JLW Bargain Sale 2013

If you live in Wilmington, NC or surrounding areas, be sure to catch the Junior League of Wilmington's annual Bargain Sale on Saturday, November 10th from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at Unit 44 at the University Centre (the intersection of S. College Road and New Centre Drive, right next to Sam’s Club). An admission of only $3 gives you access to new and gently used adult clothing, children’s items, furniture, household goods, books, electronics, and more.  My favorite part is the “Unique Boutique” which features donations from local businesses including Monkee's, Fisherman’s Wife, Return Passage, Lula Balou, New River Pottery, and many more.  Not only will you find great bargains at the sale but you will also be giving back to the community.  All proceeds from the Bargain Sale go directly to Junior League projects including partnership with the Blue Ribbon Commission and D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy to help create a positive change in the lives of Wilmington’s children and families.  I don't know how a day of shopping could feel anymore rewarding!

Looking for something to do Friday night?  Get first dibs on the deals at the Sip & Shop Bargain Sale preview November 9th from 6:30-8:30 pm.  An $8 admission will give you the first chance to peruse the sale.  If that's not enticing enough, while you shop you will be able to enjoy live music, food, cash bar, and a raffle.  A ticket to the Sip and Shop gains you free access into the Bargain Sale on Saturday.  Check out the JLW Bargain Sale on facebook for more information and to see pictures of some of the best merchandise up for grabs!

Sip & Shop: Friday, November 9th: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Price for Admission: $8, with free entry on Saturday
Price of Items: All items priced as marked

Bargain Sale: Saturday, November 10th: 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Price for Admission: $3
Price of Items: All items HALF the marked price

All Sales are CASH ONLY!

My big score last year was a "Doors of Chapel Hill" poster that I bought for $1! It is now framed in our house and a great way to decorate on a budget. Have you been to the Bargain Sale in the past? Leave a comment below of any great items you found. 

Starting A Coupon Binder

Coupon Kitchen is set up for people who already know how to coupon or I suggest checking out Southern Savers for a detailed tutorial on how to get started. However, Coupon Kitchen is useful even without using coupons! If you really want to dive right into the coupon world, the first thing to know are the two methods: accordion file and binder. While I stick to the accordion file method, the binder route is preferred by many and may be the best solution for you.  Luckily, we have Ashlee from Coupon Community to give a few easy tips on starting a coupon binder.


An Easy Way to Start a Coupon Binder

Making a Coupon Binder is really an easy thing to do. It will help you to organize your shopping trips and increase the amounts that you save. Plus, it is also a great place to save a few reference lists and tips.

Step one: Breathe. This can be done by almost anyone, so don’t panic.

Step two: Get a three ring binder that will hold 30 or more pages. You can either use baseball card holders or full sheet holders depending on how organized you want to be.

Tip: If you clip them first and then add them to the baseball card holders, you won’t have to clip them at the market from the sleeve style. You can find binders and sleeves at places like Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby or E bay. I used a 40% off one item coupon at Hobby Lobby to get my binder.

Step three: Organization. This is a two part step to make life easier. When I clip my coupons, I add the newest ones to the back and have the oldest (or soonest to expire) at the front of the sleeve.

For me, this makes it easier to purge the coupons that I didn’t use and have expired. I also have each of my pages split up into categories such as canned goods, dairy products, etc. This way I can flip through faster in case I see an in store sale that isn’t listed on their ad.

Of course I also have a section at the front that I call “This trip” for the items that I want to get on this trip so I won’t miss something I came to the store for. I sometimes miss things on my lists because I didn’t write them down in the same order I found them in the store. When this happens, I see the missed items in my “This trip” coupons so I don't miss a deal.

Step four: Create what will be your seasonal food and retail sales cycle lists and place it at the end of your book as a reference. You can always watch your local papers and work out when the best deals are in your area to make your own customized list.

So who wants to go shopping?

Thanks for your help, Ashlee! Interested in starting your own coupon binder? Check out Delly's Deals for binders and complete start-up kits!

Coupons by Answers.com

School has started and fall is just around the corner. These season and life changes bring many opportunities to shop for fun and necessity. As always, I try to find the cheapest way to get something I want or need. With a website like Coupons by Answers.com, finding ways to save money while shopping is easy. This website has a search engine where you can type in any store you may be browsing online and it will present the most recent deals as well as coupon codes. Saving money can’t get much easier than that! They even have cooking.com coupons to help you save on items you use to prepare all of the Coupon Kitchen meals.  Remember the corn ripper
I mentioned the other week? I typed in Williams-Sonoma in the Coupons by Answers.com search engine and found a coupon for free shipping! Looking for a certain type of discount but not a specific store? Browse the category section for a selection of deals such as “hotels” or “airlines.” Coupons by Answers.com also has daily deals available (similar to Groupon or Living Social) so it’s always fun to check back to see what they offer or subscribe to their emails to receive the deals straight to your inbox. Restaurant coupons are also available for those nights when you run out of time to cook! Try out Coupons by Answers.com today and let me know any awesome ways you save with this great online tool – the possibilities are endless!

Labor Day Sale at Half Off Depot

Half Off Depot is hosting an awesome Labor Day sale this Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Starting today, receive 30% OFF your entire order using promotion code LABOR30.  Happy Labor Day weekend!!

Starbucks $5 Gift Card Rebate

I got super excited today when I saw this post from Southern Savers. With the purchase of either (2) Starbucks Coffee or Tazo K-Cups 16 ct. or (3) Starbucks coffee or Tazo K-Cups 10 ct. you can mail in or submit this rebate online to receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. Why I got super excited vs. just excited? This week at Harris Teeter Starbucks Coffee K-Cups 10 ct. are on sale for $7.99 (regularly $10.39). If you purchase 3 and send in the rebate, that's an overall savings of $12, very rare for something like K-Cups. The other super exciting part is that my supply was just running out! Thank you Starbucks and Harris Teeter, always to the rescue. I couldn't find any coupons for the Starbucks K-Cups to make this deal even sweeter so if anyone knows of some, please comment below. Also, don't forget to register the gift card you receive to start earning free syrups, soy milk, and drinks!

Back To School Sale at Half Off Depot

Today only, Half Off Depot is offering 28% off during their Back To School Sale with the code BACK 28. I just bought this $10 voucher to one of my favorite pizza places, Papa Murphy's for only $3.60! 

PriceBlink

In the past few years, I have started completing the majority of my shopping online. Not only is it convenient, but with so many coupon codes, cash back sites and online deals, you can get great deals on the items you normally buy in the store. I was recently approached by PriceBlink and given a chance to try out their add-on. I always look for a coupon code before I make a purchase so I was excited to find a tool that did all of the work for me! There are two benefits to the PriceBlink add-on. First,  it acts as a comparison shopping tool notifying you if the product you are browsing is available for a lower price from another retailer. The add-on also notifies you of any available coupons for the current retailer's website you are browsing. I downloaded the free add-on and started perusing Banana Republic's website. Immediately the add-on alerted me of the 30% off coupon available so when I stumbled upon this versatile necklace, I quickly added it to my cart and saved almost $18! If you enjoy shopping online, I definitely recommend PriceBlink as an easy way to save money.


I received a Banana Republic gift card to tryout PriceBlink. All opinions are my own.

25% off $25 or more at Half Off Depot

I know I post a lot about the deals at Half Off Depot but it's a great way to go out to dinner or enjoy an activity for half the price! Today, to celebrate April 25, they are offering 25% off any $25 or more purchase with the code EXTRA25. If you've had your eye on anything special, now is the time to get it!

17% off at Half Off Depot

Happy Tax Day! To celebrate, Half Off Depot is offering 17% off their products with the code TAX17 today only. Just enter the code when you check out. Enjoy!

Easter Sale at Half Off Depot

Happy Easter from Half Off Depot! They are having a sale 4/6-4/8 to celebrate. From today through Sunday, receive 18% off any purchase of $18 (any city, any product) or more with the code EGGSTRA. I'm thinking about acting like a tourist and purchasing two of these Wilmington Water Tours for my husband and me. If you're in Charlotte, there are a bunch of great restaurant offers on this list. There are plenty of cities and deals to choose from!

P&G Deal at Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter is having a promotion 4/4-4/10 on Proctor & Gamble products. When you purchase four participating products in one transaction, a voucher will print from the catalina for $4 off your next purchase! Combining the P&G coupons from the newspaper with Harris Teeter eVIC coupons, you can score a bunch of products at a low price after the rebate! Here are a few scenarios below. If you know of any more deals or coupons, please leave a comment!

Deal 1:
Oral-B Glide Floss - $2.99
  -.50/1 PG 4/1
  -.50/1 eVIC ecoupon
  = $1.49
Dawn Dish Detergent - $2.49
  -.25/1 PG 4/1
  -.25/1 eVIC ecoupon
  = $1.74
Tampax Pearl 18-20 ct -$3.99
  -$1 off PG 4/1
  -.50/1 eVIC ecoupon
  = $2.59
Bounce 80 ct - $3.49
  -.50/1 PG 4/1
  -.50/1 eVIC ecoupon
  = $1.99
Subtotal: $7.81
-$4 rebate = $3.81 or $.95 each

Deal 2:
Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner - 2 for $7
  -$1/2 PG 4/1
  -$1/2 eVIC ecoupon
  = 2 for $5
Head & Shoulders - 2 for $10
  -B1G1 PG 4/1
  = 2 for $5
Subtotal: $10
-$4 rebate = $6 or $1.50 each

Deal 3:
Nice'N Easy Foam - $8.99
  -$3 off PG 4/1
  -$3 off eVIC ecoupon
  = $2.99
Aussie or Herbal Essence - 2 for $6
  -$1/2 PG 4/1
  = 2 for $5
Oral-B Glide Floss - $2.99
  -.50/1 PG 4/1
  -.50/1 eVIC ecoupon
  = $1.49
Subtotal: $9.48
-$4 rebate = $5.48 or $1.37 each

Half Off Depot Sale

Check out this special Half Off Depot sale for April 1st! Click the banner above, find your city, and enjoy the sale!

$20 for $50 to Crow Hill

I've posted this Half Off Depot deal before but I'm so excited it's back! This is one of our favorite places to eat in Wilmington and we were actually there Saturday night using one of these vouchers. The $50 vouchers covers everything, including alcohol, so you can enjoy a nice meal with your beau or family for only $20. That's a Coupon Kitchen steal if you ask me. Click here to make the deal yours!

14% off Half Off Depot

Happy Pi Day! To celebrate, Half Off Depot is offering 14% off anything on the website with code 14OFF. Half Off Depot is a daily deal site with discounts on beauty, retail, vacations, restaurants, and more. Better yet, go through Shop At Home and earn 2% cash back on your purchases.

50% off at Heels.com

 

Today Groupon is offering 50% off at Heels.com. There are two purchase options of $25 for a $50 voucher or $50 for a $100 voucher. A deal like this means the perfect time to update your spring wardrobe!

10% off at Sweet Jack

Sweet Jack, a daily deal site, is previewing their new look today. To celebrate, they are offering 10% off of any order with promo code UPGRADE at checkout. With spring and warmer weather just around the corner, I'm considering getting this spray tan deal so I don't scare people with my ghostly white body!

Leap Day Sale at Half Off Depot

In celebration of Leap Day, get 29% off all orders from Half Off Depot with the code LEAP29. There are multiple deals to pick from in each participating city. Their deals are usually a great price anyway but now you can get an even bigger discount on restaurants, spas/salons, entertainment venues, and retail.  I'm definitely debating on purchasing the facial from Ki Salon and Spa for only $42 - usually a $120 value! If I was still in Charlotte, I would probably buy one each of the Pewter Rose, Cajun Queen, and Bonterra restaurant certificates. These certificates are a great way to enjoy dinner out on a budget. Happy Leap Day!

$15 off $75 at Harris Teeter

Happy Valentine's Day from Harris Teeter! They really know how to keep me in this relationship. Not only are they offering Super Doubles next week, but to strengthen my love of this store, they sent an email for $15 off a $75 purchase the week of February 8-14! Make sure your VIC card is signed up for the eVIC program to receive weekly emails and promotions like these. The email stated that this is targeted to select eVIC customers and is non-transferable. The $15 is taken off after coupons and other discounts are applied so grab a few big ticket items (toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, diapers, etc) in addition to the weekly menu and basically get them for free! Also, this discount does not apply to stamps, gift cards, alcohol or tobacco.

Super Doubles at Lowes Foods

It's Super Double coupons this week at Lowes Foods. That means any coupon that is $1.98 or less will double in value. This is considered Super Doubles because their normal coupon policy only doubles coupons $.99 or less. This is a great time to stock up on household and personal care items, pantry stock up items, and higher valued food purchases you might not normally make. Check out Southern Savers for a full list of coupon match-ups. Here's the official Lowes Foods Coupon Policy. Happy shopping!!

For those Harris Teeter lovers, your turn with Super Doubles will be next week!

Make $10 with Groupon!

This deal sold out minutes after I posted it! They might be refreshing it soon so I'll be sure to let you know if that happens. 

Today Groupon is offering a $10 credit to Tango Card for only $5.  The Tango Card can be used to purchase gift cards to popular retailers (Amazon, Gap, Target, Starbucks and more), donate to charity, or redeem a balance for cash. So, with the purchase limit of two, you basically make $10!! I'm jumping on this deal right now! The deal runs for eight days but there is a limited quantity. Click here to make your $10!