was a wee girl, it was fab!
    Marianne x

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  17. Jill at emeraldcottage13 July 2014 at 15:27

    You sound like a great hands-on grandma :) I especially like the fuzzy felt, blast from my past too :)
    Jillxo

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  18. Unknown14 July 2014 at 08:42

    I love a good bargain x

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  19. Maths Munyip14 July 2014 at 10:10

    Great finds mama. Lily will be excited to do the phonics cards with you x

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  20. cristina15 July 2014 at 12:47

    What good purchases! what more good bargains!
    Congratulations and thank you for your visit!
    Kisses from Catalonia!

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