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Why I Only Spent an Extra $7 Today

In all of the craziness of black friday deals, deals, deals, I confess that I wanted to spend, spend, spend. First there was the Christmas tree. Ours is pretty old and in a very sad state. We thought we might take advantage of the end of the season clearance deals, but by the time the prices got low enough for our budget, the selection was pathetic. So this year, we have been watching the sales and agonizing over the purchase of a shiny new pre-lit Christmas tree. Rather than rushing out to the store right then and there, my husband … Continue reading →

Clothing Bargain Tips at the Goodwill

Shopping at a thrift store is just the first step to getting some major bargains. There are a couple of tricks to know to make sure that you walk away with the best merchandise for the least price. Use the colors to your advantage At the Goodwill, clothing is given a colored tag or plastic strip when it comes in the door and is put out onto the floor. There is a different color for each week, and the colors rotate. When it is time for the color to come up again, any merchandise that is already on the floor … Continue reading →

How to Shop at the Goodwill Outlet Store 2

You can really get amazing bargains at a Goodwill Outlet store. Regular Goodwill stores can be a bit expensive for used (or new) items. But the Goodwill Outlet store is an exception. Imagine getting new designer clothing for 75 cents, household goods for 10 cents or large ride on toys for a dollar. Previously, I started listing some tips for finding and shopping at a Goodwill Outlet store. Now let’s continue. When shopping at a Goodwill Outlet store, make sure to allow for plenty of time to go through the bins. It can take quite a bit of sorting to … Continue reading →

How to Shop at the Goodwill Outlet Store

This past week, I got some great deals, including two name brand designer shorts with tags still on for 75 cents, a new fleece-lined ski jacket for a dollar, and a set of Spider Man sheets for a dollar. How did I do it? I shopped at a Goodwill Outlet store and applied some money saving tips. There aren’t very many Goodwill Outlet stores around, but there should be enough to find one within your area, as long as you are willing to do a little driving. For me, the closest Goodwill Outlet store is in Lancaster County, which is … Continue reading →

How to Make Sure You Don’t Get Stuck at the Thrift Store

If you are familiar with my blogs, you know that I do a lot of thrift store shopping. And you also know that January is a favorite time of my to do thrift store shopping. We hit the Goodwill today in between other errands. Unfortunately for us, the store was completely crowded, with people everywhere fighting over everything. This is not the way we like to shop. With the economy the way it is, many new people are discovering shopping at thrift stores. When you are in this environment, it is easy to get into the “grab it quick” mentality. … Continue reading →

Goodwill Bargain Store: Get More Discounts

Have you heard of a Goodwill bargain store or Goodwill outlet store? If you have one in your area, you can save big. I visited the one near me yesterday, and here is my report. Goodwill bargain stores or Goodwill outlet stores (I’ve seen them called both) offer bottom of the line discounts on thrift merchandise. You might remember that I’ve talked about how at Goodwill stores, merchandise rotates through the floor at these stores, and clothing gets tagged with different colors that indicate how long it has been in the store. At the end of its stay, the store … Continue reading →

What You Can Find at the Goodwill In January

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, January is a great time for bargain hunting at the Goodwill. We decided to check them out last night, and here is what we found. There were a lot of new books, so I was able to pick up four interesting ones that were on my list. There were several others available, as well as music CDs and a couple of video games. There were some new toys, although not as many as I would have expected there to be in January. I picked up a National Geographic science kit that was still sealed … Continue reading →

Shopping at Goodwill in January

January has got to be one of my favorite months for thrift store shopping. That is because many of the donations that were made at the end of the year by folks looking to get their tax deductions. Ideally, it would be wonderful to visit the thrift store practically every day to see what new thing are available. In fact, when we lived in in our old neighborhood, there was a decent thrift store within walking distance. When the weather was nice, I could pack a kid or two in the stroller and take a nice walk. And, the Goodwill … Continue reading →

Frugal Weekend Report: Sunday, July 13th

Have you done anything frugal this weekend? I find weekends the hardest time to be frugal. There is all of this running around, the grocery shopping, the events, etc., that make spending a temptation. Are weekends harder for you to be frugal or easier? I’m sitting here enjoying some quite moments out on the porch this Sunday, reflecting on some of the frugal things that we have been doing and will do this weekend, before the pull of the day carries me away. One of the first frugal things we did was to load up one of the cars with … Continue reading →

What You Can Find At Goodwill Series – Home Decor and Artwork

The frugal blog series of articles on the vast quantity of items found at Goodwill stores continues on. As we discover the department’s that most Goodwill stores have, keep an open mind about what you can find. If you are truly interested in living frugally or getting bargains or deals on items, you will be pleased with your shopping experience at Goodwill. So what else can you find at Goodwill stores? Home Décor I was actually surprised to find an entire section of home decorating items. From frames, to knick knacks, to vases and pots, to bowls and baskets, there … Continue reading →