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If you have littles in need of new school clothes, jump on this deal from Gymboree! Everything in the entire store is 40% off!

Since it’s my personal mission to never pay retail, I love big sales like these. When prices hit rock bottom, I try to stock up—sometimes for the whole school year, if possible.

This adorable girl’s headband is only $1.79! Have all boys? Pick up a baseball or football visor for only $2.39.

Mom of a Newborn or expecting? Check out these adorable Zebra bodysuits, only $2.99!

Supplies are limited, so don’t wait too long…

On September 27, we can get free museum passes for two people, thanks to Museum Day Live—an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine.

Participating museums across the country will be opening their doors. Simply pick the museum you want to visit, then register for tickets.

I love visiting museums—especially when I don’t have to pay anything! Whenever schedules permit, I try to take advantage of free entrance days, or get free passes from the library. My last visit to the Currier Museum of Art was incredible!

Most prepared foods are overpriced, but Party Platters are one of the worst offenders I’ve ever seen! Grocery stores heavily promote these—due to the absurd markup—but are they worth the money?

Let’s take Hannaford’s Finger Roll platter as an example. For $34.99, they will make you a lovely little tray that consists of 24 mini sandwiches. (When I say mini, I mean it; finger rolls are wicked small!)

I don’t know about you, but it sure doesn’t cost me $34.99 to purchase the ingredients, nor does it take a lot of time/effort to throw some egg salad sandwiches together. Why, then, would anyone spend such a high amount? Convenience…

We have to consider the cost of money and time. Because I had extra time, I’d rather make it myself and save the money.

Let’s do a quick cost comparison, using Hannaford’s typical prices:

* 2 bags of finger rolls, $2.99 each

* Mayo, $2.00

* A dozen eggs, $1.59

* Lettuce for garnish, $1.99

If those items can be bought on sale, it will be even cheaper. Since I already had $0.99 eggs and mayo, all I need to buy were the finger rolls and lettuce. (I also used pink platters I had on hand, but if you don’t have a platter, try the dollar store.)

I made two identical trays (one is pictured) for a total of 28 sandwiches—more than Hannaford offers. My cost? $7.97! Even if I had bought everything at full price it would only cost $11.56.

Saving $27.00 on a party platter is certainly worth it to me!

Do you buy Party Platters?

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