My little .59 cent find of the day!

Yes, you too can decorate for the holidays on a budget!  I love it when I find new items at thrift stores and don't have to pay retail prices.  Makes me feel less guilty spending money on items I don't really need, but just want!  Plus not to mention, keeps the hubby happy! I paid .59 at our local thrift store for this item.  The retail price tag still on the item was $7.99.

Selling items on Ebay

So my friend had several storage unites of older and vintage toys and has asked me to help her sell these items on eBay.  She knows I frequent eBay for selling items so I accepted of course!  You can earn some extra money in your paypal account by selling your unwanted or recently discovered items on eBay.  Just know your fees so you can make at least $5.00 profit (my golden rule is that it isn't worth it unless I can walk away for $5 in my pocket).  I use 13% for my guide.  Between eBay fees and Paypal fees, that is generally a good number to use for their portion of the overall sale.  Make sure you combine s&h plus the amount the item sells for, then deduct the 13% because you now pay a final value fee on the s&h too!

It's a perfect way for a stay at home mom to make some extra cash! 

Channel Perfume with GoodWill Pricing?

Ok, I admit it!  I like to  check out our local GoodWill frequently to see what kind of great goodies people have recently donated.  Many times, I walk out with nothing in hand, but this time i hit the JACKPOT OF GOODWILL TRIPS!  


I was able to score TWO bottles of Channel.  1 bottle of Channel #5Perfume and 1 bottle of Channel Cologne #19.


The best part is that they are new and in the boxes.  I paid only $60 for the two!  Normally, I would treat myself to one bottle of Channel # 19 1x a year and it costs me $100.  So this was a great deal for Mama!