Deal on SpaFinder Wellness Gift Card

Check your Safeway App in Coupon Center Special Offers. You can get $10 off a $50 SpaFinder Wellness Gift Card. That's 20% off!!!

Yes, Savings Excite Me...Here's Why Part 2

Now that I had found my first thrift store treasure (something worth a lot more than I paid for it), I was off to another world I had no idea about. Enter eBay and all the other ways for reselling.

I had bought and sold on both eBay and Amazon many times before, but only my personal things that I no longer needed. The world of buying to resell and make money was new to me. 

My first debate was whether to sell that book or not. This adorable board book I bought for my daughter. Could I flip it and make $40? And, should I even try?

As I agonized over that decision, I started to research how to become a seller. I became a Stork. There are many resources out there to learn all kinds of things about all the different ways to resell online. I found the most amazing online forum of experienced sellers and supportive women. Here Comes The Stork- your guide to selling online! is a forum for sellers that requires a membership. It's not very expensive and it was worth every penny.

And I began to discover the cult-like following of Gymboree clothing for kids. This was a store I'd never gone into because I thought it was too expensive. Now I can't afford not to shop there. 

Stack Savings at thredUP 40% Off Sale

thredUP is having a huge 40% off sale on their like-new kids clothes. They have also launched their women's clothing line as well. New customers can save even more by using SAVE35 to get 35% off + Free Shipping on their first order.

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Lot's of amazing bargains for your little ones!

Yes, Savings Excite Me...Here's Why Part 1

Here is a little bit about me and how I came to know what I know and why I'm interested in sharing it with you.

I am married, in my early 40s, have a DSS teenager, and DD preschooler. I work full-time, teach a college class, am a Top Rated Seller on eBay, and am diligent about never paying retail!!! I get all excited about my various ways to save and my friends and family love to know, but their eyes glaze over after the second or third step. They all want me to share how to do it, however, so it's now here in one place for anyone who is interested.

Here's how it all started. Remember the economy quickly getting flushed down the toilet?? I do! I had always loved a good sale and coupon, but this event took us all to another level with creations like Groupon, Ebates, more rewards programs, extreme couponing, and thrift shopping (now hella cool thanks to Macklemore!).

Well, I like to shop on Amazon. Their prices are typically better than other places (particularly for books) and I have a prime membership which gets me quick shipping for an annual fee (if you're a regular, the annual fee is worthwhile). My husband was encouraging me to go browse through our nearby Goodwill for books for our new DD and one day I did. I found the cutest little board book that has all these glittery, sensory pieces built into the illustrations. On the back I could see that there were three other similar books and I thought it would be cool to have the set so I went back to my trusty Amazon . What did I find??? Well, my $1 thrift store find listed for $42!!! Check it out now - Ladybug's Gift (Glitter Bugs).