Old Navy Sale

Looking for clothes? Clearance at Old Navy is 30-70% off! On top of that there is a 20-30% coupon. The stores may not have much so don't give up if your local store doesn't have what you are looking for check the website! Orders over $50 have free shipping.

This girls' shirt after the 30% will be less then $3.50!

Dress your best for less!

Today at church I got compliments on my outfit. I looked down at my $2 ruffle blouse I got at a thrift store and my $1 skirt I got at a yard sale. Both have the Gap tags on them, with a belt I got at a Dollar store, they look like the latest look! So my secret to my $5 outfits that look like over $100... Learn where to splurge and save. When I say splurge... I mean buy super cheap new clothes!

My first and favorite place to buy kids and my own clothes are yard sales, all the way! If you hit yard sales frequently and with an open mind, you may find some super cute things to wear. First, I look for my size or close to it. I have been known to do a bit of sewing to make things work, not too hard really! Second, I look it over to make sure that its in good condition. Sometimes if I really love it and it's something I can fix I buy it anyways! Third, I try to get dressy clothes so I keep this in mind.
The second cheapest place to look are the thrift stores. Don't give up if you don't find stuff your first time! Every day there are new things! Keep an open mind. I find the best items when I am willing to look out of the box. Sometimes vintage pieces pop up that seriously are the most fantastic pieces! Check out jewelry and belts while you are there!

The place I get things to pull everything together... clearance racks and stores like Ross. The first place I go at a store is the clearance racks. After shopping yards sales and thrift stores I have a hard time parting with $10. I have price points I stick to. I will not pay more then $15 on pants, $20 on shoes, $10 on blouses, $7 on screen T's etc... that is my final price new! Always check the clearance first at any store it kinda makes everything else look expensive after so you hold true to you price points. This isn't my only reason though, I find a lot of gems there. Sometimes things I would have passed up but once I give it a chance and try it on it becomes my favorite piece.

Shoes.... I love shoes just like any other gal! I find most of my shoes at Ross, Pay Less or  eBay. I check the clearance first! My champion running shoes I got for $4 from Pay less and they are great!

Timeless pieces are easy to jazz up with a belt or jewelry. Edgy pieces are fun to get to mix things up sometimes, as well. Just experiment with things and keep a couple looks in mind as you start out or just go for it!

Hazel

Payless BOGO 50% off as low as $3 a pair!

This includes the already clearance shoes! I just bought 4 pairs of super cute shoes for $35! I'm super stoked! There are some shoes as low as $3 and if you get 2 of them you get one for $1.50. This pair above is one of the pairs I bought. They are on sale for $11 and regular priced at $35. I told my husband that I bought these and got the other 3 for free!

Hazel

Looking for cheap DIY gifts?

Here are some of my favorite gift ideas I came up with or found online!! Something for everyone!

I bought a kitchen for my little girl, spending $80 (on one of the cheaper ones) made me kind of sick, so I started a quest. I am still working on getting hers done, so this is the one that inspired me! To make it more affordable, try using something cheap/ free from classifieds or furniture you/ someone else is getting rid of! Try using spray paint like the $1 white/ black at Walmart, maybe even antique it?  Using wallpaper or print picture from online for a window to make it decorative. Try using an old bowl to mount as sink, the faucet could be made out of wood and nobs out of old dresser knobs. Have fun trying to think of things to make from around the house. There are more kitchens and ideas here http://betterafter.blogspot.com/2011/03/winner-and-hot-pink-and-zebras.html

No sew scarf! For the tutorial http://www.moredesignplease.com/moredesignplease/2011/1/19/no-sew-shirt-scarf-necklace.html

Super fun bowling set for active kids and kids at heart... All you need is 10 bottles with colored water (if you want use sand or anything else and decorate to desire) and a ball (check out local dollar stores or big lots etc)! Tag could read "knock them down this year!"

Try making this gift, decorating a mason jar with something silly and slimy inside! Silly Putty for teens kids and hubbies! here is a recipe for this funny stuff!http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/07/silly-putty.html

My husband would enjoy this! Did someone say CAR? and WASH? in the same sentence? You could add free car wash coupons for you or the kids to wash the car at anytime.

How about making that dress you no longer wear into a super cute apron for a chief or baker you know. Halter or tube top style dresses make the easiest aprons by just cutting the back out and hem it up (so it does not fray). Other dresses are simple, as well, just make sure it has a loop up top to hold it up and string to make a bow. If you are feeling super excited add pockets etc... using leftover fabric.

Make a magnet board from an oil drip pan!!  http://nicandkate09.blogspot.com/2011/08/alphabet-board.html

With kids growing so very fast, make a past dress into a skirt!! http://2littlehooligans.blogspot.com/2010/10/newborn-dress-turned-toddler-apron.html

Super cute mittens. Make them bigger and more neutral for a man or boy!

http://www.the36thavenue.com/2011/11/25-handmade-gifts-under-5.html

Great gift for a whole family! Ice cream sundae kit all they need is the ice cream. http://mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/family_bites/2011/06/diy-ice-cream-sundae-kit.html

Great sentimental gift for someone close!  http://www.millybee.com/mummy-daddy-p-110.html

Stocking-stuffer, just use those crayons they crumbled up over the year! 230 degrees for 15 minutes keep an eye on them!

Wallets! Wallets! Wallets! This one made out of bike inner-tube lots of other ideas on this page.http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallets/

Cuff-links made from coins. http://curiouslycrafty.wordpress.com/cufflinks/


Need more ideas? Check this out 25 gifts under $5! http://www.the36thavenue.com/2011/11/25-handmade-gifts-under-5.html

Hazel

Reuse those old shirts for scarfs and little girl dress!

Last minute Christmas gift? get cutting! Super easy and I found this idea on another blog, so I am going to send you there. She has a really good tutorial! http://www.putapuredukes.com/2011/09/braided-scarf-tutorial.html


So what to do with the scraps? Make a dress!! How to make it? http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2010/11/upcycled-t-shirt-dress.html

Hazel