Rummage-A-Rama: Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29
Rummage-A-Rama, Milwaukee’s largest indoor rummage sale, takes place this weekend at State Fair Park. Rummage-A-Rama (or Rummage-O-Rama as some call it) is a great place to find unique items from local collectors, overstock from local businesses, and personal rummage sales.
The event takes place in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29. Hours are 9-5 on Saturday and 9-4 on Sunday.
Rummage-A-Rama Admission and Discounts
Admission to Rummage-A-Rama for visitors ages 13 and older is $4. Admission for children ages 12 and under is free. Make a donation of two non-perishable food items to the Hunger Task Force, and admission is $2. Parking in the State Fair lot closest to the sale is $5, however the Rummage-A-Rama website states that free parking may be available in the north parking lot. Parking on the streets adjacent to State Fair Park is free.
Today’s LivingSocial Deal – $10 for $20 Worth of Products at The Body Shop
With today’s offer from LivingSocial you can get $20 worth of natural skin care and bath and beauty products at the Body Shop for $10. The only Body Shop store in the Milwaukee area is in Mayfair Mall. Locations closest to Milwaukee include:
- Mayfair Mall. 2500 N. Mayfair Road. Wauwatosa, WI. 414-257-1712
- Fox River Mall. 4301 West Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI. 920-830-6844
- Hawthorn Center. 713 Hawthorn Center. Vernon Hills, IL. 847-327-9120
- Woodfield Mall. Woodfield Shopping Center. Schaumburg, IL. 847-619-1719
Terms and conditions of this LivingSocial offer include:
- Promotional value expires on April 14, 2012
- Limit of one per purchaser, can purchase up to three additional as gifts
- Valid in store only
- Entire value must be used in a single visit
To purchase today’s deal for The Body Shop, visit the LivingSocial website.
Menards Save 11% on Everything Sale
Menards is running a Save 11% on Everything Sale through January 8, 2012! Shoppers will receive an 11% mail-in rebate for all of their purchases (some exclusions apply – see below). The rebate is in the form of a Menards merchandise credit check.
There are some exceptions, of course. The offer excludes gift cards, online purchases, delivery and handling charges, all rental items, and extended service agreements. The rebate is limited to stock on hand, no rain checks will be given, and the rebate does not extend to the special ordering of any normally stocked items.
Menards also has a number of items on sale which are attractively priced when combined with the 11% rebate. Some items that caught my eye include (note prices are after rebate):
- 20 Pack of Duracell AA or AAA Batteries for $8.87
- 15 Pack of Basic Paper Towels for $9.77
- Thinsulate gloves for $5.95
- Glad Food Storage Kit – 20 containers with lids plus four dressing cups for $6.99
- Save 10% on all stock hardwood boards plus the additional 11% rebate
For complete terms and sale items, see visit the Menards website.
A Few Quick Tips for Shopping Christmas Clearance Sales
According to a Consumer Reports poll, four in 10 Americans planned to hit the stores within a few days after Christmas. Of those people who planned to shop, 82% said the biggest draw was the post-holiday sales. Here are a few tips for you to consider if you’re planning on doing some bargain shopping this week.
Christmas clearance sales are a great time to pick up holiday items for next year. Before you hit the stores this week take inventory of what you have for next year’s holiday (i.e. what you don’t need) and make a list of what you would like to buy. Gift wrapping, ornaments, decorations, and lighting can usually be found at big discounts this week. Of course, don’t buy something just because it is 50% to 70% off – buy it only if you need it and will use it!
What birthday gifts will you need to give in 2012? If you have a child on your list, this is a great time to score some big markdowns on toys. For example, Toys R Us is advertising an After Christmas Blitz with toys up to 70% off both online and in the store. Amazon.com is featuring year end deals on thousands of items, including their Toys and Games department.
Look for winter clothes. Assess your wardrobe and determine what winter clothing you or your family needs. Retailers are starting to mark down winter clothing already. For example, Old Navy is advertising up to 50% off online orders and up to 75% off in stores. My wife picked up several V-neck sweaters yesterday at Old Navy for 70% off! (Bonus tip: Clean out your closets and donate your gently used clothing to a Milwaukee area charity before year end for a possible tax deduction too! Click here to see our recent post on this topic.)
Examine the quality of merchandise carefully. A lot of people are exchanging and returning gifts they received for Christmas. It’s possible that some less-than-perfect goods find their way back onto shelves. Look your purchase over carefully before buying!
Do you have any other post-Christmas shopping strategies to share? Or did you find some great bargains this year? Please share by leaving a comment!
Channel 10 Holiday Auction Leftover Sale
Channel 10 recently wrapped up their Holiday Auction and as a result they still have over 50 leftover items that are for sale. A few items that caught our eye include:
Cases of Sprecher Summer Pilsner Beer for $15 (valued at $39)SOLD OUT- Three months of karate at Authentic Ancient Arts of Waukesha for $9 (valued at $300)
- Package of two Weeknight Lift Tickets at Nordic Mountain of Wild Rose, Wisconsin for $12 (Valued at $44)
- One hour of video archery range practice for two people at West Town Archery for $7 (valued at $20)
To check out the complete list, visit the Holiday Auction Leftovers Sale webpage on the Channel 10 Great TV Auction website.
In addition, Channel 10 is currently preparing for their 2012 Auction. If you’re looking to make charitable contributions for the 2011 tax year, you can donate collectibles, wine, artwork, certificates, and more to the Auction. Visit the Channel 10 Great TV Auction website for more information.
