When
I was a child, I used to love to go to flea markets. They were an adventure,
and I never knew what treasures I might find there. Each weekend during the
summer, my parents would scour the newspaper looking for a market for us to
attend. But that was a long time ago, and I’d forgotten how much fun they were
until a flea and farmer’s market opened in May at the local fairgrounds, just
two miles from my home.
I’ve
gone each Saturday, and I never know from week to week what the vendors will be
selling. I haven’t been disappointed, though. One week I picked up a pair of
binoculars perfect for watching the hawks that have a nest in the tree at the
side of my house. Another time I came home with some gourmet olive oils and
vinegars. The market has a wide variety of plants, fresh fruits, vegetables,
herbs, and baked goods too.
However,
one of my favorite finds was a vase that looks lovely in my office.
Have
you been to a flea and farmer’s market lately? If not, I highly recommend it!
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I used to love to go to flea markets with my friends. It was a great way to stretch a dollar and find something unusual.
ReplyDeleteI need to get into the habit of hitting the Farmer's Market regularly. I love all the fresh & locally-grown items!
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves flea markets. Me, not so much. They're growing on me though. The last time we went I strolled around for a couple of hours before heading back to the car to wait on him. :)
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