Thursday, June 30, 2011

Yard sales and consignment stores

Shop Consignment, Yard sales and Save BIG money!

Just about every piece of furniture in my house was bought from a consignment store or yard sale. Why pay the high price of new? and I am proud of it.  I have designer pieces which look great.

Consignment stores can be a great way to find practically new stuff at a fraction of the price. The best things to find deals on at consignment stores: furniture and designer clothes. Look for  stores in the nicest neighborhoods, and you’ll often find things that were never used at all.

I have had many great finds at my local yard sales,  last week I found some stunning picture frames, at the cost of $3 each.   I can frame my own oil paintings and they look professional, they look as if I have spend a lot of money on them.

Get Organized!

A Little time now saves a lot of time in the future.

If you want to save some money and loads of time, spend a little of each to get organized.

First, trim back some of your bank accounts, to simplify your paperwork and keep better track of your money.

Have a file for credit cards and bank statements.  Make sure you check the statements just in case there are added charges. 

Check all your phone, cable and utility bills every month, just in case they have increased their rates and you missed the letters notifying you of this.

Keep a record of all your expenses and income every month.

You know where you will stand every month and will give you piece of mind.