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saving money during the holidays

- brandy3

I’m not an expert, but I like to try and save money around the holidays. It’s so hard though because there are so many deals and hot items.

1. ask yourself do i really need/want it. When you see a great bargain your impulse is to buy it, but most people just return it, it was something they didn’t need.

2. shop clearance-I shop the clearance section everytime i go to the store. Amazing deals, and you can put it away for the holidays.

3. Thrift stores- A lot of people don’t like shopping at thrift stores but you can find some amazing deals there. Including gently used clothes, toys, books and more.

The best time tip I can give you is to do everything early. I shop for christmas all year long because I know around Christmas time we are usually broke.   It’s not even december and our tree is up!

Another saving tip: if you are in the market for a real tree go to lowes or home depot, the are cheaper than a tree farm.

Ther are some great sites for helping save money. One of them is www.CouponChief.com , they have over 40k coupns for 8000 stores. It’s definitly a great way to save money.

This post was sponsored by Staples and Twittermoms

Black Friday Shopping

- brandy3

Black friday is coming up “biggest shopping day of the year” and I’m not really that interested. Yes there are some good deals and I will be going to one store at least.

I care about the clothes and toys, not the electronics like a lot of people. for example: Walmart will have childrens pajamas for $3 and hoodies for $3 that is worth it enough for me to go. I don’t think i’ll have to fight a crowd for that.  I would like to go early just to make sure i get the right sizes.

You can check out the Walmart ad in todays paper or search black friday and tons of sites will have all the ads.

So here is a question for you! Are you going to go shopping Friday? Or even fight the crowds

Blue Light Specials

- brandy3

Blue Light Specials are back at Kmart! Every weekend they will feature new blue light specials, and you can find them here. I will be featuring them every week.

This weekends blue light special for 11/21-11/22 is……

  • Home/All Frames 50% off (reg range $1-$29.99)
  • Boys and Girls Basic Edition turtlenecks $2.99 (reg.$7.99)
  • Home/All Cookware 40% off (reg. $6.99-169.99)

Don’t forget to follow @KmartDealsnNews and use the #KmartBLS hashtag for a chance to win every day!  For more info & rules: http://tr.im/KmartBLS.

Saving on style for the kids

- brandy3

 

If I see a great bargain, i’ll but it. Even if the clothes won’t fit my kids for a year or so. They grow so fast, and usually you won’t find great  bargains like that. Yesterday I found Disney baseball caps and even full summer outfits for $1.00 a piece. stocked up. My son is only twenty months and i bought outfits all the way up to 3T. He’ll be there soon, so why not.

I love shopping at outlets and thrift stores for my kids, you find amazing deals, brand names, and great styles.  I know when people think thrift store, you think used, cheap. Actually a lot of the clothes are gently used, and I’ve even found clothes that are brandnew with the tags still on.

I try and teach my children about saving money.  I always tell them that you should always try to hit the clearance rac first, toI’ve also taught them that name isn’t everything. its quality and price that really matters.

I have to admit that I am really bad about shopping. I usually will buy kids clothes when i see a great bargain, if my kids need clothes or not.

be sure to check out twitter moms to learn more.

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Kmart deals for July 12

- brandy3

Crayola markers/pencils $1

route 66 kids graphic tees $5

licensed backpacks-$12

paper mate pens or mechanical pencils 3 for $1

filer paper 2 for $1

alien vs predator dvd $5

sandlot dvd $5

edward scissorhands dvd $5

dane elect 4GB flash drive $10.99

manor bath towels 2 for $5

20 piece food storage set $4.99

hamilton beach 10 spd. blender $17.99

hamilton beach lightweight iron $17.99

Mr. coffee 12 cup coffeemaker $17.99

bissell lightwieght steamcleaner $79.99

4 drawer chest $39.99

basic edition ladies  tees/tops $8

basic edition ladies tanks $7

basic edition mens shirts $7

all athletech socks 7 pair 2/$9

all pink K bras $5

vassarette bras $10

basic edition boys crews and pull on shorts $5

basic edition girls scooters$7

3 pc caddy value set $19.99

clorox/409/greenworks cleaners 2/$5

buy $15 in school supplies get a free 4 pk snack pack pudding

big lots deals for july 12

- brandy3

19″ widescreen lcd monitor w/dvd player $219

boxed sets tv series $6

bissell carpet cleaners $89

dect 6.0 2 handset telephone with digital answering machine $28.88

4GB MP3 player $30

twin storage bed $88

sprint travel system $79

touriva convertible car seat $40

free kraft maid idea book

- brandy3

KraftMaid Book offer is available again and they usually run out fast so hurry. Click on Request Idea Book at top and then click on Consumer, put in your zip or pick your country.

KraftMaid’s Idea Book and Planning Guide is a full color book of ideas for making your dream home a reality. This book is jam packed with ideas for kitchens, baths, home office, entertainment centers, bedrooms, laundry rooms and more. Plus, provide information on KraftMaid’s product selection, cabinet construction and kitchen planning tips

http://tinyurl.com/kml2dj

school tax free weekend

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alabama-8/7-8/9

connecticut-8/15-8/22

florida-not participating this year

georgia-7/30-8/2                  appliance free-10/1-10/4

Iowa-8/7-8/8

louisiana-8/7-8/8

maryland-not participating in 2009, start again in aug.2010

mississippi-7/31-8/1

missouri-8/7-8/9

new mexico-8/7-8/9

new york-Shoppers are now exempt from the 4% state sales tax 365 days per year.

north carolina-8/7-8/9         appliance tax free weekend 11/6-11/8

oklahoma-8/7-8/9

south carolina-8/7-8/9

tennessee-8/7-8/9

texas-8/21-8/23

vermont-not participating in 2009

virginia-8/7-8/9                                          appliances-10/9-10/12

washington D.C-8/1-8/9 and 11/27-12-6

west virginia-participating in appliance tax free only-9/1-11/30

 

All states have different deals, so please check you local state listing.

most are tax free for clothes and shoes under $100

school supplies under $100

and computers and accessories under 3500.

please check your state

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