Aug
10
Ever been to your favorite restaurant and wished that you could take that flavor home with you? Now, a popular Chinese/Thai restaurant in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Big Bowl, is offering spicy condiments and appetizers at its’ restaurant, local Lunds & Byerly’s grocery stores, and online.
Choose from Spicy Peanut Sauce, Soy Vinegar, Plum Sauce, or Sesame Mustard Sauce, online $5.95 each. Big Bowl Hibiscus Iced Tear online $4.95. Buy all four sauces at Big Bowl under $20. Plus check out their egg rolls, dumplings, and potstickers to warm-up at home.
MarkdownMom says: Sometimes, it’s the little things like seasoning that can take an ordinary dish and give it the “WOW!” factor. Always pick-up brand name seasoning whenever possible for your pantry to experiment and use when you cook at home.
Great Restaurant Food Cooked At Home For Le$$!
Posted in Cost Cutting Corner, Frugal Gastronome, Trendy Restaurants, Uncategorized Big Bowl Appetizers Big Bowl Seasonings Chinese/Thai Seasoning Online Restaurant Flavor At Home seasonings kitchen pantry
Mar
15
Goodwill has a new online site, Goodwill® Too. No, this isn’t an auction site, this site is selling overstocks and donations that they have received. Although we are talking limited quantities, nonetheless, the prices are terrific with up to 75% off retail. Eclectic assortment of brand new and gently used items include collectibles,earth friendly green products, electronics, decorating, jewelry, pets–you name it. If you live in Florida, you may be able to take advantage of the “free pick-up” option, flat fee shipping of $8.99 up to 150 lbs. in U.S., and Goodwill Too even ships internationally.
And remember, your order helps support Goodwill in helping people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work!
Posted in Collectibles, Consumer Smarts, Cost Cutting Corner, Crafts & Hobbies, Fashion for Less, Going Green, Health and Beauty, Thrift Stores, Uncategorized Goodwill stores Goodwill Too Online thrift store Thrift Stores
Mar
13
If you are a member of the AFL-CIO, then check out this website. At UnionPlus.org you will find discounts on entertainment, gift certificates, movies, health clubs, electronics, tips, services and more. Plus they have a union locator to locate benefits for members of other unions.
Solidarity and Stretching the Dollar!
Posted in Cost Cutting Corner, Reviews & Profiles, Tips, Uncategorized afl-cio afl-cio benefits discounts for union members union deals unions
Feb
17
Everyone wants to go green because it is not only healthy, but economical, right? However, changing light bulbs for the greener, more efficient, longer life ones can be an extra out-of-pocket expense initially. Well, cut your costs and save, save, save by going to Gaim®’s clearance. Get this Natural Spectrum® 40 watt Globe, reg. $10.00, on sale $3.99. Purple color filters out the yellow hue of the light providing natural white daylight and is good for 5,000 hours or 5X regular light bulbs. Made in France.
Other light bulbs on sale including 20,000 hours incandescent and daylight, and flood reflectors.
Plus sign up for their $500 Shopping Spree!
Another Bright Idea From MarkdownMom!
Posted in Consumer Smarts, Contests and Sweepstakes, Cost Cutting Corner, Going Green, Uncategorized, Wednesday Steals Contests energy savings gaim deals going green sale Lightbulb sale save on energy efficient lightbulbs wednesday steals from markdownmom win a $500 shopping spree from Gaim
Feb
15
Snyder’s Drug Store opened in 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is now closing. A victim of national giant chains such as CVS and Walgreen’s, 25 stores in Minnesota have been purchased by Walgreen’s. It is undetermined which stores will close and which ones will open as Walgreen’s, however, Markdown Mom went to the one in Roseville on Saturday and found up to 75% off. This included over-the-counter drugs. cosmetics, diapers, toilet paper, even disability aids like canes and wheelchairs. Even white strips for your teeth, reg. $44, were only $13!
Be sure to check if they are selling their store fixtures as well since these are great repurposed for additional storage.
Posted in Cost Cutting Corner, Decorating On A Budget, Going Out of Business, Health and Beauty, Uncategorized Cosmetics on sale Final Liquidation of Snyder's Drug Stores Going Out of Business Over the counter meds on sale
Jan
27
It’s fun to have company over. Okay, it’s fun to have selected company over. The number not only depends on how popular you are, but how much space you have. I mean it’s okay to have people standing if you are serving only refreshments and appetizers–even then someone is bound to want to sit down on something other than the floor. Really, some people’s kids! What to do?
One of the easiest solutions is to have furniture that can do double duty, and classic furniture that can go with almost any decor. MarkdownM0m located this classic essex table at a terrific savings at The Company Store®, reg.$199, sale of the day price $58.99-70% off!
With its’ green mango wood and distressed black finish and stainless steel legs it will compliment any home decor. This table can be used as an end table or pair them toge her as a coffee table, plus they can give you additional seating when you need it. What a great look and functional, too. Price only good for today.
Check daily The Company Store Sale of the Day for more bargains .
Posted in Cost Cutting Corner, Decorating On A Budget, Uncategorized, Wednesday Steals decorating small spaces essex table furniture deal furniture for small spaces green decorating markdown mom wednesday steal
Jan
19
Did you ever remark that some people have that glow about them? Well, you don’t have to get pregnant to exude that. Coming from Down Under this Australian-born artist , Napoleon Perdis, has brought glamor back to Hollywood.
Catering to many celebs, he developed his new NP Set line forTarget this past summer. Markdown Mom has tried his Liquid Veil, $14.00, that adds that special pearlized highlights to your face–you may want to add it to your shoulders for an extra sparkle when you wear shoulderless tops/dresses!
Try his entire line offered online at Target. Moderately priced for that expensive Hollywood glam look.
Create Your Own Golden Globes!!!
Posted in Beauty Buzz, Cost Cutting Corner, Online Specials, Uncategorized Cosmetic Deals Golden Globes hollywood cosmetics Hollywood Glam Markdown Mom Budget Buzz Napoleon Perdis NP Set target designers
Jan
18
Even the most frugal of us likes a sweet goodie or two, and if you have the time to try your hand at pastry, here’s how to make homemade and save big bucks!
MarkdownMom visited the store for Nordicware®, a store located next to its’ factory in Minneapolis. Famous for their bundt cake molds and mixes, you can buy nordicware cookware at 10%-30% off retail, and if you go to the far left wall as you enter the door, you will find their markdown area with 50% off and more. On her visit MarkdownMom picked up a shortcake pan at 50%off and premixed bundt cake mixes for about $3.00.
Plus if you are new to baking or want to hone your skills further, they offer instore classes. There’s nothing better than homemade, and now you can cut your costs even more at this factory store! When you do, tell them MarkdownMom sent you.
Posted in Cost Cutting Corner, Frugal Gastronome, Grocery, Hot New Kitchen Gadgets, Markdown Mom's Twin Cities Tour, Outlet Shopping Baking Deal Kitchen Cookware Sale Markdown Mom Nordic Ware Nordic Ware Factory Store Slideshow Nordicware on clearance Nordicware Recipes Nordicware sale Pastry Deal
Jan
15
The buying power of many outweighs the buying power of few. This is not a new idea, the big retail chains have always been able to get price breaks over the small mom and pop businesses. Small businesses in recent years have joined together to get deals on health care insurance for employees, though I am not sure that “deal” and health care insurance belong in the same sentence. However, I digress. Well, we have seen buyers enter into clubs to get deals on products. Hold that thought or rather extend it with GROUPON.
This online site offers free membership to buyers interested in their special deals of the day and they can be fantastic deals. If a number of buyers are interested in a particular deal on products or services, sort of like a reserve, then the buyer can purchase it at the deal price to be used later. This encourages you to get your friends in on the deal as well, the more the merrier. Diversified selection of deals, anything from Bagels to Gym se
rvices.
Plus it has a business component by offering to small businesses an opportunity to offer a deal of the day and thereby increase their clientele and their sales. Win, win for both consumer and business entity!
Offered at present in major metropolitan areas, MarkdownMom foresees expansion and continued growth for this site.
So, Get Your GROUPON and SAVE!
Posted in Cool Sites, Cost Cutting Corner, Coupon Clips, Promo Picks, and Free Ships, Markdown Mom's Twin Cities Tour, Reviews & Profiles, Uncategorized, Warehouse Sales Bargain Buying Bargain Hunting Buying Clubs Coupons Groupon Product Bargains Restaurant Bargains
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