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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Another successful Big Lots trip in the bag

Sunday I made an impromptu trip to Big Lots and ended up scoring a cart full of goodies.  Big Lots is legit, so don't side-eye it till you try it.  My Mom swears by Big Lots and so I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  Here are a few of the things I scooped up for cheap:

Three faux silk throw pillows (look better in person) to match our our window treatments perfectly.  $8, $8 and $9 respectively:
 I envision myself sitting in our nook sipping coffee and watching the snow fall this winter.  Too bad the high in Texas was 86 yesterday and it rarely snows here.  Sigh, a girl can dream. 

This $25 portable iPod dock to serenade me during my new obsession: bubble baths. This little lady works like a charm and soaking up some suds while listening to my Faith Hill or Mariah Carey playlist is just what the doctor ordered after a grueling night at boot camp. 

Bubble baths were never my thing until jacuzzi jets became a part of the equation.  (#heavenly)   I needed to invest in some "big girl" bubbles since I'd been bumming off my nephew's Batman bubble gum bubbles for the past few weeks, so I picked up these Bodycology bubbles in Fresh Waters, Mountain Garden and Cucumber Melon for $1.80 each.  They smell as heavenly as the jacuzzi jets feel. 
My first bodycology purchase and I'm impressed.

Clearly I was in the mood for stocking up the bathroom.  I also got these two beige Tommy Hilfiger bath towels for only $6 each. 

And last but not least, Snyder's Hot Buffalo Wing Pretzel bites for $2.  Can we say addicted? Only in moderation, of course.
Not sure if $2 was a bargain or not, but they're tasty enough that I don't care.

Any of you bargainistas love Big Lots as much as my momma bear and I?  I swear you can find anything there.  Check one out if you've never been ... I promise you that you'll be pleasantly surprised at what you can find.
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34 comments:

  1. I used to go to Big Lots all the time growing up. You found some great finds! I need to check it out again!

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  2. I go there often but not often enough. ;) Love that place. My favorite thing to score there? Scrapbook stuff. Oh yeah. Love those pillows by the way.

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  3. Wow, Big Lots... pretty impressive! I can't believe some of the deals you got. Those window treats are seriously some of the coolest things I've ever seen! I stared at that picture for a couple minutes. Not kidding. I also want some fun stairs like those!!

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  4. Big Lots is the business. I was also introduced to them via my mother. My most recent purchase was my new bookshelves that I LOVE.

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  5. Which Big Lots do you go to? The only one I've ever been to was clearly not as nice as the one you go to!

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  6. awww you have a NOOK! like cory and topangas house! (remember that episode?)

    im currently awake hacking up a lung. aka i feel a sore throat coming on. so im stalking. I actually just watched your hair chi video because it came up as a "you also may like!"

    hmm so now im rambling. I am dying to take a bubble bath but our tub in our apartment is so nasty mc nasterson that im afraid its permantly imprinted with peoples body fluids and pubies

    RAH!

    hot buff wing pretzels. I DIE. so good. You must try "Popcorn Indian Bacon Ranch" HOLY MOLY (and not that bad for ya!)

    xoxox

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  7. your big lots must be a lot nicer than out here in so cal, because ours has gotten cheaper looking, but more expensive :( im jealous!


    livelaughandlovinglife.blogspot.com

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  8. Wow, you got soo many good things. I haven't been to Big Lots in a while because the one in my home town isn't as good as yours (those pillows are so cute). My dad is always buying energy drinks for us we've never heard of from Big Lots for like 25 cents each. LOL. Gotta love a bargain though.
    xoDale

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  9. I can't remember where there is Big Lots in AZ...I need to google that right now, cuz homegirl needs some towels.

    xo SARMIN

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  10. I love those pretzel pieces. The onion something or other ones are my fave - but they make the breath stank.

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  11. I love Big Lots. You've inspired me to visit after work today (It's super close to my work - dangerous!).

    Also, those pretzels are made near where I live. I feel like I should visit and see if they have a factory store ... I swear, Pennsylvania is the snack foods capital of the country. Literally 1/2 mile from my house is a potato chip plant.

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  12. Love the pillows! I think the bodycology cucumber melon smells better than the Bath and Body works one. Just saying;.

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  13. Where did you get those window treatments fool?? They are beauts. I heart hot buffalo wing pretzel things. obsessed.

    Also, are you jealous because One of my co workers won big at keeneland yesterday and brought in chic fil a for the whole office.

    That is right. Chickin minis in my mouth.

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  14. Girl, I love your bathroom!! I am jealous of it actually!

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  15. Your house is gorgeous! I may have some house envy going on here. lol

    I just discovered Big Lots like a month ago when I moved to NC. I love it! There's 2 in my area, but I've only been to one. Definitely will be checking out the 2nd one.

    I totally need a portable iPod Player!

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  16. hi! im a new reader and wanted to drop in and leave a little comment. i dont have big lots where i live but i wish i did. i hate paying $25 for pillows. ridiculous & doesnt match my budget!! your blog is super cute & i look forward to continue reading! Lia

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  17. I've never been there, but it looks like I should go! Cute stuff.

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  18. big lots is the shit. so are those pretzels.

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  19. Big Lots is my bff and i've been neglecting it since moving. I am on the hunt for a can opener and i'm sure they have a nice cheap one.

    and i'm SUPER jealous of your tub. like SUPER jealous. words cannot describe.

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  20. MMM I love those buffalo wing pretzels! Thanks for making me hungry 5 minutes after eating breakfast!

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  21. woah holy window panels!! they are gorg!! I've tried to find some good stuff at our big lots but it always seems to be picked over. so jeals of your jacuzzi tub I bet it's heavenly

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  22. I used to love Big Lots when I lived in VA. we have one where I live now but it's a HUGE pain to get to (it's literally on the other side of town from where I work and live, plus it's on one of those roads you avoid at all costs because of horrible traffic patterns)

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  23. cute stuff!! i love your little nook! It's so cute and hot buffalo wing pretzels are delicious!

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  24. I LOVE your window seat! & keep dreaming about the snow in N TX, it could happen! & I will be visiting Big Lots tomorrow (lucky me there is one right down the street from my office!) to get that iPod dock!! So awesome! & you're not the only one with love for Big Lots! I got my boyfriend a VERY nice gas grill from there last year for Christmas! AWESOMENESS!!! Good finds chicka!

    Shayna
    mykitchenhomelife.blogspot.com

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  25. oooo I think I need that ipod dock, fo sho!!! Love me some Big Lots to girl!

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  26. I LOVE Big Lots. It was a sad day for me when they shut down the one in my town. The space is still empty years later and I get sad every time I drive by it.

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  27. Big Lots is a really good place to get cheap, nice stuff!! :) We actually got our Broyhill king size bed from there! Along with a dresser, 2 nightstands, & an end table ha

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  28. I'm loving those window treatments! So classy and dramatic - I totally approve.

    I haven't been in Big Lots lately, but I've found they have a pretty decent furniture selection. Also, every year I'm tempted to buy a fake fireplace for my bedroom (nevermind that I have a real one in the living room) - I'm such a romantic like that.

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  29. Love that window seat!! And so jealous of your bathtub...

    My mother LOVES big lots. Like, seriously loves it. I have never really gone because the one near me was so disgusting. BUT, they just opened up a new one so I've been a few times. Although I went last Saturday just to run in and get some wrapping paper...and they had none! Weird! Oh, and once I went for a broom and they only had one of those wooden ones - that look like a witches broomstick?

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  30. dang! you got some deals. i'm loving how cozy your place is looking!!

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  31. ha love that you've been using bubble gum batman bubbles.

    anddd hot damn snyder's pretzels. though i'm more of a honey mustard and onion girl myself. b won't kiss me after i eat them cause he says my breath is like lava. so...

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  32. Big Lots is not around all the other main stream stores here so I always forget about it. After seeing all your great buys lately I'm going to have to try and remember it.

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