I'm buying stuff where?

Okay, it's time to think out of the box. When you are looking for bargains, you've got to try places you would never have shopped before. The strangest places have great deals on all sorts of things. Here are a few ideas.

How many times have you driven by that craft store while on your way shopping? Stop someday and take a look around. There are some great bargains. If you need plain t-shirts, this is the place to go. For a few bucks you can get all sorts of plain, crewneck t-shirts, and sometimes sweatshirts. Hey, while you are there, you can pick up some other stuff to embellish your shirts. You can also find great deals on all sorts of other items, things like tealights, baskets, and other decorative items.

How about the big home improvement stores? I have found great deals around the holidays on toys, crafts, and games at Menard's. I've also gotten some great deals during the three day weekends like Labor Day at Lowe's. They sometimes put out big carts full of majorly discounted merchandise, like curtains, small appliances, and holiday decor. Can't beat getting your curtains for under $5 a panel.

Besides these places, I have found all sorts of things in weird places. I've found great paperback books for under $2 each at a local hardware store, as seen on TV products in the clearance area of a local grocery store, and great deals on snack foods at the dollar store. All you have to do is take the time to look around.

I know, it seems weird. These are not the places you would normally look. All you need to do is adjust your thinking each time you are going out shopping. Poke your head in a store you haven't been in for a while, and look for the oddest thing there. Most likely, you'll find a great deal on something you never expected. Try it and let me know what you find.