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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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Shop the Memorial Day sale at Home Depot to score 5 for $10 Earthgro by Scotts Mulch and 4 for $10 Miracle-Gro Garden Soil. This is their best price! 

These offers are good for a limited time only in-store and online. Choose free in-store pickup.

Earthgro by Scotts Mulch – 5 for $10, or $2 ea.

Miracle-Gro Garden Soil – 4 for $10, or $2.50 ea.

Holland Pavers – 25¢ each

Don’t miss out on making your garden look great for less!

Shop more Home Depot Deals.

    Do you feel like garage sales are so 2015??  While selling things online is definitely a great way to handle big ticket items, garage sales are still great for helping to clear out lots of items all at one time.

    Before you get excited about cleaning out the closets and making some money, there are some things you can do that will help make your garage sale super successful.

    Garage sales are fun, but they also require a bit of work.

    Here are my 15 tips to help you have a smooth and productive sale.

    15 Tips for a Successful Garage Sale:

    Timing. Don’t have your sale on a holiday weekend. People likely won’t show up if it’s around the 4th of July, Memorial Day, etc (also, try to plan around days that would be super cold or sweltering hot). Garage sales tend to start pretty early (around 7-8AM, which is especially good on hot days…), so plan yours accordingly to keep up with the other sales in your area.

    Be ready for early birds. There will always be people who try to show up early (people can come hours before the advertised start time). You should either be prepared for them or specify in your ad that you don’t want any early birds.

    City Permits. Lots of cities now require permits for hosting a garage sale.  Crazy I know… Check with your area first so you don’t get shut down and/or fined.

    Advertising. People will only know about your sale if you advertise. Use Craigslist, newspapers (look for papers that have calendars of events or free advertising), websites like YardSales.net, and Facebook. Make sure to put up signs in your area the night before so people know where the sale will be held (the signs should be sturdy with big words labeling that it’s a garage sale, your address, the time, and perhaps an arrow showing the way). Make sure to take your signs down as soon as the sale is finished.

    Collect items early. Start collecting your items for your sale as soon as you know you want to have one. Go around the house with a basket and grab items that you haven’t used in months or items you know you certainly want to get rid of. Put them in a separate space in your house, like in a box out of the way.

    Think about location. If your house isn’t in a great place for a garage sale (not enough parking, not enough traffic, etc.), have a multi-family sale at a friend’s house with a better location. You could also join in with a church or group garage sale.

    Start with plenty of change. Since lots of items will be priced at 25¢ and 50¢, have plenty of quarters available. Most people will want to pay with a $20 bill, so make sure to have plenty of $1s, $5s, and $10s available as well. Keep all your change out of sight and somewhere safe.

    Some shoppers may ask if you take cash app, venmo or paypal.  That is your call, but probably best for only larger purchases.  Make sure to verify that payment has gone through before they leave.

    Save your grocery bags. This might seem a little silly, but people will ask for bags for their items.  Save your plastic grocery bags for a few weeks so that you have plenty on hand.

    Pretty yard, happy sale. Make sure your yard is presentable. Cut the grass, sweep the sidewalks, and put away clutter. Your house and sale will seem more approachable if it’s presentable.

    Label your items with prices. Label each item with a price or put items in a box and label the box, for example, “books, 25¢ each”. If items are labeled, people will be more likely to buy them and you won’t have to be constantly asked, “How much do you want for this?”. You can use masking tape and a permanent marker to label.

    Tips on pricing items: The general rule is to price items low. The majority of people won’t be interested in haggling and will likely move on without buying anything if they think the prices are too high. If you’re struggling for how much to sell an item, you can check online to see how much other people are selling it for. Just remember that at garage sales, people expect to pay garage sale prices (50¢, $1, etc.). If you’ve got a sofa for which you want $500, you might want to stick to Craigslist to sell it.

    Display your items. Use tables to display nicer and/or breakable items and shoe boxes and baskets to display smaller, like items. You can display nicer clothes on racks with cheap hangers. I once made a rack out of two ladders and a curtain rod. If you don’t have tables, borrow some or get creative. You can use a piece of wood on top of boxes, etc.

    Get your kids involved. Kids will likely be really bored at your sale without something to do. Enlist them to sell baked goods and drinks and they can keep their profits! They’ll have a ton of fun and learn about money and sales (I can remember doing this when I was young and I loved it…I felt super grown up).

    Greet everyone. If a person feels welcome at your sale, they’ll likely be happier. Smile and greet everyone as they approach your yard. Just remember not to be a hovering salesperson. No one likes that.

    Be prepared. Get started way in advance. Get items organized and map out where you want your items to go in your yard. You can get everything basically ready to go a few days ahead of time and store it all in your garage or in a space in your house so you can pretty much just stick it outside the morning of. And if you think you need to get up at a certain time the morning of the sale, you probably want to get up even earlier…

    Do you have any more tips for a successful garage sale?

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      Get an easy freebie on BodyArmor Flash sports drinks from Publix right now! Stack an eCoupon and an Ibotta rebate to pick up two BodyArmor Sports Drinks for FREE + profit!

      Publix BodyArmor Freebie Deal (ends when offers expire):

      • Bodyarmor Flash IV, 20 oz, $2
        Manufacturer Coupon -B1G1 Bodyarmor 16 oz item, Flash I.V. 20 oz or Sportwater 1L (max $3.19), Publix eCoupon
        -$2.50/2 Bodyarmor Flash IV, 20 fl oz, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
        (makes both FREE + 50¢ profit)

      See more Publix deals.

        Keep learning this summer with one of the best hands on science kits!

        Right now MEL Science is offering 70% off your first Science Kit purchase.  Use code MUSEUM at checkout to get the discount.

        MEL Science has 100+ safe hands-on science kits covering fun experiements and concepts in Physicas, Chemistry and STEM.  They also have interactive online elements to every box!

        You’ll get a kit each month for as long as you would like.  You can change your subscription settings at anytime inside your account.

        If you select to pay monthly you’ll get the first box for $12 after the coupon code.

        We’ve gotten a few of their boxes and my girls loved them.  Each box had a few different projects and expirements in it.  I loved that the learning kept going and wasn’t over in 5 minutes.  The girls had fun and learned a ton with each box.

        Tip: If you know you want to get more, consider getting an annual subscription. You’ll get 12 months for the price of 8, plus use code YOFMEL to get another $39.90 off.


          Through Sunday night get an extra 50% off Eddie Bauer Clearance items!  Just use the code SPLASH50 to stock up on some clothing and gear for the whole family.  Heads up – styles are selling out fast!

          Discount is good through Sunday 5/19.  Shipping is free on orders $100+, or you can pick up your order at your local store.

          Deal Ideas


          Women’s Mountain Short-Sleeve Shirt – $54.99 (reg $70)
          – use code SPLASH50
          Makes it $27.49


          Women’s Movement Luxe High-Rise Capris
          – $59.99 (reg $75)
          – use code SPLASH50
          Makes it $29.99


          Men’s Legend Wash 100% Cotton Long-Sleeve Classic T-Shirt
          – $29.99 (reg $35)
          – use code SPLASH50
          Makes it $14.99


          Men’s Timberline 2.0 Ripstop Cargo Shorts
          – $54.99 (reg $60)
          – use code SPLASH50
          Makes it $27.49


          Boys’ Cotton Short Sleep Set
          – $28.99 (reg $35)
          – use code SPLASH50
          Makes it $14.49

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            Head into Kroger this week to pick up Quaker Cereal B2G3. That’s a great deal if you need to stock up on cereal!

            Kroger Quaker Cereal Deal (ends 5/21):

            • Quaker Cap’n Crunch or Life Cereal, 10.3-13 oz, B2G3

            Check out the full Kroger ad for more great deals.

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              all swim and kids' outfits
              Today is the last day to save on All Swim and Kids’ Outfits at Hanna Andersson!  Get up to 40% off on cute summer styles (prices as marked).  Plus, use the code SUNNY20 at checkout to get an additional 20% off your order – sale prices included!

              Shipping is free on orders $100+.  Sale and code are both good through the end of today.  Hanna Andersson always has fun, creative patterns and good quality clothing, so today is a great chance to save!

              Deal Ideas


              Baby Striped Rash Guard Swimsuit – $28.80 (reg $48)
              – use code SUNNY20
              Makes it $23.04


              Colorblock Swim Trunks
              – $35 (reg $50)
              – use code SUNNY20
              Makes it $28


              Print One Piece Swimsuit
              – $26.40 (reg $44)
              – use code SUNNY20
              Makes it $21.12


              Print French Terry Shorts
              – $19.20 (reg $32)
              – use code SUNNY20
              Makes it $15.36


              Summer Graphic T-shirt
              – $19.60 (reg $28)
              – use code SUNNY20
              Makes it $15.68

              Ship it for free if you spend $100+!
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                Get the lowest price you can on an AARP membership right now!

                For a limited time, you can get an AARP membership for only $9 a year (regularly $16).  Plus get a free second membership for anyone in the house and get a free trunk organizer or day bag.

                Did you know that AARP isn’t for retired folks only?  Anyone can take advantage of most of the AARP discounts no matter what your age is!

                AARP gives members access to TONS of discounts.  Save 15% off restaurants, 20% off hotels, 30% off car rentals, free books, discounts on your cell phone and so much more!

                Read our recent post on 9 ways an AARP membership can save money.  My favorite is discounted gift cards to local grocery stores, restaurants and even cruise ships!

                Fun fact: They even changed their official name and took out the word retired…  This really is for anyone!

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                  Head into Publix and grab a super low price on a household essential!  Combine an Ibotta rebate with an eCoupon on your Publix app and pick up Finish Ultimate Detergent Tabs for only $3.29 per pack!

                  Publix Finish Detergent Deal (ends when offers expire):

                  • Finish Powerball Ultimate, 17 ct, $9.29 (reg. price)
                    -$3 off Finish Ultimate detergent, any, limit 5, at Publix, Walgreens, Walmart, Ibotta mobile app
                    Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Finish Dishwasher Detergent, Ultimate 17 ct+ or Quantum® 21 ct+, JET-DRY® Rinse Aid 16 oz+, or Dishwasher Cleaner, Publix eCoupon
                    (use $3 off and Ibotta, makes it $3.29)

                  Check out the full Publix ad for more great deal ideas.