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What Does “As Is” Mean at Target?

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Have you ever seen the orange clearance stickers at Target marked “As Is” and wondered what those were all about?  Thanks to one of my friends, who is also a Target associate, now I know. She says, “As you know … Continue reading

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Shopping Strategies: Where (and How) to Find the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer

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The LeapPad Explorer by LeapFrog seems to be this holiday season’s hottest toy, but you’ll have a hard time finding it!   We’ve got a few tips to help you satisfy your child’s Christmas wishes without spending a bundle on inflated … Continue reading

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Sam’s Club Shopping Tips

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There are lots of great deals lurking inside Sam’s Club, but it takes a savvy bargain hunter to spot them.  If you don’t know what you’re looking for it’s easy to overspend.  Here are some tips and tricks for getting … Continue reading

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Super Saving Saturday: My LOFT Sweater for $2.72 (Was $59.50)

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What does a full-time Mommysaver do on her day off?  Go shopping, of course! Even though I took the day off from blogging on Friday, I didn’t take the day off from SAVING.  I hit Southdale Mall in Edina, Minnesota … Continue reading

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My Favorite Sam’s Club Deals – What Are YOUR Favorite Warehouse Club Finds?

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As I posted on our Facebook Fan Page this morning, I headed out to Sam’s Club to do some shopping today. I only get there about once a month, and love it when I find good deals. Some of my … Continue reading

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Target Clearance Today, Goodwill Tomorrow

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Target Clearance Today, Goodwill Tomorrow Ever wonder what happens to Target clearance merchandise that nobody buys?  As I wrote about in my article, Hitting the Bullseye: Strategies for Shopping at Target, Target follows a fairly consistent clearance strategy – 15%, … Continue reading

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Christmas Leftovers: M&Ms Tip

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If you see bags of red and green Christmas M&Ms on clearance while you’re out shopping, don’t pass them up.  Simply sort the red ones from the green ones, and you’ll have special holiday-colored M&Ms for Valentine’s Day as well … Continue reading

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Hitting the Bullseye: How to Find the Best Deals at Target

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How to Find the BEST Deals at Target Not only is Target one of my favorite stores for day-to-day purchases, it is one of my favorite stores in which to look for bargains.  Some of my best deals at Target … Continue reading

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Tools to Help Comparison Shop

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My husband and I went to shopping today for various electronics, being the MommySaver that I am, I was going to make sure we were going to get the best price. My husband and I like to comparison shop the … Continue reading

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Small Feet = BIG Savings!

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For years, I’ve listened to women tell me how lucky I am because I wear a size 6 1/2 shoe, and that’s all they ever see on the clearance racks.  While I don’t necessarily think that’s true (to me, it … Continue reading

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