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This week I actually spent money in order to save money. I ended up with a day off work so Matt and I hit up a couple of spots that we usually don’t have time to go to.\u00a0 First was the Dollar Tree. Currently most items are priced at $1. I have read several articles that indicate the standard price will be changed to $1.25 starting in January. I decided to save myself some money and do a stock up trip. I purchased items like sandwich and snack bags, deodorant and the boy’s body wash. I ended up spending $50 so I saved at least $12 on items that will be purchased and used.<\/p>\n
Next, we stopped at the local Belk’s store. I was actually shopping for a couple of boys we chose off the angel tree at church. I did not find anything in the size that I needed that I would consider a deal, but I did manage to grab 3 dress shirts for Zach and 9 short sleeve t-shirts for Braxton for a grand total of $50.<\/p>\n
We have several local ‘bargain” stores. We stopped at one for $6 packs of diapers and a couple of other items.<\/p>\n
I have always shopped after Christmas for wrapping paper and for items to keep in our gift drawer.\u00a0 This year I also found a bag of wrapping paper in the attic. I have been using the paper we found so that we will definitely not have to buy any more for next year either.\u00a0 The kids were able to locate gifts for a white elephant gift exchange, in the gift drawer so that also saves on expenses.<\/p>\n
Last but definitely not least is using the food we have and trying to not let any go to waste.\u00a0 I made a definite effort to go ahead and package up lunch size containers for this week so that I can just grab and go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This week I actually spent money in order to save money. I ended up with a day off work so Matt and I hit up a couple of spots that we usually don’t have time to go to.\u00a0 First was … Continue reading