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Best Buys for January
A happy new year to you all. Back due to popular demand we have the monthly feature Best Buys. If you’re looking for good deals on any of the following products, this month is probably your best bet for savings. Produce-broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, lemons and oranges. Christmas Items-if you’re not already tired of all things Christmas, then this is a great opportunity to buy some items ready for Christmas 2023. Chocolate-Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and chocolate is perfect to store for future baking needs. Winter Clothing-Winter only began a few weeks ago but stores need to make room for spring clothing which means…
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Money Saving Tip-Learn to Sew
Did you know it’s National Sewing Month? I have to admit I have limited sewing skills. I’ve always handed over shortening hemlines and mending zippers to other people. Maybe you have better skills or maybe you make your own clothes. Either way learning basic sewing skills is a money saver. You save money doing your own alterations and then you save money when you learn to repair torn clothing or yes, fixing the broken zipper rather than throwing away things and buying new.
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Money Saving Tip-A Win-Win Situation
If you haven’t shopped at a consignment store then you’re missing out on some of the biggest bargains. Everything from clothes to furniture. I’ve found designer jackets and dresses for less than $10. Household appliances that look like they’ve never been used…in fact, a few have still been in sealed boxes which I’m guessing indicates it was an impulse buy for someone or an unwanted gift. They also offer you the opportunity to make money too. Have a dress you bought for a wedding and now it’s just hanging in the closet? Have a bread maker that you purchased with the intent of making fresh bread every day but it…