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But my point is to ask your favorite stores when or if they are going to have a fall sale.  All they can do is say they aren’t having one.  But imagine how frustrated you will be if you shop and then find out they were having a sale in a few days.

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A woman always deserves to look fabulous. But with those must have fashion items costing thousands of dollars, how on earth does she afford to?

The celebs make it look so easy, with their million dollar salaries. Most of us aren’t so fortunate. Back here in the real world we have to decide whether to run up a monster credit card debt for that pretty purse, or do without and suffer major bag envy.

But girls, it doesn’t need to be that way. If you can’t buy it, fake it!

I know what you’re thinking. Designer imitations are cheap and nasty knockoffs that never quite convince. But don’t believe the hype: the one’s selling you those lies clearly have more money than sense.

In truth, today’s designer imitations are a long way from those cheap and nasty bags at the local markets. They’re carefully crafted works of art, made from the highest quality materials so you’ll know they’ll last.

Take a look at these celebrity inspired replica handbags and you’ll soon see what I mean. Who’d pay for an authentic crocodile leather Birkin purse or a mink Fendi spy bag when these beautiful replicas cost a fraction of a price?

Now if only I could convince the world’s hottest celebrities to check them out. Yes I know that a few thousand is small change to the stars, but just think what they could spend the money on if they weren’t extending their wardrobes!

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If you haven’t worn those shoes, (I am ducking from some of you throwing things at me here) get rid of them or put them in your daughter’s closet for dress-up and LEAVE them there. It is much easier, and sneaky I have to admit, if you weed through the spouse’s clothes  a little at a time if you have a spouse that refuses to get rid of clothes they haven’t worn in years.  And I do mean years if you are doing it without help.  I do not recommend being sneaky.  Ask your spouse for help.  But if they refuse and you’re totally out of room, do it slowly and tell them you are doing it at the time.  “Honey, I am going to clean out the closet today” is a good start.

Then donate or sell what you are done with or whatever doesn’t fit anymore.  This is painful but you have to look at it this way, someone else will love your clothes just as much but actually wear them if you do give them away.

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I found several shirts, a pair of shorts, and a Dora dress.  All were priced about $1.74-$3.25. 

I found these Little Mermaid and Nemo stickers and tattoos in the dollar section.  The large coloring pads with crayons were 75% off, so I paid $1.25 each for them (reg $5).  I’m saving them for my kids’ birthdays, along with my other bargains. 

After I left Target, I went over to Family Christian Bookstore and picked up the Veggie Tales Jonah movie for $5.  It was on special this month.  It’s going to be a thrifty birthday!

images by Karen

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I know this is Wordless Wednesday, but I do want to caution you.  If you have allergies, do not hang your clothes on the clothes line and be sure to keep the windows of your house closed.  There is nothing thrifty about being sick.  (This pic was taken a few weeks ago before the season change.)

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Benefits … Karen brought me 7, not 6 or 8 but 7, bags of clothes for the kids. Now that is a great thrifty benefit! What kind of benefits were you thinking? I am always up for free hand me downs.

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• A wooden doll house
• An infant tub
• 4 stuffed animals

I got a store credit of $13.50. If I wanted cash, she would have given me $11. I was more than happy to take the store credit since I got more to spend and I will just shop there regardless. So today, I went to get an outfit I left last week when I didn’t have any cash and was going to use my credit. The outfit was, of course, gone. But I got a brand new pair of adorable Baby Gap shoes, a pair of Faded glory shoes, and an adorable dress and still have $3 left to spend. I was happy. The dress was more than I wanted to spend but I was in need of some winter dresses for Turkey Butt.

I was very happy with the exchange. I got rid of junk and got good stuff in return. Sounds like a win,win situation for all.

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Wal-Mart – I was there today.  I got my DD a Barbie for $2.  They had some other toys on clearance.  It looked like they were clearancing out some of the home selection.  I saw area rugs for $10.  The sandals were on clearance too.  The leather Earth Shoes were 50% off. 

Sears – My mom told me that the women’s and teen’s section at her Sears had an additional 75% off the clearance.  She got a pair of a pair of capris and a blouse for $9.  When she purchased her items, they also printed off coupons for her to use.

Target – My friend told me that they got boy’s swim trunks there this week 75% off, $2.74 each.  I’m sure there are more deals to be found there.

Toys ‘R Us – I mentioned this one yesterday.

Have you found any great deals?  Let us know about them.

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