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Benefits of Shopping the Easter Clearance Deals

Head to your favorite stores the day after to get some great Easter clearance deals. The bargains are so good that I know one mom who puts off the Easter baskets and the egg hunts until after Easter, just so she doesn’t have to pay full price. Smart lady. Many stores start there Easter clearance on Monday, the day after Easter, with bargains from 50 to 90 percent off. Don’t wait long, though, because these clearance sales, especially for popular stores such as Target, are very popular. Zone in on the candy first, and freeze it for later use. You … Continue reading →

Secrets of the Retail Clearance Racks

Do you like to take advantage of clearance sales? Now is a great time to take advantage of all of those end of the season deals that keep cropping up in retail stores everywhere. But do you know the secrets of buying things on clearance? Well those red tickets do not necessarily offer you the very best deal. It is important to understand how the retail industry works in order to take full advantage of the best deals available. The best time to shop for clearance items is either the beginning of the month or the end of the month. … Continue reading →

Fashion Frugalista

It is a great time to get hot looks for less, if you know where to look and employ some strategies. There is no need to go around oversized and frumpy just because you are on a tight budget. Here are my favorite tips for being a fabulous fashionable frugalista! Shop the trendy discounters Right now, discounters such as TJ Maxx and Marshalls are being inundated with tons of fabulous clothes from the more expensive retailers. This is because there was more inventory than demand this past holiday season. It takes several months to react to a downtrend, and therefore … Continue reading →

Updating Used Clothing

Cutting back on your expenses can mean buying your clothing used or reusing what you already have. One of the issues with previously owned clothing is that it can sometimes be dated and old fashioned, or reflect a trend that has past. Whether you have outdated children’s clothing or adult clothing, you can turn it around and spare the expense. Here is how you can update those old styles. Removal Method Many older clothing styles, especially of the 70s and 80s, are defined by their accessories, sleeves, collars, etc. The basic part of the clothing often remains classic. For men’s … Continue reading →

Frugal Upscale Clothing

If you are looking for clothing that is a bit more upscale than you might find at your local thrift shop or yard sale, there are at least two places that you can look. There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars for designer clothing or be stuck with less expensive brands. You can have ritzy stuff on a frugal budget. Here is how. Have you heard of upscale consignment shops? They pop up now an again. These shops sell used clothing that meet a certain upscale standard. Generally, only clothing that is couture or comes from a known … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for July 30th to August 5th, 2007

The frugal living blog has been full of activity this week, with articles of all kinds, offering you ways to save money. For most families, saving money is important to allow them to have money for other things. With school in full swing for many, and it rapidly approaching for others, now is a great time to find ways to save money on everyday things. So what articles showed up in the Frugal Living Blog last week? The McMansion Phenomena Recently, our city newspaper has been running all sorts of news stories about homeowners who are facing tough times because … Continue reading →