I've never had a lot of money to spend, and thus, I've had to look for places to get the items I want at a discount price. Over the years, I've become pretty good at bargain shopping and decided I'd share my shopping advice and "great finds" with others through this blog.
With the upcoming holidays approaching quickly, this is the perfect opportunity for those of us looking to save a little money to share our "great finds" and advice. With 6 grown children, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren, I've been able to do ALL of my Christmas shopping for under $500.00!
Below you will find links to My Favorite Bargain Stores. When looking for an item, these are the places I look FIRST. Can't find what you want, what about Online Bargain Shopping? But before you do any shopping, here are some tips.
Before You Walk Out The Door:
- Do your research. Check area retailer's sale guides. Make a list!
- Dress for success. Wear comfortable shoes. Don't wear overly warm clothing.
- Map it out. Don't waste fuel and time driving from one side of town to the other. Try to limit your shopping trips to stores that are located near each other. Check Google Maps or Bing Maps for add-ins that enable a What's Nearby feature. Check for other stores in your shopping location.
- Don't leave home without it. Make sure you have your checkbook, debit and credit cards.
- Phone a friend. It makes it more fun to shop with someone else.
My Favorite Bargain Stores:
The best way to find out about sales and weekly specials is to subscribe to the website. You will receive emails that contain the newest sale information. You should also sign up to belong to any "rewards" cards on your next trip. You can earn special discounts if you show your card at each visit.
We will be discussing Black Friday and other Holiday Shopping next time. Please post your own favorite bargain stores and any other tips you may have. Until next time.....happy shopping!
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