Saving - Rummage Sales This Week!

If you have a Rummage/Garage Sale this week that you would like to share, please do so in the comments below.

Include an address, dates/hours of sale, items included, etc!

Check out the tips for shopping these types of sales over here!

Happy "Rummaging" Everyone!

Saving - Crazy Daisy Cosignment 1 Year Anniversary Sales & Drawing!

Crazy Daisy Consignment in Sioux Falls is celebrating 1 year of business this week with several sales this week and drawings for 2 $50 store gift cards!

Check out the picture above (click to enlarge) for the fun sales going on, or head on over to their Facebook page!

Saving - JoDean's $20 for $10!

For those of you in and around Yankton, or for you Sioux Falls folks looking for a little trip, here is a great deal!

Deal Garden has a new offer good for $20 of Seafood, Steak and more at JoDean's in Yankton for $10!  I hear they serve a mean brunch too!

Voucher must be used by 8/4/12 and for dine in only.  Check out more info here.

Saving - Rummage Sale Tips + Post Your Rummage Here!

One of my favorite ways to help me stick to our family's budget is heading out to rummage/garage sales!  Since the season rummage/garage sales is starting to pick up pace, why not offer a place for you to check out some of the local rummages.  For those of you hosting sales, feel free to come here on a weekly basis and post your sales.  I will try to have a rummage sale post up by Tuesday evening of each week.  Include: dates you are open, times you are open, the address of the sale and items on your sale! 

A few tips on making the most of your shopping experience!

*There are 'neighborhood rummage sales' offered in many communities (Kingswood Rummages, Candlight Rummages, etc), even some city wide rummage sales (Garretson, Yankton, etc).  Finding several rummages located in the same area will help save on gas, especially if you can get out and walk from sale to sale.

*Consider what the cost of the product is new.  I personally do not pay more than 50% of what (I think) the item is new.  This is my personal opinion, but you may have your own thoughts on this.  But it is helpful to go in with a "game plan" on what you are willing to spend.

*Bring cash.  Small bills and change.  And leave the checkbook at home! Nothing worse, for a person who hosts a sale, to be handed over a $20 (or greater) bill to pay for something that costs $.50 and drain their change drawer!  :-) 

*Put together a list and count of how many items you are looking for, along with sizes.  If you are needing 4T boys shorts, be sure to include how many, maybe colors, etc.  Trust me on this.  I have unecessarily purchased loads of shorts or shirts before because I didn't go prepared.  Yes, they may have only cost $.50 or $1 each - but that is money I could have kept in savings or spent on something we certainly needed.

*When purchasing clothes, especially, be sure there is good lighting where you are looking at them.  If there is not, move to better lighting (such as outside the garage).  Nothing worse than getting home and finding that really cute shirt you purchased has a big stain on it that you didn't notice at the sale!  Or if you are purchasing something that runs on batteries or electricity make sure it works.  If its batteries and the ones in the item no longer work.  You may consider asking the seller if they have a set of batteries you can use to see if it works and return the batteries after testing the item.

*If you are teetering on purchasing an item due to the price, you may consider asking the seller if they would take a new amount, be specific on how much you are willing to pay for the item.  The seller may (or may not) be interested in getting rid of the item more than the original ticketed price.  The worst they can say is no, thank them and move on to decide if you really want it at the price marked.  You may also consider coming back at the end of their sale to see if the item has sold, if not, the seller may be more motivated to take a lower price.

*Carry a reusable bag, to help when at larger sales in carrying the items you want to purchase.

*Keep your eyes open for special items.  What do I mean?  Items that may have a 'repurpose' use for them.  For example an old tea pot can make a very cute flower planter in your yard (I just grabbed one this past weekend for a quarter), etc! 

*Be courteous - don't push, don't grab things that are in front of others, say please and thank you! I know, do we need to be reminded of this?  But in all seriousness, I have run into some rude people while out rummaging.

*Have fun!

Living - Random Fun This Weekend!

Here are some things going on this weekend in and around Sioux Falls. 

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Saturday
Jewelry Girls Day Out For Earth Day at The Bead Company 1 PM - preregistration required - here

Party for the Planet at Great Plains Zoo 1-4 PM - here

Sea & Sky Day at Sertoma Butterfly House 10 AM - here

Princess & the Pea at Augustana College 7:30 PM - here

Dino-Raurs final days at Great Plains Zoo - here

Family Storytime at Main Branch Library 11 AM - here

Test Drive the Robot at Empire Mall 12-3 PM - here

Kids Fishing Derby at the Yankton Fish Hatchery 10 AM - 12 PM - here

Junior Rangers Day at Yankton Fish Hatchery 10 AM - 4 PM - here


Sunday
Princess & the Pea at Augustana College 7:30 PM - here

Dino-Raurs final days at Great Plains Zoo - here

Earth Day Celebration at Mari Car Community Center 2-4 PM - here

Saving - HyVee 2-Day Sale Friday/Saturday & This Week's Ad Matchup!

HyVee is having a 2-day sale starting Friday, through Saturday!

There are a couple nice deals you may consider.

Ken's Dressing $.99
Use $1/2 or $1/1 3/11 SS
= as low as free

7-up 6 pks $2
Use $1/1 here
= $1

For a full-ad matchup for this week's ad, head on over here.

Saving - Band-Aid $2/2 Coupon!

Head on over here to grab a coupon valid for $2/2 Band-Aids!  Not only do I ensure the medicine cabinet is fully stocked with band-aids, but they also make great gifts to the kids.  They love to have control over their own band-aids.  What kid doesn't like dressing up their owies (big or small)?!

Saving - Pop Chips Coupon & Target Deal!

photo credit Totally Target

There is a great coupon over here good for $1/1 Pop Chips!  Combine this with a price cut at Target right now, where Pop Chips are cut to $2 per bag and grab them for just $1!

Thanks, Totally Target!

Saving - Breadsmith 4 Daily Breads $10!

For a limited time you can grab 4 daily breads for just $10 at Breadsmith at either Sioux Falls locations.

Head to your favorite location and purchase a card for $10 before 4/30/12, which is valid for 4 daily breads.  The daily breads must be purchased by 5/31/12.

This is a savings of over $1.50 a loaf on the Honey Wheat and Honey White loaves!  We love using the Honey breads for our french toast! 

Check out their menu here.

Saving - Free Breathe Right Sample & Coupon!

Head on over here to request a free sample of Breathe Right Strips!  Click on the link like shown above.

Then to grab a coupon good for $1.50/1 product coupon, head over here and then click on the Breathe Better Challenge button.  Take the challenge and receive the coupon offer.