Finish Line & Belks Deals!

So......I have been holding on to most of my Christmas cash...Let me preface that we save 80% of all checks/cash we get during the Holiday's and we each split the rest between my hubby and I.  So today with all my coupons I headed to the mall with a mission to complete....NEW running shoes!  I did not have any type or brand in mind, just comfort for what I intended to do with the shoes....some jogging.  I tried on 6 pairs and at the end of the day the most comfy pair was a pair of Reebok's AND they were $69 on sale ($20 bucks off).  I had only planned to get the shoes and some comfy inserts ($20) but with my handy coupon I had, I got 2 packs of socks (6 pair total), and a Live Strong bracelet in which I gave to the kids ALL FOR $88 out the door! 

 Of course my cash budget for shoes was $125 so that meant I had $36 and change left over to browse the Belk sale (all sale items extra 40% off plus 20% off coupon).  So I drug the kids through the Juniors Dept and found a great long sweater, black leggings (I could use another pair of those anyhow), and a purple and black dress all for work/church and a cute pair of button style earrings for $36.56 out the door!   Needless to say all my Christmas cash is gone!

Thrift Store finds......

Today I was driving home from the gym and stopped over at my trusty thrift store...I saw that the parking lot was FULL which was unusual.  I went in to take a look around and found several great things! 
P.S.  Wednesday's everything is 25% off!  Score!

Today while browsing I came across True Religion mens jeans and several pairs of Stuart Weitzman shoes (not my size nor style) : (

I got a beautiful old mirror for $18, Great grey leather ankle boots for 2.99 (prac Brand New), cutting board $1, wine glasses .39, baskets were about $.79 each, tupperware for dog food .89, 4 small ceramic brand new min bowls $1.50, wooden stool for kids $7.50!

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?