Just Between Friends Biggest Consignment Shop this week at the Puyallup Fairgrounds

 
 

Washington State Fair Events Center
110 9th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA 98371

FREE parking in the Gold Lot (corner of 9th & Meridian).

Enter through the Gold Gate.

The Pavilion is just inside the fairgrounds with Bigfoot Java attached!

The sale is starting this Wednesday, October 15th - Sunday, October 19th.

Be there and save big on kids clothes! 

Just Between Friends Consignment Shop at the Puyallup Fairgrounds 10.16 - 10.19.14

Well it's that time of year again - the big consignment shop at the Puyallup Fairgrounds; Just Between Friends. I am busy hussling my behind getting all my clothes that I bought over the last year priced and hung. I have completed 9 boxes and I have 10 more to be priced.YIKES - what was I thinking. These boxes seem to be coming out of the woodwork. Plus the grand kids are growing in leaps and bounds so their is more clothes to price. What is a girl to do!

The drop off date is a week from today. I am wondering if I bit off to much again. This year I am hoping to make some serious dough - I need enough to buy a decent couch. 

My office looks like something exploded within it. Dresses, socks, clothes every where and books that I am selling on Amazon. Do you ever feel that you are drowning in too much stuff. I feel like that on an every day cycle. 

 Check out the Just Between Friends website for more information.

Lice - the ugly demons

Lice has found there way to the Pacific Northwest this summer. My granddaughter received notice last week when she was enjoying summer camp that several of the campers had head lice. I checked her head a few times but I didn't see anything but a red scalp - no nits or lice. So I gave her some Benadryl to help with the itch and sent her on her merry way. 

Niki and her family went camping over the weekend and then we celebrated my birthday at my parents house on Sunday. Everyone went home and I expected a calm week. But of course this didn't happen - got a text from Niki on Monday stating that Kenz had some bugs in her hair - but it didn't look like lice. After closer investigation it was apparent she does have lice and the cycle of cleaning and combing began at their house. 

Tuesday, I went and got my haircut and my hairdresser stated that lice didn't like Tea Tree Oil. I let Niki know this. My mom called to let me know that my sister had found some lice on her. YIKES! 

On Wednesday, I did some research regarding essential oils and lice and there are some sites that say the Tea Tree Oil is more effective than over the counter stuff. You can make a liquid of Tea Tree Oil, Lavender and Eucalyptus and place on your head 3 times a day. I let Niki know this also and she is stopping by to get some of the essential oils - none of us wants to have lice sticking around.

Today my mom called with an update, my sister had gone to a place on Mercer Island called Lice Away and they will check your head for $10 and treat it also for $95.00. The company stated that my sister had had the lice for 2 weeks.

This is what Kid's Health states about lice: Small red bumps or sores from scratching. For some kids, the irritation is mild; for others, a more bothersome rash may develop. Excessive scratching can lead to a bacterial infection (this can cause swollen lymph glands and red, tender skin that might have crusting and oozing). If your doctor thinks this is the case, he or she may treat the infection with an oral antibiotic.

You may be able to see the lice or nits by parting your child's hair into small sections and checking for lice and nits with a fine-tooth comb on the scalp, behind the ears, and around the nape of the neck (it's rare for them to be found on eyelashes or eyebrows).

A magnifying glass and bright light may help. But it can be tough to find a nymph or adult louse — often, there aren't many of them and they move fast.

Call your doctor if your child is constantly scratching his or her head or complains of an itchy scalp that won't go away. The doctor should be able to tell you if your child is infested with lice and needs to be treated. Not all kids have the classic symptoms of head lice and some can be symptom-free.

Also be sure to check with your child's school nurse or childcare center director to see if other kids have recently been treated for lice. If you discover that your child does, indeed, have lice or nits, contact the staff at the school and childcare center to let them know. Find out what their return policy is. Most usually allow kids to return after one topical treatment has been completed.

Now after reading the above article - Kenz might have had lice for a couple of weeks - she definitely had the itching sensation but no signs of the lice. Hard to tell. 

UPDATE: Niki took Kenz to the Lice Away place in Federal Way on Friday and yes, it looks like she might have had lice for 2 weeks - YEEK!  Lice Away treatment is all natural using essential oils.

Here is the number for Lice Away in case you might need it, 1-866-549-4005.

FREE 8x10 wrapped photo by Canvas People - just pay $14.95 for shipping

 

Canvas People is having a great sale on their 8x10 wrapped photo, a $49.99 value, just pay shipping of $14.99. What an awesome deal! If you would like a bigger canvas just take 60% off the original price. Here is a list of all the sizes and prices.

I did this deal a few years back and was quite pleased with the workmanship and the picture has held up well.

The hardest part of this deal is finding the perfect picture out of the thousands I have. It is really easy to do - just follow the directions on the site and it is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just remember to use no border, since the picture wraps around the frame.

Thanks, hip2save

School shopping at the Goodwill and Value Village - saving tons of money!

I started school shopping the other day for Kenz. She has grown so much over the year, up and around that some of last year's clothes are now in the bin to be sold at the consignment sale happening in October at the Puyallup Fair Grounds. So the other day, Goodwill was having clothes for 50% off and I thought I would swing by and see what they had. I am glad I did, this is what I bought:

 1 pink shirt for $2.50 reg. $ 4.99

1 Disney shirt for $2.00 reg. $3.99

1 dragon sweatshirt $3.00 reg. $5.99

 1 pair of red jeggings $3.00 reg. $5.99

1 pair of blue jeggings $3.00 reg.$5.99

1 pair of dk blue jeggins $3.00 reg. $5.99

 1 light blue sweater $1.50 reg. $2.99

1 raincoat $2.50 reg. $4.99

1 top $3.00 reg. $5.99

1 blue dress $3.00 reg. $5.99

A lot of what I bought at the Goodwill was green tagged and I knew that if I wanted to, I could of waited until Sunday when the green tags were $ 1.29 - but I didn't want to take my chance that these items would be gone.

I spent $27.92 and saved $25.40.

I took advantage of the promotion that is happening at Value Village currently. If you bring in 2 bags of household items, books, clothes, toys, etc. you will receive a coupon for 30% off your whole purchase. Remember certain tags on Monday are $.99 also (30% is not discounted off the special tags - they are already marked down - no double dipping is allowed). Yesterday I decided to take a carload of items to Value Village to receive my 30% coupon and then I did some shopping. I did some back to school shopping as well (remember I am a teacher and I deserve some new clothes).

 1 maroon sleeveless cotton shirt $1.39 reg. $1.99 (minus 30% off)

1 orange tank shirt $1.39 reg. $1.99 (minus 30% off)

1 white with a black trim sleeveless shirt $2.09 reg. $2.99  (minus 30% off)

2 Coldwater Creek tank tops with lace on bottom $2.09 each reg. $2.99 (minus 30% off)

1 jean capri $.99

1 magazine $.20 reg. $.29 (minus 30% off)

Then of course I looked for clothes for the twins and Kenz and this is what I found:

 Tigger outerwear (I'm a Tigger fan) for the twins $4.89 reg. $6.99 (minus 30% off)

 1 t-shirt for Kenz $1.40 reg. $1.99 (minus 30% off)

1 pair of Monsters slippers $2.09 reg. $2.99 (minus 30% off)

1 pair of Mickey Mouse slippers $.70 reg. $.99 (minus 30% off)

This trip to Value Village cost me $23.39 and I saved $19.79.

I stopped off at the Goodwill again and I bought this:

 1 tan pair of jeggings for $3.00 reg. $5.99

1 patterned pair of jeggings for $1.99 reg. $9.99

1 striped top $2.50 reg. $4.99

1 yellow pair of jeggings $3.00 reg. $5.99

I spent $10.72 and I saved $17.17.

FREE Kindle Books

FREE Kid's Kindle books on Amazon!
 Remember if you don't have a Kindle you can still download the app onto your phone or your computer http:\\www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/kcpApp.html

 
Also remember these downloads fluctuate in prices daily - so if you want them free better download today.
 

Terry Treetop and the Lost Egg: (Animal habitats) (values book) (Rhymes eBook) (Adventure & Education for children) (Bedtime Stories Children's Books for Early / Beginner Readers Book 3)







Lily Lemon Blossom Welcome to Lily's Room







Four Fantastic Bedtime Stories for Children 3-6! (Volume Three)




Funny Jokes for Kids: 125+ Hilarious Jokes





Free Story "Little Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood" from Newfangled Fairy Tales





Tongue Twisters for Kids

Back to School FREE printables

  

Morning check off list

Daily Reading Log

Fun Book Plates

Binder printables

Color a Rhyme

Target Deals for August 3 - 9, 2014

Target Deals -

Kelogg's Pop Tarts $2.50 Buy 4 Get 1 FREE
$.40/1 printable
$1.50/1 printable (Kellogg's reward program)
Price varies
 
Hanes underwear $7 (boys or girls)
$1/1 Hanes coupon
Also use Cartwheel where you can save another 10% off
$5.40 after coupon
 
Post It Notes, 90 ct – $0.99 
Use $1/1 Target printable
Free after coupon

Up & Up Poly Folder, 2 pk – $0.50 
Use $1/2 Target Mobile Coupon (Text OFFERS to 827438)
Free after coupon

Up & Up Ruled Index Cards, 100 ct – $0.50 
Use $1/2 Target Mobile Coupon (Text OFFERS to 827438)
Free after coupon

Bic Mechanical Pencils, 8 ct – $0.99
Use $1/2 Target printable
And use $1/2 coupon from the 8/3 SmartSource insert
Free after both coupons

Up & Up Pencil Sharpener – $0.50 
Use $1/2 Target Mobile Coupon (Text OFFERS to 827438)
Free after coupon

Crayola Markers, Colored Pencils & Watercolor
Spend $10 and use $2 off $10 Crayola Target printable
Also use Cartwheel where you can save another 10 - 20% off
Prices will vary depending on product you buy

FREE $5 Target gift card if you spend $25 in school supplies
Use Text OFFERS to 827438

Thanks, Money saving mom

Redneck wading pool

By the time I thought about getting a new wading pool, they were all sold out. Oh, what is a body to do when the grand kids are here for 5 days and we needed a wading pool. Kenz (the 7 year old) looked around and decided the top of the turtle sandbox would do. So I filled the top up and all three kids sat down. It was a little tight - but they made it work. 

Of course at my house we are always thinking outside the box.

I texted this picture to my dad and he claims it as "Rub-a-dub-dub, 3 kids in a tub". Whatever works.

6-Foot Chalkboard or Whiteboard Wall Decal

Hurry over to tanga.com and buy a 6 foot chalkboard or whiteboard wall decal for only $9.88 plus free shipping. Originally it was $39.99. Also if you are a new customer you will receive 10% off. How about that? Awesome deal.

     

The 1.5ft x 6.5ft decal can be cut into any shape and size. 
The decal sticks to any wall and peels off without any residue.

I'm going to buy the whiteboard and put it into my
classroom since I am established in office space again this year.
This is a great bargain and when I move I can take it with me. 
Thanks, Hip2save

11 Thrift Stores on one day - PHEW!

My friend and I began our weekly trip to the Goodwill bright and early on July 14th. This time we were going to be going by Value Villages also. On our recent exploration for cake stands for my daughter who was making her friend's wedding cake, we stopped by a few Value Village and was pleasantly surprised when they have certain tags for $.99 on Monday. Also Value Village was having a promotion - with a stamp card. If you spent $75 and received your stamps you could turn it in for 30% off your sale. In addition, if you donated items to Value Village you will receive a coupon for $3.00 off $10.00 you spend. This is why my friend and I decided to attempt to cram as many thrift stores on this trip. On this day we were going to check out the Capital Hill Value Village and Goodwill stores (hadn't been to these before). I was pleasantly surprised at the Capitol Hill stores, both were a welcome site. Let's us begin our crazy day. 

I am trying something new - I have listed the items in red that I will personally be using. The items in black will be consignment items. Let me know if this is helpful to you in the comment section.

Burien Value Village was first stop 

2 pjs @$1.49 each

Shorts $.99 reg $1.99

Total $4.35 saved $1.00

2nd stop Burien Goodwill

Sweatshirt $1.29 reg $5.99 (I was freezing - so I bought the sweatshirt)

Shorts $3.99

3 plastic bowls $1.99

3 square bowls $.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $5.99

Green Xmas dress $1.29 reg $5.99

Black Xmas dress $1.29 reg $4.99

Black & white Xmas dress $1.29 reg $3.99

Red jumper Xmas $1.29 reg $3.99

Total $16.11 saved $23.20

On to our 3rd stop of Capitol Hill Value Village 

Hand held beater $3.99 (for a wind chime)

Coasters $1.99

Cookie cutter $3.99

Thomas boots $.99 reg $2.99
Pants $2.99

Pink satin dress $.99 reg $2.99

Furry coat $.99 reg $7.99
Navy jumper $.99 reg $3.99
 

Purple Xmas dress $.99 reg $6.99
Red Xmas dress $.99 reg $3.99

Burgundy Xmas dress $.99 reg $4.99
Dress $.99 reg $4.99

Black checkered coat $.99 reg $2.99
Coat $.99 reg $9.99

 Gray coat $2.99 (I mis-marked this item)

Gray coat $.99 reg $2.99

 Orange dress $.99 $ 2.99

Red knit dress $.99 reg $4.99 

New pink coat $.99 reg $9.99
  Black coat $.99 reg $2.99

Total $32.63 saved $62.00

4th stop Capitol Hill Goodwill

30 drawer cabinet $1.99 

Pink coat $1.29 reg $7.99

Hello kitty coat $1.29 reg $12.99

Red Xmas dress $1.29 reg $5.99

Black romper $1.29 reg $3.99

Black striped coat $1.29 reg $9.9

Sandals $2.99

Shoes for me $6.99

5th stop Seattle Goodwill
 

Coat $1.29 reg $7.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $3.99

Blue dress $1.29 reg $4.99

Timer $1.99
Steamer $.99

Masher $.69

Ice cream scoop $.69

Spoon $.69

Pastry $1.99

Cookie $1.29 reg $2.99

2 silverware @ $.20 each

Total $12.41 saved $15.79

6th stop Bellevue
 

2 mason jars $.20 each
Diapers $2.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $3.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $2.99

Total $6.54 saved $4.40

7th stop Renton
 

Slippers $1.00 reg $1.99
5 plastic drawers $2.99
Keen sandals $5.99

Coat $1.29 reg $5.99

2 piece lounging outfit $1.29 reg $7.99

Xmas skirt & top $1.29 reg $7.99
Xmas pants/top $1.29 reg $5.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $5.99
Pjs $3.99  

 16 jars $.20 each (the red lids are mine and the other jars went to my daughter who makes body butters)

8th stop Tukwila Value Village

 Shoes $.99 (missing lining in one of the shoes)

Total $ 1.06

9th stop Tukwila Goodwill

Black striped Xmas dress $1.29 reg $3.99
 

Polka dot Xmas dress $1.29 reg $5.99

Black Xmas dress $1.29 reg $4.99

 Purple Xmas dress $1.29 reg $3.99

Pjs $1.29 reg $4.99

Total $7.06 saved $17.50

10th stop River Road Goodwill

 Scooby Doo pjs $1.99

Pjs $1.29 reg $2.99

Pjs $1.29 reg $2.99

Pjs $2.00 reg $3.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $6.99

pj's $1.29 reg $3.99
Xmas dress $1.29 reg $6.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $3.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $6.99

Xmas dress $1.29 reg $7.99

Total $18.61 saved $28.89

11th stop River Road Value Village

 I didn't buy anything here - how about that!

This was a long day especially since we crammed 11 stores into one day. Probably won't do that in the near future. But then you never know with me. Stay tuned.