Instead of
bumming
around in t_e
sameold
cutoffs or
sundress#
redijcover that
lovely tro
lovely tropical-
vacation staple:
the sarong.
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1
. Hold the sarong so it’s
centered behind
your back.
2. Pull the right side
of the fabric over
your left shoulder.
3. Pull the left side
of the fabric over
your right shoulder.
4. Twist the two
ends around each
other, creating an
“X” right below
your neck.
5. Twist the ends
one more time,
creating a double
twist.
5. Tie the ends
together behind
your neck.
Make
nine
muttered
Whether you’re
stretched out on a
blanket for outdoor
movie-watching or
gathered in the T V
room, cheerful
popcorn containers
give it that little
movieland thrill.
Bandanna-print
popcorn tubs,
$2.99 for a pack
of 10; Target
Been wanting to have a garage sale but
aren’t sure you have enough stuff (or
energy to organize it alone)? Team up with
neighbors to host a joint sale of flea-market
proportions. It’s fun, and you can divvy up
the work. Here’s how to pull it off.
CHOOSE YOUR DATE Early June or late
August are good times—just make sure
you aren’t competing with any other
big local events, like fairs or parades.
SPREAD THE WORD The more houses
that participate, the more excited people will
be about your sale.
MAKE A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP
Shade in houses that are participating so
shoppers don’t miss any.
ADVERTISE A classifieds ad in the
local paper usually costs just $io-$rs.
Also, post your sale on Craigslist,
then Google local sites that compile
calendars of sales and add yours to their
lists. Hot-selling items to mention:
sporting goods, children’s toys, clothing,
furniture, and collections.
HAVE A PREVIEW SALE Set it up for the
night before. Neighbors can get first dibs on
the best deals, and hardcore garage-sale
goers will be less likely to show up extra-
early the day of the sale.
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better
FA M ILY
cool stuff.
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