Rhea Lana of Broken Arrow - It's almost time!

This event is for YOU, if:

• You like to find HIGH quality items at LOW prices
• You're pregnant
• You know someone who is pregnant
• You have kids/grandkids (up to the teen years)
• You know someone who has kids/grandkids
• Did I cover everyone?!

The Broken Arrow Spring/Summer Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment sale is coming April 16th-20th! I seriously LOVE this event both as a Buyer and as a Seller! This will be my eighth time to consign with RL of BA and I can't stress enough how simple the process is. If you're new to RL and you would like to consign with them, then please click Here to learn more. If you've consigned in the past, then you probably already know that the database is open, but just in case you missed the news, you can click Here to start entering your items. 

What sets RL apart from other Consignment Sales?

• Consignors make a minimum of 70% (up to 80% with Referrals)!
• When you refer three new consignors, who each consign at least 25 items, you will receive 75% of your total sales!
• When you refer five or more new consignors, who each consign at least 25 items, you will receive 80% of your total sales!
• Your items are guaranteed! Meaning, if you show up on Pick-Up day and they don't have an item that they should have, then you get paid as if the item sold!
• The average consignor makes around $380 per event!
• For the first time in the consignment industry, they offer VOICE ENTRY option via Smartphone! This is a time saver and game changer!
• You can watch your sales LIVE throughout the day!
• The consignor fee is only $9.00
• Admission to the sale is always FREE, so tons of shoppers come through the door 
• Consignors/Volunteers are invited to the Pre-Sale on April 15th (before the doors open to the public)
• Your check is ready on Pick-Up Day, April 21st

What items can you Buy/Sell at this event?

• Sundresses, tank tops, shorts, capris, pajamas, swimwear, sandals, flip-flops, indoor/outdoor toys, baby equipment, furniture, DVD's, books, shoes, nursing items, teen clothing, maternity clothing, and much more. They will also accept lightweight jackets (no coats), lightweight pants, khaki pants, jeans, and long-sleeved shirts that are "spring like" in fabric and look.

*LOCATION*:

• The Spring 2016 Event will be held at 1421 W. Kenosha St. in the Rhema Ninowski Rec Center

• Directions: 71st Street, East of Aspen (145th) at the blinking light.
• This location has a TON of parking and every item will be located in the same building. 

This blog is just a small bit of information about the sale, so please click Here to learn more about volunteering, marketing, donations, etc. 

Also, feel free to contact me with questions, or you can contact the owners of the BA event, Debbie (debbiew@rhealana.com) or Kristin (kristin@rhealana.com). Debbie and Kristin are amazing and they treat everyone like family! So, why not join the family and consign today?! 

I'll see you there!

Rhea Lana: Fall/Winter Kids Consignment Sale COMING SOON!!!

It's. The. Most. Wonderful. Time. Of. The. Year ... It's time for the Fall/Winter Rhea Lana of Broken Arrow Sale! But, if you were expecting me to say Christmas, I will let you in on a little secret. This is a GREAT place to do some early Christmas shopping & Back to School shopping for the amazing kids in your life!

THE VOTES ARE IN ... Rhea Lana won the TulsaKids Magazine 2015 Family Favorite in the consignment sale category! This is the second year the local, family owned business has been awarded this category and the first year they received the FAMILY FAVORITE AWARD! They are proud to offer a wide variety of high-quality items to the local community at affordable prices!


What is Rhea Lana you ask?

• "Rhea Lana's of Broken Arrow is a community event that benefits families all over Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas! We LOVE what we do! Our mission is to add value to the lives of families by providing the highest quality consignment experience possible. We hold two consignment sale events each year. This upcoming event will feature HIGH QUALITY Fall and Winter children's clothing (infant - junior), maternity clothing, shoes, toys, books, DVDs, children's electronics and gaming systems, children's furniture, baby gear and equipment, household furniture, and much more!  Some of our favorite brands are A Pea In the Pod, Baby Nay, Childrens Place, Gap, Gymboree, Hollister, Janie & Jack, Justice, Matilda Jane, Mini Boden, Motherhood, Old Navy, Pottery Barn Kids, Ralph Lauren, Under Armour and many others. Brands are not required but sell well because moms know and trust their quality and style. We accept all children's clothing in excellent condition so you know your items will be high quality. * One of the most rewarding moments comes for us after the event when we get to donate thousands of high quality items to the Margaret Hudson Program and Broken Arrow Neighbors to benefit those in need! Consignors can opt to donate their unsold items to these families in the Tulsa area, and we will take care of the rest!"
• "We are accepting shorts! This sale we are accepting all fall and winter clothing, as well as shorts, short sleeved shirts and capri pants! We will not accept spaghetti strap type shirts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts, swimwear, sandals, or flip flops… save these items for the Spring & Summer event. Don’t forget about… Halloween costumes, Holiday & Christmas outfits, snow suits, winter jackets and accessories!" 

Where is Rhea Lana located & When is it held?

• The Sale dates are Aug 15th - 19th at the Rhema Ninowski Rec Center in BA
• There are Full Price days, 25% off days, and Half Price days
• See the full event schedule HERE

How do you consign your items with Rhea Lana?

• First time consignors click HERE
• Returning consignors click HERE

Want to volunteer to help out this amazing organization and get in on some early shopping?

• Learn more by clicking HERE

Want to be the first to know about all of the Rhea Lana events? 

• Like their Facebook page HERE

Are you a Mom to Be? 

• If so, click HERE for an Early Shopping Pass!

Are you wanting to Consign, but you're not sure how to price your items? 

• First, let me tell you that the average consignor in the Spring/Summer 2015 sale made $342! Wow! I was one of those consignors!
• Second, a pricing guideline is right HERE
• Third, HERE is some handy prepping information

Consignors: You have until Wednesday, Aug 12th, at 11:59 pm to enter your items so there's PLENTY of time left to clean out those closets and make some money!@ Entering items is super easy...especially with the new VOICE ENTRY option via your Smartphone! And, you get to watch your sales update LIVE throughout the day!

Shoppers: Please consider volunteering to get yourself an early shopper pass. Trust me, there are some great items that you will want to get first dibs on!

My Super Secret Veteran Tips: 

• Halloween costumes always sell. I've never had one return home!
• Super shiny things sell!
• Outfits sell better than individual items! Put pieces together to make sets.
• I've bought and sold brand new items with the tags still on them at super discounted prices!
• If you happen to have three girls, you WILL buy almost every cute outfit that you come across. After all, these items can be passed down to younger sisters!

Feel free to contact me with questions, or you can contact the owners of the BA event, Debbie (debbiew@rhealana.com) or Kristin (kristin@rhealana.com). I've been blessed to get to know these amazing ladies over the years and they will treat you like family! 

Rhea Lana of BA - Name Brand Baby/Kid/Teen Items for Less!

This event is for YOU, if:

• You like to find HIGH quality items at LOW prices
• You're pregnant
• You know someone who is pregnant
• You have kids/grandkids (up to the teen years)
• You know someone who has kids/grandkids
• Did I cover everyone?!

The Broken Arrow Spring/Summer Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment sale is coming April 18th-22nd! I seriously LOVE this event both as a Buyer and as a Seller! This will be my seventh time to consign with RL of BA and I can't stress enough how simple the process is. If you're new to RL and you would like to consign with them, then please click Here to learn more. If you've consigned in the past, then you probably already know that the database is open, but just in case you missed the news, you can click Here to start entering your items. 

What sets RL apart from other Consignment Sales?

• Consignors make a minimum of 70% (up to 80% with Referrals)!
• When you refer three new consignors, who each consign at least 25 items, you will receive 75% of your total sales!
• When you refer five or more new consignors, who each consign at least 25 items, you will receive 80% of your total sales!
• Your items are guaranteed! Meaning, if you show up on Pick-Up day and they don't have an item that they should have, then you get paid as if the item sold!
• The average consignor makes around $280 per event!
• Personally, I made in the $300-$400 range last Fall!
• You can watch your sales LIVE throughout the day online or on your Smart phone App
• The consignor fee is only $9.00
• Admission to the sale is always FREE, so tons of shoppers come through the door 
• Consignors/Volunteers are invited to the Pre-Sale on April 17th (before the doors open to the public)
• Your check is ready on Pick-Up Day, April 23rd

What items can you Buy/Sell at this event?

• Easter dresses, sundresses, tank tops, shorts, capris, pajamas, swimwear, sandals, flip-flops, indoor/outdoor toys, baby equipment, furniture, DVD's, books, shoes, nursing items, teen clothing, maternity clothing, and much more. They will also accept lightweight jackets (no coats), lightweight pants, khaki pants, jeans, and long-sleeved shirts that are "spring like" in fabric and look.

*NEW LOCATION*:

• This event has changed BA locations multiple times over the years, and that's a GOOD thing because they move every time that they outgrow a location! I'm excited to say that the new location for the Spring/Summer event is at 1025 W. Kenosha St. in the Rhema Ninowski Rec Center (Gym Area), which is on 71st (Kenosha), East of Aspen (145th) on the Southside -- The place with the Amazing Christmas lights!
• This location has a TON of parking and every item will be located in the same building. 

This blog is just a small bit of information about the sale, so please click Here to learn more about volunteering, marketing, donations, etc. 

Also, feel free to contact me with questions, or you can contact the owners of the BA event, Debbie (debbiew@rhealana.com) or Kristin (kristin@rhealana.com). Debbie and Kristin are amazing and they treat everyone like family! So, why not join the family and consign today?! 

I'll see you there!

Rhea Lana: Time to Shop!

I dropped off my items this morning at Rhea Lana and I'm excited for the sale to start THIS Saturday! The above pictures are a Sneak Peak of some of the available items. If you are not sure what this sale is about, please check out my last blog HERE. You WON'T want to miss it!

Schedule of Events: 

Location: 81st & Elm, South of Walgreens in the former Bouncy Barn!

800 S. Elm Pl. BA, OK 74012

Early Worker's Pre-Sale Please bring pass!	Saturday, September 20th	11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Worker's Pre-Sale Please bring pass!	Saturday, September 20th	1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Consignor's Pre-Sale Please bring pass!	Saturday, September 20th	2:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Moms-to-Be Pre-Sale Please bring pass (print from website)! Military Moms (bring military ID)!	Saturday, September 20th	4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guest Pre-Sale Please bring pass (Print from Facebook)!	Saturday, September 20th	6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
SALE DAYS Public Sale - Always FREE Admission! No pass needed! Wednesday and Thursday Many Items 25% Off!	Sunday, September 21st	11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
	Monday, September 22nd	9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
	Tuesday, September 23rd	9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
	Wednesday, September 24th	9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
	Thursday, September 25th	9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
WORKER'S HALF PRICE SALE Please bring pass!	Thursday, September 25th	5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
CONSIGNOR HALF PRICE SALE Please bring pass!	Thursday, September 25th	6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
GUEST HALF PRICE SALE Moms-To-Be (print pass from website) and Military Moms (bring military ID) may also attend!	Thursday, September 25th	7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
HALF PRICE SALE Many Items Half Price!	Friday, September 26th	9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
	Saturday, September 27th	9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Rhea Lana: Preparation Time!

It's. The. Most. Wonderful. Time. Of. The. Year ... It's time for the Fall/Winter Rhea Lana of Broken Arrow Sale! But, if you were expecting me to say Christmas, I will let you in on a little secret. This is a GREAT place to do some early Christmas shopping for the amazing kids in your life!


What is Rhea Lana you ask?

• "Rhea Lana's of Broken Arrow is a community event that benefits families all over Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas! We LOVE what we do! Our mission is to add value to the lives of families by providing the highest quality consignment experience possible. We hold two consignment sale events each year. This upcoming event will feature HIGH QUALITY Fall and Winter children's clothing (infant - junior), maternity clothing, shoes, toys, books, DVDs, children's electronics and gaming systems, children's furniture, baby gear and equipment, household furniture, and much more!  Some of our favorite brands are A Pea In the Pod, Baby Nay, Childrens Place, Gap, Gymboree, Hollister, Janie & Jack, Justice, Matilda Jane, Mini Boden, Motherhood, Old Navy, Pottery Barn Kids, Ralph Lauren, Under Armour and many others. Brands are not required but sell well because moms know and trust their quality and style. We accept all children's clothing in excellent condition so you know your items will be high quality. * One of the most rewarding moments comes for us after the event when we get to donate thousands of high quality items to the Margaret Hudson Program and Broken Arrow Neighbors to benefit those in need! Consignors can opt to donate their unsold items to these families in the Tulsa area, and we will take care of the rest!"

Where is Rhea Lana located & When is it held?

• The Sale dates are Sept 21st - 27th near 81st & Elm in BA
• There are Full Price days, 25% off days, and Half Price days
• See the full event schedule HERE

How do you consign your items with Rhea Lana?

• First time consignors click HERE
• Returning consignors click HERE

Want to volunteer to help out this amazing organization and get in on some early shopping?

• Learn more by clicking HERE

Want to be the first to know about all of the Rhea Lana events? 

• Like their Facebook page HERE

Are you a Mom to Be? 

• If so, click HERE for an Early Shopping Pass!

Are you wanting to Consign, but you're not sure how to price your items? 

• First, let me tell you that the average consignor in the Spring/Summer 2014 sale made $303. Wow! I was one of those consignors!
• Second, a pricing guideline is right HERE
• Third, HERE is some handy prepping information

Consignors: You have until Sept 18th at 4pm to enter your items so there's plenty of time left to clean out those closets and make some money. Entering items is super easy. And, you get to watch your sales update live online or on the Rhea Lana Smart phone app throughout the day!

Shoppers: Please consider volunteering to get yourself an early shopper pass. Trust me, there are some great items that you will want to get first dibs on!

My Super Secret Veteran Tips: 

• Halloween costumes always sell. I've never had one return home!
• Super shiny things sell!
• Outfits sell better than individual items! Put pieces together to make sets.
• I've bought and sold brand new items with the tags still on them at super discounted prices!
• If you happen to have three girls, you WILL buy almost every cute outfit that you come across. After all, these items can be passed down to younger sisters!
• Below are a few of my items getting prepped for the sale...

Feel free to contact me with questions, or you can contact the owners of the BA event, Debbie (debbiew@rhealana.com) or Kristin (kristin@rhealana.com). I've been blessed to get to know these amazing ladies over the years and they will treat you like family! 

Rhea Lana: Sneak Peak!

Today is one of the Consignor drop off day's at the Rhea Lana of Broken Arrow Spring/Summer sale. I love this day, for 2 reasons!

1) I get to drop off the items that I'm selling; therefore, making space in my home for the new things that I will buy at the sale (don't tell my husband I just said that)!

2) I get a Sneak Peak at the awesome items that other consignors have already dropped off!

My car was loaded and ready this morning!

Thanks to Debbie and Kristin, the amazing co-owners of the Broken Arrow RL, I was able to take some pictures to give you a Sneak Peak as well! Here are some of the items that will be available in just a few short days.

Clothes! Clothes! And more clothes! All sizes, all styles, boys & girls!

Toys * Swings * Room Decor * And much, much more!

If you want to see what else they have to offer, then you'll have to get over to the sale at their new location at 71st & County Line (in the old Wal-Mart). Doors open to the public on Sunday, April 6th, at 11:00am. You can see the full event schedule Here.

Questions: Ask me or the Owners themselves - Debbie (debbiew@rhealana.com) and Kristin (kristin@rhealana.com)

Happy Guilt Free Because You're Not Paying Full Retail For High Quality Items Shopping!

Bargain Time!

This event is for you, IF:

• You like to find high quality items at low prices
• You're pregnant
• You know someone who is pregnant
• You have kids/grandkids (up to the teen years)
• You know someone who has kids/grandkids
• Did I cover everyone?!

The Broken Arrow Spring/Summer Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment sale is coming April 6th-12th. I seriously LOVE this event both as a Buyer and as a Seller. This will be my sixth time to consign with RL of BA and I can't stress enough how simple the process is! If you're new to RL and you would like to consign with them, then please click Here to learn more. If you've consigned in the past, then you probably already know that the database is open, but just in case you missed the news, you can click Here to start entering your items. 

What sets RL apart from other Consignment Sales?

• Consignors make a minimum of 70% (up to 80% with Referrals)
• When you refer three new consignors, who each consign at least 25 items, you will receive 75% of your total sales!
• When you refer five or more new consignors, who each consign at least 25 items, you will receive 80% of your total sales!
• Your items are guaranteed! Meaning, if you show up on Pick-Up day and they don't have an item that they should have, then you get paid as if the item sold!
• The average consignor makes around $280 per event!
• Personally, I made in the $300-$400 range last Fall!
• You can watch your sales LIVE throughout the day
• Online or on your Smart phone App
• The consignor fee is only $9.00
• Admission to the sale is always FREE, so tons of shoppers come through the door 
• Consignors/Volunteers are invited to the Pre-Sale on April 5th (before the doors open to the public)
• Your check is ready on Pick-Up Day, April 13th

What items could you Buy/Sell at this event?

• Easter dresses, sundresses, tank tops, shorts, capris, pajamas, swimwear, sandals, flip-flops, indoor/outdoor toys, baby equipment, furniture, DVD's, books, shoes, nursing items, teen clothing, maternity clothing, and much more. They will also accept lightweight jackets (no coats), lightweight pants, khaki pants, jeans, and long-sleeved shirts that are "spring like" in fabric and look.

New Location:

• This event has changed BA locations multiple times over the years, and that's a GOOD thing because they move every time that they outgrow a location! I'm excited to say that the new location for the Spring/Summer event is in the old Wal-Mart at 71st & County Line (193rd). 
• This location has a TON of parking and every item will be located in the same building. 

This blog is just a small bit of information about the sale, so please click Here to learn more about volunteering, marketing, donations, etc. 

Also, feel free to contact me with questions, or you can contact the owners of the BA event, Debbie (debbiew@rhealana.com) or Kristin (kristin@rhealana.com). Debbie and Kristin are amazing and they treat everyone like family. So, why not join the family and consign today?! 

I'll see you there!

It's Rhea Lana Time!

It's Rhea Lana time and that means three glorious things:

1. It's time to make money selling our kids outgrown clothes, toys, shoes, etc.
2. It's time to save money buying other mom's clothes, toys, shoes, etc.
3. I get my closet space back!

Today is the first of two days of Consignor Drop-Off. If you ever wanted to know what this day looks like then keep reading. Last night, I switched cars with my husband so we could load up his truck and have it ready to go this morning. Here is how you pack up 195 items...

 

Did you look closely at the second picture? The clothes in the floor were secure, but I buckled the clothes up that were in the seat. Safety first?! No, I buckled them to keep them in order. I spent to much time hanging, pinning, labeling, and putting them in size order for them to be a messy pile in the floor when I got to the store.

Thankfully, my dad was able to help me unload the items while my mom watched my two youngest girls at her house. Upon arrival, the owners of RL provide you with a rolling clothes rack and hamper to help you get your items from the car to the sales floor. By the way, the table that you see in the corner of the picture is loaded with my items ... along with the table next to it. This is my biggest sale so far.

It took me just under two hours to have all of my items looked over, tagged, and put in their proper place for the sale. Consignor Tip: If your items are tagged in the store, then they're guaranteed against loss. Meaning, if you come to pick up your unsold items after the sale and one or more of your items are missing then you get paid for those items. As in, Paid In Full!

Well, there you have it! It's that simple to sell your items at RL! If you like to wait until the last minute then you still have until 8pm tomorrow to get your items turned in. If your a shopper, then get over there and support your local moms/dads.

The Sale Hours are as follows:

• Sunday, Sept 8th: 11am-7pm
• Monday, Sept 9th: 9am-8pm
• Tuesday, Sept 10th: 9am-8pm
• Wednesday, Sept 11th: 9am-8pm
• Thursday, Sept 12th: 9am-4pm * Many items are 25% off!
• Friday,Sept 13th: 9am-8pm * Many items are 50% off!
• Saturday, Sept 14th: 9am-4pm * Many items are 50% off!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

 

 

Great Deals Coming Soon!

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE saving money? Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE making money? Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE Rhea Lana? Well, I do I do I do!

You can read my first Rhea Lana (RL) blog post Here. Since that time, I've been hanging, pinning, and tagging lots of little girl clothes. The below picture is one of three sets of clothing that I've prepped to sell. I can't wait to get these items dropped off so I can regain my closet space. Speaking of, the Drop-Off dates are only two weeks away (Sept 4th-5th).
Consignor Tip: Plastic hangers are required and they can be purchased in sets of 10 at Wal-Mart for $1.

Don't forget about Halloween! RL is a great place to buy and sell your gently used Halloween costumes. I will definitely be shopping for my girls' costumes at RL.

Shoes, shoes, and more shoes! It seems like our kids grow out of that brand new pair of shoes we bought them before they even step out the front door, right?! RL is a great place to buy and sell those shoes.

Did You Know?

• The Average Consignor made $280 at the Spring 2013 RL event!
• Consignors earn a minimum of 70% of their sales ... or more!
• Consignors are invited to the Private Pre-Sale on Saturday, Sept 7th!
• Consignors pick up their checks the day after the sale ends (Sept 15th)!
• RL guarantees items against loss. Meaning, if you show up on Pick-Up Day and one of your items that didn't sell is missing then they will pay you for the lost item. That's amazing!
• Each volunteer and consignor receives a set of passes which includes 2 Guest Passes (a Guest pass allows friends/family/co-workers to shop the Pre-Sale at 6pm on Saturday, Sept 7th!) Write your first and last name on the back of your Guest Passes and hand them out! All Guest Passes received at the Pre-Sale on Sept 7th will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 RL Gift Certificate! That's a BIG deal! $50 goes a long way at RL! Win-Win-Win for Consignors, Volunteers, and Shoppers!

Facebook Contest: Click Here to "Like" the Rhea Lana's of Broken Arrow facebook page. Then "Share" the below picture (must be a public share to count!), and comment that you have done so and your name will be placed in a drawing for a $25 RL Gift Certificate! It is that easy to get some free money for our event!!!

 

 

Like I said in my first blog, feel free to ask me any questions that you may have about buying and selling at RL. Whether you would like to be a consignor or a shopper, I'm here to help. Or you can email the owners of the BA Rhea Lana, Debbie (debbiew@rhealana.com) and Kristin (kristin@rhealana.com). They are wonderful ladies!

 

 

Saving Money at Target

The girls and I made a quick trip to Target this morning for a few good deals. Here is the breakdown:

• Two boxes of Pampers Cruisers were $34.99 each ($69.98 for both) and one box of wipes was $1.97. I had two $2.00 off manufacturer coupons for the Cruisers, one $2.00 off Target coupon if I bought both Pampers diapers and wipes, one $0.50 off manufacturer coupon for wipes, and one $1.50 off manufacturer coupon if I bought both Pampers diapers and wipes. And, I got a $15 Target gift card for buying two boxes of Cruisers.
• $69.98 + $1.97 = $71.95 - $2.00 - $2.00 - $2.00 - $0.50 - $1.50 - $15.00 = $48.95 (or $0.20/diaper). I usually pay around $0.16/diaper, but I literally had less than 10 diapers in the house so this was a great deal for a purchase that wasn't planned out very well.
• Two Reach flosses were $0.92 each ($1.84 for both). I had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off the purchase of two.
• $1.84 - $1.00 = $0.84 (or $0.42 each)
• Two Head & Shoulder Shampoo's were $4.99 each ($9.98 for both). I had a Buy One Get One Free manufacturer coupon and two $1.00 off the purchase of one manufacturer coupons.
• $9.98 - $4.99 - $1.00 - $1.00 = $2.99 (or $1.50 each)

Retail price: $83.77 + tax
After coupon price: $52.78 + tax
Savings of: $30.99

That's not a bad savings for an unplanned trip. Honestly, I was only going for the diapers, but I decided to skim through my coupons before heading to the store to see what others items I could purchase for my stock pile while I was there. Money saved & mission complete!

More than Milk

Before couponing, I never would have known that the Borden milk at CVS was priced lower than the exact same brand at Wal-Mart. With three small kids, we go through two gallons of milk a week so this was valuable information. Each week, I look at the CVS deals to see if there is anything that I can pick up on my weekly milk run. On my last stop, I bought three boxes of Puffs tissues and two Disney Gummie Vitamins. Here is the breakdown:

• Milk $3.49 each with $1.00 each (limit 2) back in ECB's (Extra Care Bucks). The ECB's are shown in the picture, and can be used on my next purchase towards anything. $3.49 + $3.49 = $6.98 with $2.00 ECB's to use next time.
• Puff's tissues retail for $1.99 each ($5.97 for all three), but were on sale for $0.99 each, and I had a buy three, get $0.25 off manufacturer coupon. $0.99 + $0.99 + $0.99 = $2.97 - $0.25 = $2.72
• Disney Gummie Vitamins are $7.49 each ($14.98 for both), but CVS had them on sale for Buy One Get One Free, and I had two $1.00 off manufacturer coupons and one $2.00 CVS store coupon that printed at the kiosk near the front door. $7.49 + $0.00 (free one) = $7.49 - $1.00 - $1.00 - $2.00 = $3.49
• I also had a $3 off coupon that was emailed to me.

Retail $27.93
I paid $10.19 and got back $2.00 in ECB's to spend on my next trip!

It's that easy!

Buy Low, Sell High

One of my favorite events of the year is just around the corner ... It's the Rhea Lana of Broken Arrow children's consignment sale! If you don't know about RL, then you can check out the entire site at http://brokenarrow.rhealana.com/. The Fall event will be held at 121st & Elm in BA (near Wal-Mart) from Sept 8th-14th. Questions? Just ask me! This is my fifth sale to participate in as a seller/buyer. You can also email the owners (Debbie & Kristin). These ladies are phenomenal!

Buyers:  RL has it all - clothes, toys, strollers, books, shoes, high chairs, etc. You name it, they have it. All of the items sold at RL are brought in by mom's/dad's just like you that are willing to sell their gently used items to a new home.

Sellers: RL is a GREAT place to make some money. Just look around your house. I'm sure that you can see toys that don't get played with, or you know of clothes that don't get worn. Maybe there are unused items in your childs closet? Maybe they are in tubs in the attic? RL is looking to sell those items ... and plenty of local moms are looking to buy them. Sellers also get extra perks for volunteering their time, helping to advertise, etc. If this is your first year to sign up, please tell them I sent you.

I've been collecting items for this sale ever since my youngest started growing out of her Fall/Winter clothes. Besides clothing, I will also put the following items in the sale: two high chairs, a large outdoor play item, toys, lots of shoes, socks, bibs, rattles, books, DVD's, etc. I just started sorting and tagging my items over the weekend so I have a lot of work ahead of me. Honestly, it takes work, but it's one of the easiest processes to go through. You know I'm serious when I say that since it's coming from a mom of three small kids with a part time job and NO free time. Trust me, it's EASY and WORTH it!

This is just a tiny sample of what I'm preparing to sale. Speaking of, I've got to get off of here because I have more sorting and tagging to do. Come to think of it, you might need to start doing the same!

Saving Money at CVS

I bought those 11 items at CVS yesterday for $1.71 plus tax. Here's how I did it:

• Puff's Kleenex: The two smaller boxes on top retail for $1.77 each. The larger box on the bottom retails for $1.99. All three were on sale for $0.99 and I had a coupon for $0.25 off the purchase of 3.
• $0.99 x 3 = $2.97 - $0.25 = $2.72
• Secret Deodorant: The one on the left is Secret Outlast and it retails for $5.79. The one of the right is Secret Clinical Strength and it retails for $8.99. Both were on sale for $4.00 and I had a $3.00 off coupon for both. I haven't tried either of these items, but at this price, why not?
• $4.00 + $4.00 = $8.00 - $3.00 - $3.00 = $2.00
• Irish Spring Body Wash: Retails for $4.99, but was on sale for $2.99. I had a coupon for $0.75 off.
• $2.99 - $0.75 = $2.24
• Softsoap Foaming Hand Soap: Retails for $3.29, but was on sale for $2.99.
• CVS ran a special for $2.00 back in Extra Care Bucks (shown in pic) for the purchase of this item. This made the item $0.99.
• Edge Shave Gel: There were 7 oz and 8.4 oz cans for the same price. I bought the larger cans to get more for the money. It pays to read the labels and to compare the prices! The cans retail for $3.19 each. I had two Buy One Get One Free (up to $3.00) coupons.
• $3.19 x 4 = $12.76 - $3.00 - $3.00 = $6.76
• I had an email coupon (hint: sign up for your favorite stores email list for special savings) for $5.00 off a Beauty purchase of $25 or more. I spent $26.74 to make sure that I could use this coupon.
• CVS ran another special for $5.00 back in ECB's (shown in pic) if you spend $15 on Irish Spring or Edge. I spent $17.75 so I qualified for this.
• I had a second email coupon for $3 off any $15 purchase so I used that as well.

Here is the calculation of the bold numbers above:

• $2.72 + $2.00 + $2.24 + $0.99 + $6.76 - $5.00 - $5.00 - $3.00 = $1.71 + tax! The retail price was $41.35.

The key to saving so much money is to (1) pay attention to the store sales, (2) stack manufacturer and store coupons, and (3) check the rewards that the store gives for purchasing certain items. These three key factors can be added together for maximum savings.

The two email coupons I received were an added savings on this trip. In addition, I also get CVS quarterly rewards for purchasing items from their store and every little bit adds up. Last quarter I got a coupon for $8.50 off the pruchase of anything in the store. That's huge!

HAPPY (cheap) SHOPPING!