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Finished Going through Dresser #3

October 1st, 2012 at 12:30 am

I finished the 3rd of my 4 dressers. Here are the before and after pictures.

Before


After



I sold that big old CD player at the last rummage sale for $5.00. The CD player only worked once in awhile and it was so big and took up so much room. I am going to ask for a nice little one for Christmas.

I finished going through the drawers as well.
-----------------Keep----------Sell-----------Toss----
Added to socks----3-------------1--------------0-----
Nylons------------7-------------1--------------0------
Kneehighs---------3-------------0--------------0------
Shapers-----------4-------------0--------------0------
Tights------------6-------------0--------------0------
Bras-------------15------------11--------------6------
Added to underwear-5--so that I could sell as sets with the bras.
Long Sleeves and Sweaters 20----3--------------0------
Totals----------63--------------16-------------6------

Couple Little Money Makers

September 30th, 2012 at 06:41 pm

Our local bank that carries our checking account offered a $5.00 deposit for using your debit card 5 times in September. I rarely use my debit card except for the ATM since we get cashback with Discover, but I made sure I used it the 5 times this month and am now just waiting for the $5.00 deposit for FREE!
*ETA - I see I did get this $5.00 credit at the end of October! YEAH!

Also I have a credit card with Juniper Bank and I got a flyer in the mail for 5% cash back for October, November, December on purchases. So I called and registered for that. I don't use that card too often, but probably once a month or so.

CVS Deals Week of 9/30/12 - Steal on Pantene!

September 30th, 2012 at 06:18 pm



Ok so here is the deal I was planning to do on the Pantene:

Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner 12.6oz
Regular Price $5.00 each (Buying 8 bottles)
Sale Price 2/$8 ($4.00 each, $32.00 total)
-$16.00 ($4.00 x 4) BOGO Free coupons
*Receive $10 EB for spending $30 on P&G Products
= .75 per bottle!

But here is the deal I acually ended up getting
Regular Price $5.00 each (Buying 8 bottles)
Sale Price 2/$8 ($4.00 each, $32.00 total)
-$27.96 ($6.99 x 4) BOGO Free coupons
*Receive $10 EB for spending $30 on P&G Products
= -5.96

So made $5.96 profit on this deal! The cashier was supposed to ring up my BOGO Free coupons for $4.00 each because that was the price they were on sale for, but she just scanned them instead of entering them, so it took off the "free up to $6.99" price!

I also got Dawn Dish soap for a great price:

Dawn Dish Soap 9oz
Regular Price $1.99
-$1.03 Sale Price
-.75 Coupon
Final Price .21!!

October 2012 Mortgage Payment

September 30th, 2012 at 12:54 am

October 2012 Mortgage Payment

Balance $122,000.00
+$279.58 Interest
+$319.07 Escrow
-$1537.95 Regular Payment
-$1065.70 Principle Payment($40 change)
New Balance $119,995.00

Principle payment was made up of:
$345.00 OT Pay
$15.00 Change
$380.00 Regular Principle Payment
$325.00 Random extra amount to get balance down under $120K!

I probably shouldn't pay this much extra to the mortgage, but I couldn't leave the balance so close to $120K! I just had to get under the barrier! So we may have to take some out of savings to cover this, but I am ok with that, savings is doing good for now so taking out a few hundred will be fine.

Menards Deals Week of 9/24/12

September 28th, 2012 at 03:51 am



Plastic Mudd Pans (Limit 2)
$5.00 Sale Price - Free After Rebate
(Marked $3.00 each for rummage sale

Shop Towels (Limit 2)
$2.99 Sale Price - Free After Rebate
(Marked $1.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.50 each at 9/5/13 rummage sale
=$3.00 Profit on Shop Towels!!

Mini Storage Bins (Limit 10)
.50 Sale Price - Free After Rebate
(Marked $4.00 for set of ten for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold set of 10 for $4.00 at 9/4/14 rummage sale
Profit = $4.00

Broadloom Mat (Limit 3)
$1.50 Sale Price - Free After Rebate
(Marked $1.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 3 for $1.50 each at 6/15/13 rummage sale
Profit = $4.50

Utility Knife (Limit 2)
$7.88 Sale Price - Free After Rebate
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 at 9/5/13 rummage sale
=$8.00 Profit on Utility Knives!!

Redi-Shine Cleaners (Limit 4)
.97 Sale Price - Free After Rebate
Keeping these

Maxide Dual Action Insect Killer (Limit 2)
$3.99 Sale Price - Free After Rebate
Keeping these

Huh....I was just looking back at this entry (2 months later!) and I realized I didn't list the hand sanitizer kits or the pink caulk....that's weird...

Hand Sanitizer (I think I bought 11?)
Clearance for .10 each
(Marked for $1.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.00 each at 9/4/14 rummage sale
9 left to sell

Pink Caulk (Limit 12)
Sale Price $2.00 each - Free after Mfr rebate
(Marked $2.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.50 at 9/5/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.50 each at 9/4/14 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 3 for $1.50 each on FB on 10/31/14
*ETA - The other 6 went to my Dad as he uses these

CVS Deals week of 9/24/12

September 28th, 2012 at 03:45 am



Kleenex Tissue (Bought 4)
Regular Price $2.57 each
Clearance Price .75 each

Thermacare Wrap (Bought 1 on my card and 1 on DHs)
Regular Price $3.99
-.20 Sale Price
*Received $3.79 EB
Final Price $0!!
(Marked $3.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 at 9/5/13 rummage sale
=$6.00 Profit on Heatwraps!!

Tampax Radiant 16ct
Regular Price $5.49
-$1.50 Sale Price
-$2.00 Mfr Coupon
*Received $1.00 EB
Final Price .99!

Alteril Sleep Shots (Bought 1 on my card and 1 on DHs)
Regular Price $5.99
-.20 Sale Price
*Received $5.79 EB
Final Price $0!!

Venus Razor
Regular Price $6.99
-$4.00 Mfr Coupon
*Received $5.00 EB
Final Price $2.01 Money Maker!!
(Marked $5.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold for $5.00 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
Profit = $7.01

Grocery Shopping

September 28th, 2012 at 03:31 am

Powerades .67 each (Bought 15)
Progresso Soup .96 each (Bought 12)
Mac n Cheese (Free with $30 purchase) (Limit 3)
Bleach $1.00
Michellenas Frozen Dinner $1.00 each (Bought 5)
Pint Milk $1.00 (Bought 2)
Bag Shredded Lettuce $1.00

Bro is refinancing too :)

September 22nd, 2012 at 03:49 am

Went with my bro and sil to the bank today to see about getting them refinanced. They were in a 30 yr loan for 5.3% and also had a small 2nd mortgage (I think like only $5K or $6K) for 6%. They are going to be able to roll them both together now, and go down to a 15 yr for 2.87%! YEAH!! Happy for my bro and very proud of their credit scores that helped them get that great rate. Now when my Godson turns 18 his parents house will already be paid off. Smile

Cleaned out the Target School Supplies

September 22nd, 2012 at 03:42 am

I hit up the Target clearance and help them get rid of their school supplies. Smile
Lots of good deals at 70% off. School supplies sold like madness at the last sale so I stocked up. Everything is already marked, organized and put away till spring. If I sold everything for what I have marked I would make a profit of $83.50!!!



Rulers (Bought 10)
Regular Price .50
My Price .15
Marked .50 each
*ETA - Sold 3 for .50 each at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 5 for .50 each at 9/5/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for .50 at 9/4/14 rummage sale
1 left to sell

Plain Bookcover (Bought 4)
Regular Price .69
My Price .20
Marked .50 each
*ETA - Sold 3 for .50 each at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for .50 each at 9/5/13 rummage sale
Profit = $1.20

Monster High Bookcover (Bought 5)
Regular Price $2.00
My Price .60
Marked $1.50 each
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.50 each at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.50 each at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.50 each at 9/5/13 rummage sale
Profit = $4.50

Batman Bookcover (Bought 1)
Regular Price $2.00
My Price .60
Marked $1.50 each
*ETA - Sold for $1.50 at 9/4/14 rummage sale
Profit = $1.40

Hunger Games Notebooks (Bought 15)
Regular Price $2.99
My Price .88
Marked $2.00 each
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.00 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 2 for $2.00 each at 9/5/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 5 for $2.00 each at 5/5/17 rummage sale
7 left to sell

Index Card Box (Bought 2)
Regular Price $1.00
My Price .30
Marked $1.00 each
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
Profit = $1.40

Compostion Notebooks (Bought 60)
Regular Price .75
My Price .22
Marked $1.00 each
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.00 each at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 4 for $1.00 each at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 7 for $1.00 each at 9/5/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 23 for $1.00 each at 9/4/14 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 10 for $10.00 each on FB on 7/12/15
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 at 9/22/18 rummage sale
13 left to sell

Bag of 20 Pens (Bought 15)
Regular Price $1.00
My Price .30
Marked $2.00 each
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.00 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.00 at 9/4/14 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 2 for $2.00 at 5/5/17 rummage sale

Bag of 10 Red Pens (Bought 3)
Regular Price $1.00
My Price .30
Marked $1.00 each
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.00 at 9/5/13 rummage sale

Scotch Tape (Bought 3)
Regular Price $1.00
My Price .30
Keeping these

Couple of Freebies in the mail

September 22nd, 2012 at 03:29 am

I got these 2 free contact solutions in the mail this last week. The one on the left I got by signing up for free samples from Target, it came with a $1.50 off coupon. The one on the right I have no idea why I got...lol, but it was from CVS and came with some coupons too...sweet. Smile Keeping both of these since I wear contacts.

CVS Deals Week of 9/17/12

September 22nd, 2012 at 03:24 am



Softsoap Bodywashes (Bought 2)
Regular Price $4.79 each
-$1.29 Sale Price each
*Received $3.00 EB on purchase
Final Price $2.00 each (FREE on CVS GC)
(Marked for $3.00 each for rummage sale. I had 3 bottles of this in the last rummage sale marked for $2.50 each and they sold super fast so I marked these up a little.)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $3.00 each at 6/15/13 rummage sale
=$6.00 Profit on Bodywash!!

Softsoap 4pk Bar Soap
Regular Price $4.59
-$2.30 Clearance Price (50% off)
-$2.00 CVS Coupon from coupon machine
Final Price .29!! (FREE on CVS GC)
(Marked $3.00 for rummage sale. I had 1 of these in the last rummage sale marked for $2.50 each and it sold super fast so I marked this up a little.)
*ETA - Sold for $3.00 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
=$3.00 Profit on Bar Soap!!

Softsoap Handpump
Regular Price $1.65
Final Price $1.65 (FREE on CVS GC)
(I had to use this to get to use the CVS coupon above, because I had to spend $10.00 on Softsoap to get the extra $2.00 off)
(Marked for $1.50 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold for $1.50 at 9/5/13 rummage sale
=-.15 Loss on Handsoap

Then I went back later in the week, but I wasn't prepared and didn't have my GC or EBs with me, so just had to pay cash on this one.



Gillette Fusion Shaving Pack
Regular Price $13.29
-$6.30 Clearance Price
-$4.00 Mfr Coupon
Final Price $2.99!!
*ETA - Sold for $8.00 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
=$5.01 Profit on Shaving Pack!!

This kit comes with a razor, cartridge, battery, shave gel, thermal scrub and cooling balm. Just the razor by itself sells for $13 at CVS. I marked this for $8.00 and we will see how that goes. I shared this deal with my Mom and she went back and got 4 more with coupons so we have a lot and hopefully they sell good, they were a great deal!

*As of 9/5/13 I sold everything in this entry, profit of $13.86!!

Menards Deals Week of 9/17/12

September 22nd, 2012 at 03:13 am

All of this for .98 OOP! Smile



Saw Blade (Limit 2)
Regular Price $3.98
-.49 Sale Price
-$3.00 Rebate
Final Price - .49 each!
(Marked for $2.50 each for rummage sale. The last rummage sale I had 2 that were marked for $2.00 each and they sold super fast so I marked these up a little.)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $2.50 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
Profit = $4.02

Eyewear Care Kit (Limit 2)
Regular Price $3.86
-$3.86 Rebate
Final Price - $0!!
(Marked for $2.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.50 on 3/17/14 to coworker
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.50 at 9/4/14 rummage sale
Profit = $5.00

3pk Lint Rollers (Limit 2)
Regular Price $3.99
-$3.99 Rebate
Final Price - $0!!
(Marked for $2.50 each for rummage sale. I had some of these 3pks in the last rummage sale for $3.00 and they didn't sell as good as the individual lint rollers sold, so I marked them down to $2.50)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.50 at 9/4/14 rummage sale
1 left to sell

Rummage Sale 9/7/12 - THE BIG ONE!

September 16th, 2012 at 12:33 am

Last weekend was the city wide rummage sale and it was so crazy! Last year at this sale the whole rummage sale made $3700...this year we made $6000!!! WOWO! DH and I made $1176! Add that to the sale 2 weeks ago and we made over $1500 in 2 weeks at rummage sales! NUTS! I gave DH $170 because that was what he made on his sports cards and the put the $1000 into savings for the EF! Smile

Here is the breakdown:
$41.50 Misc Science supplies from DHs classroom
$10.00 Clothes a coworker didn't want to store/mark
$35.75 Clothes my step-mom didn't want to store/mark
$57.75 Clothes my Mom's friend didn't want to store/mark
$145.00 Total from FREE items that were donated to me!

$170.00 DH Sports Cards
$25.25 Items I pulled from my closet when I cleaned it out.

Snacks
$51.00 Brownies
$15.00 Juice
$12.00 Cupcakes
$33.00 Pop
$171.00 Snocones
Total Snacks = $282.00

Free Items from CVS
Advil 10pk sold for $1.50 = $1.50 profit
Bayer Childrens Aspririn sold for $1.50 = $1.50 profit
BeKool Fever Pad sold for $3.00 = $3.00 profit
Breathe Right sold for $3.00 = $3.00 profit
Covergirl Blush sold for $2.50 = $2.50 profit
Excedrin sold for $1.00 = $1.00 profit
Oral B Electronic Toothbrush sold for $5.00 = $5.00 profit
Prevacid sold for $10.00 = $10.00 profit
Rice Krispy Bars (6) sold for .50 each = $3.00 profit
Zyrtec (2) sold for $3.50 each = $7.00 profit

Discounted Items from CVS
Bag Holder - I paid $1.00
Sold for $2.50 each = $1.50 profit

Lint Rollers (2) – I paid .25 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $1.50 profit

Covergirl Eyeshadow (2) – I paid $1.49 each
Sold for $3.50 each = $4.02 profit

Glade Sense and Spray – I paid .67
Sold for $4.00 = $3.33 profit

Depends 3pk – I paid .49
Sold for $3.00 = $2.51 profit

CVS Brand Lotion 3oz – I paid .68
Sold for $1.00 = .32 profit

Suave Shampoo/Conditioner (3) – I paid .77 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $2.19 profit

Crest 1L Mouthwash – I paid .99
Sold for $3.00 each = $2.01 profit

Crest 1L 3D Mouthwash – I paid $2.99
Sold for $4.00 = $1.01 profit

Crest 473ml 3D Mouthwash – I paid .99
Sold for $3.00 = $2.01 profit

Crest Toothpaste – I paid .99
Sold for $1.50 = .51

Ivory 3pk Soap – I paid .49 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $2.02

Softsoap Bodywash (3) – I paid $1.00 each (CVS GC = Free)
Sold for $2.50 each = $7.50 profit

Gillette Fusion Shave Gel – I paid .37 (CVS GC = Free)
Sold for $1.00 = $1.00 profit

Afrin Nasal Spray – I paid .99
Sold for .99 = $2.01 profit

Prilosec – I paid $2.79
Sold for $7.00 = $4.24 profit

CVS Brand Calcium Supplement – I made .01 for purchasing this
Sold for $1.50 = $1.51 profit

Free Items from Target
Kotex Panitliners sold for $1.00 = $1.00 profit
Papermate Pens sold for $1.00 = $1.00 profit

Discounted Items from Target
File Folders (8) - I paid .30 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $5.60 profit

Marker Boards (2) – I paid .30
Sold for $1.00 = $1.40 profit

Discounted Items from JCPenney
Flipflops (5) – I paid .14 each
Sold for $3.00 each = $14.30 profit

Free Items from Shoe Carnival
Silver Sequin Shoes (2) sold for $7.00 each = $14.00 profit

Discounted Items from Claire’s
Flower Headbands (4) – I paid $1.00
Sold for $2.00 = $4.00 profit

Feather Earrings (2) – I paid $1.00 each
Sold for $2.00 each = $2.00 profit

Butterfly Naval Ring (2) – I paid $1.00 each
Sold for $3.00 each = $4.00 profit

Discounted Items from Family Dollar

Clairol Hair Color (2) – I paid .50 each
Sold for $2.50 each = $4.00 profit

Free Items from Menards
Folding Utility Knife $4.00 = $4.00 profit
Pens 12pk (5) sold for $1.00 each = $5.00 profit
Blacktop Crack Filler (3) sold for $2.00 = $6.00 profit
Breeze Blocker sold for $2.00 = $2.00 profit
Citronella Candle sold for $3.00 = $3.00 profit
Hand Sanitizer sold for $1.00 = $1.00 profit
Jigsaw Blades (2) sold for $4.00 each = $8.00 profit
LED Precision Screwdriver sold for $5.00 = $5.00 profit
Mini Storage Bins sold for $4.00 = $4.00 profit
Particule Mask (2) sold for $1.50 each = $3.00 profit
Pizza Slicer (2) sold for $3.00 each = $6.00 profit
The Planet Shampoo (16) $3.00 each = $48.00 profit
Torpedo Level (2) sold for $2.00 each = $4.00 profit
Vaseline Lotion (4) sold for $2.00 each = $8.00 profit
7 Piece Hexkey Set sold for $2.00 = $2.00 profit

Disounted Items from Menards
Calculators (2) – I paid .39 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $2.22 profit

7 Pocket Expandable File (4) – I paid .69 each
Sold for $2.00 each = $5.24 profit

Notecards 100 pack (4) – I paid .19 each
Sold for .50 each = $1.24 profit

Magnetic Markerboard (4) – I paid .99 each
Sold for $2.50 each = $6.04 profit

Roll-A-Bag (4) – I paid .49 each
Sold for $3.00 each = $10.04 profit

Lint Rollers – I paid .18
Sold for $1.00 = .82 profit

Contain It Storage Jars – I paid .29
Sold for $1.00 = .71 profit

Tape Measure (2) – I paid .99 each
Sold for $4.00 each = $6.02 profit

Pry Bar – I paid .49
Sold for $3.00 = $2.51 profit

Strap Wrench (2) – I paid .99 each
Sold for $5.00 each = $8.02 profit

Strap Wrench (2) – I paid $1.99 each
Sold for $5.00 each = $6.02 profit

Free Items from Staples
2013 Office Calender (2) sold for $2.50 each = $5.00 profit
Pentel 5pk Pens sold $1.50 = $1.50 profit
Sharpie 5pk Highlighters $1.50 = $1.50 profit
Zebra Pencils sold for $2.00 = $2.00 profit

Discounted Items from Staples

Pencil Box (4) – I paid .01
Sold for .75 each = $2.96 profit

Staples Wood Pencils (4) – I paid .01
Sold for .50 each = $1.96 profit

2 Pocket Folders (8) – I paid .01 each
Sold for .10 each = .72 profit

Staples Glue (2) – I paid .01 each
Sold for .25 each = .48 profit

Papermate Mechanical Pencils (3) – I paid .25 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $3.75 profit

HP Photo Paper (4) – I paid .50 each
Sold for $5.00 each = $18.00 profit

HP Photo Paper (2) – I paid $1.00 each
Sold for $5.00 each = $8.00

Staples Photo Paper (3) – I paid $1.00 each
Sold for $5.00 each = $12.00 profit

Staples Looseleaf Paper (3) – I paid .01 each
Sold for .50 each = $1.47 profit

Staples Cap Erasers (2) – I paid .01 each
Sold for .50 each = .98 profit

Staples Notecards – I paid .01 each
Sold for .50 each = .49 profit

Hygenia Assorted Chalk (2) – I paid .25 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $1.50 profit

Sharpie 5pk Markers (2) – I paid $1.00 each
Sold for $3.00 each = $4.00 profit

Staples Notebooks (10) – I paid .01 each
Sold for .25 each = $2.40 profit

Discount Items from Rummage Sales

Adult Books (3) – I paid .50 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $1.50 profit

Adult Books (2) – I paid .15 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $1.70 profit

Adult Books (1) – I paid .14
Sold for $1.00 = .86 profit

Narnia Book – I paid .50
Sold for $5.00 = $4.50 profit

Kids Books (2) – I paid .10 each
Sold for .75 and .50 = $1.05 profit

Kid Book (1) – I paid .05
Sold for .25 = $.20 profit

Lint Rollers (5) – I paid .34 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $3.33 profit

Birdhouse Dιcor - I paid $2.00 for the whole box
Sold the last 6 of the 9 items for $12.50 - $11.50 profit ($14.00 profit on whole box)

Shower Cady – I paid $0 (Free box)
Sold for $1.00 = $1.00 profit


Total Profits
Claire’s $10.00
CVS $76.69
Family Dollar $4.00
JCP $14.30
Menards $157.88
Rummage Sale $25.64
Shoe Carnival $14.00
Staples $68.71
Target $9.00
Total Profit on bought to resell items $380.22

$20K Update - Rummage Sale and Payday

September 14th, 2012 at 02:27 am

Rummage Sale breakdown will come soon, but here is our $20K Update! Loving these numbers right now!!


Current Balance $22,750.00
+$5.00 Staples Rebate to EF
+$5.00 Staples Rebate to EF
+$1000.00 Rummage Sale Money
+$100.00 to EF from Payday
+$100.00 to Sept 2013 from Payday
+$85.00 to retirement hold account
+$100.00 to Anniversary Cruise
+$250.00 Cross Country Pay
New Balance $24,355.00

Bingo Money (cash) $1620.00
ING $21,115.00 ($4000.00 Bingo Money)
Home Improvements(cash)$345.00
HSBC $1275.00
Total = $24,355.00

Bingo Money
Tips total - $2006.61
Wage total - $3617.32
Total Bingo Money - $5623.93

Rummage Sale Stockpile

September 12th, 2012 at 11:15 pm

We had our "big" rummage sale this weekend, it went great! I will post about that within the next few days. But I wanted to show how I keep organized for the sales.
As soon as I get the items I document them on my blog and also in a notebook I have specifically for my rummage sale purchases.
Then I mark them and put them away in their organized spots.

Here is my closet where I keep my rummage sale stockpile. I have these storage bins labeled for different types of items:
-Lotion
-Make up and Jewelry
-Razors and Shaving Supplies
-Oral Care
-Medicine and Personal Care



Then I also have these boxes to keep organized, so I can just put things right in to the box with like items. I have one for Menards items, one for Staples Items/School Supplies and one for larger CVS items like shampoo, bodywash etc. They are pretty empty right now since we sold a TON at the rummage sale, but I'm sure will have lots more inventory soon! Smile

Bubbles!

September 12th, 2012 at 10:38 pm

Went to CVS to get some deals on DH's card and found a ton of bubbles on clearance for .99 per 6 pack. I think I can open the packs and sell each individual bottle for .50, that would be a profit of $2.00 per pack for 13 packs, so $26.00 ($38.50 since it was free on my CVS GC)!!



6pk Bubbles (Bought 13pks, 78 individual bottles)
Regular Price $3.99
-$3.00 Clearance Price
Final .99 per pack or .16 per bottle (Free on CVS GC)
(Marked .50 per bottle for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 47 bottles for .50 each at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 28 bottles for .50 each at 8/23/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 2 bottles for .50 at 9/5/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Gave 1 bottle to my nephew
=$38.50 Profit on Bubbles!!

Suave Shampoo - Bonus Size Bottle
Regular Price $1.77
-$1.00 CVS Coupon from coupon machine
Final Price .77 (Free on CVS GC)
(Marked for $2.00 for rummage sale)
*Sold for $2.00 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
=$2.00 Profit on Shampoo!!

Right Guard Bodywash (Bought 2)
Regular Price $4.99
-$1.99 Sale Price Each
-$2.00 Mfr Coupon
*Received $2.00 EB
Final Price $1.00 each (Free on CVS GC)
(Marked $2.50 each for rummage sale)
*Sold 2 for $2.50 each at 8/23/13 rummage sale
=$5.00 Profit on Bodywash!!

CVS Brand Lotion 3oz
Regular Price $1.49
-$1.49 CVS Coupon from coupon machine
Final Price - FREE!!
(Marked $1.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold for $1.00 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
=$1.00 Profit on Lotion!!

*As of 9/5/13 I sold everything from CVS in this entry and made a profit of $46.50!! Who knew bubbles would be such a MONEYMAKER! Smile


Also stopped by Family Dollar
Dawn Dishsoap
Regular Price $1.25
-.35 Sale Price
-.50 Mfr Coupon
Final Price .40!

CVS Deals Week of 9/9/12

September 10th, 2012 at 02:31 am



Hershey's Simple Pleasures
Bought 2, one on my card and one on DH's card
Regular Price .67
*Received .67 EB
Final Price - FREE!!

Right Guard Body Wash (Bought 2)
Regular Price $4.99
-$1.99 Sale Price Each
-$1.00 Mfr Coupon
*Received $2.00 EB
Final Price $1.49 each (Free on CVS GC)
(Marked $2.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $2.50 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Gave 1 away
Profit = $2.50

Suave Natural Shampoo and Conditioner (Bought 2)
Regular Price $1.77
-$1.00 CVS Coupon Machine Coupon
-$1.00 CVS Coupon Machine Coupon
Final Price .77 each (Free on CVS GC)
(Marked for $1.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.50 at 6/15/13 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.50 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
Profit = $3.00

Accu Chek Nano Meter
(This was a rain check item from last month)
Regular Price $19.99
-$10.00 Sale Price
-$9.99 Mfr Coupon
Final Price $0!!
(Marked for $10.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - This expired before it sold so I donated it on FB.

$20K Update

September 6th, 2012 at 01:30 am

No change to the total,but moved some more money into the ROTH and the EF.

Current Balance $22,750.00
-$112.00 to ROTH IRA
+$85.00 to retirement hold account
+$2.00 Even Out Amount
+$25.00 to EF (just cause)
New Balance $22,750.00

Bingo Money (cash) $1620.00
ING $19,610.00 ($4000.00 Bingo Money)
Home Improvements(cash)$345.00
HSBC $1175.00
Total = $22,750.00

Bingo Money
Tips total - $2006.61
Wage total - $3617.32
Total Bingo Money - $5623.93

Cleaned out fridge and microwave

September 5th, 2012 at 01:19 am

Tackled two of my least favorite areas yesteday....the fridge and the microwave. I was pleasantly surprised to find only one thing to throw away in the fridge, a box of Progresso Soup Stalk that was expired. Everything else was still good. Smile Took all the shelves out and wiped everything down and reorganized.
Then tackled the microwave (HATE THAT!). So nice to have them both clean.

Rummage Sale 8/24/12

September 4th, 2012 at 12:52 am

Rummage sale last weekend went well. DH and I made $375, rummage sale as a whole made about $2000. The items we bought to resell did really well. Snacks and the clothes I weeded out of my closet didn't go as well, but next weekend is the big city wide rummage sale and that is the one where I made $400 just in snacks last year, so I expect to make another $400 or so. I am really happy I am making a profit on the items I bought to resell. I put the whole $375 into the EF. Here is the breakdown of the sales.

$96.50 Misc Science supplies from DHs classroom
$3.50 Clothes a coworker didn't want to store/mark
$13.50 Clothes my step-mom didn't want to store/mark
$20.50 Clothes my Mom's friend didn't want to store/mark
$134.00 Total from FREE items that were donated to me!


Free Items from CVS
Advil 10pk sold for $1.50 = $1.50 profit
Oral B Electronic Toothbrush sold for $5.00 = $5.00 profit
Rice Krispy Bar .50 = .50 profit
Bayer Children’s Aspirin $1.50 = $1.50 profit

Discounted Items from CVS
Bag Holder - I paid $1.00
Sold for $2.50 each = $1.50 profit

Ivory Soap 3pk – I paid .49
Sold for $1.50 = $1.01 profit

Softsoap 4pk – I paid .29
Sold for $2.50 = $2.21 profit

Old Spice Bodywash (2) – I paid $1.25 each
Sold for $2.50 each = $2.50 profit

Venus and Olay Razor – I paid $1.99
Sold for $5.00 = $3.01 profit

Venus Embrace Razor – I paid $1.99
Sold for $5.00 = $3.01 profit

Suave Naturals Shampoo 22.5oz - I made +.23 for this purchase
Sold for $1.50 = $1.73 profit

V05 Shampoo and Conditioner (2) – I paid .13 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $1.74 profit

Oral B Toothbrush (2) – I paid .77 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $1.46 profit

Colgate Toothbrush w/paste – I made +.01 for this purchase
Sold for $2.00 = $2.01 profit

Crest Mouthwash 1L – I paid .74
Sold for $3.00 = $2.26 profit

Crest Mouthwash 1L – I paid .99
Sold for $3.00 = $2.01 profit

Covergirl Lashblast Mascara (2) – I paid $2.50 each
Sold for $4.00 each = $3.00 profit

Metamucil – I paid $1.49
Sold for $3.50 = $2.01 profit


Discounted Items from Target
File Folders (7) - I paid .30 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $4.90 profit

Marker Boards (1) – I paid .30
Sold for $1.00 = .70 profit

Dictionaries (4) – I paid .30 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $2.80 profit

Flashcard (4) – I paid .30 each
Sold for $1.00 each = $2.80 profit


Discounted Items from JCPenney
Flipflops (2) – I paid .14 each
Sold for $3.00 each = $5.72 profit


Discounted Items from Claire’s
Flower Headbands – I paid $1.00
Sold for $2.00 = $1.00 profit

Feather Earrings (3) – I paid $1.00 each
Sold for $2.00 each = $3.00 profit

Star Naval Ring – I paid $3.50
Sold for $5.00 = $1.50 profit

Gem 5pk Naval Ring – I paid $5.00
Sold for $7.00 = $2.00 profit


Free Items from Menards
The Planet Shampoo $3.00 = $3.00 profit
Folding Utility Knife $4.00 = $4.00 profit
Saw Blades (2) sold for $2.00 each = $4.00 profit
Furniture Sliders (2) sold for $3.00 = $6.00 profit
Cleaning Towels (4) sold for $2.00 each = $8.00 profit
Particule Mask (2) sold for $1.00 each = $2.00 profit
Pens 12pk (3) sold for $3.00 each = $3.00 profit


Disounted Items from Menards
Calculators (2) – I paid .39 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $2.22 profit

7 Pocket Expandable File (4) – I paid .69 each
Sold for $2.00 each = $5.24 profit

Notecards 100 pack (6) – I paid .19 each
Sold for .50 each = $1.89 profit

Magnetic Markerboard (6) – I paid .99 each
Sold for $2.50 each = $9.06 profit



Discounted Items from Staples
Roseart Crayons (2) – I paid .01 each
Sold for .50 each = .98 profit

Papermate Mechanical Pencils – I paid .25 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $2.00 profit

Bic Roundstick 5ct Pens – I paid .01
Sold for $1.00 = .99 profit

Sharpie 5pk Markers (2) – I paid $1.00 each
Sold for $3.00 each = $4.00 profit

Sharpie 5pk Highlighters (4) – I paid .50 each
Sold for $1.50 each = $4.00 profit

Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers – I paid .25
Sold for $1.50 each = $1.25 profit

Staples Notebooks (2) – I paid .01 each
Sold for .25 each = .48 profit


Discount Items from Rummage Sales
Stephen King Book – I paid .14
Sold for .75 = .61 profit

Birdhouse Dιcor - I paid $2.00 for the whole box
Sold 3 of the 9 items for $3.50 - $2.50 profit


Total Profits
CVS $37.96
Target $11.20
JCP $5.72
Claire’s $7.50
Menards $48.41
Staples $13.70
Rummage Sale $3.11
Total Profit on items I bought to resell $127.60

CVS Deals week of 9/3/12

September 3rd, 2012 at 10:20 pm



Softsoap Bodywash 18oz (Bought 3)
Regular Price $4.79 each
-$1.79 Sale Price each
-$3.00 CVS Coupon Machine Coupon
*Received $3.00 EB
Final Price $1.00 each! (Free on CVS GC)
(Marked for $2.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 3 for $2.50 each at 9/7/12 rummage sale = $7.50 profit

Gillette Fusion Shave Gel 2.5oz (Bought 2)
Regular Price $2.37
*Received $2.00 EB
Final Price .37 (Free on CVS GC)
(Marked for $1.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 at 9/7/12 rummage sale
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 at 8/23/13 rummage sale
= $2.00 Profit

Essence of Beauty Lotion
Regular Price $1.99
-Free Coupon from CVS Coupon Machine
Final Price $0!!
Keeping this for myself Smile

I got a Free $50 CVS Giftcard from Discover for my cashback reward. That will help get lots of good deals at CVS to make a profit on! Smile

$20K Update

September 3rd, 2012 at 04:04 pm

Once all the deposit go through I will need to check this and make sure I have all of my numbers correct, but for now this is my best recollection of where we are at.
-We only had $130 at home that I always thought I would put more money into for the mortgage payoff, but it wasn't growing at all so I just put it towards the mortgage for September and deleted that as one of the accounts that we had money saved in.
-Somehow I underestimated our Cruise Account (HSBC account) by $205.00, so I added that to the challenge.
-We had a rummage sale last weekend (I will do a seperate post for that) and did well. Made $376, so transferred $375.00 to EF savings for that.
-DH had a little surprise bonus money, so I spread that between Vegas account (to get it to $3K), the EF (to get it to $2K) and my retirement hold account, to continue to pay back the money I borrowed from that account in June.

Current Balance $21,745.00
-$113.00 to ROTH IRA
-$130.00 to Mortgage Principle for September
+$3.00 Even Out Amount
+$15.07 ING Interest
+$19.93 Even Out Amount
+$70.00 DH bonus to EF
+$160.00 DH bonus to Vegas Account
+$205.00 Correcting HSBC Balance
+$375.00 6/24/12 Rummage Sale to EF
+$400.00 DH bonus to payback retirement hold account (now only owe $200.00 to have this all paid back)
New Balance $22,750.00


Bingo Money (cash) $1620.00
ING $19,610.00 ($4000.00 Bingo Money)
Home Improvements(cash)$345.00
HSBC $1175.00
Total = $22,750.00

Bingo Money
Tips total - $2006.61
Wage total - $3617.32
Total Bingo Money - $5623.93

DH's 2012 retirement statement

September 3rd, 2012 at 03:40 pm

DH only gets a retirement statement once a year, so I usually end up estimating all year till we get the yearly statement. Happy to report my last estimate was $3760 short of what the actual balance was. Smile

2010 Balance $9,983.38
2011 Balance $13,322.37
2012 Balance $17,566.74

September 2012 Savings Update

September 3rd, 2012 at 03:37 pm

Regular Savings:
Bingo Money $5625
Home Maintanence ING $3440
Mortgage Payoff Account (cash) $130
Cushion $2360
HSA $5640
New Patio Door(cash) $370
September 2012 $20
Emergency Fund $1930
New Car $5020 - Complete
Vacation - $2840 - Complete
Anniversary Cruise $1175 - Complete
Total Regular Savings = $28,550.00

Retirement Savings:
Retirement Hold Account $1320
Roth IRA $5810
Rollover IRA $890
401K $20,850
403B $17,560 (est)
Total Retirement Savings = $46,430.00

Total Savings = $74,980.00

HSA went down $3000 when I paid DH's medical bills for his knee...so that was a big blow. But at least we had the money in the HSA to pay for it.
On the flip side we got DH's yearly retirement statement and it went up $3760 from my last estimate...so all in all the numbers came out ok.
After all that moving around we are up $95 for the month! Smile