Frugal Living Year in Review, What We Learned in 2011
Birmingham Bargain Mom
DECEMBER 31, 2011
Here's a round-up of the thrifty and frugal living lessons we learned in 2011.
REVIEW: Softsoap Body Wash Holiday Scents
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NOVEMBER 15, 2013
The winter holiday season is my absolute favorite time of the year for so many reasons but mainly because of the sounds and smells of the season. From the familiar chords of Silent Night to the smell of gingerbread cookies in the kitchen, there are so many festive holiday items available during this time of the year.
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REVIEW: Zulily for the Holidays
Saving With Shellie
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Zulily is the perfect place to find everything you need for the holidays. They also offer festive Holiday outfits for your kiddos. You’ll find everything from party dresses to holiday themed pajamas. We recently received this Holiday outfit from Zulily and couldn’t be more pleased! Deals Around Town'
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks Holiday Cookbook – $17.85
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OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Pioneer Woman Cooks Holiday Cookbook is available today for $17.85 (reg. All the Amazon reviews have given this book 5 out of 5 stars! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Holiday 2013 Mom'
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Sonic: Holiday Desserts Are Here!
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DECEMBER 18, 2013
We all get super busy around the holidays. Between the shopping, family dinners, holiday cards and everyday living, December is a crazy month. December is always special for me because of all the great special edition holiday desserts that come out to play. I think we will start a new holiday tradition in our family.
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Nordstrom | Double Breasted Peacoat – $28.98 (Shipped)
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DECEMBER 15, 2014
I think the red (pictured above) would be perfect for the holidays but I think I might grab the slightly more versatile charcoal gray. The coat gets great reviews , however it’s in the Juniors Department which means you will probably need to go up a size. Deals Around Town Clothing Holiday Mom Teen'
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81 Little People Nativity Set – $21.50 + FREE Store Pickup (Today Only!)
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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
The Little People Nativity Set is always popular during the holidays and it often is sold out. from Amazon and gets great reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Baby Fave Deals Holiday 2013'
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Target | Six Barbie Cartwheel Offers!
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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Holiday Doll. It gets great reviews too. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Coupons Holiday Kids Target Toys' If you have Barbie items on your shopping list, check out these six new Barbie Target Cartwheel offers. 25% off Barbie 3.5?
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American Girl DVD Set (4-Movies) – $10.96
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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Not only is this a great deal, but The American Girl DVD set got great reviews on Amazon, too. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Baby/Kids Fave Deals Holiday 2013 Toys'
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American Girl DVD Set (4-Movies) – $10.96
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DECEMBER 12, 2013
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Not only is this a great deal, but the American Girl DVD set got great reviews on Amazon, too. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Baby Fave Deals Holiday 2013 Toys'
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Liberty’s Kids Complete Series on DVD – $5
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MAY 29, 2014
This series has gotten great customer reviews , too. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday 2013 Kids' The set includes 4 DVDs with the voice talents of Walter Kronkite and Billy Crystal.
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61 Black Friday 2014 | Best Camera Deals
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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
You’ll find links to the items (when available) as well as store hours, reviews and more. :: Point & Shoot. See Reviews of this Item. See Reviews of this Item. :: DSLR. See Reviews of this Item. See Reviews of this Item. See Reviews of this Item. :: Video Cameras. See Reviews of this Item.
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Florsheim Premium Dress Socks (8pk) – $19.99 (Shipped)
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
If you don’t want to buy them for yourself, they would make a great gift for the holidays. Great gift idea for guys for the holiday. Plus the customers on Amazon have given these socks great customer reviews. Deals Around Town Holiday 2013' Shipping is free, no code required. Find more Great Deals happening now.
FREE Kindle Book: PERFECT
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
It’s a holiday romantic comedy novel with plenty of good reviews. Reviewers say this book is great for light reading. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! I spotted a new free Kindle Book available today: PERFECT by Autumn Jordon.
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Little Tikes Gas ‘n Go Mower – $12.49
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
This toy gets great reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday Kids Toys' My boys play with it all the time. My husband loves it because it’s one of those rare toys that doesn’t require batteries.
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KidKraft Gracie Kitchen – $63
Saving With Shellie
DECEMBER 10, 2014
I know Play Kitchens are hot holiday items. The KidKraft Gracie Kitchen gets great reviews and looks really cute. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Holiday Kids Toys Walmart'
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64GB Camera Memory Card – $22.99
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DECEMBER 1, 2014
This camera card gets great reviews and would make the perfect addition to a camera you may be giving this Christmas season. Or grab this deal for yourself to hold additional holiday pictures. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! at Best Buy.
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Nerf N-Strike Elite Nerf Cam Blaster – $29.99
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DECEMBER 5, 2014
Here are all the features: With the Nerf N-Strike Elite Nerf Cam ECS-12 Blaster you can review and see your epic shots over and over again. The built-in camera has a 1.77” color screen to let you instantly review to plan your attack or to save and then share later. Store Deals Holiday Kids Target Toys'
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Kohls Black Friday | Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage for $103.87
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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Just as a comparison, it’s $145 on Amazon and gets great reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Black Friday Holiday 2013 Kids Kohls Toys' -Pay $133.87, Earn $30 in Kohl’s Cash. Final Price = $103.87.
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Beats By Dre Headphones – $99 (Shipped)
Saving With Shellie
MARCH 6, 2014
This is cheaper than any price we saw over the holidays. These headphones get nice reviews on Amazon. I know these were popular items over the holidays. If you weren’t able to take advantage over the holidays, these might be good to tuck away for an upcoming birthday. Shipping is also free. Deals Around Town'
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51 Black Friday 2014 | Best TV Deals
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
You’ll find links to the items (when available) as well as store hours, reviews and more. :: 32″ Direct LED HDTV (Brands Vary) – $99.99 See Reviews of this Item. :: Element 40″ 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV – $119 at Target. See Reviews of this Item. :: Element 48″ 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV – $179 at Meijer.
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Little People Nativity Set – $21.50 + FREE Store Pickup
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JANUARY 2, 2014
The Little People Nativity Set is always popular during the holidays and it often is sold out. from Amazon and gets great reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Baby Fave Deals Holiday 2013'
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45 SOUL by Ludacris On-Ear Headphones – $29.99 (Shipped)
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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
The also get decent reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday 2013 Tech Deals' Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday 2013 Tech Deals' This is a big savings off that price. Grab these before they are gone!
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*HOT* Plasma Cars – $39.99 (Shipped)
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NOVEMBER 4, 2013
The lowest they got last holiday season was $41.99 Be sure to check out the awesome reviews on Amazon. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! so for $39.99 you are getting an awesome deal.
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Beats By Dre Headphones – $89.99
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MARCH 25, 2014
This is cheaper than any price we saw over the holidays. These headphones get nice reviews on Amazon. I know these were popular items over the holidays. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Shipping is $4.99. Deals Around Town'
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51 Cabela’s | Men’s 3-Season Jacket for $29.99!
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DECEMBER 17, 2014
It’s available in four colors and gets awesome reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Clothing Dad Holiday Teen' Grab the Men’s 3-Season Jacket for just $29.99. Cabela’s offers in-store pickup.
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*HOT* Plasma Cars – $39.99 (Shipped)
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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
The lowest they got last holiday season was $41.99 Be sure to check out the awesome reviews on Amazon. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! so for $39.99 you are getting an awesome deal.
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45 $30 Body Shop Voucher for $12!
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Check out The Body Shop lotions, because they get great customer reviews! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Holiday Mom Teen' Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds!
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Little People Nativity Set – $25.79 + FREE Store Pickup
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OCTOBER 14, 2013
The Little People Nativity Set is always popular during the holidays and it often is sold old. Just as a comparison, the same set is $32 from Amazon and gets great reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Thanks Passion for Savings !).
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American Girl DVD Set (4-Movies) – $9.68
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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Not only is this a great deal, but the American Girl DVD set got great reviews on Amazon, too. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Baby Fave Deals Holiday 2013 Toys'
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Liberty’s Kids Complete Series on DVD – $5.99
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
This series has gotten great customer reviews , too. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday 2013 Kids' The set includes 4 DVDs with the voice talents of Walter Kronkite and Billy Crystal.
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Google Nexus Tablet – As Low As $129.99
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
stars out of 5 and you can read all the user reviews here. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Dad Holiday 2013 Tech Teen' The tablet gets 4.2 The 32GB tablet is currently selling for $180 on Amazon. Shipping adds $5.
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50% Off Ravensburger Puzzles (Today Only)
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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
These award winning puzzles and games have great user reviews. Grab one as a gift idea or maybe to do as a family during the holiday break. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday 2013 Kids Toys'
Playskool Heroes Transformers Optimus Prime – $10.49
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NOVEMBER 3, 2014
This toy looks cute and gets great reviews. If Transformers are on your gift list this year, grab this one now because last Christmas we had a really hard time finding any kind of Transformers close to the holidays. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !
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51 Disney Frozen Ice Box Set – $7.91
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NOVEMBER 9, 2014
This box set has great customer reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday Kids Toys' Amazon has a Disney Frozen Ice Box Set for just $7.91. Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping when you spend $35.
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45 Skylanders Swap Force – Now Available!
Saving With Shellie
OCTOBER 14, 2013
This new game, just release over the weekend, is not on sale but the Skylanders are VERY popular around the holidays. This game has already received some great reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! and includes: 1-Video Game.
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45 American Girl DVD Set (4-Movies) – $9.96
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APRIL 23, 2014
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Not only is this a great deal, but The American Girl DVD set gets great reviews too. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Baby Fave Deals Holiday 2013 Toys'
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51 FREE Kindle Book: Remembering Christmas
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DECEMBER 4, 2014
It’s a holiday book with a lot of good reviews so far. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! I spotted a new free Kindle Book available today: Remembering Christmas by Dan Walsh. Check out the hundreds of free titles available from Amazon.
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Walmart | 32? Sceptre TV for $149 (Shipped)
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DECEMBER 15, 2014
This particular model gets great reviews and also ships free. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Holiday Tech Walmart' Get ready for all those awesome bowl games coming up!
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Huffy Kids Bikes – $35
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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
They will love riding with friends and family on these great-looking, highly-reviewed bikes. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget. Deals Around Town Holiday 2013 Kids Toys' The bikes include: Training wheels.
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45 Kids RideOn Toys As Low As $62.50!
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DECEMBER 1, 2014
mph Frozen-themed picture frame-shaped body Handle bar with push button throttle control is easy for little hands to operate KidTrax Power Trax rubber traction strip tires for all terrain performance Just for a price comparison, this same ride-on is selling for $110 on Amazon and gets good reviews. Need something for little boys?
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Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Puppy – $12
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DECEMBER 13, 2014
I should mention it also has great customer reviews, too! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Baby Holiday Toys' Amazon has the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy for just $12.
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45 KitchenIQ Knife Sharpener – $5.99
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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
This has great reviews so grab one of these before they sell out! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday Household' This sharpener should only be used on straight edge blades. Not sure if Prime is right for you?
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The Fault in Our Stars Kindle Book – $4.99
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MAY 19, 2014
I grabbed this one over the Holidays when it was $5.49. stars after more than 15,000 reviews. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! I read it a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I read it in just a couple of days.
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