I am a bit dissapointed this year. My hubby was up sick most of the night so I didn't get out of the house until 9:oo this morning. I missed out on most of the big items that I wanted, well mainly the trampoline that was $140, so my shopping this morning was very limited.
This is all I managed to find worth buying this morning:
2 pj bottoms - $4 each
2 pr PJs - $4 each
2 Track Suits for hubby - $8 each
2 Littlest Pet Shops VIPS - $7 each
1 Fisher Price Walker to Wagon - $10
So needless to say, I still have the majority of my shopping to do. so keep checking back for lots of hot deals.
You can check out my updated Christmas Budget and List Here!
Showing posts with label Christmas Budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Budget. Show all posts
Friday, November 28, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Black Friday Shopping!
I have to say that I shop Black Friday every year and am very surprised at the number of people who feel it is not worth the trouble. There are several reasons I shop Black Friday.
1. The Prices - have literately saved thousands
2. The kids are still asleep and aren't whinning to go with you - mine are often still asleep when I get home so it makes it easier to get things put up without them spying them.
3. I get the bulk of my shopping sone within a few hours.
I was going to write some tips to share with you but Thrifty Mama just posted hers and well, why reinvent the wheel? Check out her tips here!
I would add that a lot of retailers will also have their sales available online so read those flyiers carefully, it could save you a lot of stops since most of the sales go into effect at midnight on Thanksgiving.
When shopping online, shop through ebates. Not only do they give you $5 for signing up, they yu also get a % of all of your purchases.
Check for online coupons and codes. Many will have a free shipping online code available. So take the time to look for them. RetailMeNot.com is a great place to find them, I also run a general search before making a purchase.
Now I am also being asked how I know what is going on sale. Here are some of the awesome sites I am using to find the Black Friday Deal.
Wal-Mart Black Friday Ad Here
Hot Coupon World has always been my most reliable source! So far they have tons of ads up and I'm sure more will be added daily as they become available.
1. The Prices - have literately saved thousands
2. The kids are still asleep and aren't whinning to go with you - mine are often still asleep when I get home so it makes it easier to get things put up without them spying them.
3. I get the bulk of my shopping sone within a few hours.
I was going to write some tips to share with you but Thrifty Mama just posted hers and well, why reinvent the wheel? Check out her tips here!
I would add that a lot of retailers will also have their sales available online so read those flyiers carefully, it could save you a lot of stops since most of the sales go into effect at midnight on Thanksgiving.
When shopping online, shop through ebates. Not only do they give you $5 for signing up, they yu also get a % of all of your purchases.
Check for online coupons and codes. Many will have a free shipping online code available. So take the time to look for them. RetailMeNot.com is a great place to find them, I also run a general search before making a purchase.
Now I am also being asked how I know what is going on sale. Here are some of the awesome sites I am using to find the Black Friday Deal.
Wal-Mart Black Friday Ad Here
Hot Coupon World has always been my most reliable source! So far they have tons of ads up and I'm sure more will be added daily as they become available.
Don't Forget Those Budgets
This will be a very hectic week for me. Generally by this point in my Christmas shopping I have bought most of our smaller gifts only holding out for the Black Friday Sales for the large gifts. Well, I haven't done so hot this year with Dallas being out of town. See, I like for Dallas and I to do the Christmas shopping together so he knows exactly what I'm spending where and on who. It makes it so much easier on me to, when I have a sounding board.
With that being said, Dallas flys home tommorrow night, my birthday is Wednesday, Thursday is Thanksgiving, and Friday is Black Friday. I am exhausted already, but I am really excited to get the tree up and get the gifts under it.
Here is my original Christmas Budget with gifts that I have already purchased.
Jered wants a DS.
And little Colt is just along for the ride.
Oh and my dear husband wants a new pair of ostrich boots ($450) with matching belt ($150) and buckle set ($250). I just not sure he's been this good this year! LOL! However, I know that in addition to whatever else he gets me this year, I will be getting a new laptop and I know that he will spare no expense so I will only get the best of the best (it's a thing with him, he is not very frugal, he is definitely a bigger is better kinda guy). With that being said, he doesn't ask for much. He travels most of the time to provide well for our family, so I'm sure Santa will be generous to him this year as well.
So that leaves me to the shopping!
I haven't found a killer deal on the kitchen yet, which by the way Colt will love as much as Hannah. I plan on putting it in my office so they can play while I work on the computer. And because my office is downstairs and the gameroom is upstairs, and I'm just not ready for my little man to be out of my site yet.
Walmarts BlackFriday deals include:
The Leapster @ $30
The Trampoline with security net @ $140
8" digital picture frames @ $39 (I'm thinking grandparents)
They also have kids jeans for $4 a pair and PJs too, so I will be buying some of these, not for Christmas particularly but because we can always use a few more pair of jeans and jammies.
Their 2 day sale includes:
Mario DS system @ $129 (I think)
None of the kids have mentioned a Wii lately, so Santa might be changing his mind and bringing them something else. I think the Trampoline will probably be a Santa gift as well since it will be a family gift and I won't have to wrap it.
If you don't have a budget yet, sit down and take a few minutes to get a game plan. The holidays should be fun and exciting not stressful because we overspent and will struggle to get them paid off. And controll those impulse purchases. Don't be afraid to return something that you bought that you probably shouldn't have.
Wishing you and your families a blessed Holiday season!
With that being said, Dallas flys home tommorrow night, my birthday is Wednesday, Thursday is Thanksgiving, and Friday is Black Friday. I am exhausted already, but I am really excited to get the tree up and get the gifts under it.
Here is my original Christmas Budget with gifts that I have already purchased.
Chelsea wants a new iphone/ipod thingy (I have no idea what this is just that it is $300), new bedding, and lots of clothes.
Hannah wants a Kitchen, a Jumper (trampoline), Snow White and a Leapster.
Bailey wants a DS and an electric scooter.Jered wants a DS.
And little Colt is just along for the ride.
Oh and my dear husband wants a new pair of ostrich boots ($450) with matching belt ($150) and buckle set ($250). I just not sure he's been this good this year! LOL! However, I know that in addition to whatever else he gets me this year, I will be getting a new laptop and I know that he will spare no expense so I will only get the best of the best (it's a thing with him, he is not very frugal, he is definitely a bigger is better kinda guy). With that being said, he doesn't ask for much. He travels most of the time to provide well for our family, so I'm sure Santa will be generous to him this year as well.
So that leaves me to the shopping!
I haven't found a killer deal on the kitchen yet, which by the way Colt will love as much as Hannah. I plan on putting it in my office so they can play while I work on the computer. And because my office is downstairs and the gameroom is upstairs, and I'm just not ready for my little man to be out of my site yet.
Walmarts BlackFriday deals include:
The Leapster @ $30
The Trampoline with security net @ $140
8" digital picture frames @ $39 (I'm thinking grandparents)
They also have kids jeans for $4 a pair and PJs too, so I will be buying some of these, not for Christmas particularly but because we can always use a few more pair of jeans and jammies.
Their 2 day sale includes:
Mario DS system @ $129 (I think)
None of the kids have mentioned a Wii lately, so Santa might be changing his mind and bringing them something else. I think the Trampoline will probably be a Santa gift as well since it will be a family gift and I won't have to wrap it.
If you don't have a budget yet, sit down and take a few minutes to get a game plan. The holidays should be fun and exciting not stressful because we overspent and will struggle to get them paid off. And controll those impulse purchases. Don't be afraid to return something that you bought that you probably shouldn't have.
Wishing you and your families a blessed Holiday season!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
My Thrifty Christmas Ornament
Crystal at The Thrifty Mama is hosting a Thrifty Christmas Round up, so I thought I would participate and share some of my thrifty Christmas Tree Decor.
Living in TX, I like things just a little rustic, so I love this ornament and can't wait to remember to request paper bags so the kids and I can make some.
My Paper Bag Ornament
Supplies:
Brown Paper Bags
Yarn or Ribbon
A Hole Punch
Newspaper
A Template for the shape of your choose. About 4" wide
I cut stars (but you can cut any shape that you like) out of brown paper sacks. I generally find a template on line and print it, and then use it as my pattern.
Then I will stack them together and use a hole punch to punch holes around the edges.
Once you holes are punched, take two stars and put them together (of course with any print on the inside) and let you Kids sew them together with yarn or a pretty ribbon.
I generally glue on a small raffia bow at the top and they are done.
Just before they are done, I take a small piece of newspaper and wrinkle it up to stuff inside to make it puffy, and then finish the sewing by tying a pretty bow.
I like the basic rustic look of the paperbag ornament, but you could also let your children draw or color on the paper bag before you begin for a keepsake ornament.
Additionally, My sister often ads a Cowboy hat to the top of tree to save on the cost of a tree topper.
Living in TX, I like things just a little rustic, so I love this ornament and can't wait to remember to request paper bags so the kids and I can make some.
My Paper Bag Ornament
Supplies:
Brown Paper Bags
Yarn or Ribbon
A Hole Punch
Newspaper
A Template for the shape of your choose. About 4" wide
I cut stars (but you can cut any shape that you like) out of brown paper sacks. I generally find a template on line and print it, and then use it as my pattern.
Then I will stack them together and use a hole punch to punch holes around the edges.
Once you holes are punched, take two stars and put them together (of course with any print on the inside) and let you Kids sew them together with yarn or a pretty ribbon.
I generally glue on a small raffia bow at the top and they are done.
Just before they are done, I take a small piece of newspaper and wrinkle it up to stuff inside to make it puffy, and then finish the sewing by tying a pretty bow.
I like the basic rustic look of the paperbag ornament, but you could also let your children draw or color on the paper bag before you begin for a keepsake ornament.
Additionally, My sister often ads a Cowboy hat to the top of tree to save on the cost of a tree topper.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
My Christmas Budget
As part of my frugal lifestyle, I am determined to stay on a budget this year for Christmas, so I thought what better way to keep myself accountable than to post it here. I will update it as I add gifts. Hopefully, not only will this help keep me accountable, it will keep me from hiding something I bought only to find it in January!
My goal is to buy a large family gift from Santa and then only spend $200 on each child. I'm not sure if this will include their stocking stuffers (SS) or not at this point.
Chelsea - 15 yr old Girl
Jered - 13 yr old Boy
$0 Spent - $200 Remaining
Bailey - 8 yr old Girl
Hannah - 4 yr old Girl
Colt - 10 mos old Boy
My goal is to buy a large family gift from Santa and then only spend $200 on each child. I'm not sure if this will include their stocking stuffers (SS) or not at this point.
Chelsea - 15 yr old Girl
- SS - Almay Mascara (value $6.99) FREE
Jered - 13 yr old Boy
$0 Spent - $200 Remaining
Bailey - 8 yr old Girl
- Camp Rock Moon Chair - $6.24
- Matching Camp Rock Ottoman - $4.98
- Journal - FREE Giveaway
- SS - Bath and Body Smell Good - $.99
- Webkinz Puppy - $6.99
- Lipgloss Set - Free
- 2 Sleep Pants - $4 each = $8
- Little Pet Shop VIP Bunny - $7
- Enchanted Castle Book = FREE Giveaway
- 6 Tubs of Floam = $6
$40.20 Spent - $159.80 Remaining
Hannah - 4 yr old Girl
- Pink and Purple Butterfly Chair - $7.28
- SS - Bath and Body Smell Good - $.99
- Felt Paper Doll playset ($26.99 Value) - FREE Giveaway
- WEbkinz Puppy - $6.99
- Ling Ling WonderPet - $4.99
- Little Pet Shop VIP Puppy = $7
- 2 pr Pajamas $4 each = $8
$35.25 Spent - $164.75 Remaining
Colt - 10 mos old Boy
- $25 Giftcard to be spent at Build a Bear and $5/25 coupon
- Fisher Price Walker to Wagon = $10
$10 Spent - $190 Remaining
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