Fall is the perfect time of year for one of my favorite pieces of shopping paradise, First Monday Trade Days in Canton, TX.  My Texas buddies all know about this place and love searching out for the fun, unusual, and bargain goodies.  I've even visited First Monday as a vendor selling baseball cards of all things.  It's all about the bargaining, no matter which side of the First Monday table  you're on.  From my experiences, my girlfriends are much better at this than my dear hubby.  Girls love a good deal, love bragging about it and showing it off.

Here's a way to recreate the trip: