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Monday, June 6, 2016

What to sell on eBay: piece-of-scrap weekend recap 5.16.16



How much money can one make selling on eBay? Quite a bit. In one weekend, I earned over $400 from May 13 - 15, 2016. I sell on eBay in my "spare" time as I do hold a full-time job. In addition, I am a single mother of two very active teenagers. View my bio

20 total sales valued $603.95
* Fees $185.50
Profit (money in my pocket) $418.45

Highest sale: Birkenstock sandals $84.99
Lowest sale: 11 used ponytail holders from my bathroom drawer $8.50

* Fees include eBay/Paypal fees, cost of goods sold, shipping & packing material.

Become a fan of Piece of Scrap Sales on eBay to follow the children and I on our thrift shop adventures.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Best gifts for a teenage boy 12 – 15 years old

As a mother of a very vocal tween boy, I know what the tweens want most. Popular gift ideas for a teenage boy, age 12 - 15 include:

VIDEO GAMES
Splatoon – Availlable for WiiU. Splatter enemies and claim your turf as ink-spraying, squid-like Inklings in Nintendo's ultimate mess-fest! Challenge players online* in chaotic 4-on-4 turf wars and unleash squid powers to ink your way to victory. May the best mess win.
Disney Infinity Star Wars Saga Bundle for the Playstation 3 & 4
GAMES & Puzzles
Pie Face - Hilarious Pie Face game might just splat you in the face
Gravity Maze We love games that are as fun for kids as they are for parents! The towers in this game can be arranged in a variety of structures but, for each challenge, you'll have to to build a path that will carry your marble to its target. This game is just as fun for a single player as it is for small groups.
BOOKS
Secret Garden Artist's Edition: 20 Drawings to Color and Frame. Rated one of the Best Books of the Month on Amazon.com
The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots LEGO MINDSTORMS has changed the way we think about robotics by making it possible for anyone to build real, working robots. The latest MINDSTORMS set, EV3, is more powerful than ever, and The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book is the complete, beginner-friendly guide you need to get started.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Best Gifts for Teenage Girls

As a mother of a very vocal teenage daughter, I am well aware of the hottest gifts for young tween ladies.

Wreck this Journal: Surprisingly, my daughter spent HOURS working in this book...destroying it creatively! For hours of fun (and peace and quiet), give her this gift that you will love, too!

Other Christmas / birthday gift ideas for teen girls include the following:

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Top Toys for Christmas Boys and Girls Gifts

The top-selling NEW toys currently on the market for Christmas 2015 are listed below. As the holiday season approaches, anticipate that these toys will become harder to find and not available in retail stores. Shop Amazon.com to get your Christmas gifts before the rush of the shopping season.

Nerf Zombie Strike Blaster
Lego Superheroes The Hulk Buster Smash
Monster High Freaky Fusion Playset
Elsa Singing Doll
Big Hero 6 Flying Figure
CRAYOLA VIRTUAL DESIGN PRO-CARS SET
This toy list is just a preview of the hottest Christmas toys. As more information becomes available, the list will be udpated accordingly. 'Tis the season!