Month: February 2023

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Celebrate Spring With These Festivals in San Antonio, TX

Are you looking forward to moving to San Antonio, TX? You’ll enjoy the warm weather, exploring the Alamo, and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine. San Antonio has a great climate all year round, but spring is a time to celebrate. Check out our list of fun spring festivals as you get to know your new home. 

1. San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo–February 9-26, 2023, 723 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219

This two-week rodeo show is the perfect way to welcome spring. The show has been voted Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year for 13 years. While you enjoy the rodeo, you’ll see both live music from several genres and traditional rodeo events. Be sure to bring your appetite, as many events center around delicious Texas BBQ. If you’re a grillmaster, sign up for one of the cookoffs to show your skills to the crowds. Attend the Youth Rodeo, the show’s fastest-growing, most successful horse event. With over 1,000 entries, the best young athletes are featured in everything from bare-backed riding to steer wrestling.

2. L-Etape San Antonio by Tour de France, April 16, 2023, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249

Whether you’re riding in the 100-mile race or cheering on the cyclists from the curb, San Antonio residents turn out in droves for this unique spring biking event. Put on by Tour de France, L’Etape is a part of an amateur cycling series that takes place worldwide. There are racing and riding options, so if you choose to participate, you can decide which pace makes the most sense.  If you “ride” it, select from the 60-mile or 25-mile option. Whatever your level, L’Étape San Antonio by Tour de France allows you to challenge yourself and participate in a legendary ride.  Race or ride on a course designed by experts. Wind through your own Texas neighborhoods and off into hill country.

3. Fiesta, April 20-30, 2023, 110 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78205

Ready to party in your new community? You’ll want to check out Fiesta San Antonio, a yearly spring celebration of all things San Antonio. The event started in 1891 when a group of San Antonio citizens honored the bravery of the heroes of the Alamo and San Jacinto battles by decorating carriages, baby buggies, and bicycles with live flowers. They met in front of the Alamo and threw flower blossoms at each other, thus earning the name “Battle of Flowers.”  That first parade had horse-drawn carriages and floats, and the event has grown exponentially since. During Fiesta, you’ll enjoy traditions from the first party, like horse-drawn carriages, and modern practices, like group workouts, fireworks celebrations, San Antonio history exhibits, BBQ cookoffs, and more.

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Tips for Holding a Pre-Move Sale

Moving is the perfect time to sort through your belongings and purge those items you no longer use. Many things, however, may have value for others, and you could pick up some pre-moving cash by holding a garage or yard sale.

If you are preparing for a residential move, here are some tips for a successful pre-move sale.

Choose the Best Day

Be smart about the day and time. Usually, a weekend day is best. Avoid days when other significant events are happening in your town, such as a parade or sports event.

Start in the morning and plan to continue until evening. Be prepared for early bird shoppers arriving before the posted time.

Check on Local Rules

Most localities are lenient about garage sales. But, to be sure, call your town hall for any applicable rules.

Invite Neighbors

Shoppers are more likely to come if you are having a multi-family sale. Ask your neighbors if they’d like to participate. If so, advertise it as a community yard sale.

Make an Inventory

Make a list of all the items you’d like to sell. Then, organize the items in one place until the big day. The inventory will help you stay organized and may help you answer specific questions from potential buyers.

Market

The more people who know about your sale, the better. Put signs up on the main thoroughfare nearest your home a few days ahead of the date. Also, post an announcement on your social media and community pages. Post fliers at local businesses. If you have special items, list those to boost interest.

Gather Supplies

You’ll need plenty of pricing stickers, which you can buy at the dollar store. You’ll also need a table and chairs for checking people out and tables to display your items.

One security tip: Consider wearing a fanny pack instead of using a cash box. With a fanny pack, you can always keep the cash you’ve earned with you.

Make Items Attractive

Make your items as attractive as possible. Clean and dust them. Fill bicycle tires. Put batteries in items that require them. Have an extension cord handy to let buyers test out electrical appliances.

Price Your Items Well

Pricing is a crucial factor in the sale’s success. Of course, you want to make money, but you also want to avoid scaring buyers away. So here are some pricing tips:

  • Research items on online sites such as eBay and Craigslist. Consider choosing a median price if you see different prices for the same thing.
  • A good rule of thumb is to price items at 5 percent to 10 percent of their original retail price. Used clothes prices are different. Baby clothes generally are $1 to $3; adult clothes are $3 to $5. Shoes are $5 to $7.
  • Group smaller items and offer a deal for buying the whole grouping.
  • Make pricing easily visible.
  • Be prepared to negotiate, but don’t overprice. Buyers will walk away if the prices are too high rather than make an offer.
  • If your item is worth more than you can get at a garage sale, consider taking it to a consignment shop or selling it online.

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