Ok, let’s start planning for the Holidays. Yes, you heard me correctly. The best way to save money on holiday items is to start NOW and create a list or calendar of Must-do Items. Make it part of your crafts with your kids. Start Now, and I promise you will find yourself enjoy the holidays much … Read More
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Sail Again Consignment Sale starts today
Posted on 9.11.12
Are you a consignment sale Diva like me? Have a sassy little girl that Loves clothes (shhh that's what we tell Dad here, it even works for the newborns) Well, we are extremely fortunate here in the Charlotte area to have so many sales available to us. One of the rising star sales is Sail Again … Read More
How to save money grocery shopping
Posted on 9.5.12
Ok, so who is living in a whirlwind already since school started up this year? I see preschools are starting back this week and we are all still adjusting. My oldest is in Kindergarten as I have mentioned a few times. We also have Cheer practice 2 times a week and Dance once a week. Thankfully it is … Read More
Deals and Steals
Posted on 8.29.12
When it comes to school supply purchases: are you like me - still picking up odds and ends even though school has started? Or are you the type of person who grabs those super cheap deals for future needs and craft supplies? OR, are you a parent who plans ahead for Holiday events, gifts and … Read More
Back to School Shopping
Posted on 8.22.12
Ok, so I get that I am abnormal anyway. I shop different that most people, but that has evolved over the years out of necessity. I used to shop for a hobby, for fun. I used to have the money to do that. Having 3 kids and a home that I own, and a husband, changed all that. Now a trip to … Read More
Local Area Consignment Sales
Posted on 8.8.12
It's that time of year again! Back-to-School, and Consignment sales! Most of my kids clothes come from consignment shops, hand-me-downs, or Super low mark-downs. Family and friends buy them some new pricey items, and occasionally for special days and events I will splurge for a sweet outfit. I just … Read More
Back To School: Tax Free Shopping
Posted on 7.31.12
Do you wait to do your major back to school shopping for Tax free weekend? Many people do! I may grab a few clothing items, but I felt the stress this year to get it all done actually having a Kindergartener this year. Here are a few details you need to know if you plan to take advantage of the Tax … Read More
Charlotte Mothers of Multiples Fall/Winter Consignment Sale
Posted on 7.27.12
I had the pleasure to work with Sarah Smith to gather information for the CMOMs sale coming up on August 11th. This is THE SALE to go to if you have or are having multiples. I have a lot of friends of multiples that have attended this sale to gather the items they need for the season. It is also a … Read More
Green Jeans Consignment Sales
Posted on 7.12.12
Recently. I had an amazing time talking with Cindy Williams, half of the duo that runs Green Jeans Consignment. Cindy was an activities director that lost her job like many others in this economy. She has always been thrifty, but when she was making a great living and then lost her job, it made her … Read More
Fundanoodle: Educational Tools from a Local Company
Posted on 7.6.12
Do you try to have your kids play with educational toys over basic ones where possible? Some educational games are great and kids love them, but most - not so much. Though my daughter likes writing her name, we still have areas to work on. That's where Fundanoodle's learning tools come into play. … Read More
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