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It’s Garage and Lawn Sale time. Everyone is looking for the best weekend to host their garage/lawn sale to sell those items not used or worn anymore. How to select your items? Start by de-cluttering your home:

If you have not used or worn something for a year, put the item(s) in the basket for the sale.

The item might be of value. Check on line for similar items for the price then make your decision to keep or discard.

Make sure to go from bottom to top (basement to upstairs);

Don’t forget those toys, stuffed animals and other non-used toys and games. Once gone think of the space.

Next week – tips on how to set up your garage/lawn sale.

How about a snack? Everyone thinks of chips well, how about pretzels. Pretzels for all occasions:

Entertaining: Try “Everything Snack Factory, Everything Pretzel Chips”. These pretzels are party perfect with cheese or dip. They are super crisp and have that salty taste. Best deal, only 110 calories per serving and cost is only $2.99.

Munchables: The Snyders of Hanover “Honey Mustard & Onion Pieces” has a really good flavor. They are crunchy and have a delicious honey mustard taste offering a taste of sweetness. Cost per package $3.49.

A salty sweet taste: Then it’s the “Flipsy” white fudge covered pretzels. What a taste for those who want that taste of sweetness. It’s a great combination of salty and sweetness in a pretzel. Cost is $2.99 per package. Enjoy!

Gluten free picks: Look for “Snyders gluten-free Pretzel Sticks”. These pretzel sticks are great for dipping and you can also get chocolate covered gluten free pretzel sticks. The cost per package ranges from $3.49 to $5.99 per package.

Meal worthy Soft Pretzel: Then a purchase of a jumbo sized, soft pretzel may make you and your family a believer in soft pretzels. The other added feature for you and your family-the pretzels can come in different flavors. The large soft pretzels go great with soups and chili. Just go to KimAndScotts.com for a store near you. The pretzel will cost you about $5.99 per package. Good searching.

Enjoy your week. It is supposed to get warmer but first some rain.