Category Archives: bargains

Seven Ways I Saved Money in April

Posted on April 28, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Like many people, I try to be frugal every day of the year — and here are some ways I saved money in April:

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Thrift Store Treasures #5

Posted on April 21, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Spent $7 recently to score the following thrift store treasures:  5 large plastic flowerpots in bright jewel tones (purple, red, yellow and green)

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Money Saving Christmas Gift Idea #2 – Zip it Drain Cleaner

Posted on November 26, 2014 by blogqueendiane

When you find a product at the right price that really does the job – you’ve just gotta spread the word. If your sink or bathtub is not draining properly, the Zip it Drain Cleaner — a low-tech gizmo that costs … Continue reading →

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News Updates about Christmas Shopping Bargains

Posted on November 18, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Everybody wants to save money when buying holiday gifts, right? Did you know that… Walmart is abandoning the one-day-only “Black Friday” sales and will offer its best deals over a five-day period beginning the last week of November this year? … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures #4

Posted on November 3, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Spent about $34 last weekend and bought the following thrift store treasures: 1) 3 pairs of identical leather slingback shoes ($5.99 each) in beige, blue and black (like new) 2) A pair of bright blue leather shoes ($4.99) – great condition

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Cute Halloween Window Decorations for Only $1

Posted on October 28, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Love the cute Halloween window decorations from the dollar store that

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Things NOT to Sell at a Yard Sale

Posted on October 21, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve been to hundreds of yard sales over the years and have held more than 20 yard sales, too — and realize that there are just some things nobody wants to buy! Check the list below for things NOT to … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures #3

Posted on October 14, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Had some good luck at thrift stores the first two weekends of October! It’s nice to pick up a few fall things before going up to the attic and dragging out all my winter clothes. The items I was found … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures #2: Bare Traps Sandals — Love Them!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by blogqueendiane

**This is not a sponsored blog post. I just love these shoes!** Have wanted to buy a pair of Bare Traps shoes for years, but they were always more than I wanted to spend, even on sale. They’re kind of … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures: What I Did NOT Buy

Posted on September 11, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Thrift stores have some fantastic buys, ya can’t deny that. But they also have some weird stuff.

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