Richmond Bargains

Today’s RVA Deals post on RVANews is about buying bread at the Dollar Tree, and here are a few of my non-grocery Dollar Tree favorites:
Greeting cards (2 for $1)
Gift bags
Pregnancy tests
Diaper disposal bags
Multi-purpose lighters
Seasonal decorations & party supplies
How about you?

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First, let’s take a moment to marvel at the fabulous graphic I’ve whipped up. Ooh. Aah. OK.
I hear about dozens of deals a day. Out of respect to everyone’s clogged inboxes/Facebook pages/Twitter feeds, I generally try to limit the bargains I share to the very best of the best, from which a lot of folks [...]

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A relatively new option for family discount dining in Richmond: KidsDineFree.net
KidsDineFree.net is the fun, affordable way for families to eat out. Simply use the card and receive one free kid’s meal with every purchased full price entrée. The more you eat out, the more you save!
The $19.95 fee gets you a card valid for [...]

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Kate Hall of Richmondmom.com runs a great resource for local mommies, including discounts available with the 2010 Savvy Saver Card. Sign up online and print the page (‘10 cards aren’t printed yet) to get your savings at local retailers, from now until until December 31, 2010.
There are a ton of offers, but here are some [...]

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This topic was inspired by one of my confessions on RVANews’ “Parenting Confessions” post: I have wardrobes for my toddler in the next three sizes. (He’s asleep right now, otherwise I’d snap a pic of some the Rubbermaid bins in his closet.)
Bargain buying ahead is really two challenges: getting great deals on clothes, and then [...]

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If you don’t know about Richmond Good Life, allow me to introduce you.
Yes, the first time you visit you will feel visually assaulted; there is a ton of information. But it’s a wonderful resource for all things RVA, and I’d like to highlight the “Used, Free & Cheap Stuff” page. It includes lots of great [...]

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In case you haven’t heard, last month a free trolley shuttle service began operating an evening route between Carytown and Shockoe Bottom.
To The Bottom and Back: Our Mission is to provide party goer’s, tourists and local Richmond Residents a way to get To The Bottom and Back!
It has been obvious for a long time [...]

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A few stores around town offering discounts tomorrow:

At Carytown toy store World of Mirth, the first Tuesday of the month is “Toys Tuesday” – Get 10% off all toys with a free World of Mirth card (sign up in store).

3005 W. Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221

The first Tuesday of the month also means college students with [...]

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Update: Tuckahoe Area Library in Henrico is holding a book sale on Saturday from 9am to 4 pm. Items from $4 to $.25. Half-price sale runs from noon to 2pm, “Buy” the Bag starts at 2pm. 1901 Starling Dr.
Update: 25% off coupon for Children’s Place, valid today & Saturday. Lots of summer stuff is already [...]

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Credit & big thanks for this review go to Donna Westcott, a long-time friend from church who lives in Mechanicsville. I only recently learned about the Habitat stores and can’t wait to check them out!
Two of my favorite places to hunt for bargains other than clothing are the two stores run by Habitat for Humanity [...]

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