Sometimes I find some great deals and I’m so excited about it that I have to share it with all you thrifty folks.  My latest deal is this oak entertainment center/armoire. 

My hubby and I dropped by the local antique/furniture/junk store this week.  We just never know what we’ll find.  I have been dropping in there frequently lately because I was looking for something for my tv to sit on.  I found a beautiful big dresser but it was $350.  Ouch.  I even considered it.  After all, it would be a lifelong beautiful piece.  Thankfully, we went back a few days …read more

Christmas is only three months away.  You may be thinking, ‘Please don’t say it! Don’t bring up that topic. I’m not ready yet!’.  We can’t shoo away the fact that Christmas will be here before we know it, but we can prepare.  For many, money is tight this year and alternative plans need to be made.  Here are some ways to cut back on your spending this year.

1) If you have young children, consider purchasing used toys and clothes for them or having a toy and clothing swap with friends.  Young children don’t know if the item is new or …read more

Just this week, I visited our local thrift store/Christian ministry.  I was looking for jeans for my children.  I just can’t find it in myself to pay $10-15 (or more) for a pair of pants when I know I can get several almost new pairs for that price.  I did pretty well during my shopping trip.  I was able to get 12 pairs of pants (mostly jeans) for only 12! 

I was pretty pleased with the jeans and so were my kids.  Here are some reasons that I like thrift stores.
6)  I don’t have the guilt.  I can’t force myself to pay …read more

This week, I visited our local thrift store/Christian ministry.  They sell donated items and use the money to help those in the community.  Since it is time to begin swapping out the children’s summer clothing, I decided to shop for pants.  No matter how much buying ahead I do, we never seem to have enough jeans.  I just can’t justify paying $10-15 for a pair of pants. 
You never know what you’ll find at a thrift store.  This week, I was blessed with some bargains.  I found 12 pairs of pants for my kids for only $12!  That’s $1 per pair.

I enjoy …read more

There are tons of thrifty tips in the world, but when it gets down to it, the number one way to save is to buy less stuff; followed closely, I think, by save money on the stuff you actually need. Here are five good tips for buying less.

Grab a basket: If you know you only need a few items grab a basket not a cart. You’ll be less likely to fill it up.
Shop late: Again, for those few item shopping trips, go to the store about 20 minutes before closing. You won’t have time to impulse shop.
Make a list then …read more

In several states, it is tax free weekend.  Belk is offering an additional way to save on back to school clothing with printable coupons and online savings codes.  These can be used on regular, sale, or clearance merchandise.
To save online or by phone:
Call toll-free 1-866-235-5443 to shop by phone.
Save $10 off your first $50 or more with code 30478530.
Save $20 off your first $100 or more with code 58180561.
Save $30 off your first $150 or more with code 72450213.
Also you can get free shipping on orders of $75 or more.
To save in the store, use these printable coupons.
This sale is …read more

Office Depot has another penny sale going on this week. Some of their best deals include:

Free pourable glue
OD Clear Pencil Pouch – 5 cents
TUG Pencil Sharpener – 10 cents
10 count pencils – 25 cents
Enjoy the savings!

The North Carolina tax free weekend is this weekend, August 7-9.  Shop in North Carolina this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and you won’t have to pay sales tax on clothing and school supply purchases of $100 per item, instructional materials up to $300 per item, computer purchases up to $3500 per item, other computer supplies up to $250 per item,  and sport equipment up to $50 per item.  

Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.  For more information on exempt …read more

I wrote yesterday about some Harris Teeter deals and coupon match-ups, but I think it is beneficial for you all to see that saving money can be done.  And of course, I have a picture to inspire you all towards saving more and spending less.  This time I went without my kids and the trip went SO much better!  I’m writing this after getting home at 11:45 pm, but that’s ok; giving up a little sleep was worth it! 

5 Harris Teeter 1 lb bacon, buy 2 get 3 free
$3.79 reg each
$7.58 for 5 = $1.52 each final
3 Harris …read more

Here are some of the sales and coupon match-ups for CVS this week.  Don’t forget about their 3-day-sale on school supplies that ends today.

Finish Electrasol Powerball Tabs
$6.29 reg, $3.99
$2.50 q SS 7/12
$1.49
Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets
$8.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$2.00 q SS 6/14
$3.50 each
Purex 2X Laundry Detergent
$6.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.35 q SS 6/14
$3.32 each
Scott Bathroom Tissue 1000 sheets
$11.99 reg, $6.99 sale
$1 q SS 7/12
$5.99
Scott Paper Towels 8 pk
$9.49 reg, $5.49 sale
$1 q SS 7/12
$4.49
Excedrin 80-100 ct
$10.99 reg, $6.99 sale
$2 q SS 7/12
$4.99
Huggies Pull-Ups
$12.49 reg, $8.99 sale
$2 q SS 6/14
$2 printable
$3 printable (hit the back button to print …read more