Spring has sprung and while for most people this evokes images of flowers blooming and children playing in parks, I start to get a bit giddy by all the upcoming church rummage sales in my neighbourhood. I know that there are many sales across the city, but I boldly believe that the ones here on the West Side are some of the best. They rock it old school with lots of wonderful donated items at affordable prices. And for those folks looking more for antiques, collectibles or fine jewellery, most will also have their “treasure room” and as expected the prices for those items will be a bit higher.

While the shopper in me would rather keep quiet about these sales so that the line ups aren’t too crazy, the blogger in me really wants to encourage everyone out there to come and check them out. In the end, it is all for a good cause and there is enough for everyone–young and old. I believe that the more we can do to keep stuff out of the landfills the better. And if I can find something that I love, and maybe even need, for a great price in the process then it is all win win. You just never know what you might find!

Here are some of my favourites. If you would like to share yours, you can include it on the poll below or in the comment section.

Ryerson Spring Rummage Sale
Friday April 17 6pm-9m and Saturday April 18 10am to 1pm
2195 West 45th Avenue (just west of Arbutus)
Vancouver, BC

Dunbar Heights Thrift Sale
Saturday April 25th Time 9:30am to 1pm
3525 West 24th Avenue (at Collingwood)
Vancouver, BC

St. Philips Rummage Sale
Saturday April 25, 2015 9:00am to noon
3737 W. 27th Ave. Vancouver, BC (just west of Dunbar)