Thrifty Mommy

April 24th, 2008

75% Off Toy Clearance at Target

I was in Target this week and just couldn’t pass up some of the 75% off bargains they had on toys.  Here’s what I bought:

Barbie Fashion make up set $3.24 (reg 12.99)
Barbie Travel Vanity Set $3.74 (reg 14.99)
Elmo’s World Aquadoodle $6.48 (reg 25.99)
Hannah Montana Concert Stage $12 (reg $60)
Moon Sand Kit $6.24 (reg 24.99)

My kids’ […]

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February 20th, 2008

90% Off Valentine Stuff at Target

I got to thinking today, ‘Target usually clearances down their holiday stuff pretty quickly.  I bet they already have it marked down 75%.’  I called the store to check and the lady told me it was 90% off, but they didn’t have much left.  I headed down there anyway and I’m glad I did.  Here’s […]

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December 31st, 2007

Awesome Clearance at Target

I dropped by Target today and they have already clearanced their Christmas stuff 75% off!  They have a great selection too.  There were at least 6 aisles full at my local Target. 
I have been wanting a new jewelry box, but after seeing the prices I decided to wait.  I’m glad I did because I purchased one […]

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December 31st, 2007

Take Advantage of Toy Sales

Be on the look out for great toy sales in your area.  Each year around January and February, retailers begin marking down their overstock from Christmas.  Each time I go to Target and Wal-Mart I take a quick walk through the toy department to see if the clearancing has begun. 
I try to take advantage of […]

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December 30th, 2007

Bleak Sales Mean Big Savings for You

Did anyone else notice that Christmas decorations were on sale well before Christmas this year?  And what about the Wal-Mart sales that were advertised before Black Friday?
Retailers are saying that this year’s holiday sales are the most disappointing they’ve seen in five years!  To make up for their losses, stores are turning to desperate discounting.  Expect […]

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December 28th, 2007

Buy Now and Save Later

Some of you are probably thrilled that Christmas is over and you certainly don’t want to think about next year.  However, now is the perfect time to start thinking ahead.
My dad and I have an informal tradition.  For the past few years, the day after Christmas we have gotten up early and gone shopping together.  He […]

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October 5th, 2007

Frugal Friday 26: End of Summer Clearance

 I went out shopping today, mainly to look at the curtains and rugs JCPenney had on sale.  While I didn’t find anything in their home department, I took advantage of their end of summer clearance.  Here’s what I got:
Gap
boys button up shirt (reg 19.50)  4.97
Belk
womens pajama pants (24.00) 7.19
earrings (20.00) 2.99
girls shorts (18.00) 2.39
girls sandals […]

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September 6th, 2007

Summer Clearance Savings

End of summer clearance is everywhere.  Here are a few places I’ve seen or heard about:
Wal-Mart - I was there today.  I got my DD a Barbie for $2.  They had some other toys on clearance.  It looked like they were clearancing out some of the home selection.  I saw area rugs for $10.  The […]

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September 5th, 2007

Up to 75% off at Toy ‘R Us

I managed to get out of the house for a while on Monday and stopped at Toys ‘R Us.  Their clearanced toys were an additional 20% off and their clearanced summer clothes were an additional 40% off, which made most items 65-75% off.  I managed to find a few bargains.
The Toys ‘R Us site also […]

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July 3rd, 2007

Huge Savings at Belk

Belk, one of my favorite stores, is having an extra 50% off the red-marked clearance price on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3rd and 4th.  There is also a $10 off coupon in the newspaper for a minimum purchase of $50 on regular or sale home purchases (no clearance).  There is a 20% coupon, good storewide on Wednesday 9-1.   Check […]

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