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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
A couple of my friends are soon-to-be-mommies and one major expense for them is their changing wardrobe. I set out to find the most inexpensive way to getting maternity clothes. Below I compare the pros and cons of renting maternity clothes, buying them at discount stores, and getting hand me downs.
Renting maternity clothes
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Was going to update my post Monday on Halloween costumes, but there were enough to warrant a whole new post.
Kmart - Halloween costumes are an extra 5% off Sept. 23-24, 2011 online, plus shipping is free with $59 or more and Kmart coupon code FALL2011.
Costume Express - Use these Halloween coupon codes at CostumeExpress.com to get $5 off $50 (cosex5), $10 off $75 (cosex10), $15 off $100 (cosex15), or 10% off $40 or more (cosex2011). All coupons are before taxes and shipping. Expires Oct. 31, 2011. Shipping is free with $75 or more.
Target - Get 15% off plus 6% cash back on Halloween costumes when you shop through ShopAtHome.com, which is a cash back site like eBates.
Cindy, who asked to hear more stories directly from readers, shared how she saved 43% at CVS:
I have not used coupons for at least 20 years. Back then it was much easier to find coupons and rebates in stores. Extreme Couponing was not my life. I only bought what I needed for a month, as I did not have much storage space. If I saved 20% I was happy. The money saved was put away.
This is your last chance to comment to win our review copy of “The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in its Place.” So far only 5 people have entered so wow – this is an easy one to win! “The Wealth Cure” is by New York Times best selling author and CSI: NY actor Hill Harper, who shares personal anecdotes on the real meaning of being wealthy. He writes about money as if it were someone’s health in need of treatment plan:
