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Friday, April 17, 2009

 

Friday Deals


I'm taking a week off from the Frugal Family Fun series, but be sure to join me next week for the next fun idea.


In the meantime, I've found a few deals at the Amazon Friday Sale to share with you:

J.A. Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set with Bonus Cheese Knife $34.99, marked down from $122.00

Anne Lewin Women's Reversible Printed Notch Neck PJ Set $11.16, marked down from $66.00

Swiss Legend Men's Eograph Chronograph Watch #50033-33 $89.99, marked down from $795.00 (This could make an excellent Father's Day or Graduation gift)

Deluxe 100% Cotton Damask Stripe Mattress Pad $24.99, marked down from $70.00

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

 

Need kids clothes on the cheap?


I was in Kohls the other day and found they have much of their clearance at 80% and 90% off. I picked up a pair of velour Chaps pants for my daughter, regular $34.99 for $3.40. I also found a zippered cardigan for her, regular $32 for $3.20.

If you need some clothes for your family, (think next year) then 80-90% off is a good time to be shopping. Have fun!

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

 

Shopping for Free

I love going to my local consignment shop because I usually shop for free. Sound to good to be true? It's not and it just takes a little planning. At the beginning of each season, I am faithful to make my appointment to bring in the items I want to sell. I usually make two appointments since I have growing children and she has an item limit.


Then, a few weeks later when I stop in to see if there are any new bargains that my family needs, I do not request the cash or a check for the items that she has sold. I simply let her keep it in my account and whenever I need to buy something, she simply deducts it from what she owes me. I have only had to pay out of pocket a few times.


The deal is even sweeter when I stop by on the sale and clearance days. At the end of the season, she clearances items for $1 and I buy ahead for the next season, all from the account I have built up.


You could shop for free too, just check with your local shop and ask about their policies. If you stop by the store regularly, you will build a rapport with the staff and will be aware of any store policy changes.


For more tips, visit Works for me Wednesday at Rocks in My Dryer.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

 

Need some free photos?

Carrie over at MoneySavingMethods.com has a great post on how you can score some free photos.

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Monday, January 26, 2009

 

More great clearance deals and Blissdom '09

Ok, so it isn't quite as practical as the pajamas at Target from a couple of days ago, but my DD is going to love my latest finds. If you need to stock up for some upcoming birthdays, you might want to check out JC Penney.

I was there today looking for a new outfit for Blissdom '09 (I'm so excited!) and stopped by the girls department to see if I could find some clearance jeans for DD. They still had quite a few styles so I bought a size ahead. $5 for Arizona jeans is pretty good, imho. They had Hannah Montana and High School Musical items at crazy discounts. There were a couple of other miscellaneous brands mixed in as well.

I found a Webkinz mouse pad for DD's new computer desk for 48 cents. I also found a HSM camera for $1.48. She has been begging for a camera. Unbelievable. All the clearance was 50% off the lowest price and these were the already cheap green clearance tickets.

A bonus, I picked up a T-shirt for DH for 5.99 and would be about $3 after the 50% came off. It rang up 98 cents. Check those prices at the self scanners and stock up while it's cheap!


Have fun shopping! And yes, I found a couple of great tops for the conference. Anyone else going to Blissdom '09? If so, shoot me a line. I'd love to "meet" you before we get there.

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

 

A penny saved...


I love Target! If you have a Target near you and children in your home, you simply must rush to your nearest one and check out the clearance section in the children's department. Even DH was impressed with the bargains. We saved more than we spent!


We found 3 pair of pajamas for DD, 2 at $3.74 and 1 at $4.24, a pair of gym pants for $3.74, and a hooded shirt for DS for $3.74. I love consignment stores but it would be tough to beat these prices even there.


When I find deals like this, I usually buy ahead for the next year. How does your family save on clothing?

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