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Thrifty Mommy

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 […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

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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June 26th, 2007

Summer Sale at Old Navy

Old Navy is having a summer sale with up to 50% off.  Don’t forget about Old Navy’s famous $5 shipping.
While I was at Old Navy’s website, I also found a link for Piperlime.  Their shoes are up to 40% off.  Best of all, they have free shipping and 60 day free returns.
Thanks to Stephanie for […]

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May 28th, 2007

Super Savings Today!

I went out shopping today to look for some bargains.  Belk was having an additional 50% off the clearance and they also had a $10 coupon off any $25 purchase.  The first and best deal  I found was a set of Biltmore Estate 600 thread count sheets for $35 (this included using my $10 coupon).  They […]

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May 18th, 2007

Belk Sale Starts Today

The Belk sale starts today.  Buy 1 red-lined item, get 1 of equal or lesser value for FREE.  Also save 50% on Noritake Formal China. 
Tags: Belk, buy-1-get-1-free, clearance, sale

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May 5th, 2007

My Thrifty Finds

I found some good deals today while I was out and wanted to share them with you.
I had to stop at A.C. Moore to get some things for school.  While I was there I found medium sized gift bags 3 for $1.00.  They were regularly 75 cents each.  I got these for the kids to […]

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