Shopping

Rite Aid is scaring up the savings early for Halloween. Through Saturday, September 23, they’re offering assorted Halloween décor, costumes and accessories at 50% off. There are lots skeletons, witches, pumpkins, spiders, black cats and more to be found. Because it’s early in the season, the selection is great. The discount requires a Plenti loyalty card, which, if you don’t already have one in your wallet, you can sign-up for FREE in-store. They also have harvest décor, domestics, housewares and candles at 50% off. Boo!

Sad, but true. Two more Colorado kmart stores are closing. The stores are at 15200 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora and 200 W. Belleview in Englewood. As always, with these kinds of inventory dumps, it’s a game of chicken. You can shop while shelves are piled high with goods and save less or wait it out until fewer products remain and save more. The latest ads indicate the following discounts: all fashion apparel and all footwear is 30% off. All sporting goods are 25% to 30% off. All cosmetics and fragrances are 30% off. All toys are 30% off. All watches are 40% off. All fine gold, silver, diamond and gemstone jewelry is 70% off. All sales are final and these two stores are not participating in current kmart circulars. Kmart gift cards are accepted. MHOTC Tip: Remember that jewelry has the highest markup of almost any retail item, anywhere from 100% to 400% over the wholesale cost, so even 70% off may not be the best of deals.

“You are beautiful.” Such a simple statement, but so very profound. (I don’t think anyone can hear it enough.) I found these wonderful little silver stickers with the statement at a local boutique and loved them — simple, but profound. I researched the organization  (www.you-are-beautiful.com) and found out they give away the stickers for FREE.

The stickers are all part of a movement to spread the positive message with loved ones and strangers alike. No political or religious motive. For a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope), the organization will send you 5 “you are beautiful” stickers for FREE — no strings attached. To learn how to get yours, click here. If you like the message, the organization sells lots of fun YAB stickers and gifts — all reasonably priced, in my opinion.

To learn more about how the mission of kindness got started, watch the short video featured on OWN’s “Super Soul Sunday.” And, never forget, you are beautiful! 

With a Walgreens seemingly on every other corner, finding bargains and deals is easier (and more convenient) than you might think at the ubiquitous drugstore. If you know how to shop its aisles smartly, Walgreens can be a source for many household essentials on a budget. Navigating the ins and outs of bargain hunting the chain can be tricky. (In our opinion, Walgreens has one of the most confusing coupon policies out there, especially with its Register Rewards program. We’re die-hard “cheapskates” and we still get tripped up.) Our guide breaks it down for novices and experts alike. With some patience, smart shoppers should be able to “nurse” their need for saving money with these tips and tricks. [Read more…] about How To Get The Best Deals at Walgreens

Imagine a book store where a good novel will only set you back two bucks. Such a store exists… in Aurora. The Book Outlet started as a place to raise money for the Aurora Public Library system, but bookworms know it’s the place to find a wealth of gently-used reading material at unbelievable prices. Shoppers find thousands (actually tens of thousands) of hardback and paperback books priced from 50¢ to $5 (with most $2 or less). The store also carries CDs, DVDs, audio tapes, puzzles, records and more. You’ll also meet some of the nicest “sales” people in town, all volunteers. The Book Outlet has limited day and hours of operation: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2243 S. Peoria St. (in Iliff Square), 720-747-7977.

Boulder jewelry designer Peter Rosen and closing his shop that has long been known for diamond, platinum, gold and precious gem rings and other pieces — many one of a kind. We’ve held off telling you about it until the final days and the greatest savings. They are here, with savings of up to 81% during the last three days (Thursday, August 3 and Friday August 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). 1600 Pearl St. Boulder, 303-443-2852.

Seasonal and back-to-school consignment sales are starting in Denver, Boulder and beyond (from Castle Rock to Loveland and all points in between). Save loads of money on clothes for yourself and your kids, as well as household items, toys and gear. Admission to all events is FREE unless otherwise noted.

MHOTC Tip: For sales that do charge an entry fee, check their website as more often than not you’ll often find free tickets. And multi-day sales often heavily discount unsold merchandise on the last day or two. Browse the 2017 list now! [Read more…] about Fall Consignment Sales in Denver, Boulder and Beyond

Boulder’s Greenwood Wildlife Thrift Shop and Consignment Gallery is again holding a series of sales and specials in the downstairs thrift shop (but not in the upstairs consignment gallery). June 5-9, 25% off kitchen and housewares. June 10, flash sale (check the Facebook page or stop by). June 12-16, 30% off art and frames. June 19-23, 5 for $5 bulk items. June 20, Open late to celebrate summer solstice with special sales, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., plus food truck in the parking lot. June 25, flash sale (check the Facebook page or stop by). June 25, flash sale (check the Facebook page or stop by). June 26-29, 25% off everything for kids. June 30, 50% off everything (as always, some exceptions). 3600 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-245-0800.