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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

Wondering how to make tree faces? DIY tree faces are easy! Use these outdoor tree faces as inspiration to create your own tree face art, talking trees, and more!

Want to hand out something FUN to trick or treaters - instead of candy? Here’s how to find cheap Halloween gifts that make great Halloween treats for kids!

I asked my nieces, nephews, and friends' kids before I came up with this list of the best Halloween candy & sweet treats that kids appreciate most.

I like to take my time & leisurely prepare for my yard sales. Here's how to prepare for yard sale success - 5 easy things you should do WAY before your sale

Things to think about before you participate in a multi-family yard sale instead of a private garage sale at home. Some of the logistics will be different.

I've had lots of great garage sales. I recently had my most successful yard sale ever. Made over $1,000! Here are 101 of my best yard sale tips... for FREE.

Yard Sale Facts: Should you have your yard sale at a certain time of year? Which month is best? Which day is best? What is the best time? Here's when & why.

ALWAYS have a yard sale rain plan. Here's how to prepare your sale items for rain + Clever ways to take advantage of rain on the day of your sale!

Here's how to determine yard sale prices based on condition and demand. How to find the true value of ANY item so you know how to price your yard sale items

Garage Sale Cash 101 - How much cash to start a garage sale with. How to make change with shoppers FAST. How to keep money organized & safe during your sale

Here are the best ways to get the word out about your yard sale. Where to advertise a yard sale for free + What to say in your garage sale advertisement.

Wondering where you should post your yard sale online? I've had the best success with these 6 yard sale search websites & apps. Yard sale advertising tips!

What can you do to call attention to your garage sale? Here are clever things you can do at your yard sale to stand out from all the other sales in the area

Here are my favorite things to do before and during a yard sale to boost sales. My best yard sale display hacks + Creative ways to set up your space.

Before you host a yard sale, here are 12 ways to make your sale different from everyone else's. These "extra" things will boost sales & make shoppers happy!

I often give away FREE yard sale stuff instead of charging 25 cents for some items. And I make a big deal of it! See what I give away for free at yard sales

I've had LOTS of yard sales. After each, I fine-tune things & jot down ideas for future sales. Here's what I've learned! ALL of my best yard sale tips and ideas

Our pull-behind motorcycle trailer is the American Legend trailer. Our enclosed motorcycle trailer is the Homesteader Patriot. Pics & tips from our experience with these trailers.