Swapmeets

Swapmeets were a huge staple in my childhood. This was where I got my school uniforms from every weekend for three years. This was where I got my clothes all the way to the eighth grade, come to think of it. While I was busy learning my ABC's, this was the spot my mom, aunt and grandma used to hold it down at until 2:20 pm, when I got out of the torture chambers that was school. This was where I first experienced the magic stick that is a churro. This was where I learned the value that anything could be bargained down because, let's face it, we're all trying to pay bills and every little bit helps. And this was the same place I learned that bargaining isn't always the best solution because five dollars off is five dollars short of a vendor's light bill or rent. So it was nice to relive the glory days.

This place never fails to inspire me: from the vibrant colors, to the eclectic products and even to health tips. 


And oh-so-cheap jewlery. Believe it or not, FIVE DOLLARS per necklace. So why would you haggle it down even more? 


Swapmeets have everything; computers, fancy set of knives, stuff for the afterlife...everything.


 My ultimate weakness: cheap purses.



And you can't forget the kids. Marty-Mart love the kids.



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