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May 21, 2012

Rediscovering Thrift Stores

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Gone are the days of only the poor shopping the thrift stores.  Lots of studies show that the middle class are the ones shopping at thrift stores.  Why not?  There are lots of treasures to be found at your local thrift store. Right now is the time to go find your favorite thrift store!  People … [Read more...]

Walmart Price Matching Could Save You Money

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This year my little 3, almost 4, year old is into Dora Saves the Snow Princess stuff.  So, on the top of her list is Fisher-Price Dora's Prance & Fly Pegasus.  I went looking and everywhere I looked it was around $44.  I really did not want to pay that much for a doll and horse, so I went … [Read more...]

Tips for You and Your Wallet to Survive Black Friday

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Black Friday is a wonderful time to find a lot of great deals at your favorite stores to save some money this holiday season.  As good as the sales are though, we sometimes seem to overspend.  Here are some tips for you and your wallet to survive Black Friday. 1. Create a budget-  This is the … [Read more...]

Drug Store Shopping Basics

When I started trying to save money, I saw lots of people claiming to get FREE stuff from drugstores like CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens. I decided to play the game and I have also gotten free stuff, made money, or just really good deals. This is a great way to get a stockpile going on things you use … [Read more...]

Saving Money on Back-to-School Clothing and Supplies

Take the sting out of shopping for school clothing and supplies by incorporating these simple, dollar-stretching tips into your back-to-school routine. Take Inventory Before You Go Shopping Use up leftovers.  Before you run out to purchase school supplies, check last year’s leftovers, as … [Read more...]