From the monthly archives:

December 2006

Inexpensive Valentine Gifts From Christmas Clearance

December 31, 2006

I know Valentine’s Day is a while away, but you can purchase items from the Chrismas clearance now at Target that can be used for Valentine’s Day Gifts.  Here are some ideas to get you started:
1.  Look for the clearance priced candy such as plain chocolates and anything that might not be decorated with a [...]

Read the full article →

Target 75% Christmas Clearance – Some Bargains To Look For

December 31, 2006

I am hoping that today is the day my local Target goes to 75% for their Christmas clearance.  Besides the usual gift wrap, bows, Christmas trees and ornaments on clearance, there are lots of other items that are seasonally related which will be going to 75% off as well.  Here is a listing of some [...]

Read the full article →

Do-It-Yourself Craft Storage/Desk System

December 30, 2006

We’ve been looking at storage systems for a while.  Specifically, we needed a way to get the kids and their schoolwork and crafting supplies organized.  Finally found a solution that everyone could agree upon and we even found it on sale! 
This is a unit that you can customize.  Each section is purchased and then you [...]

Read the full article →

The Dollar Spot At Target – 75% Off

December 29, 2006

Thanks to Alison at Bargain Quest, a reader of this blog, I found out that the Dollar Spot items I mentioned yesterday had gone to 75% off.  I just happened to be at Target this morning to see if the Christmas merchandise had been clearanced to 75% off yet (no, it hasn’t.)  Anyway, I checked out [...]

Read the full article →

Storage Totes, Wrap Organizers, Ornament Boxes, Under The Bed Storage

December 29, 2006

I’ve seen a large variety of organizers on sale right now.  Target has the wrap organizers for $6 each which includes a lid for holding bows and tape.  Lowe’s has a large selection on sale as well including a 19.5 gallon visual snap-lid tote for $6.97; 31-gallon visual tote for $9.97; 31-gallon Roughtote for $8.97; [...]

Read the full article →

Lego Air Plane – Clearance

December 28, 2006

Saw this yesterday at Target in the Lego aisle.  The Lego Air Plane is at 50% clearance at our Target store.  They had several remaining.  This is a great price because the larget Lego sets can be difficult to find at clearance prices.  I happen to have a Lego fan in our family so I [...]

Read the full article →

Hallmark Ornaments – Clearance

December 28, 2006

I usually buy my Hallmark Ornaments after Christmas.  I can purchase them at 50% to 70% off, depending on which store has any remaining.  There is a Books A Million that is about 30 minutes from my home, but they always have tons of Hallmark ornaments on sale the day after Christmas.  I can usually [...]

Read the full article →

The Dollar Spot At Target – 50% Off

December 28, 2006

I saw yesterday that the Dollar Spot items were at 50% off, which makes them 50 cents per item.  My store had tons of the play food items and wooden game puzzles.  These make nice items for Valentine gift bags or Easter baskets.  They are clearancing out these items to make room for the Valentine [...]

Read the full article →

Target – The Day After Christmas

December 27, 2006

Well I had to venture into my local Target this morning.  I was mainly going to browse the clearance sections and see how much merchandise is left to go on sale at 75% off later this week. 
The store was very busy.  Lots of bargain hunters but mostly the Target employees were very visible in every department, [...]

Read the full article →

After Christmas Clearance Sales

December 26, 2006

I’ve made my list of items that I am looking to buy at the after Christmas sales.  I stock up on gift wrap, bows, gift bags, etc., during the sales.  I check my current supply and make a list of what items I want to purchase.  I usually don’t shop the after Christmas sales until [...]

Read the full article →