Happy Tightwad Tuesday!

Here are the weekly deals I talked about on the air this week:

1.  You can score a great deal on Goodnites Mats at WalMart! Right now there is a high value $4 off any 1 Goodnites product coupon available for print.  Take it to WalMart and buy the package that contains just one mat, usually around $1.97.  This gives you a $2.03 cent overage to use toward your other purchases!  Remember, Walmart's coupon policy is to give you the full value of the coupon, regardless of how much the item costs.  They will get re-imbursed the full amount by the manufacturer, so why shouldn't you be given that same opportunity to use the whole value?  Here's a link for the coupon:  http://bit.ly/10POkwX

2.  Spring is a great time to sport some pretty scarves, and Cents of Style has a deal for you!  Right now you can get the Erica striped infinity scarf for $11.95, and when you buy two of them, you get FREE shipping, PLUS a free pair of earrings!  A pop up will appear during checkout that will allow you to choose the free pair of earrings.  If you don't see it (which happened to me) email info@mycentsofstyle.com and give them your purchase ID number and tell them you never got the free earrings offer.  They will assist you in making sure they are added to your order.  It was no problem at all for me.  The nautical striped scarf is down to $8.95, same deal.  You'll need codes to make this work.  To get the Erica scarves at this price and free shipping, use code HIP.  To get the nautical scarves down to that price with the free shipping, use code 2SAVE.  Remember you must buy 2 scarves for this deal. 

Erica scarf (pictured):  http://bit.ly/148hEGD 

Nautical Scarf:  http://bit.ly/10HUuQW

3.  www.thredup.com is offering a $10 credit for new members.  Thred Up is a gently used kids clothing site.  The reviews all say the clothes that are purchased from this site are basically like-new.  A $10 credit will guarentee a couple free items, depending on what you buy.  Be aware that shipping is a flat $6.95, so you may want to buy a decent amount of stuff in order to make it worthwhile.

Til next week Tightwads,

Angela Michaels

4-2-13

Happy Tightwad Tuesday!

Who loves FREE subs?  I do!  Subway is offering Buy One, Get One FREE 6-inch subs throughout the month of April.  The catch?  You have to buy them before 9 AM.  Clearly they are trying to drum up their morning business with this promotion, and you can make it work for you by getting yourself a breakfast sub in the AM, and having your freebie be your lunch sub!  Don't worry---they make the lunch subs at any time of the day.  This deal makes for some cheap meals!

After two months of earning, it's finally time to REDEEM!  I'm talking about your Victoria's Secret Secret Rewards Cards you earned throughout the months of February and March.  If you have any and want to know how much they are worth (you are guaranteed $10, they could also be worth $25, $50, $75, $100, or $500!), either head over to a store to have them scanned, or go to their website, add something to your cart, and 'pay' with your rewards card.  You don't have to go through with the transaction.  Putting it in as payment will just tell you how much your card is worth and then you can X out.  I'll be posting deals throughout the month on my Facebook page as I see them that are worthy of redeeming your cards for, so keep checking back and be sure to head over to the page and LIKE it if you haven't!

Shutterfly is offering a deal in which you can score 101 4x6 photo prints for FREE with code 101PRINTS.  Here's a way to make this deal even better.  Normally you'd pay $6.99 for 101 prints in shipping costs.  If you order 99 prints instead, the code will still work, and you can save yourself $2 because the shipping will go down to $4.99.  This makes the final cost just five cents per print, which is a ROCKIN' price!  Head over to www.shutterfly.com to upload and order your prints!

Lastly, the concept we talked about today was how to budget for all the great deals you see and hear about.  This is something Dave and I struggled with for awhile.  Neither of us liked seeing constant little debits here and there.  Even when they are small amounts, they add up quickly!  Here is our solution that works for us:  we determined an amount monthly that I could spend on the miscellaneous deals that I spot here and there (this does not include groceries, this is mostly stuff I find online).  I am allowed that amount to spend on my Amazon Visa card each month.  I chose the Amazon Visa because I got a $50 Amazon gift card for signing up for it, plus, you get three points for every dollar spent on Amazon, two points for places like gas stations and grocery stores, and one point for everywhere else.  The points add up quickly and equate to dollars  you can spend on Amazon.  100 points equals $1.  In December I was able to take the points I had built up and I used them to send cat food to one of the area animal shelters. 

The reason it works for us is because we have a set amount that I can spend, and it's all in one place and it helps me keep track of which items I purchased that I received in the mail already, and which I haven't yet.  This way you don't forget about anything.  At the end of the month, the bill gets paid, and I'm set for take-off again.  If I'm only halfway through the month and I hit my limit, then I cannot buy anything for the rest of the month, deal wise.  If I do see something online that I think would make a great gift for someone and is a great price, then I'll still buy it, but it'll be on my debit card and only after Dave and I talk about it first. 

Here's a link to check out the perks of the Amazon Visa:  http://amzn.to/YsVsCE 

You'll see they offer three different cards.  The one I chose is the one that is still currently offering a $50 gift card for sign-up.  The one to the left of that is only an Amazon Store Card, which means you can only use it on Amazon.  It's great if you want something large from there and want to do interest free financing, but other than that, I think the Visa is the better option. 

Happy shopping Tightwads!!!  See you next week!

Angela Michaels

3-26-13

Praise!  It's the Deals of the Week!

1.  In the market for a new set of cookware?  Amazon has a great deal on the Cuisinart 77-10 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware---today you can get it for $98.75 with FREE shipping, down from the list price of $400.00!  When you click on the link, you'll see it come up as $123.75.  Click on the $25 coupon underneath the description and photo of the item (you must be logged into Amazon to see the coupon).  Clip the coupon, and head to checkout.  Score!  http://amzn.to/16VlYrq

2.  Here is a great, but very time sensitive deal for Coach fans:  www.coachfactory.com is having an online only sale in which you can get an additional 65% off the already marked down items!  Wowza!  You can get wristlets for $19, cross body tablet bags for $39, and more!  If you see something that is "full price" (not that anything is true full price at an outlet), you can get 50% off those items.  This deal goes through 10 AM EST this morning, so HURRY!

3.  H&M is offering a FREE white organic cotton onesie, size 0-2 months, and all you have to do is go to the website and sign up!  Please note that since late yesterday, the site has been experiencing technical difficulties.  Keep checking back, and I'll be posting on my Facebook page when I see it back up and running.  This is great for expectant parents, those who know someone who is expecting, or if neither of those apply to you, remember it also makes a great donation to a women's shelter or something of that nature.  Here is the link:  http://bit.ly/YaZ9wH

4.  Here's that peacock clip I was talking about this morning!  http://amzn.to/ZonSJy  Can't beat $1.00 and FREE shipping! 

5.  Last but not least, here's that GREAT deal on the Reebok Easy Tone Women's Walking Shoes:  just go to the Reebok site, choose your color (magenta or malibu), head to checkout, and use the code EASYTONE25.  If you've never used codes before, look for an area where you are checking out that says "enter promotional code here" and that’s when you enter EASYTONE25.  That will bring the price down to $25 shipped!  Can't beat a great deal like that for highly rated walking shoes.  Here's the link:  http://shop.reebok.com/us/product/women-easytone-reenew-shoes/MY639?cid=V57032&cm_mmc=RbkAffiliates_CJ_ecom-_-2568826_3278587-_-10654321-_-X&source=cj&cm_mmca1=US

That's it for the week, but be sure to check out my Facebook page for continually posted daily deals!

xoxo
Angela Michaels

3-19-13

Happy Tightwad Tuesday!

On this bitterly cold March day, I hope these deals leave you feeling warm inside!

1.  If you're in the market for a highly rated vacuum cleaner, you're in luck: BestBuy.com is clearancing out their stock of the Dyson DC28 Animal HEPA Bagless Upright cleaner!  Originally priced at $599.99 (around what most Dysons start their pricing at), this cleaning machine is yours for $279.99 and FREE shipping!  If you're untrusting like Dave, you can choose to have it shipped to your local Best Buy.  Dave and I had it shipped to the Lake Geneva store and we're picking it up this weekend.  Hooray!  With tax, our total was around $294.  Don't forget to use your Best Buy rewards cards to get 4% back in rewards certificates!

Here's the link:  http://bit.ly/YDNSAv

*Save even further:  Before going to Best Buy's website, head over to eBates.  eBates is an online shopping rebate site.  They give you cash back percentages (varying per store/website) for online purchases.  All you have to do is click on their Best Buy link to get to Best Buy, and it will track your purchase from there, and give you your percentage back.  The current rate at bestbuy.com is 1.5% cash back.  For the Dyson purchase, that would get you $4.19 back in your pocket.  They mail their checks 4x per year, and you can choose a paper check, paypal, or have your total rebate for the period donated to a charity of your choice.  eBates gets their money because the stores pay to be on the site and to have their coupons and codes and sales advertised there as well.  My last check was $38.41 and I used the money to go out to dinner with some girlfriends.  If you'd like to sign up for eBates, do so here:  http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=GQaXZIvlMeOSsiS1M03BwQ%3D%3D

To see a full explanation of how eBates works, complete with screen shots, check out this post on my Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tightwad-Tuesday-wAngela-Michaels/511432108881716?ref=hl#!/notes/tightwad-tuesday-wangela-michaels/ebates-shopathome-and-your-bank-how-to-maximize-your-savings-even-further/522337741124486

2.  Here's a toasty deal for AT&T customers for doing nearly nothing!  If your mobile service is with At&t, text DEALS5 to the number 288253787 to receive a $5 Starbucks giftcard!  You really can't go wrong here.  Even if this is signing you up for At&t's deals and offers texts, it's very simple to be removed from a text list.  Almost always, you'll see an option accompanying the text that will explain how to unsubscribe.  Typically it will say something like "To stop receiving these texts, reply to this number with STOP".   I subscribe to lots of text feeds myself, and have never had a problem getting off them easily when I'm through.  Dave and I are with Verizon ourselves, so all you AT&T people be sure to toast your coffees to us!

3.  Head over to coupons.com to print a $10 off any Tidy Cats Breeze Brand litter system:  http://bit.ly/145ksTL  This system typically runs from $36-$38 at Petsmart and Walmart, so this coupon can help bring that price down by you.  Like most litter systems, the people who use it swear by it! 

4.  Here's the deal I didn't get to mention on the air this morning:  If you sign up for catalogspree.com, you can get $50 in FREE giftcards!  Just go to the site, sign up to be on their email list, and your first email you get from them will show a banner that says "Your giftcards are waiting!"  Click on the banner, and it will take you to a site where you can confirm that you'd like the giftcards.  Apparently the cards people get are varying, but most people seem to be getting $10 for David's Cookies, $20 for Jockey, and $20 for Filson.  No minimum purchases or anything to use those cards---they are true giftcards.  Your card #s and pins will be emailed to you.  I got them almost immediately.  Happy shopping!

Til next week, Tightwads!  Here's hoping for some cheerier weather!

Angela Michaels

P.S.  Don't forget to check me out on Facebook, here: 

3-12-13

Hi Tightwads!

All Hail the Deals of the Week!  Here they are:

1.  You can get a FREE FoodSaver FreshSaver handheld device this week at Target. 
First, you need to sign up for Target's mobile coupons. To do this, go here:
http://m.target.com/sms/coupon-alrts/form or text OFFERS to 827438. 
You should be texted a link to that week's mobile coupons, and the $10 off any FoodSaver vacuum sealing system will be on of them. 
Next, head over to this link and print off this manufacturer coupon for $10 off any FoodSaver:  CLICK HERE 
Take your phone with the mobile coupon and the printed manufacturer coupon to Target.  Some stores have the handheld on Price Cut for $16.99 this week; others will have it for full price of $19.99. 
Depending on your store, you could actually make money off this deal if they give you the overage.  Otherwise, it will be FREE! 

2.  Best Buy has all their Nostalgia appliances on sale for $9.99 with FREE shipping!  This is a great price if you're in the market for a cake pop maker, mini donut maker, or any of their other makers of delicious goodies. 
Here's a link to get you the general area of the website:  CLICK HERE

3.  If you've been waiting for a time to buy the Litter Genie for your kitties, it's now.  Target has it on sale for $14.99, and when you buy the device and a 2-pack of refills, you get a $5 giftcard.  For price comparison, the genie is currently sellling on Amazon for $19.99.  So, combined with the giftcard deal, this is a pretty rockin' sale.

4.  There are three Starbucks deals happening right now:
        1.  You can still get a free caramel machiato or hazelnut machiato through March 31st.  Most stores will have little flyers in the store offering the free drinks to people.  If your store is missing them for some reason, just let the cashier know that the discount code is 350. 

        2.  If you are a patron of the Barnes and Noble Starbucks cafes, you can score drinks half price by heading over to Barnes and Noble's website to print off a coupon good for "Buy One Get One Free Hand Crafted Espresso drinks".  Great for you and a co-worker if you have a B&N near your office, or this weekend as you go to browse!  Here's the link to print the coupon: CLICK HERE

        3.  You can get a $5 giftcard for Starbucks for free by signing up for their Rewards program.  All you have to do is load a giftcard with $5, register the card on Starbucks.com, and within 24 hours, you'll have a $5 giftcard added to your account.  To find out more about the Starbucks rewards program, go here:  http://www.starbucks.com/card/rewards

Don't forget, for deals everyday, check out my Facebook page, here: 
 
I post all day long, whenever my boss isn't watching ;)

Xoxo
Angela Michaels

Tightwads!

Here are three great deals for you to seek this week.  Note that the Living Social/Sam's Club deal ends VERY SOON!

Check out staples.com to score a $50 iTunes giftcard for just $40 and shipped for free to your house!  Go to the website, add the $50 giftcard to your cart, and at checkout you'll see the $10 come off. 

For a great deal on infant bed sheets, go to http://coupons.target.com, and print off the $5 off any Circo sheets coupon.  This brings the price of infant bed sheets from $7.99 to just $2.99! 

This last one is my favorite, but HURRY!  If you aren't a member of Living Social, sign up here: https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/628922?ref=share-link-post&rpi=107801360&rui=24665876. 

As you scroll through the page of deals, look for the Sam's Club logo.  For $45, you can get a one year Sam's Club membership.  Not only is this a great deal on their membership (I remember when Sam's Club first came around, my parents paid $200 for a membership!), but you will also get a $20 giftcard to Sam's Club, and $19.75 in food vouchers.  If you didn't know, Sam's Club has a ready made food section, and the vouchers you will receive will be for a FREE Artisan rotisserie chicken, a FREE 16 inch Take and Bake Pizza, and two FREE packages of their Artisan fresh baked cookies.  Yum!  This brings your essential total down to just $5 for the year membership after all is considered.  PLUS, if you're new to Living Social, you'll get $5 in Deal Bucks to sign up.  You can use that right away on your first voucher, which will make your out of pocket $40, and your essential total FREE for the membership. 

If you are unfamiliar with how Living Social works, here are the basics:  It's a site that companies can use to offer special deals of their own choosing.  When you purchase a deal voucher from them, you then click on My Account and My Vouchers, find the one you just bought, and click to print it out.  Then take that voucher with you to Sam's Club, and from there you'll go to the customer service desk to sign up and get your membership.  It's very simple! 

Let Dave and I know if you grab any of these deals!  You can email us at dave@wlkg.com. 

Til next week,

Angela Michaels

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1-22-13

Tightwads!

It's 2013 and time to think about what our stock up prices might be for this year.  We faced a lot of political turmoil in 2012, and we're all wondering how it affects our bottom line.  The news has been scaring us with talk of milk going up to $7 per gallon (so happy that didn't happen!) and meat prices going up.  Here are some stock up prices that you can use as a reference when trying to figure out if something is a good deal, and if so, how much of it to buy:

Milk:  You can still find out there for $1.99.  Just a couple years ago, it was easy to find milk for free, somewhere, almost every single week. In 2013 we'll be hard pressed to find it for less than $1.99 per gallon.  If you see it at this price, grab as many gallons as you think you can drink by the expiration date.  If you see it for free, or less than $1.99, consider freezing the milk.  I'm leary of this and have never done it, but some people swear by it!

Chicken:  Look for boneless, skinless, chicken breasts for $1.49 or less.  If you can nab that price, be sure to stock up your freezer.  This is unfortunately an item that has gone up in the last year or so. I mostly see this $1.49 price at Frank's Piggly Wiggly in Elkhorn, and I've seen it now and then at Pick 'n' Save as well.  Sometimes this means they were previously frozen.  Check the ad and the sign carefully.  If that grosses you out (grosses me out!) skip it.  I don't like the idea of the chicken being continuously frozen and unfrozen!

Pasta:  The stock up price for this is still FREE!  I got 10 free boxes recently at Pick n Save.  Look for the coupons in particular for Barilla brand.  This is an item you can find free very often.  If you are out and can't find it free, shoot for 25 cents per box.

Tissues:  I consider 30 cents per box a major stock up price (more often you'll see 50 cents be the low).  Unfortunately with tissues, the prices seem to get higher and the boxes seem to get smaller!  In the Michaels household, we are big fans of the Kleenex Cool Touch tissues.  These are a little pricier.  The best I've ever seen them (other than when they first came out and the coupons were for one individual box) was a few months ago at Frank's Piggly Wiggly.  They were on sale for $1.39 per 60 count box and I had coupons for $1.00 off three boxes making them just over a dollar per box.  That's a great price for that particular tissue.

Laundry Detergeant:  Many people are brand loyal to their laundry detergeant.  If you aren't, you'll have a better chance of snagging a good price.  I've gotten Purex as low as free from Walgreens.  Mostly though, I'm willing to pay $1--$1.50 as a stock up price, and try to keep it to $3 if I'm completely out and have no options other than that weeks sales.  For the pricier stuff (Tide), a stock up price is $2 per jug (unless it's one of the super huge ones) and an okay price can be anywhere from $2-$4 per jug.

Body Wash:  This used to be a major freebie. You could get this for free often, and at a variety of places.  Unfortunately this is an item that is steadily climbing in price in 2013, and the coupons are only getting WORSE instead of better!  If you can score it for $1 per bottle, stuck up as much as your budget allows.  I'm personally on my last bottle and dreading having to hunt around for a deal, because unfortunately, they are becoming fewer and far between.  I cannot stress enough to stockpile this item as much as you can if you can get it for $1 or less per bottle. 

Diapers and Wipes:  Here's another one that's only going to climb higher in 2013.  Several years ago, a stock up price for diapers was 6 cents per diaper.  Unfortunately, in 2013, you should aim for more like 19 cents or less per diaper.  Wipes aren't predicted to climb in price too much---the stock up price will stay around 2 cents per wipe.  Be on constant lookout for diaper deals, and if you can find a good one, then be sure to stock up in a variety of sizes!

If you are interested in further information on stock up prices for other items, be sure to "like" my Facebook page and write your question on my wall.  I'm always happy to hear from other Tightwads!

xoxo

Angela Michaels 

1-15-13
1-8-13

Happy Tuesday, Tightwads!

Today we talked about organizing our coupons.  This is a problem that most anyone who starts couponing has.  You go to the store and you suddenly you find yourself holding coupons with your teeth.  There are many systems that work well, and I tend to change up what I'm doing as far as organization, but I always come back to the binder system.  With a binder, I know I have all my coupons with me, so if I spot a deal on the fly that wasn't advertised, I'm on it.  I can locate my coupon easily with my tabbed dividers, and get my item.  Couponers who use binders never miss out on a deal because they are always prepared.

In the past, I've used two binders---one for grocery items, and one for non-food items.  In researching the binder I wanted Santa to bring me this year, I came across what I feel is the very best binder for couponing.  The Cadillac of Binders, this Case-It delight offers two sets of rings, loads of pockets, and the ability to carry all your coupons at once in the most organized manner possible.  It even has a thick over the shoulder strap so that you can carry it like a messenger bag! 

Here she is, guys!  She'll cost you a pretty penny, but I think it's going to be worth it! 

http://www.caseit.com/the-dual-500-cpn

If you want to try to find it elsewhere, search for Case-It binder "The Dual-500 CPN".  I purchased mine from the Case-It site.  At the time, it was on sale for $35.99 and I had a 10% off coupon code bringing it down further.  While the price is back up to $39.99, it looks like the coupon code I used is still out there.  If you decide you'd like to purchase it, try using the coupon code LOVECASEIT to get 10% off. 

Note that shipping on this item is a whopping $12.

How do you organize YOUR coupons?  Send Dave a photo to Dave@lake961.com and we'll show some of your photos on the website!

Happy Couponing!

Angela Michaels

12-18-12
12-4-12

Here in Tightwad-Land, we talk a lot about the ways you can save money, but something we haven't yet discussed is changing habits and re-developing your mindset for savings. As Americans, we tend to spend what we make, and often spend more, under the guise of the "income" we have from credit cards and loans.

For someone who isn't in the proper mindset to save, it doesn't matter if they inherit money, win the lottery, or rob a bank. The money will never be enough because they will continue to spend what they bring in, plus some. This is why you see celebrities and lottery winners end up broke as jokes. It doesn't matter how much money you make if you can't control it.

If you find yourself falling into these categories, you're certainly not alone. Some of us were raised in wealth, and once we flew out of the nest, thought we were entitled to keep living that same lifestyle (except with no money). Others believe that because they worked all week, they deserve to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner out all weekend (and some do it all week too!). Still others simply use spending to make themselves feel good. I probably fell mostly into that last category, and part of the first. I was raised wanting for pretty much nothing, and thought that when I became an adult, I would magically live the same way I did growing up. I also used to enjoy shopping and the happiness that comes from the rush of a new purchase.

The rush I get now comes from knowing I paid cash for something, or from knowing I resisted temptation. From being able to go to the grocery store and stuff our fridge and freezer for very little money. In order to change the types of happy adrenaline bursts I get, I had to slowly change my ideas on how life and money work. Here are some of the things I have done that have truly helped me:

1. When I go to the mall, I usually haven't been there in awhile. This makes me realize what I've been missing out on, and I want to start buying everything. Instead, I go through each store, sometimes buying something, and other times, I'll just snap a picture of an item I think I might want. Then I move on to the next store. When I've made my rounds of the whole mall, I stop and scroll through the pictures I've taken. If something is still calling out to me, I know I really do want it, and I'll go back for it. 90% of the time, I don't see anything worth hoofing back to the store for, and I get in my car and go.

2. When I'm sitting at work, and I start thinking that Starbucks sounds pretty good, I look at the clock and make a note of the time. I tell myself that if in 40 minutes I still want Starbucks, I can go get it. And during that 40 minutes, I make sure to drink a bottle of water. Typically, after the 40 minutes, I've been distracted by something to do at work, I'm too lazy to get up and get in my car and go, or the water hydrated me and I no longer feel the craving. If I still want the Starbucks, I go get it.

3. Keep a bit of cash, whatever amount you come up with that works for you, in your wallet. Tell yourself that you can spend that money this week on whatever you want---the vending machine at work, a quick sandwich from McDonald's, etc. This is your cash that you can do what you will with. Most of the time, you will find yourself not wanting to spend it. You find yourself wanting to save it for just the right occasion. By the time the end of the work week comes around, half the time, you'll still have that money in your wallet. Dave and I keep these amounts anywhere from 10-20 dollars.

If you notice, there is a trend in the above insights, and that is, that good habits aren't about deprivation. You can have the things you want. If you want that new top, and you can afford it, you should get it. If you want a fancy cup of joe, it's yours. To me, the best way to get into a savings mindset is to take a step back from the situation whenever you are about to make a decision about spending money. Think about how many times per day we make a decision about money spending---should I grab a Dunkin Donuts coffee on my way into work? My lunch doesn't look all that great; should I just go to Wendy's? I'm in Target to buy a birthday card for my boss….but oh, look at those shoes on clearance! These are the types of situations we face every single day. Countless decisions we make, all in each 24 hour period. This shows the sheer necessity that it is to be able to take a step back from the rush of a crave to buy---and that's what these types of tips I've given above will help you do.

Once you begin these habits, they truly do become second nature. If you asked my mother or father what type of blog I might write as an adult, neither would've ever guessed it would be about proper spending habits! I promise, if I can be trained, so can you!

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xoxo
Angela Michaels

11-20-12

Hi Tightwads!

The deals are rolling in for Christmas gifts like wildfire! We have much to discuss!

Walmart is helping their customers out this year by allowing Black Friday items to be put on layaway ahead of time and purchased in full on Black Friday. This is extremely helpful because you are basically reserving your item, so you have no stock worries, plus, you don't have to add that to your "Must be at X store by X time list". You can pick up your item anytime on Black Friday and get the pricing deal. Good for them! Now if they'd shut their doors on Thanksgiving, I'd like them even more!

A great place to check out if you have some time that day is Goodwill. They put out a ton of new merchandise, everything from wrapping paper to toys to beef jerky makers! It's all there, and all priced to sell. They also keep the day fun and energetic with raffles and prizes. It's an awesome day to stop in!

I'll definitely be making my way to Victoria's Secret. They are offering a free sequined tote bag filled with beauty items to anyone who spends $65 or more on Black Friday (while supplies last, so don't wait too long!). We also know they are offering $25 PINK hoodies, and possibly $20 yoga pants (not 100% confirmed yet). I love buying PINK items for the women in my family and I used last year's Black Friday tote as my coupon binder bag for a long time!

JcPenny is said to have skinny jeans for $10 and sweaters for $12.50; various brands. Might be a day to pop in and buy a few things for yourself or someone in the family!

Amazon is pulling out all the stops this year. The deals just keep coming in. It's incredible! For those deals and more, visit my Facebook page! Click "like" and you'll have access to the deals I post throughout the day, everyday! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tightwad-Tuesday-wAngela-Michaels/511432108881716?ref=hl

Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo

Angela Michaels