Thrifty and Thriving

Christmas Tree Shops is advertising sofa slipcovers for $39.99. I wish we’d thought of that when our couch was new five years ago. It might have made the unfortunate Dr. Pepper incident less traumatic. Now, there isn’t much of point to it.

They are also having their quilt sale again, with twin quilts at $19.99, full/queen at $29.99, and king at $39.99. Find out what else is on sale.

I always find back-to-school sales in July depressing. This one, I guess, isn’t as bad because it’s directed toward college students who do start earlier, but come on! July 4th was last Saturday! Anyway, Walmart is advertising some college essentials on sale from July 12 - July 18, including 4GB SanDisk flash drives for $12. 8GB drives are $20. Other essentials, such as Mainstays twin and twin extra-long sheet sets are $7.50, and 6-piece towel sets are $10.