A big thank you to Manuela, who encouraged me to visit our local Garden Ridge store after I commented on a clock she purchased there. Garden Ridge is new to our area, and just opened up in the space of a closed Target store. I actually thought it was a farm supply store at first! I was blown away my first visit. So much for the eye to see and the store seemed to go on forever! Dave and I took particular interest in their Christmas tree selection. You know how we feel about Christmas trees around here! When the Christmas items went to 75% off, Dave surprised me with a 7ft pink Christmas tree - so adorable! And then, the wait was on. Would they go to 90% off?
My sweet husband diligently checked in every day after work. For the past two weeks, they stayed at 75% off. Finally, yesterday 90% OFF! Dave picked up a few Christmas trees after work before coming home.
Including this 12 foot pre-lit tree! Yes, 12 feet of Christmas tree awesomeness!
We went back to the store together to get discounted ornaments (most boxes were .99 or less) and one more Christmas tree. My cart was filled to the brim with ornaments. I looked like I was auditioning for TLC's Extreme Couponing! Don't worry local folks, we didn't clear the shelves :) We filled the back of our minivan. Hey, when my husband says spend what you want, I listen! This morning, I totaled our haul and figured we came away with just over 1500 ornaments!
Who's ready for Christmas! This girl is!
Mary Ellen
Far too many trees for one household! Where wil you put them all? I think that`s just a bit gready. Leave some for other folk to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSarina - We didn't even come close to taking everything! We would never do that anyway. There were more than enough trees and ornaments left for other shoppers. And our house is sizable enough to fit several trees - which we put up every year.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a bit unkind to call it greedy. But to each their own.
Mary Ellen
That is awesome!!! You are more then ready for next year. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen
I think that's wonderful Mary Ellen! Wish one of those stores was close to me. The trees were sitting there all this time, so I'm sure the store owners were glad to get rid of them. Love 90% off sales! Can't wait til next Christmas to see how you use them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie! The trees and ornaments have been at 75% off for weeks. And prior to that 50% off. So, lots of opportunities for other shoppers to buy. But, 90% off is definitely the best time to buy!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen
WOW!!! WE live in the New Orleans area and all the trees were gone within a few days after Christmas and the sale was only 50% off. Great haul. I look forward to seeing your updated holiday decorations if you choose to share them with us. Pink tree? I can hardly wait.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anon! I'm really excited about the pink tree :) I picked up some retro looking ornaments at Target during their after Christmas clearance sale that should go nicely with the pink tree!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen