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Kmart & Sears offer layaway programs to help consumers budget

Kmart and Sears offer layaway programs to help customers pay for their purchases over time without incurring debt, and insuring that they get the items that they want at current prices. It is typically a win-win for consumers, but I wondered what my readers thought about layaway. After all, it’s only recently that layaway has [...]

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PlumDistrict: Save on chic products & an exclusive coupon code

I was introduced to PlumDistrict at the Mom’s Fashion File party at BlogHer. The event was so much fun, and featured stylish makeovers for a handful of bloggers, a great vibe, and lots of friends to chat with (and a feather for my hair). I met a ton of the sponsors, but I was excited [...]

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ThredUp – 48 Hour Sale!!

ThredUp is where busy moms from around the country swap gently used childrens’ clothes, toys, and books. Since school is just around the corner ThredUp is giving you 30% off boxes of pre-loved items! The sale is only two days August 24th and August 25th! Join today for free and make back to school clothes shopping a breeze! [...]

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Fashion Friday: Winter Coats

Brrrr. It’s begun. From now until about April I’m freezing, so I’m spending lots of free (ha!) time looking for deals on winter clothes. I want to be stylish, and keep the family looking good without spending a fortune. We are in desperate need of winter coats for the kids, so while I was planning [...]

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Sears Coupon Codes: Exclusive Discounts for Sears.com

Shhh….Sears is having a special sale that’s exclusive! I just happen to have all the details. November 9 & 10, 2010 Sears is offering shoppers an EXTRA 5-15% off at cart on 1000s of Items when they use these super secret coupon codes. If you already have your holiday budget and list ready, you can [...]

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Gap Give & Get-it’s back!

I’m reposting this awesome Give & Get deal since it’s baaacccckkk! November 11-14th you can Give & Get again! Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy are offering a Give & Get discount November 11-14th, 2011. You GIVE 5% of sales to a non-profit of your choice, and you GET 30% off! Here’s how it works: [...]

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Gap Give and Get: Benefits charity of your choice!

Update! This deal is on again! November 11-14th-see details about Give & Get here. Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy are offering a Give & Get discount now- August 29th. You GIVE 5% of sales to a non-profit of your choice, and you GET 30% off! Here’s how it works: Sign up here. Choose your [...]

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, and like most women I’m struggling to figure out what to give the Dads in my life. I think I make it pretty easy to buy gifts, I drop hints, I circle things, and send emails. Leading up to Mother’s Day there are plenty of ads, and specials [...]

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Consignment Sales: Are they worth the hassle?

This is a guest post by Kathy Lopez, a massage therapist & mother to four babies in five years living outside of Philadelphia. She channels her inner monologue to http://milkstained.wordpress.com Happy Wednesday! I’m thrilled to be guest-posting for Kelly – I have known her for several years, in “real” life, and have had a great [...]

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Melissa & Doug pattern blocks sale!

Head over to my the ¢entsible shop for 20% off this awesome Melissa & Doug pattern block set. It normally retails for $15.19, but with the coupon the total comes down to $12.15! A great deal. Use the code: Centsible20. This is a creative toy kids will spend hours playing with. My kids love to [...]