Thrifty Mommy

April 3rd, 2007

Consignment Sale success!

Ok, so I went shopping today and yesterday.  Our consignment sale was today.  I even got a lead on 2 more sales coming up.  Yeah!!  What a great time of the year to shop. 
So I went shopping this weekend and I splurged!

23 pieces at around $3 per piece.  Some […]

By kellys -- 2 comments

March 21st, 2007

A Thrifty Buzz

Do you ever get a tingly feeling inside from when you get stupendous thrifty deals?  I went shopping today and got some great deals.  Of course, I had to share the good news with my thrifty moms.
Today I stopped by the consignment store to drop off another tote.  (I am pleased that we are getting […]

By Karen -- 6 comments

January 16th, 2007

Today’s Thrifty Deals

There is a little children’s consignment store not far from my work.  I stopped by there today and found some great deals.  They were having 50% off a lot of their winter stuff so that they could make room for the spring and summer stuff.  Here’s what I got:
pair girl’s slippers
pair girl’s blue dress shoes
pair […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

October 25th, 2006

Another consignment sale success story.

I believe that success stories are good for motivation.  We can read all we want about how to save money.  It’s a great reminder.  But sometimes, we need success stories to let us see that the battle is won in the every day successes.
In my home town, there is a great consignment sale that occurs […]

By kellys -- 2 comments

August 29th, 2006

Consignment Shopping is once again the popular thing to do.

You know my favorite place to shop for my little girl is the local Once Upon a Child stores here in town.  I just can’t see paying full price for clothes that she is only going to wear for 4-5 months if I am lucky.  I also like it when I am justified by a […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

August 25th, 2006

Consignment store vs Carter’s Outlet

My sister, Whitney (I just love her name), isn’t as fortunate as we bargain shoppers with consignment stores are.  There just aren’t as many options for her in resale as there is for me.  So she is always talking about her Carter’s outlet near her house.  Well, I got to see her outfits and pajamas […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

April 22nd, 2006

Used children’s books on sale at my local library.

My DD loves to be read to.  Most kids do.  But when you go to a bookstore, you are guaranteed to pay at least $6 or more for one book.  My girlfriend called me today and said that our local library is having a book sale and is selling children’s books for $.50.  I am […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

March 6th, 2006

Consignment sales are the BEST!

OK. So I am weird. I love to save money. I also love to get my daughter the cutest clothes without having to go back to work full time to pay for it. That being said… I am really excited about an upcoming event in my area. There is a […]

By kellys -- 0 comments