my shopping brag bag [4]

here's a look at my april bargain shopping....

~~~TARGET~~~

*4 pamper's soft care wipes 72 ct = $1.22 each [after $0.75/1 mic]

*2 reynolds wrap 50 sq ft (100 recycled aluminum foil) = $1.49 each [after $1.50/1 mic]

*2 reynolds wrap 85 sq ft (heavy duty aluminum foil) = $1.99 [after $1.50/1 mic]

*4 glade air freshener = free [after $2/2 mic]

*5 glade air freshener = free [after $1/1 tpc]

*2 greenworks non-chlorine bleach = $0.79 each [after $1/1 mic & $2/1 tpc]

*4 greenworks all-purpose cleaner = $0.99 each [after $2/2 tpc & $1/1 mic]

*1 greenworks dish soap = free [with purchase of 3 greenworks product]

> mic - manufacturer's internet coupon (coupons.com/facebook)

> tpc - target printable coupon 

*merona women's tunic - $0.74 [after $3/1 tpc/orig $24.99]

*toothbrush stand - $2.98 [orig $5.99]

*2 window panels - $2.54 each [orig $9.99]

~~~KOHL'S~~~

another gift card in the mail. yahoo!

i bought this 6 pack kitchen towel set for only $0.99 after using the $10 kohl's gift card.

~~~MACY'S~~~

*nine west handbag - $14.15 [orig $69]

*2 pairs girl's tights - $1.97 [orig $9.98]

*girl's sweater vest - $2.48 [orig $24.99]

finally, my best buy is my kitchenaid artisan 5-qt mixer. i actually bought this last march but i wanted to wait until i get all my rebate checks in the mail.

so here is the rundown:

original price                   $349.99

sale price                          $199.99

less amazon gc                $10          [my bing rewards]

less rebate check 1          $30          [from kitchenaid]

less rebate check 2         $10           [from travel magazine]

final price                        $149

not to shabby...right?

 

checkout my brags from previous months

|january| |february| |march|

my shopping brag bag [3]

days go by so fast when the weather gets warm. march felt like spring & summer this year. and as a result, winter clearance items came early as well.

these were my clearance finds:

@ Target

*girl's ankle boots - $6.88 [70% off]

*women's sweater tights - $0.60 each [after $3/1 tpc] (orig price $12)

@ Kohl's

got this gift card in the mail

*girl's sundress - $2.99 [after $10 gift card] (orig price $26)

i also received a $10 *printable coupon in my email

*girl's leggings, denim pants & cargo pants - $1.00 [after $10 pc*] (orig price $55)

@ Macy's

*junior girl's faux fur sleeveless vest - $2.98 (orig price $34.99)

*junior girl's knit sweater - $7.99 [orig price $29.99]

*junior girl's knit tights - $3.99 [orig price $19.50]

*2 women's tights - $4.99 each [orig price $20]

*women's ankle boots - $12.15 [orig price $49]

*girl's sweater - $2.98 [orig price $19.99]

*girl's ear muffs - $2.99 [orig price $14.98]

*girl's winter hat - $3.48 [orig price $16.98]

and my grocery savings:

@ Walmart

*3 huggies slip on diapers - $7.97 each [after $1.50/1 mic]

*4 glade air freshener - free [after $2/2 mic]

*1 pampers soft care wipes 72 ct - $1.22 [after $0.75/1 mic]

*1 reynolds wrap 85 sq ft (heavy duty aluminum foil) = $1.98 [after $1.50/1 mic]

@ Target

*3 huggies pull-ups = $7.49 [after $2/1 tpc]

*1 huggies pull-ups (night time) = $7.49 [after $2/1 target catalina]

*3 pamper's soft care wipes 72 ct = $1.22 each [after $0.75/1 mic]

*4 up & up facial tissue 100 ct = $0.49 each [after $.50/1 tpc]

*2 reynolds wrap 50 sq ft (100 recycled aluminum foil) = $1.49 each [after $1.50/1 mic]

> mic - manufacturer's internet coupon (coupons.com)

> tpc - target printable coupon

checkout my brags from previous months

|january| |february|

an eye for bargain (14) black friday edition

yes, it is black friday! everybody was out & about looking for the doorbuster deals. personally, i don't have to wait for this day every year to score great sales. shopping smartly all through out the year is a much better strategy for me.

so even before this day started, i did my bargain hunting last week.

MACY'S

*girl's dress - $4.48

*girl's top - $1.48

*girl's rompers - $1.48

*girl's top & shorts set - $2.48

*junior knit top - $2.99

*junior cover all - $4.48

[i used my macy's coupon $10 off $25 purchase. so the prices listed above is my final out of pocket before taxes.]

and i found more cheap clearance items...

*2 junior long sleeves top - $2.39 each

*1 junior short sleeves top - $2.39

*tyler rodan handbag - $6.70

TARGET

*girl's twill pants - $1.50

*boy's pants $1.25

*2 women's xhilliration sleepwear - free with $0.52 overage [after $3 tpc]

*2 up & up facial tissue 100 ct - free [paid with overage & $0.50 tpc]

KOHL'S

it has been awhile since i got a coupon from kohl's. but i always make sure it's not wasted. and what do you think i got? something for the little girl, of course! {such a cute outfit...i knew i had to get it for her.}

*girl's tutu dress - $4.40 [after $10 kohl's coupon]

this is my third year shopping during black friday. and my first to shop alone. {hubby & little girl were both sound asleep.}

it has been our practice to go after all the stores open. we never wait in line like a lot of people do. once i'm inside, i find the item right away. i scope out the check out lanes for the shortest line. i've been lucky enough to get out of the stores in half an hour or less.

these were the only things i got today:

bestbuy - toshiba 19" flat screen tv $129.99

target - disney princess sit n play table $9.99

walmart - brother sewing machine $49.97/sandisk 4gb flashdrive $5/sandisk 4gb micro sd card $5

some of the stuff that i had in my shopping list were already sold out. but that is fine with me. i've always had this belief if i'm not able to buy it...then it's not meant for me {save it for later}.

i hope you all had a good thanksgiving! and looking forward to the holidays!

an eye for bargain (3)

i hope everybody had a good memorial day celebration. me & my little girl went shopping last monday. yes, most of the stores were open. it's actually a good day to go out because it is quiet & definitely no store crowd.

here's what i have in my shopping bag....

O L D N A V Y

=> jeggings - $1.48
=> string bikini top & bottom - $ 6 each

=> string bikini top - $10

=> white tie-shoulder tiered sundress - $7.74

M A C Y ' S

=> 2 t-shirts - $ 2.39 each

=> blue denim skinny jeans - $7.99

=> white boot leg skinny jeans - $5.59

*this was my final price after using my 20% savings pass coupon

T A R G E T

=> printed romper - $10.98

=> bikini bottom - $3.74

K O H L ' S

lastly, my favorite find for this shopping trip - cargo capris pants! i only paid $6.20 after i used my two coupons ($5 off & 15% off).

an eye for bargain (2)

i went to kohl's the other day & did a quick check of the clearance items in the kids' clothing department. and this is what i bought for my little girl...

little lass 3 pc outfit (24 mos) - 70% mark down for only $10.20

too good to be true! right? but here's the best part...

hubby & i both signed up at kohl's.com to receive special deals & promotions. and just for signing up - each of us got a $5 shopping pass!

so for this cute outfit, i ended up paying only 21 cents (tax included).

and today, i got another $5 pass good until memorial day. heading to kohl's again this weekend!

an eye for bargain (1)

i'm a firm believer that everyone should & always spend wisely. and it makes me feel much better if i can get the most out of my money. as they say: "bang for your buck."

i rarely go out to shop for clothes for the three of us. my hubby is very picky, and shopping for him/with him is almost a once-in-a-blue-moon event. this leaves me more time to shop for myself & our little girl (but mostly for her).

my favorite stores: macy's & kohl's. i always go straight to the clearance items. if i get lucky, i find lots of pretty cute toddler outfits. shopko, target & dollar general are some stores that i also find good bargains for kids' clothes.

shopping with a tight budget is an art & a skill for me (for most women, for sure). my number 1 rule of thumb: never spend beyond $10. and what better way for me to share the good finds & great deals that i've found with my bargain hunting so far....

*dollar general - fischer price long sleeved t-shirt & denim jeans (4T) $2.

they have a clearance rack & everything was priced for only $2.

*shopko - little lass halter top & matching skirt (2T) $2.29.

attached to the hanger was a white pair of leggings (2T).

*kohl's - love, love, love koh'ls! i get emails for $10 coupons or they send me $10 gift cards in the mail. this is basically shopping for free! here's the cute outfits i found.

jumping beans long sleeved turtleneck (18 mos) $3 & sonoma pants (2T) $5.40

jumping beans long sleeved tshirt (3T) $1.20 & two capris (3T) $3.90 each.

*macy's - it's my lucky day if i stop at macy's & their clearance rack was just replenished. but they go really quick, so i don't think twice & find the perfect bargain.

carter's summer dress (2T) $2.40

greendog denim jeans (2T) $2.19

bonniejean summer dress (2T) $6.40

greendog summer blouse & leggings (18 mos) $9.97

rare editions long sleeved shirt & pants (2T) $8.40 this will be her outfit for christmas this year

carter's summer outfits (18 mos) onesie + dress $6.30 & blouse + leggings $9.99

three greendog long sleeved tshirts & pair of leggings (2T & 18 mos) $6.99 each

best buy for the month: baby headquarters puffy vest with hood, long sleeved tshirt & fleece pants (2T) $8.80

and a little something for me...hooked up black jacket (M) $6.99

need i say (write) more? all of this items were marked down to 60-90% of the original price. total retail price was $392.93 & i only paid $86.70. do the math and see how much i saved. til my next shopping trip.