It's Dorm Shopping Time!

Yes, that great time of year has arrived again... dorm sales!  If you or someone you know is going away to college this fall, now is the perfect time to pick up the cutest items for the dorm.  Even if you are not going away to college, who cares?  This is still the best time to shop for home items.

Unfortunately, throughout the year, many stores carry boring colors for sheets, towels, trash cans, rugs, etc.  But not now!  If you want bright pink towels in your bathroom or a bright red trash can for your kitchen, this is the time of year to go shopping for that.  For some reason, retailers believe only college students want bright colors in their home.  As we all know, many adults love bright colors anytime for our homes.  Now is the time to shop!

Furthermore, now is the time for great sales.  Plenty of items are on sale for college students at stores like Walmart, Target, Kmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, JC Penney, and plenty more.  If you like bright colors and bargain prices, you'd better start shopping.  For the next month, you should be able to find plenty of low-budget items to choose from.  After that, you will find clearance prices, but not as much variety.  Depending on your priorities, you might want to go now or wait it out.

Some of the many great (bargain) purchases you can make at this time are:

• Sheets
• Comforters
• Towels
• Rugs
• Mats
• Vacuums
• Mini-fridge
• Coffee maker
• Microwave
• Toaster oven
• Plates
• Silverware
• Pots / pans
• Alarm clocks
• Posters
• Futons
• Lamps
• Curtains
• Picture frames
• Trash cans
• Laundry baskets
• AND MUCH MORE!

I recommend going online and checking out websites to see which stores are offering the best deals and have the best colors.  Then it is time to shop!

For more dorm shopping advice, check out:

What College Students Need for the Dorm


Laundry Basics for the Dorm


What Are The Best Vacuums For A College Dorm?


How to Make a Small Dorm Room Look Bigger

Love, Love, Love at Bath & Body Works

Anyone that knows me can tell you I am an obsessed Bath & Body Works fan.  Unfortunately, because their products can be expensive, I don't get to buy as much as I'd like.  This means I must always wait for sales, coupons, etc.

If you are a fan like me, you should sign up for coupons on the Bath & Body Works website. The site will regularly send coupons.  Right now, they are sending coupons for a great deal.  As long as you spend at least $10, you can get a product from the Signature collection for free.  Right now, Bath & Body Works has just started selling a great new Signature scent - Love, Love, Love.

Love, Love, Love was released on Tuesday this past week at Bath & Body Works stores everywhere.  It is an amazing scent.  It has a light, sweet scent to it.  Love, Love, Love is a bit floral, but mostly sugary.  It is also not too strong, so many people should enjoy the fragrance.

Aside from being able to get Love, Love, Love for free with a purchase, many of the candles and other shower gels are still at clearance prices right now.  It is an excellent time to stock up.  I assume they are preparing for arrival of the fall and winter scents.  This excites me very much since my favorite scents are the holiday scents that usually arrive in October. 

For more Bath & Body Works related articles:

The Best Fall Candle Scents at Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works Holiday Scents for 2011

Fireworks Can Be Free!

Fireworks can be free!  No, I am not talking about going to a fireworks stand and stealing all their stuff.  I am talking about professional fireworks.  Sometimes, if you find the right park or location, you can watch fireworks for free.  Free is always my favorite thing!

I happen to be very lucky and live on the 15th floor of an apartment building.  This 4th of July, I can view fireworks from many different angles.  Several parks in my area will be setting off fireworks, but I can probably look forward to some locals deciding to set off some fireworks in their backyard.  Sure, not everyone is lucky enough to live on the 15th floor, but perhaps you know someone who has a great view of fireworks. You can hang out with them and not pay a cent.  If the apartment is air conditioned, even better!

A good strategy when trying to find your free fireworks entertainment is looking for a list of area locations that are having fireworks this July 4th.  You can find this in a newspaper or online.  Then try to determine an area where you can stay to watch the fireworks for free.  You can always see them far in the distance, so be creative.  Parking lots, parks, public driveways, friend's apartments, and an assortment of other places work.  You might even find a place that has fireworks and you don't even have to pay to sit and watch them.  Many beaches have a fireworks show that is free.

Don't let being broke ruin your good time this summer.  Look for those fireworks and check them out for free whenever possible!