Friday, January 8, 2010

Frugal Fridays: One-Dollar Bins

I've noticed recently that more stores are beginning to carry the $1.00 knick knack bins near the cash registers. It's hard to resist the colorful magnetic paper pads, holiday accessories or the AA battery 4 pack. Each for a buck? Done deal! I pretty much hit the jackpot yesterday while pursuing the Michael's dollar bins. Retro coasters.



I'd say that's $3 well spent for 18 drink coasters! I chuckled when I read "sassy kitchen" or something of that nature labeled on the bin. I passed up the retro aprons, recipe cards and thermo mug...it was tough to turn the other cheek but I knew I didn't need them. Chris thought they were a little too sexist, especially for Michael's sake, but the retro chick in me couldn't resist. Now, all I need is a coffee table (still can't believe I've never owned one!). Bring it on condensation! 

Anyone else hit the jackpot in the $1.00 nifty knick knacks bins recently?

8 comments:

  1. Those are too cute!

    I'm obsessed with this new dollar craze, but have learned to be selective with my purchases. At first I would just buy everything :).

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  2. I agree, there is something about $1 knick-knacks that is very appealing! Those dollars can add up quickly if you're not careful. :) I like the coasters!

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  3. Those coasters are really cute! Are you considering a coffee table purchase? I'd love to see what you'd pick out!

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  4. I love those coasters too! I didn't own a coffee table until last month when my husband insisted that we needed one to keep our pizza while playing Xbox 360.

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  5. I heard about the Michael's bins. Apparently they've marked a bunch of it down to like 5 for $1. I'm heading over there in the morning. By the way, if you like the retro stuff, you should check out a blog that I just love

    www.mommybrained.com

    She is crass, cusses like a sailor (no virgin ears!) but her writing style is witty and I seriously roll laughing every time I read her blog. Subject matter is about raising 2 toddlers, but she also posts these vintage ads from the '20's that you will just love!

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  6. Hi Kendall! I checked out the site you suggested and I must say, the vintage ads she features are priceless! Thanks again!

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  7. I love the $1 section at Target. I got a lot of my sons stocking stuffers for Christmas for a $1 or less from there.

    I recently picked up some cute black and white houndstooth notecards in the $1 section at Michael's. Everything was on super clearance so I got them for 33 cents. Can't beat that!! :)

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  8. I love peeking into the Dollar Bins at stores - Target and Micheals have a great selection. I'll have to stop in there and get some Retro coasters - they would make fun little gifts too

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