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Entries from December 2006

Inexpensive Valentine Gifts From Christmas Clearance

December 31st, 2006 · 3 Comments

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 [...]

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Tags: Clearance Sales

Target 75% Christmas Clearance – Some Bargains To Look For

December 31st, 2006 · No Comments

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 [...]

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Tags: Clearance Sales

Do-It-Yourself Craft Storage/Desk System

December 30th, 2006 · No Comments

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 [...]

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Tags: Personal Finance

The Dollar Spot At Target – 75% Off

December 29th, 2006 · No Comments

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 [...]

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Tags: Clearance Sales

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

December 29th, 2006 · No Comments

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; [...]

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Tags: Deals And Finds

Lego Air Plane – Clearance

December 28th, 2006 · No Comments

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 [...]

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Tags: Clearance Sales

Hallmark Ornaments – Clearance

December 28th, 2006 · No Comments

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 [...]

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Tags: Clearance Sales · Deals And Finds · General Finance