Halloween Deals at Target

Today I went to Target looking for a Christmas gift for Kendra out the toy book they sent out this weekend and they did not even have the item : (  BUT......I did see that the Halloween Stuff was 70% off and it actually rang up 90% off so I scored the kids next year costumes, goodie bag items, and tights and a wig for Kendra's costume, plus 2 dresses for dress up which she will get as Christmas gifts!
Trent's costume $3.00
Kendra's costume $3.00
Tights $.40
Wig $.80
Purple Dress for dress up $1.40 (Christmas Gift)
Pink Dress for dress up $1.40 (Christmas Gift)
Halloween candy buckets $.40
80 Bats and Spiders for Goodie Bags $.80
Total $11.20  SAVED $98.00

Mall Deals and Steals....

So today after church I had exactly one hour to hit the mall with my coupons from Victoria Secret and Express.  I got in and got out and spent $10.70 (Retail was $85).

VS free undies & 2 shirts from Express (reg $34.90, on sale for $19.90 this week + I had two $15.00 off coupons (in two different transactions) means each shirt was $5.35 out the door!

These coupons came in the VS magazine and Express magazine that was sent through the mail : )

Belks deals!

So over the past month I have been to Belks just browsing here and there and I have found a few good finds.....the brown sandals were orig $89 and I got them for $13!  I love them!  I found this great green bag for $8 and some old lady pj's for $9 and a great black/white light jacket for work for $8....there are so many great finds out there if you can wait it out and take the time to browse!   When it comes to shoes and clothes I prefer to spend as little as possible....however when it comes to myself I prefer to splurge (facials, etc).  Happy Shopping!

Farmers Market!

I have always bought my veggies from the grocery store but lately noticed that if they were not cooked up within 5 days they would go bad.....talk about irritating!  So I passed by a great farmers market and stopped in and found that their prices were the same if not cheaper than other grocery stores.  I took my chances and bought a few things and waited until about 7-8 days to cook what I had bought and everything was still really fresh (green beans, tomatoes, asparagus).  Today I went bought and got some lettuce, lots of squash, strawberries, onion, green beans, and a bell pepper all for $12!  I think from here on out I will be a weekly shopper at the ole farmers market ; )

Bargain finds!

So we went to a thrift store today (2nd time this week) and found some really neat things!  We actually went to puchase a foosball table but decided against it after much conversation.....did not think we we would get much use out of it BUT it was a great deal at $64!  So we opted for a few other "finds"for a total of $16...

Pair of decor vases $12
Chalk Board for Kendra $1.99
Therapist Select® Shiatsu Pillow  for Justin's back $1.99 (Best deal yet..msrp $40)

Thrift store shopping has it's perks!  Did I mention they had a few Coach Purses in the locked case?

Meats, Meats, and Meats

So I always buy my fish and beef at Publix, but I do buy my lean ground turkey and chicken and porkchops at Walmart.  Today I breezed through there and got some great deals!  I found a whole chicken, 10+ porkchops, 4 lean 97% fat free turkey burger patties and 1+ lb of ground lean turkey for about $19.  Not bad!

Trading in the "old" for the "new"

So this is my first Blog Post....at the request of a very dear friend (TRACY) I have decided to share my money saving idea's and finds on this "Blog"..although you may find me ranting about other things depending on my mood that day..LOL!

So last week I went to "sell" our old clothing to a consignment boutique here in Hoover, AL.  Great little place called Then Again that not only sells and buys kids clothing but also Womens clothing, shoes, purses, you name it!  They were quite picky but I made a whopping $18 off our "stuff".  I was blessed to get $18 so I opted for a store credit rather than cash since I liked their "stuff".   After much hunting around the store I really came out with a bargain!  I got a brand new (w/tags) black top and brand new necklace & earrings for $15 out the door!  I was pleased!  Never know what you may find at a resale shop!