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July 29, 2010
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12:01 am
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frugalista:
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And we're live! #dealchat |
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12:01 am
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frugalista:
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Good evening! Tonight's #dealchat is all about Back to School and Back to Campus savings! I'm so excited. |
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12:01 am
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frugalista:
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Who wants to go broke trying to find ways to buy new shoes and clothes for the kiddies? #dealchat |
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12:02 am
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SmartysWorld:
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RT @frugalista: Good evening! Tonight's #dealchat is all about Back to School and Back to Campus savings! I'm so excited. |
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12:02 am
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frugalista:
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Toward the end of the #dealchat I'll have a super special announcement about a promotion that will bring you $$$. Yay! |
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12:02 am
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frugalista:
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Rules of engagement: Tweet early and often using the #dealchat hashtag on each tweet so we can follow along and engage! |
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12:03 am
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ppdiva:
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If you are looking for Back to School savings tips, follow #dealchat for some great tips. |
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12:04 am
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frugalista:
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I know for me, I can't wait until Tax Free Week! It's a chance to buy clothing without the burden of taxes! #dealchat |
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12:04 am
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SmartysWorld:
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RT @frugalista: Q1: What are some ways that you are saving money for your back to school shopping?#dealchat |
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12:05 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@frugalista In helping my sister out with back to school shopping, we've taken to the big box stores for supplies. #dealchat |
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12:05 am
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ppdiva:
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I'm only buying school supplies that are on sale, less than $1 and I'm stocking up. Not just buying enough for right now. #dealchat |
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12:05 am
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dvineexpression:
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RT @ppdiva: I'm only buying school supplies that are on sale, less than $1 and I'm stocking up. Not just buying enough for right now. #dealchat |
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12:06 am
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ppdiva:
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When it comes to cloths, I bought the majority of my sons back-2-school jeans in the summer when they were less than $10. #dealchat |
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12:06 am
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frugalista:
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RT @ppdiva: I'm only buying school supplies that are on sale, less than $1 and I'm stocking up. Not just buying enough for right now. #dealchat |
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12:06 am
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frugalista:
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RT @SmartysWorld: @frugalista In helping my sister out with back to school shopping, we've taken to the big box stores for supplies. #dealchat |
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12:07 am
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frugalista:
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Yes, @PPDiva Stocking up is the best way to go. A lot of the big box stores are running specials, so it's good to buy for the year #dealchat |
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12:07 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @ppdiva: When it comes to cloths, I bought the majority of my sons back-2-school jeans in the summer when they were less than $10. #dealchat |
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12:07 am
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Zavee:
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Used textbooks! Editions don't change that often. Ask your #local bookseller. #dealchat |
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12:07 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @ppdiva: I'm only buying school supplies that are on sale, less than $1 and I'm stocking up. Not just buying enough for right now. #dealchat |
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12:07 am
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ppdiva:
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@muminmotion A lot of supplies like pencils, crayons, scissors & folders I don't have to buy b/c I stocked up so good last year. #dealchat |
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12:08 am
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frugalista:
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Q2: Do you all prefer to buy new clothes or buy consignment? There are benefits to both. #dealchat |
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12:08 am
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frugalista:
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RT @Zavee: Used textbooks! Editions don't change that often. Ask your #local bookseller. #dealchat |
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12:08 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @frugalista: Good evening! Tonight's #dealchat is all about Back to School and Back to Campus savings! I'm so excited. |
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12:08 am
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StarryTaurie:
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Saving by only shopping when stores have major sale- DId most Back 2 school clothes during the MACY's 1 Day sale #dealchat |
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12:08 am
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frugalista:
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Indeed, I'm a big fan of used textbooks and I also believe in renting books. Chegg.com is a favorite of my friends. #dealchat |
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12:09 am
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SmartysWorld:
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RT @frugalista: Q2: Do you all prefer to buy new clothes or buy consignment? There are benefits to both. #dealchat |
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12:09 am
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frugalista:
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RT @StarryTaurie: Saving by only shopping when stores have major sale- DId most Back 2 school clothes during the MACY's 1 Day sale #dealchat |
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12:09 am
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nickimayonews:
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#dealchat. We have back to school giveaways. Simple stuff like looseleaf, pencils & erasers. Then u can spend the $ on fancy calculators |
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12:09 am
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frugalista:
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Q2: What stores have you noticed that have the best sales? I have a few in mind! #dealchat |
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12:10 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@frugalista We buy new, but we shop everywhere there is a deal, Burlington Coat Factory, Ross, T.J. Maxx ... #dealchat |
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12:10 am
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frugalista:
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@nickimayonews Who is we? Your company? #dealchat |
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12:10 am
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fhxoxo:
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if you don't mind hand-me-downs, they're one of the many ways to save $ and you help to save the Earth too. #dealchat |
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12:11 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista I have been getting the best clothing sales at Old Navy & The Children's Place. They have sales plus great coupons. #dealchat |
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12:11 am
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JuneMo41:
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Good evening @frugalista and everyone at #dealchat |
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12:11 am
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frugalista:
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@iAMCandii Welcome, Candii! How do you save for back to school? #dealchat |
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12:11 am
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nickimayonews:
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#dealchat. NEVER skimp on kids back to school shoes. They need sturdy sneakers & everyday shoes. NO payless! |
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12:11 am
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frugalista:
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RT @SmartysWorld: @frugalista We buy new, but we shop everywhere there is a deal, Burlington Coat Factory, Ross, T.J. Maxx ... #dealchat |
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12:12 am
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IamCandii:
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The savings at Office Max are great! Where can get 10% off everything u put in that brown paper bag #dealchat |
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12:12 am
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frugalista:
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Also, if you want a link to some Back to School/Campus coupons, check out http://bit.ly/decjYn #dealchat |
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12:12 am
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frugalista:
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RT @IamCandii: The savings at Office Max are great! Where can get 10% off everything u put in that brown paper bag #dealchat |
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12:13 am
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IamCandii:
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Tax free wk in Florida: August 13-15. Clothing, books and school supplies exempt (up to certain dollar amounts). #dealchat |
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12:13 am
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frugalista:
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RT @IamCandii: Tax free wk in Florida: August 13-15. Clothing, books and school supplies exempt (up to certain dollar amounts). #dealchat |
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12:14 am
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frugalista:
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I've heard a few people mention Office Max as a good place for back to school stuff! #dealchat It's not all business! |
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12:14 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista I tend to stay away from coupons/discount codes that offer a $ amount off if you spend a certain amount of money... #dealchat |
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12:15 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista ...Those types of coupons make you spend more then you initially intended too. % off coupons are a lot better. #dealchat |
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12:15 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@frugalista It's not. It's especially great for tax free weekends when you need technological school supplies #dealchat |
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12:16 am
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frugalista:
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RT @ppdiva: @frugalista I tend to stay away from coupons/discount codes that offer a $ amount off if you spend a certain amount of money... #dealchat |
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12:16 am
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frugalista:
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RT @ppdiva: @frugalista ...Those types of coupons make you spend more then you initially intended too. % off coupons are a lot better. #dealchat |
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12:16 am
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frugalista:
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@tabitha2cute So you do a mix of big box and off price. Nice! #dealchat |
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12:16 am
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SmartysWorld:
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NC Tax-free weekend is 8/6-8/8. That's next weekend, y'all! #dealchat |
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12:16 am
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frugalista:
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RT @SeniorDiva23: #dealchat There will be10 tax free days in IL.(Aug. 6-15) Clothing, footwear, and school supplies.($100) |
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12:16 am
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StarryTaurie:
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@PPDiva I hadn't thought about that... % off is much better for savings #dealchat |
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12:17 am
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frugalista:
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Remember with the Tax Free holidays, there may be spending limits. So pay attention. #dealchat |
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12:17 am
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SmartysWorld:
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Good to know. RT @frugalista: Remember with the Tax Free holidays, there may be spending limits. So pay attention. #dealchat |
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12:18 am
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frugalista:
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So, growing up, my mother always shopped for school stuff through out the year? Do you all do that? Or is not the best time? #dealchat |
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12:18 am
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ppdiva:
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@StarryTaurie I use to go into stores only needing to spend $15 but I ended up spending more so I could use my coupon. #dealchat |
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12:18 am
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SeniorDiva23:
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#dealchat 3 tax free days in Florida (Aug. 13-15) Clothing and books $50 and school supplies $10. |
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12:19 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista Also, with the tax free holidays there may be rules on what you can buy that is tax free. #dealchat |
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12:19 am
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frugalista:
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RT @SeniorDiva23: #dealchat 3 tax free days in Florida (Aug. 13-15) Clothing and books $50 and school supplies $10. |
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12:19 am
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MomsMiami:
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Hi, @frugalista! Looking for some great bts savings tips. We're shopping early this year. #dealchat |
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12:19 am
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frugalista:
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@PPDiva So you ended up spending more? #dealchat |
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12:19 am
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BlueMonarch:
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RT @frugalista: RT @SeniorDiva23: #dealchat 3 tax free days in Florida (Aug. 13-15) Clothing and books $50 and school supplies $10. |
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12:20 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@frugalista I think that's a given, particularly when the kid is growing like a weed. All our stuff was always too big. #dealchat |
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12:20 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista I shop for school stuff all year long. The best time to buy warmer weather clothes is at the end of summer... #dealchat |
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12:20 am
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frugalista:
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Welcome! @MomsMiami Well tax free is the time to shop. And all the stores are clamoring for you business. Sale watch! #dealchat |
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12:20 am
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DirtCheapWine:
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@frugalista I shop for everything for next yr. mid-Sept when the back-to-school stuff goes on sale. I'm always a year ahead. #dealchat |
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12:20 am
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ProverbsWife:
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I keep a school supply budget that allows me to buy school related item throughout the year when I find great deals #dealchat |
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12:20 am
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frugalista:
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RT @DirtCheapWine: @frugalista I shop for everything for next yr. mid-Sept when the back-to-school stuff goes on sale. I'm always a year ahead. #dealchat |
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12:20 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista ...Buy shorts & tshirts for your children in Aug/Sept in sizes big enough for them to wear next year during Spring. #dealchat |
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12:21 am
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IamCandii:
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@frugalista I say the best time for school supplies is when all those savings come in the mail for 10c, 50c items, stock up then! #dealchat |
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12:21 am
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MomsMiami:
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Now's best time to buy 4 whole year bec everything's on sale. Plus, items sell out; u can't find later. Esp. uniforms (khakis, etc)#dealchat |
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12:21 am
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frugalista:
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@DirtCheapWine That's good info to shop a year ahead! #dealchat |
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12:21 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista I spent more money using coupons that offered me $ off if I spent a certain amount. I bought items I didn't need. #dealchat |
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12:21 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@frugalista I'd check with family members and friends for hand-me-downs in good condition, especially if the child wears uniforms #dealchat |
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12:22 am
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DirtCheapWine:
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@frugalista Every week they have new back-to-school stuff on sale for dirt cheap at Office Max, Depot, Staples and Target. #dealchat |
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12:22 am
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ppdiva:
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RT @DirtCheapWine: I shop for everything for next yr mid-Sept when the back-2-school stuff goes on sale. Im always a year ahead. #dealchat |
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12:22 am
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ProverbsWife:
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I used over $100 in #swagbucks to order all of my children's text books on Amazon.com I didn't pay a thing out of pocket #dealchat |
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12:22 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @ppdiva: RT @DirtCheapWine: I shop for everything for next yr mid-Sept when the back-2-school stuff goes on sale. Im always a year ahead. #dealchat |
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12:23 am
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SeniorDiva23:
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#dealchat "Scavenger hunt" at home for kids to find unused school supplies before going shopping for new ones. |
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12:23 am
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MomsMiami:
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Agree w/@smartysworld hand-me-downs rule. Esp for younger kids, who get so filthy! #dealchat |
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12:23 am
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frugalista:
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RT @IamCandii: @frugalista I say the best time for school supplies is when all those savings come in the mail for 10c, 50c items, stock up then! #dealchat |
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12:24 am
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DirtCheapWine:
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#dealchat Check out this resource for back-to-school savings this week http://bit.ly/9GUpHl |
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12:24 am
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SmartysWorld:
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Also, check your pharmacy for deals on notebooks and loose-leaf paper. Can't beat those deals! #dealchat |
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12:24 am
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ProverbsWife:
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It's good to know the low price points for school supplies. That way you'll know when to stock up. #dealchat |
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12:24 am
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frugalista:
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RT @ProverbsWife: It's good to know the low price points for school supplies. That way you'll know when to stock up. #dealchat |
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12:24 am
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frugalista:
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@ProverbsWife Super smart! #dealchat |
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12:25 am
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DirtCheapWine:
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#dealchat LOL, I'm a year ahead on clothes too. I buy everything at the end of season. |
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12:25 am
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ppdiva:
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@ProverbsWife I have been using my #SwagBucks to buy cloths for my sons. http://bit.ly/aqhXD8 I redeem for Amazon gift cards. #dealchat |
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12:25 am
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fhxoxo:
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I only buy the necessary before school reopens because there are times where stores offer discounts when there's a lull period. #dealchat |
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12:25 am
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SeniorDiva23:
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#dealchat Leave with a list and cross-reference with sales notices for maximum efficency. |
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12:25 am
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StarryTaurie:
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I like when teachers/schools post specific lists of what kids will need. Then they can come to class prepared. #dealchat |
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12:26 am
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DirtCheapWine:
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Hey, I'm dirt cheap about everything. =) #dealchat LOL! |
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12:26 am
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Kendra_9:
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RT @SmartysWorld: NC Tax-free weekend is 8/6-8/8. That's next weekend, y'all! #dealchat |
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12:26 am
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frugalista:
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Q3: So, what items for Back to School are must haves on the list? I say dark denim and a good pair of shoes! #dealchat |
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12:26 am
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frugalista:
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RT @SmartysWorld: Keep in mind when you see the really low price supplies, there is often a limit on the quantity you can buy. #dealchat |
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12:26 am
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MomsMiami:
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Now's best time to buy 4 whole year bec everything's on sale. Plus, items sell out; u can't find later. Esp uniforms (khakis, etc) #dealchat |
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12:26 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @DirtCheapWine: #dealchat LOL, I'm a year ahead on clothes too. I buy everything at the end of season. <Very Smart! :)> |
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12:27 am
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frugalista:
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RT @MomsMiami: Now's best time to buy 4 whole year bec everything's on sale. Plus, items sell out; u can't find later. Esp uniforms (khakis, etc) #dealchat |
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12:27 am
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DirtCheapWine:
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@StarryTaurie #dealchat the office supply stores usually carry lists for all grades- makes it easy to stock up for the next year or more. |
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12:27 am
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SeniorDiva23:
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#dealchat Clean closets befor school shopping and set a dollar limit |
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12:27 am
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MomsMiami:
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@frugalista Good shoes are No. 1. Anyone have a secret for Stride Rite deals? #dealchat |
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12:27 am
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StarryTaurie:
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@SmartysWorld store limits are really annoying-to avoid going back I shop w/friends that can purchase at another register for me. #dealchat |
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12:27 am
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frugalista:
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Exactly! @MomsMiami Those uniforms sell out super quickly. Competition to look, ahem, uniform! #dealchat |
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12:27 am
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SmartysWorld:
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RT @frugalista: Q3: So, what items for Back to School are must haves on the list? I say dark denim and a good pair of shoes! #dealchat |
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12:27 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista My back-2-school must haves are dark jeans, good sneakers, a sturdy backpack, & a quality jacket. #dealchat |
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12:28 am
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frugalista:
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RT @MomsMiami: @frugalista Good shoes are No. 1. Anyone have a secret for Stride Rite deals? #dealchat |
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12:28 am
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frugalista:
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So @MomsMiami Did you check out the coupon sites like retailmenot for a coupon code? #dealchat |
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12:28 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@StarryTaurie LoL! My sister and I started doing that last year. My niece was good on supplies until like April. #dealchat |
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12:28 am
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frugalista:
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@MomsMiami Also Amazon has nice sales on most anything. #dealchat |
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12:29 am
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frugalista:
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RT @ppdiva: @frugalista My back-2-school must haves are dark jeans, good sneakers, a sturdy backpack, & a quality jacket. #dealchat |
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12:29 am
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StarryTaurie:
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@MomsMiami We have an outlet that sells some of the same styles as the regular store at a lower price. I LOVE STRiDE RITE! #dealchat |
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12:30 am
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MomsMiami:
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@frugalista Problem w/buying kids shoes online is fit. They need a proper sizing at the store. #dealchat |
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12:30 am
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SeniorDiva23:
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#dealchat Work the sales and take advantage of government giveaways. |
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12:30 am
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frugalista:
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What do you guys think about layaway? My mom raised me on it! We put our winter coats on there! #dealchat |
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12:30 am
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SmartysWorld:
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You might want to consult with your kid's school before you buy a lot of clothes to see what's permitted. #dealchat |
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12:31 am
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MomsMiami:
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@frugalista Coat? What's a coat? :) #dealchat |
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12:31 am
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frugalista:
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Nothing wrong with stopping by a Stride Ride store and fitting little Suzy there first and then scouring the internet. #dealchat @momsmiami |
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12:31 am
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frugalista:
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RT @SmartysWorld: You might want to consult with your kid's school before you buy a lot of clothes to see what's permitted. #dealchat |
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12:31 am
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ppdiva:
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A good place to look for jackets/coats is the Goodwill. They sometimes get local stores overstock. New products for cheap prices. #dealchat |
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12:31 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@frugalista Kmart is probably the only store left that still does lay-a-way. It's a shame because it's needed in this economy. #dealchat |
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12:32 am
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StarryTaurie:
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@MomsMiami sizing is Very important... one of my munckins feet is a half size bigger than the other LOL #dealchat |
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12:32 am
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MomsMiami:
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@frugalista True enough! #dealchat |
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12:33 am
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frugalista:
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@MomsMiami I am super obssessed! #dealchat |
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12:33 am
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ppdiva:
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@Shashelle Oh no ma'am. I do that too. Especially on a good deal. #dealchat |
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12:35 am
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nickimayonews:
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RT @StarryTaurie: @MomsMiami sizing is Very important... one of my munckins feet is a half size bigger than the other LOL #dealchat |
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12:36 am
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frugalista:
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Yay bundling! Rt @writethevision I do it! I catch the sales and stock up....use coupons too. Got two backpacks for $7 last week. #dealchat |
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12:36 am
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nickimayonews:
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#dealchat. does anyone do hand-me-downs with cousins. I mean kids grow pretty quick |
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12:36 am
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frugalista:
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So @tabitha2cute and @seniordiva23 and @smartysworld Are all about the checklist. It works, just like with grocery shopping. #dealchat |
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12:37 am
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frugalista:
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I used to swap clothes with my cousins growing up. Then I outgrew them. heheh @nickimayonews #dealchat |
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12:37 am
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frugalista:
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Here's another link of weekly deals http://blogs.mykmart.com/2010/07/back-to-school-resources.html #dealchat #bizrelationship |
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12:37 am
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ppdiva:
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@nickimayonews We don't have any family near us, so we can't do the hand-me-downs. #dealchat |
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12:39 am
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SmartysWorld:
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@frugalista It does work and it helps to know what you need exactly and keep you focused as to not overspend. #dealchat |
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12:39 am
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frugalista:
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@PPDiva Girl, I used to swap with cousins who lived several states away. You have to send a lot of goods to make it worthwhile #dealchat |
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12:40 am
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frugalista:
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Once you get the staples out of the way, school supplies, winter coat, denim, then you can buy the fun stuff like iCarly shirts. #dealchat |
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12:42 am
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frugalista:
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Q4: How much more should you spend for back to school, or should you spend about the same you spend regularly? #dealchat |
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12:42 am
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StarryTaurie:
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@DirtCheapWine love that walgreens is open all night... might have to go there after the chat for the bags LOL #dealchat |
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12:43 am
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ProverbsWife:
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RT @frugalista: Q4: How much more should you spend for back to school, or should you spend about the same you spend regularly? #dealchat |
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12:43 am
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ppdiva:
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I had SO much fun participating in the #dealchat conversation this evening. I learned a few new back-2-school savings tips. |
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12:43 am
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WasianBeauty:
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@frugalista I bought and sold textbooks on half.com. Selling books back to campus bookstores can be a ripoff! #dealchat |
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12:44 am
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ppdiva:
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@frugalista I don't have a set price. Instead I have a set amount of items. Especially when it comes to clothes. #dealchat |
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12:44 am
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frugalista:
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RT @WasianBeauty: @frugalista I bought and sold textbooks on half.com. Selling books back to campus bookstores can be a ripoff! #dealchat |
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12:44 am
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F_Uitlist:
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@frugalista Tons of stores still do layaway. TJ Maxx, Marshalls @ShopDaffys I use them and get Winter gear early #dealchat |
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12:44 am
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SmartysWorld:
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RT @WasianBeauty: @frugalista I bought and sold textbooks on half.com. Selling books back to campus bookstores can be a ripoff! #dealchat |
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12:44 am
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frugalista:
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@PPDiva Thank you so much for stopping by! You rocked like I knew you would! You are serious! #dealchat |
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12:44 am
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frugalista:
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@WasianBeauty I so think so. I'm still vexed Chegg wasn't around when I was in undergrad. #dealchat |
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12:45 am
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ppdiva:
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@WasianBeauty I wish I would have know about half.com when I sold my textbooks. #dealchat |
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12:45 am
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nickimayonews:
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#dealchat try store liquidation auctions 4 CHEAP electronics like power strips & play computer. computers for $50 easy |
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12:45 am
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Ariel_Brown:
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RT @frugalista: Here' a list of the Tax Free holidays coming up, by state. Most start within the next two weeks: http://tinyurl.com/39mjx6n #dealchat |
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12:45 am
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frugalista:
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RT @nickimayonews: #dealchat try store liquidation auctions 4 CHEAP electronics like power strips & play computer. computers for $50 easy |
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12:45 am
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ProverbsWife:
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Amazon is a great place to find used text books It's where I bought all of mine http://is.gd/dPFgk #dealchat |
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12:45 am
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ppdiva:
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@F_Uitlist Kmart also does layaway. You can even put a layaway up online & pay online as well. #dealchat |
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12:45 am
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kaylakellystyle:
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RT @frugalista: RT @SeniorDiva23: #dealchat 3 tax free days in Florida (Aug. 13-15) Clothing and books $50 and school supplies $10. |
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12:46 am
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frugalista:
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RT @ProverbsWife: Amazon is a great place to find used text books It's where I bought all of mine http://is.gd/dPFgk #dealchat |
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12:46 am
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StarryTaurie:
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@frugalista Spending a lil bit more this year to help out family members children. #dealchat |
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12:46 am
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frugalista:
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Yes, it's one of those years. Rt @StarryTaurie Spending a lil bit more this year to help out family members children. #dealchat |
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12:47 am
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nickimayonews:
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SHAMELESS Plug for PRIVATE SCHOOL.... i NEVER had to worry about the clothing budget since i wore uniforms. VERY budget friendly #dealchat |
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12:47 am
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frugalista:
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Ok, so this was super fun! And remember, just because you don't have kids doesn't mean you can't get the BTS savings. #dealchat |
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12:47 am
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ProverbsWife:
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Ebay is a great place to find cheap electronic adapters and peripherals, just order them a few weeks before you need them. #dealchat |
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12:47 am
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frugalista:
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I for one, need serious office supplies. Yay! #dealchat |
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12:48 am
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frugalista:
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RT @ProverbsWife: Ebay is a great place to find cheap electronic adapters and peripherals, just order them a few weeks before you need them. #dealchat |
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12:49 am
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joyoglesby:
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@frugalista layaway is great when used for essentials. But don't layaway high-heeled boots. #dealchat |
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12:49 am
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SmartysWorld:
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RT @frugalista: This was super fun! And remember, just because you don't have kids doesn't mean you can't get the BTS savings. #dealchat |
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12:49 am
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nickimayonews:
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TEACHER NOTE: parents don't buy kids overprices accessories. they will probably get stolen. earrings, purses, watches. #dealchat |
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12:50 am
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Ariel_Brown:
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@frugalista Don't buy textbooks until u know u'll definitely need them. Wait the first week if possible and ask the professor. #dealchat |
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12:50 am
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WasianBeauty:
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@frugalista when I sold (good condition) books online I waited until beginning of a semester and get back a good % what I spent! #dealchat |
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12:50 am
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frugalista:
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Right, @joyoglesby Layaway is not just for flossing, looking cute. It's for the essentials! #dealchat |
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12:50 am
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frugalista:
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RT @Ariel_Brown: @frugalista Don't buy textbooks until u know u'll definitely need them. Wait the first week if possible and ask the professor. #dealchat |
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12:50 am
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ProverbsWife:
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I'm giving away a Back2School pack just tell me which one you like to win in order to enter http://aproverbswife.com/?p=9382 #dealchat |
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12:51 am
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kabarkley:
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@frugalista I used alibris.com to buy my school textbooks #dealchat |
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12:51 am
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frugalista:
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@tabitha2cute heheh! We are shady. #dealchat |
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12:51 am
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frugalista:
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@WasianBeauty Good for you! #stickittotheman #dealchat |
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12:52 am
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frugalista:
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Albris? Tell me more about them. @kabarkley #dealchat |
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12:52 am
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frugalista:
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Pls. RT! Enter Kmart?s Win $20 Every 10 Minutes Instant Win Game THIS SUNDAY. Enter
8/1 - 9/6. http://www.kmart.com/btsrules #dealchat |
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12:52 am
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Ariel_Brown:
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@frugalista 4 clothes, buy a few basics i.e khakis, button ups, & shop thrift stores in upper-income towns 4 great vintage steals! #dealchat |
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12:52 am
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nickimayonews:
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Pls. RT! Enter Kmart?s Win $20 Every 10 Minutes Instant Win Game THIS SUNDAY. Enter 8/1 - 9/6. http://www.kmart.com/btsrules #dealchat |
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12:52 am
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felischa:
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RT @frugalista: Pls. RT! Enter Kmart?s Win $20 Every 10 Minutes Instant Win Game THIS SUNDAY. Enter
8/1 - 9/6. http://www.kmart.com/btsrules #dealchat |
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12:53 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @Ariel_Brown: @frugalista Don't buy textbooks until u know u'll definitely need them. Wait the first week if possible and ask the professor. #dealchat |
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12:53 am
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frugalista:
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@Ariel_Brown Very nice! Thrifting is an art, no? #dealchat |
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12:54 am
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TheGorgeousBlog:
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Bookcloseouts.com is a great site to find kids books. I bought 15 preschool learning books(reading, money, writing, etc) for $7 #dealchat |
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12:54 am
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frugalista:
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@kabarkley Ok that alibris.com looks kind of awesome. Thanks for the tip! #dealchat |
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12:54 am
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frugalista:
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RT @TheGorgeousBlog: Bookcloseouts.com is a great site to find kids books. I bought 15 preschool learning books(reading, money, writing, etc) for $7 #dealchat |
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12:55 am
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CedarHillMom:
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RT @ProverbsWife: Amazon is a great place to find used text books It's where I bought all of mine http://is.gd/dPFgk #dealchat |
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12:55 am
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THEAUX01:
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RT @frugalista: Who wants to go broke trying to find ways to buy new shoes and clothes for the kiddies? #dealchat NOT ME |
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12:55 am
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frugalista:
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So, I had such an awesome time tonight! I hope you guys got some decent tips for Back to School savings! #dealchat |
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12:55 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @TheGorgeousBlog: Bookcloseouts.com is a great site to find kids books. I bought 15 preschool learning books(reading, money, writing, etc) for $7 #dealchat |
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12:55 am
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frugalista:
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I'm going to have a transcript up tomorrow so you can scour if you missed any of the tips! #dealchat |
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12:56 am
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WasianBeauty:
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@frugalista there are websites that offer a rental program for textbooks that cost less than buying new books #dealchat |
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12:56 am
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ProverbsWife:
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RT @TheGorgeousBlog: Bookcloseouts.com is a great site to find kids books. I bought 15 preschool learning books(reading, money, writing, etc) for $7 #dealchat |
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12:57 am
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frugalista:
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Rt @AntiHairSlave College students should check the schools library. They sometimes have the textbooks available to be checked out #dealchat |
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12:59 am
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Ariel_Brown:
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@frugalista Yes, ma'am! That it is. What was the "super special announcement/money saving promotion" for the end of #dealchat? |
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12:59 am
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WasianBeauty:
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@frugalista yes. There's also campusbookrentals.com #dealchat |
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1:00 am
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TheGorgeousBlog:
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Support year local library bookstore is great place to find classics (bronte, shakepeare,dickens, etc) books are under $2 #dealchat |
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1:01 am
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Beautybykat80:
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RT @WasianBeauty: @frugalista I bought and sold textbooks on half.com. Selling books back to campus bookstores can be a ripoff! #dealchat |
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1:01 am
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frugalista:
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Rt @reneekismet or students can ask a teacher to put their book on reserve. Two copies that way it is avail #dealchat |
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1:06 am
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MOMboTV:
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RT @TheGorgeousBlog: Support year local library bookstore is great place to find classics (bronte, shakepeare,dickens, etc) books are under $2 #dealchat |
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1:07 am
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frugalista:
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@TheGorgeousBlog You are on it! #dealchat |
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1:19 am
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JuneMo41:
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I didn't have anything to add to this evening's #dealchat but thanks for all the great info :) |
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1:19 am
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JuneMo41:
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@MOMboTV good evening... I didn't chat this evening sorry #dealchat |
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1:20 am
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SupermanHotMale:
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RT @JuneMo41: I didn't have anything to add to this evening's #dealchat but thanks for all the great info :) || rawr... ; ) |
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1:43 am
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frugalista:
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@tyronem you love it! #dealchat #frugalisto |
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2:00 am
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ShellyBS429:
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Aw crap, I missed #dealchat again this week! What was 2night's topic? |
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2:01 am
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ppdiva:
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@ShellyBS429 It was back-2-school savings tips. #dealchat |
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2:18 am
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frugalista:
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Transcript at Thefrugalista.com in the morning!
Rt @ShellyBS429 Aw crap, I missed #dealchat again this week! What was 2night's topic? |
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2:27 am
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sheila_denise:
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RT @frugalista: This week only! Scissors $1.50, Folders $0.15 & Papermate Pens $0.50 at your local Kmart! #dealchat |
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5:27 am
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thenonconsumer:
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@frugalista I wish I could participate with your #dealchat, but the timing sucks 4 me. That's my daily dinner/clean up extravaganza time. |
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1:33 pm
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JuneMo41:
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@frugalista morning thanks for your good work #dealchat :) |
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July 30, 2010
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6:05 am
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MaryLee76:
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RT @frugalista This week only! Scissors $1.50, Folders $0.15 & Papermate Pens $0.50 at your local Kmart! #dealchat |
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8:02 pm
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AlvenSwee:
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RT @frugalista This week only! Scissors $1.50, Folders $0.15 & Papermate Pens $0.50 at your local Kmart! #dealchat |
