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Navigating the Sales - our purchases

Do you love or loath the January Sales?


 I have been pretty under the weather since returning from holiday and had a hit list of items that we needed from the sales that we had saved for.

 Yes, I saved money for the sales.  I knew what we needed and this year decided to define what a bargain was.  We decided things were only bargains if we needed them.  

 So what was on our list.

 Clothes for Maxi Mad. 

 Gap Outlet store (40% additional off sales items).  Perfect for long sleeved tops to go under summer t shirts. 
Fat face.  Great quality that lasts for both boys and gets passed on.
Mini Boden.  Maxi has a love of tartan baggies. 
John Lewis. Fab PJ's
Juicy Tots.  We love Maxomorra clothes.

 MadDad

 A new suit for work - M&S outlet.
Ties
Work shirts
Everyday clothes from fat face

 Mini Mad

 Headphones - HMV 50% off

 Me

 A new sewing machine - John Lewis

 Household

 Wrapping for next Christmas
New Roasting tray
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  1. Joanna Victoria -x 29 December 2013 at 20:26

    a great way of doing it! I am using primark vouchers so that I can buy new clothes due to weight loss but getting basics that I can mix and match. http://www.joannavictoria.co.uk/

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  2. smilymel30 December 2013 at 09:19

    I too approach the sales with caution and a list - for me it's essentials like pants and socks from M&S, trainers from Mountain Warehouse and I'll see if there are any shoes in the sale at John Lewis once I've got the kids' feet measured!

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