I am a stay at home mom with four wonderful kids. I have been married for over 10 years to my best friend. I am head over heels in love with him. He always supports my crazy "thrifty adventures". We have a lot of fun together.
I was raised on a small dairy farm. Where I learned very young, the value of hard work and how to be thrifty in all areas of life. Growing up our meals were made from scratch. Only on special occasion would we get name brand cereal, chips, or any other fancy treats. Now that I am a Mom with my own budget, the basic foods always comes first. I too make most of our meals from scratch and take pride in feeding my family a well balanced healthy diet.
I enjoy seeing how far I can make our budget stretch, and when I take the time to match sales with coupons I am able to get all those "fun & fancy" items that would other wise be out of my budget. Being thrifty has always been a way of life for me, but it has also become a real joy.
If you have a Sears Outlet near you, here is a Black Friday sneaks for you all. You can view the ad HERE (you will need to download it). There’s a terrific offer for Shop Your Way Rewards members too – every Tuesday until 12/27/11, those who have opted into receiving promotional emails can receive a FREE piece of apparel at any Sears Outlet store that carries apparel.
If you need to do some fall shopping or just want to treat yourself without breaking the bank, don’t miss Sears’ Family and Friends Sale this weekend: save 20% off on apparel, 15% off on appliances and footwear, and 10% off on almost everything else.
The in-store sale is on Sunday, October 2, 6-9 PM, while the online sale is ongoing now until Monday, October 3, 4 AM CT.
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One of our followers just sent us an email about their local Sears store:
My name is Terrilynn and my husband and I recently purchased the Sears store in Ontario, OR. As a result we get to have a re-grand opening to celebrate new ownership. It is going to be this Saturday, Feb. 5th. On that day we will have a ribbon cutting at 10am as well as hot dogs and HOMEMADE DONUTS! We will also be having an extra 10% off that is only good at our store on top of the other deals available that day. Click here to view their flier
The year’s first Sears Friends and Family Sale is happening this weekend – clothing and accessories will be discounted 20%, appliances are 15% off and exercise equipment is 10% off among others - Click Here
It’s a great opportunity to save while investing New Year’s resolutions — whether your New Year’s resolution is to update your wardrobe or get fit!
Online, the sale starts Sat, Jan 8, 8 PM CT and ends Mon, Jan 10, 4 AM CST. The in-store sale is on Sun, Jan 9, 6-9 PM but a few cities will have their sale on another date and time: Raleigh and Cincinnati on Fri, Jan 7, 5-8 PM; Miami and Dallas on Sat, Jan 8, 9 AM-12 NN; and Boston and Seattle on Sun, Jan 9, all day.
First-Ever Sears’ Shop Your Way Rewards Members Only Event on December 19
For the first time ever, Sears is rewarding Shop Your Way Rewards (SYWR) members with an exclusive, members-only event on Sunday, December 19, 6-9 PM at Sears, sears.com, Sears Hometown Stores, Sears Appliance & Hardware stores, and Sears Home Appliance Showroom.
Apparel and jewelry are 20% off, and almost everything else is an extra 10% off, including bed, bath and window fashions, footwear, tools, luggage, mattresses, and more. SYWR Members can save an extra 20% on apparel and 15% off footwear with savings passes, available for download here. Also, if your home needs a little heating help, the 10% off also applies to Sears Home Services, including expert repair service for heating & AC systems, appliances, lawn & garden equipment and more. (Please keep in mind that the home improvement offer ends 12/26.)
The offers may vary depending on the area you’re in – for more information, click here.
Sears Helps Heroes Fulfill Wishes This Holiday Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry offers America the chance to say ‘thank you’ and helps military families have the holidays they deserve
With more than 480,000 U.S. soldiers currently on active duty, Sears is once again calling on America to step up and say “thanks” to the nation’s troops this holiday season. As part of its long-standing commitment to real life heroes, Sears is bringing back its annual Heroes at Home Wish Registry to give back to the men and women who serve our country by inviting Americans to make a contribution to the Wish Registry either in-store or online at http://www.sears.com/heroesathome (donations accepted until December 31).
With thousands of active-duty military fathers and mothers away from their homes fighting for our country, the Heroes at Home Wish Registry helps to bring the holidays home for many deserving families. By bridging the miles with a little holiday cheer, the Wish Registry provides a chance for active military members to connect with loved ones during the holiday season.
Now in its third year, the program has helped more than 51,000 military families and has raised more than $12.2 million. For many, the wishes fulfilled in years past have been simple and practical, including everything from warm clothes to new toys for their children to a Christmas tree and other holiday decorations for their homes.
Many families that were helped by last year’s efforts shared their stories to encourage active members of the military to register this year, some of which are posted on the Wish Registry website.
Please note that donations made to the Wish Registry are not tax deductible and will be used to purchase Sears gift cards that will be equally distributed to all registered families.
Special Sears’ Salute to Heroes Veteran’s Day Sale In Stores, November 11 to 12
Sears is celebrating America’s service people (members of the Military, Veterans, Police, Firefighters, Teachers, and Hospital Staff) with an extra 10% off apparel, shoes, lawn & garden, electronics, tools, home fashions, automotive and more Thurs, Nov 11 to Fri, Nov 12 (in stores only).
If your home needs some repairs before winter — the 10% off also applies to Sears Home Improvement Services, including siding, windows, cabinet refacing, kitchen remodeling, heating and AC systems, flooring and roofing. (Please keep in mind that the home improvement offer ends Nov 18.)
“Local heroes” need to print out the Storewide Savings Pass in this flyer: and they also need ID to prove their “local hero” status. More information is available here
Chance to win up to $1,000 in Sears gift cards in the Sears Family and Friends Sweepstakes from Nov 8-14. Click here to enter the contest
Sears’ Days Plus Up sale is happening on-line and in stores this week (through 10/23). For apparel and accessories, you can get $10 off a $20 purchase with this coupon.
Chance to win up to $1,000 in Sears gift cards in the Sears Family and Friends Sweeps this week! Follow this link to enter the contest.
Sears’ Friends and Family Sale is back on-line and in stores this weekend! Clothing, accessories, cosmetics and more are 20% off, and bedding and bath are 15% off!
The sale will start online Sat, Oct 2, 8 PM CT until Monday, Oct 4, 4 AM CT. The nationwide in-store sale is on Sun, Oct 3, 6– 9 PM, but dates and times are a bit different in a handful of cities (Raleigh, Cincinnati, Miami, Dallas, Boston, and Seattle). You can visit for more details.
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If you have a Sears Outlet near you, here is a Black Friday sneaks for you all. You can view the ad HERE (you will need to download it). There’s a terrific offer for Shop Your Way Rewards members too – every Tuesday until 12/27/11, those who have opted into receiving promotional emails can receive a FREE piece of apparel at any Sears Outlet store that carries apparel.
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Today Sears.com is having a huge online sale! You name it – it’s on sale Find an awesome gift, stocking stuffer, or even a project to start and get it all at a thrifty price!
Chance to win up to $1,000 in Sears gift cards in the Sears Family and Friends Sweepstakes from Nov 8-14.
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