March Purchases

After my minimal January spending followed by a February spending freeze, I went a little crazy in March. What had happened was Brad's Deals, the Kohl's Under $10 clearance sale, and rediscovering Groupon Goods. The first price is the listed price, the second is what I actually paid for it. 

Kohl's:

Women's Isotoner Performance Tech Gloves $34 // $17.00

10 ft LED snowman lights (similar)  $25 // $10

20x30" Poinsettia Rug (similar) $30 //  $6

XL Wine Glasses (4) $24 // $9.60

foladable canvas water bottle (3) $24 // $9.60

Ralphie/A Christmas Story Goblet(s)  (2) $30 // $9

Sonoma V Neck Tees (5) $18 // $5.39 ea

Bell and Curfew "True Gent" mug and shoe shine kit $24// $7.20

I discovered last season that I really don't have much any Christmas decor besides 2 little nutcracker statues that sit under my fake Christmas tree, so I got these cute string lights and welcome mat. The mat stay right inside my door as a place to put snowy boots and not muck up my hardwood floors with salty white streaks (which happened this year, despite the minimal snow we got). I never seem to have long sleeve tees, so I bought a bunch to layer. The rest of stuff is (are?) Christmas/birthday/anytime presents. 

Groupon Goods:

Sterling silver leverback Swarvoski crystal earrings $89 // $10

Mystic "Huggie" hoop earrings with Swavorski crystals $35 // $10

Mophie Juicepack case/charger for iPhone 6S $129 // $40

credit card holder iPhone 6 case $35 //$10

Sterling silver heart initial charm anklet $60// $5

large 15x15"framed print $112 // $18

The only jewelry I switch out regularly are earrings and at $10, the price was right. I already gave Blue the card holder case since hers just broke (good timing Dani). Juicepack case is for my work phone, since I can't be worried about that a dead phone if I'm running around. Framed print not pictured because it's a collage print and I haven't picked out the pictures I want to use yet. 

Other:

Target faux leather storage bench $80 // $65.40 - I'm still on the fence about this purchase. The thing is, I've been wanting one of these benches for a long time, but I don't really need it. 

Sears outdoor loveseat $160 // $126.69 - this is getting returned. I have 4 outdoor chairs, and I don't need this. What I need is some (cheaper) cushions for the chairs I already have. Plus even though this is listed as "outdoor," I would feel like it would get ruined if I actually left it outside all season. 

Total Spent: $253.75 (not including loveseat)
Total Saved: $543.25

Overall, I'm really happy with all of my purchases. Plus, I've already knocked out the majority of my Christmas shopping. I will note that when I buy Christmas gifts early, I do have specific people in mind. No running around in December searching for the perfect present and blowing the budget this year! Woot! 

Do you buy Christmas presents year-round or are you a last minute shopper? 

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