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Tips for Finding Garage Sale Deals

October 23rd, 2009 · 3 Comments

Garage sale shopping can be an adventure. You’re never certain what you’re going to find. One sale might result in some fun toys for the kids. Another might allow you to buy a new dresser. I’ve even heard of people buying cars at estate sales. Garage sales rock!
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Back To School Sales – Not Just for The Kids

August 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Back To School Sales are in full swing right now. If you have little ones (or not so little ones) that need school supplies you are probably well aware of the many great buys that are to be had. There are sales on clothing, underwear, socks, tennis shoes and school uniforms. [...]

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$50 Grocery Challenge From AFullCup.com

April 19th, 2009 · 3 Comments

I recently took the $50 grocery shopping challenge from AFullCup.com. Using the coupons and deals I found on AFullCup.com I was able to purchase over $95 worth of groceries for about $50. Here is a picture of the items I purchased:

You can see that’s a lot of food for $50. Here’s what [...]

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Find Great Deals – No Matter What You’re Shopping For

March 30th, 2009 · 3 Comments

As I’ve shopped for different types of items over the years, I’ve developed lots of different ways to find great deals on specific items. When I buy craft items, I almost always have a coupon. If my family needs a new (to us) car, we shop for a slightly used one from a [...]

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Finding Places Where Kids Eat Free – Five Resources

March 17th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Eating out is too expensive for us to do it regularly. Some days, though, we just need a break from the norm. Maybe it’s my husband’s birthday or another special occasion. Whatever the reason is, going out to eat is always a nice treat for our family.
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Top Tips for Finding Great Deals at Garage Sales

March 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I love finding great deals during garage sale shopping. I like the excitement of searching for hidden treasures and even getting to talk to other garage sale shoppers. For me, the experience is as enjoyable as the savings we reap by shopping at garage sales.
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Garden Decor – Cheap Finds From the Dollar Store

March 9th, 2009 · 3 Comments

I was checking out my local store yesterday and found they are bursting full of Spring related items. They have some great garden decor merchandise, just perfect for spring decorating and making spring gift baskets.
Here are some of the items I found and at only $1 each:
1. Wooden wind twister. This [...]

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