End of Summer Shopping Tips from the Double Saving Divas

07/31/2011

Tai and Tarin Perry, aka The Double Saving Divas, stopped by the WCL studio to share some great tips on how to find deals as summer drawls to a close, and autumn looms around the corner.

Make the most of End of Summer Markdowns and look for great deals on the following:

Outdoor items: Lawnmowers, Bikes, Grills, Camping Equipment, Outdoor furniture

Clothes: All summer wear, swimsuits, and sandals

Trees & Plants (There's still time to garden before the winter comes!)

Example Deals:

Home Depot has 50 percent off select patio furniture and gas & charcoal grills IN-STORE right now. For online deals, click here: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=SF_OD_PR_Outdoors_Offers&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&cm_sp=OD-_-Hero-_-Dogear1-_-ShopThisWksSpecials

JCPenney's has in-store and online markdowns on their summer wardrobe items from 50 80 percent. Click here to check it out: http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/x2.aspx?DeptID=73298&CatID=73298&cmAMS_T=G1&cmAMS_C=D12B&cmAMS_V=X2H2

Look for the Best Travel Deals in fall!

The holidays and Summer are the busiest travel times so prices are high!

Book trips after Labor Day and before the holidays for lower trip costs

For big ticket items, next year's models arrive to showroom floors in September. Shop last year's models for big savings on the following:

Appliances (refrigerators, washer/dryers, etc&)

Automobiles

Find the Best Food Buys of the season!

Fruits and vegetables: Harvest means high supply so prices are low!

Best Gets: squash, sweet corn, and blueberries
Example Deal:

Right now at Ultra Foods you can get a pint of fresh blueberries FREE when you buy 2 bottles Ocean Spray blueberry drink (See the in-store display for coupon!). The final cost is only $3.90 for all 3 items! See coupon page for details: http://www.ultra-foods.com/Shop/WeeklyAd.aspx

Take Advantage of Back-to-School Sales and find great deals on the following:

Home Office Supplies

Computers

Bedding & Linens
Example Deals:

This week Office Depot is offering free backpacks and lunch totes with a $15 minimum purchase and also has $0.05 pocket folders, pencil pouches and protractors! Click here for details: http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/school-supplies/N=5+502600/?&rr_pcam=369&rr_propt=home_page.hero1&rr_pseg=8&rr_vg=8aa7ad15-9f21-4619-9073-5f4c615481e1&rr_pcre=230

King Comforter Set on sale for $66.99 (Originally $335.00) at JCPenney. Click here for details: www.jcpenney.com

Think Ahead for more Fall Savings!

Get Halloween costumes early for the best prices and selection

Plan ahead to get the best health insurance plan to suit your needs during fall's open enrollment

For more great tips from the Double Saving Divas, check them out online using the links below:

WEBSITE: www.doublesavingdivas.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/DoubleSavingDivas
TWITTER: @DBLESAVINGDIVAS
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/DoubleSavingDivas