Shopko Shopping Scores

It's no secret that I love to get a great deal. I love to be complimented on home decor or an outfit and tell that person about the clearance deal or garage sale that it's from. It's the thrill of the hunt!

So when I had to pick up a few things tonight, I thought I might pop into our local Shopko and see if they had what I needed. If you've never heard of this place, it looks like they're only in 13 states, so chances are you might not have one around you. They're a interesting mix of what I can only describe as a Kmart/Sears, with maybe a little Big Lots thrown in, with a Meijer or Walmart type mix. I have actually talked about them before here on the blog too, here.

I popped in, grabbed what I needed to grab (the Scent Killer spray and wipes) and then started to cruise the clearance. The clearance is never in one place, it's all over, often on the end caps but in the aisle too, with bright yellow stickers hanging off, so it's pretty easy to spot.

Now when Meijer goes to clearance, I find myself often saying "That's the clearance price?" or even at Kohl's, they used to go to a super-deep discount but either I never get there at the right time, or it's not what it used to be. But when Shopko goes to clearance, they're not afraid to go to 90% off. And because my town is pretty small, it's usually not picked over and there's plenty to go around.

Enough talking... let's get to the haul, shall we?!

You'll have to excuse the crappy lighting, as it was already getting dark (boo) by the time I got home. But, there is 34 items here. Can you guess how much I paid?

$150?
Nope...

$75?
Nah...

How about... 34 items for $42.88 including tax?
Seriously!

Here's the breakdown.

Iams Mini-Chunk Dog Food
This is the kind that we like to feed Jay, a good mid-to upper grade food.
Original Price: $10.49
Clearance: $5.49
I paid: $4.41

Q-tips, qty 500
Exciting stuff, eh? We needed them, so I grabbed them.
Original Price: $2.99
I paid: $2.40

Fiskars Fiberglass Nylon Gardening Trowel
Season is nearly over, but they'll be great for next season.
Original Price: $3.99
Clearance: $.39
I paid: $.31 (yes, 31 cents!)

Fiskars Fiberglass Nylon Gardening Spade
Original Price: $3.99
Clearance: $.39
I paid: $.31 (yes, 31 cents!)

Miracle-Gro Liquafeed Universal Feeder
It attaches to your hose, and then evenly disperses the Miracle-Gro to your plants or grass via the hose or sprinkler. Included the liquid Miracle-Gro.
Original Price: $24.99
Clearance: $2.49
I paid: $2.00

3 Pack of Microwave Popcorn
Original Price: $1.00
I paid: $.80

3 Pack Always Maxi Sampler
Original Price: $?? I want to say it was a $1.00
Clearance: $.50
I paid: $.40

Tampax Pearl Compact 40 ct. Assortment
Original Price: $8.49
Clearance: $.84
I paid: $.68 (yes, 68 cents!)

16 count K-Cup Hot Chocolate
Gotta have this going into winter!
Original Price: $12.99
Clearance: $3.89
I paid: $3.13

Scent Killer Spray
Original Price: $12.99
Sale: $11.69
I paid: $9.40

ScentKiller Wipes
Original Price: $5.99
Sale: $5.39
I paid: $4.33

12 Sticks of Maybelline Baby Lips Balm in 3 colors
What does one need with 12 sticks of lipstick? I'll resell them. I looked them up and they go for $13.99 for a lot of 2 with free shipping. So... I'll most likely be able to pay off the entire trip with the resale of these. :)
Original Price: $4.99
Clearance: $.44
I paid: $.35 (yes, .35 cents!)

One cost $1.07, I paid .86.
 
If I can't pay off the trip with the lipsticks, I am going to try with these video games I picked up for resale too!

Game Party something or other?... for the XBOX 360










Original Price: $19.99
Clearance: $1.99
I paid: $1.60

Epic Mickey for the Wii
Original Price: $19.99
Clearance: $1.99
I paid: $1.60

2 Bottles of Marinade
I don't know what these were originally, but I paid .40 after all was said and done per bottle.

2 Bottles of Worchestershire Sauce
Same here! Only .40 per bottle so I should be set for quite a long time as I pretty much only use it for cooking.

5 Cans of diced green chiles
I make a pretty killer White Chicken Chili (recipe here) and it calls for green chiles, which I never seem to have on hand. Well, now I will for at least 5 pots of it! I paid .64 a can (.71 for one of them, I think it's how my coupon balanced out).

Shopko had sent me a coupon, $10 off $50 for my birthday, which I was able to pull up on my phone before checking out. Can you believe it?
 

 

And no, I wasn't compensated in anyway by Shopko or anyone... I just had to share my excitement! Tell me about your best score! 
 
Thanks for reading!

 

 

Knockoff Earrings for Less!

Have you ever shopped at Shopko? I will admit, when I first checked the store out, I thought it was a little weird. To me, it feels like a mix between a Kmart and a Big Lots... they've got all you'd need, but it's often at a premium for sometimes not-so-great quality, unless you're shopping the ad or clearance. It's a weird little mix of a store but I secretly think it's pretty fun to shop the clearance, because when they go to clearance, they really go to clearance.

Enter these earrings:

It's funny, because in this picture, they don't look so bad - I like that color yellow. But in reality, the jewel was NEON yellow, not Big Bird yellow. Neon yellow isn't really my speed anymore... but I had seen these earrings on the Young House Love blog before (they're apparently a Sherry favorite):

Kendra Scott Jewelry - Danielle Earrings in Green - $60.00

and couldn't help but notice how these were almost exactly the same earring shape and size... but not with a $60.00 price tag:

...but with a $1.40 price tag. I can make a $1.40 work. Here's what the back looked like... they actually look and feel like a high quality earring (and you can see they are more neon in this picture):

I knocked out the jewel part...

which was easy to do... it was only being held in two spots on the sides. Easy!

I grabbed my Rust-oleum Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint, and gave the jewels two light coats so they wouldn't drip.

Ironically, used the Shopko ad to catch the paint...

Looking good! I had to make sure to let them dry for a while as plastic doesn't absorb the paint at all.

I used hot glue to put the jewel back in, but will use Krazy Glue gel formula to really secure the jewel when I get some more :)

Pushed the jewel back in with a hint of glue, and they came out gorgeous! Much more my "speed", and a pretty color for fall! They remind me of these ones by Kendra Scott as well!

Kendra Scott Jewelry - Danielle in Black - $60.00

These are a great testament to always keep an open mind when shopping - a lot of things can be changed to fit your taste! Thanks for reading!

Love is in the Air... and so is a Sale! Plus, my favorite shops!

Hi all and Happy Valentine's Day! Love is in the air and so is a sale at Little Oak Creations!! Announcing...

 ♥♥ Little Oak Creations' Lovely Sale❣ ♥♥

Use Coupon Code "LOVELITTLEOAK13" for 15% off your purchase of anything in the store!

Oh boy! This even includes clearance items! Use this coupon code during checkout (all caps!). I will be running this sale from today, Feb. 14th, until the end of the month, Feb. 28th, so take a look at the store today! I'll be adding new items between now and then too, so make sure to check back often!

Also, I wanted to share the spotlight with some of my favorite stores on Etsy - they both carry unique items and they are also very talented and sweet people I know outside of the internet!

The Oval Hoop

The Oval Hoop specializes in gorgeous embroidery on dinner napkins. This sunflower set is one of my favorites. :) Any of her products would make a fantastic addition to any home. Please take a moment and check out her wonderful things!

jnTiedInKnots

jnTiedInKnots specializes in crocheting just about anything you could ever think of! Her specialty is crocheted hats of all shapes and sizes. Her products make great gifts, especially in this type of weather! Please take a moment and check out her wonderful things as well! Give her newly created blog some lovin' too!

That's all I have for today! See you tomorrow for Pinspired Friday!

Final Sale on Items in the Store!

Hi all!

A few items in my Etsy store are "expiring" soon - each item in my store stays active for four months, and if there are no takers, it expires and I am not planning to relist these items, so these items are considered "last chance!"

CLEARANCE REDUCED 30 Various Sizes Bright Fun Plastic Buttons Kids Crafts Vintage - Expires Feb. 11, Final Price $2.99 + shipping

CLEARANCE REDUCED Metal Plastic Button Mix Vintage Goldtone Silvertone Great for Costumes
Expires Feb. 17, Final Price $2.99 + shipping

CLEARANCE REDUCED Beautiful Vintage Tiered "Pearl" and "Crystal" Necklace Wedding Costume Jewelry

Expires Feb. 26 - Final Price $9.99

Baby Bird Hanging Mobile OOAK Green White Monkey Unisex Gift Baby Shower

 

 

Expires Feb. 26th - Final Price $39.99

Make sure to grab these while you can! :)