Tips and Reviews from a Frugal Shopaholic with Expensive Taste
Disclosure – This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all opinions are my own.
Nothing livens up your household (and your spirit) like a newly decorated home. I just moved this fall and I’m in desperate need of decorating the new house. This spring, we’re hearing things like ‘grey is the new beige’, ‘blue is in’ and ‘light wood finishes are back.’ Redecorating your home every time a new trend arises can be cruel to your wallet. Cue Kmart’s Semi Annual Home Sale!
Disclosure – This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all opinions are my own.
You won’t be able to stop watching this mash-up of customers doing the Kmart Layaway Dance! Dare we say it’s the latest dance craze? If you’re wondering what it is about Kmart Layaway that makes people spontaneously breakout in catchy dance moves, you should probably keep reading this.
At Kmart, Layaway doesn’t start and end with the holidays. You can use Kmart Layaway all year round for celebrations such as birthdays, re-decorating or baby gifts. In addition, Kmart Layaway is available online and in stores. It’s simple: pick out the times you want, start with a down payment, make payments every two weeks (online or in store) and take your items home with you after your final payment (cue: Layaway dance)!
Pro tip: Remember to give yourself plenty of time before you need the item, most Layaway contracts last about 8 weeks, so planning ahead is key! Plus, Shop Your Way Members get points on every Layaway purchase and exclusive Layaway offers.
Have an item in mind you’d like to put on Layaway? You know it’s about that time to start thinking grills and patio furniture! Get ready to practice your dance moves because you’re going to want to break out in a Layaway dance too!
Disclosure – This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all opinions are my own.
Wow – the countdown is already on for the holiday season! Although many of us don’t start shopping, decorating and celebrating until after Thanksgiving, there are a few holiday ‘musts’ that you need to start sooner rather than later (we’re talking right around Halloween). First, putting your big (or small) items on Layaway. Since most Layaway contracts are eight weeks long, this is the ideal time to shop now and pay over time. You don’t want your wallet to go into shock on November 29th, do you? Didn’t think so. Still need convincing? Here are a few ‘Layaway Lessons’ to keep in mind:
1.) The cat ate your Christmas tree. OK, so even if you don’t have a cat but last year’s Christmas tree was on its last limb and this is the year you need a new one. On the other hand, maybe you just got a cat and the days of having a real tree are over. Either way, you need some new decorations. Pick up a pre-lit tree (because that’s the way to go), LED lights, wreaths and village houses now and pay them off in plenty of time for decking those halls!
2.) Your gift list has grown. Maybe you’ve found a new group of friends, entered into a new family or you’re just feeling extra generous this year. Long gift lists call for Layaway. Fill your cart to the brim and roll it over to the Layaway counter. Your pals won’t know you paid their gifts off over time.
3.) Money is tight this year. It’s not just you; many of us are watching our spending. If you’re having trouble staying afloat while keeping those bills paid, Layaway is a must. Not only will you avoid ‘wallet shock,’ you’ll keep your pre-holiday peace of mind.
Whether you need one or 100 items , you can Layaway almost everything on your list without paying a service fee through 11/23. Plus, you can pay in store, online or using a mobile phone. Eight or 12 weeks later (depending on your contract) pick up your items and you’re good to go! Bonus: After you figure out how easy it is, you can Layaway all year round at Kmart.
Disclosure – This is a sponsored post. I am a Shop Your Way blogger, however all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Is your wardrobe, home or technology device stuck in the ‘90s? If this sounds like you, you don’t need a time machine, you need a Personal Shopper. Shop Your Way Members at Sears and Kmart have access to personal shopping experts in the fields of technology, interior design, fashion and more. These shopping experts know Kmart and Sears brands and go above and beyond to please. I know what you’re thinking, “A time machine would probably be cheaper!” Stop right there. These Personal Shoppers are FREE! Sit back and let someone with the know-how do the research and comparing for you, and you’ll be up to date in no time.
If you’re already a savvy shopper, have you considered becoming a Personal Shopper to earn some extra cash? Shop Your Way is always looking for shopping specialists to help advise their customers on quality purchase decisions. The best part is you can put your hard earned skills to work and make some extra dough. You’ll earn commission on every qualifying purchase your friends and family make at Sears, Kmart or Lands’ End. That’s extra cash that you can use to upgrade your tech device or pay towards your Layaway. Sign up now and start earning.
Would you be excited if you could have the chance to win a $100 Kmart Gift Card for less than 5 minutes of your time? I’d sure love to win and think it’s definitely worth a shot. To enter the Kmart LocalAd Sweeps on ShopYourWay SWEEPS Points. Prizes. Play! all you have to do is ‘follow’ the Kmart LocalAd brand page on ShopYourWay, then pick 5 must-haves from your local Kmart store and add them to your ‘Wish List’ on ShopYourWay.
For example: search patio furniture on ShopYourWay, hover over a set you like with your mouse and click ‘want.’ The product will automatically be added to your Wish List. I’m dying to get some new patio chairs for this summer so that’s what I would spend the money on if I won.
Don’t worry about writing any of this down, the SWEEPS app will walk you through it. Once you’ve completed these steps, you’ll be entered to win 100,000 points, which is equal to $100! Score two additional entries easily by sharing the Sweeps with your Facebook and Twitter friends. What would you buy with your winnings?
Disclosure – This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Have you seen the Christmas trees on display already in the stores? I went shopping this weekend and saw them all over the place which is a little shocking since it isn’t even October yet, but on the other hand it’s also a good reminder that it’s a great time to get an early start on shopping for holiday gifts.
We have a large family and there is just no way that we could do all of our shopping in only the month or so before the holidays without killing our budget so we definitely have to spread our purchases out over time.
If you also need help making the most out of your budget then I highly recommend taking a look at the free layaway program at Kmart. You can put all of your favorite items on layaway and spread out your payments over time plus you won’t have to worry about the store running out of your favorite toys and gifts while you save up the funds for them. The best part is that you can manage your layaway online if you want and you can enter Kmart’s Big Layaway Giveaway where there is a winner in every store, every week!
You’ll find layaway programs at a few other stores like Toys R Us, Best Buy and Walmart, but these other stores have minimums, they limit the merchandise that qualifies for the layaway program, and most of them charge transaction fees.
Head on over to your favorite local store or shop online where you can also put things on layaway. Some of my favorite things that I’d like to put on layaway include the fun toys shown above, or a new TV for the playroom. Don’t forget, simply by putting your purchases on layaway, you’ll have a chance each week to have your remaining balance paid off!
If you’re in need of some new towels or sheets you might want to take advantage of the KMart White Sale where you can get up to 50% off all Bed & Bath plus you can take an EXTRA $30 off $100 and get FREE Shipping with promo code SOFTHOME30OFF100. Hurry over for best selection as this offer ends on May 21st!
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