It’s no secret I’m a frugal mom. I’m a bargain hunter just like my grandma, and often times won’t even think of buying certain items unless it’s on sale. This is especially true with crafting supplies. Fabric and fun toys, I’m all over it if I can buy for less than retail price. Thus why I was so excited to see this new promotion at Joann.com. Coupon Details: 40% Off the Regular Price of One Item at Joann.com ( Code:AE74 ) Clicking on the link above will also show you a few other promotions and the restrictions around them. There’s a lot of choices here, so if you have some big purchases to make, this code would be great (I did happen to see sewing machines are excluded though on this one, but other higher ticket items might not be). Hopefully these discount coupons from Joann Fabrics will help you...
Idea Queen is big on bargain shopping. Why pay full price for the “latest and greatest” when “tried and true” is just as cheap? Sure you could visit your local dollar store for quite a few of your crafting supplies, but if you want to get serious, you may have to do some digging online. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite places to shop for cheap craft supplies online. Each of these stores have excellent ratings, are trusted, and listed for both their prices and selection. Do feel free to comment and add your own to this list! CreateForLess Probably one of the largest craft supply stores online we’ve ever seen. Doesn’t matter what kind of crafts your in search of, chances are they’ll have it. Everything from scrapbooking to sewing, to casual crafting. There’s some pretty good deals...
No matter if your a crafter or just like buying handmade goodies, here are a few sites to check out. Etsy Probably the largest site to find homemade products. Just about anything you could think of (and some you may NOT think of) is here. Not everything is “cute” either – I’ve stumbled on things such as bone necklaces and some pretty wild art. Makes the shopping options all the better, in my opinion. (Be sure to see my daughter Etsy store while your there!) Cafe Handmade They have a fun “virtual craft show” theme going on here, where you “rent a booth” for a little bit of nothing. There’s more individual promotion going on here, with twitter posts directly to your store and encouragement each week to vote on your favorites. Prairie Soy Candles has just been listed here, and there’s...
While I really complained about the cost of a new Nintendo Wii since they first came out, I can’t say the $267.49 (tax included, purchased new at my local GameStop) I paid was really of that bad of a deal. Not only are they still selling for insane prices online, but when you figure in how much they are really WORTH, it makes all the difference. Think of it this way…. - The price of home gym could be anywhere from $300 clear up into the thousands. Plus once you get the home gym, what is there to add to it, and how fun is it? - A fitness club, at minimum, is going to cost you over $400 a year. Again the fun factor may be missing in some programs. - YMCA membership in our area costs over $500 per year for a family. Our local Y is pretty sad looking, too, and no where near worth that cost. Plus most the ‘classes’ cost...
For those of you sick to death of hearing about my bread machine, fear not! The end is in sight! I have new Kitchen toys thanks to Christmas presents from dad. The first one is probably something half of you seasoned kitchen veterans (no pun intended) already have. A nifty little George Foreman Grill. Yup. Finally. Talk about being put to good use though – we’ve already used this thing at least a dozen times in the past few weeks. Grilled cheese, chicken, steak, hamburgers…basically anything we COULD put on there we have. And the budding chef of the house and me came up with an EXCELLENT chicken recipe (we’ll be posting some awesome recipes for this new toy later, I promise!). The other new toy we got was also something I’ve wanted for a long time (actually since I saw it a friend’s house and stated “I’m...
And by “for kids”, we mean “to give to kids”. Sure you could get by with just a small box of chocolate (I do not foresee this being a problem with the boy), but where’s the fun in that? I know it’s more of a “couple’s holiday”, but for us single people we got to share the love somewhere. Gifts for kids don’t have to be expensive. As mentioned you could go with a small box of candy or some other small item. My daughter’s handmade soap is an excellent option, especially since she’s been going nuts with her heart mold. (See her Etsy shop here for gift ideas) What have you given your kids in the past? What do you have planned for this year? Let’s share some ideas! Read More →
A nice surprise may be coming your way if you own the Webkinz Pet of the Month for May 2009 – The Cocker Spaniel! This is an older favorite to many kids, and he’ll be getting all kinds of bonuses in May. If you don’t have a Webkinz yet or need to renew the year membership, this pet is perfect for adopting in May due to all the fun extras you’ll receive. Be sure to see pricing options at Webkinz Amazon Read More →
I am such a sucker for Joann’s. No matter if it’s online or locally, I’m like a kid in a candy store. So when I see deals like this, I just can’t help but pass them along! From now until April 15th, get Free Shipping at Joann.com on orders of $35 or more. Be sure to use this code: MARFSA935. Even though some of you may be like me and not sew a whole lot when the weather is nice, it’s a great idea to go shopping while the shipping is free. I LOVE this store and don’t have any problem finding $35 worth of fun stuff to play with. Have fun! Read More →
Looking for a great gift for your kids? Then try the Webkinz pet of the month for April – the Alley Cat! This adorable feline comes with all kinds of special bonuses and extras when you adopt them in April 2009. Plus you’ll get daily extras including extra chances on the Wheel of Wow, extra KinzCash, and lots more. Buy the Webkinz Alley Cat at Amazon for April 2009! Read More →
Do your kids still play Webkinz like mine do? Remember, in order to keep your membership, you need to purchase at least one Webkinz per year. Compared to similar membership sites, this is EXTREMELY cheap. They make nice birthday gifts, and so do the accessories! When you adopt the Webkinz of the month, you get all kinds of fun extras to start with, plus daily extra stuff the regular pets don’t get. So if you are planning to buy your child their first Webkinz or needing to renew your membership, this is the one to buy this month! (Just make sure you buy the LARGE one and not the “Little”. Use the link below to see the large) See Webkinz Yorkie at Amazon. Read More →
