Furniture Store Coupon

Purchased a dining room set at Dunk & Bright Furniture Store. Mind you, we have had the same set for as long as we’ve been married, which is 16 years. After doing window-shopping for months now, we finally honed in on a set that we like that coordinates with our room's color scheme. Original price: $1,499 (or $1,500). Redeemed a $100 coupon given to us by our real estate agent (given to him by the furniture store), thereby making the price $1,399 (or $1,400). Further, there was a special running whereas the delivery charge of $75 was waived. Saved $175.

Discount Outlet Store

Purchased Mothers Day cards at Factor Card Outlet. These quality cards are dirt cheap to begin with, but they also sent me 15% off coupons. I think it’s well-documented in my Blog archives that I stopped purchasing cards at an un-named store long time ago because I refused to pay 8 bucks for one card. In this case, I bought cards for my maternal grandmother, mother, mother-in-law, sisters, sister-in-law, and aunts. Total cost for seven (7) cards: $5.93 less 15% discount of .89 equals a grand total of $5.04!

Coupon and Clearance Rack

Received a $10 coupon in the mail from Kohl’s. No minimum purchase obligation. Bought a nice, brightly-colored summer necklace. Regular price $22. On sale for $14.74. Came to a grand total of $4.74 (plus tax) with coupon. Saved $10.

While I was at it, I purchased a $30 belt for 90% off at $3, as well as $20 ivory-colored mittens for $2. Mind you, I don’t buy things for the sake of buying them just because they’re on sale. I need new belts and Spring time can still get frosty and nifty here in Central New York. Should have paid $50. Paid $5! Saved $45.

Anniversary Celebration Sales

I’ve come to take a liking to V-neck ribbed sweaters. I have a sea green-colored one and since I have Spring fever, wanted a yellow one. Went to The Salvation Army and found one for $5.99. In addition, I have a coupon reminding me that all merchandise is 50% off on May 16th. I hope to be there!

Easter Basket

Purchased an Easter basket for a special little boy for $24.99. When did Easter baskets become so expensive? I was expecting somewhere in the neighborhood of $7.99. But sometimes it’s about the gift, and not how much it costs.

Clearance Rack

Went into OfficeMax to buy something, but ended up purchasing $50 worth of attractive, name-brand give-aways for my Financial Literacy classes for between $1 to $4.50, max. These items are regularly-priced much higher.

Frequency Rewards

Bought a personal item at CVS. The CVS rewards card provides print-out coupons bearing instant discounts. Saved 50 cents today.