Time to hit the Yard Sales

I'm cheating a little...this is something I just wrote for the Herald Standard but I figured I would share them as I write them here too!

It’s Yard Sale Season! It’s the time to hit the roads searching for your best bargain at flea markets, yard sales, garage sales, and church sponsored white elephant sales! Most of the time the treasures you seek are probably for decorations for your mantle, toys, and household items. This year, think differently. Look for treasures that put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle.

Gym memberships and gym equipment can be expensive if you buy them retail, but if you have the space, you can furnish a home gym with the equipment your neighbors don’t use anymore. Yard sales and Flea Markets are a great place to find stationary bicycles, treadmills, and ellipticals. You might find free weights or weight machines. Spend just one day at multiple yard sales and you are almost sure to find a piece of exercise equipment someone bought while watching an infomercial and never used.

If you like exercise videos, you will probably find even more treasures this yard sale season. Scouring yard sales for the latest fitness DVDs in a great way to find deals. DVDs are a great option for exercise but unfortunately, many people get bored quickly doing the same routine. By using yard sales as a way to build your collection, you can get the variety you need to stay healthy and motivated without the hefty price tag.

You can even find lost treasures to keep your family active. Be on the lookout for out fun like bicycles, roller skates, and golf clubs. Pick up baseball bats and gloves so that you can pull together a quick pick-up game for the entire family. Look for tennis rackets and learn to play. Tennis is a great way to be active and social at the same time.

Whether you are new to yard sale shopping or an old pro, take this opportunity to work on creating a healthier lifestyle for you and your family. Don’t forget the most important part is not just finding these great deals that can help you to lead an active lifestyle. The trick is using them. Look for yard sales and garage sales in the newspaper each week. Take advantage of community yard sales being held in many neighborhoods. The National Pike Festival is the perfect time to start with yard sales being held for miles along the National Road.. Take advantage of resources and events like these yard sales right in your back yard that can help you to become Healthy in your Hometown!