Avoid Shopping Remorse

Bring a set amount of money in cash and or debit card which might be safer.
Keep receipts and warranties and know the store policy before purchasing the items. A lot of stores will not have an open return policy after the holidays and will only take back items on certain days. So, don't forget to ask.
Don't be afraid to return items.

Tips for online gifts.

Buy in bulk.
Look for inspiration elsewhere.
Comparison shop.
Repackage.
Check shipping rates.

iphones and apps

If you have one of these, then get the app for the coupons on the go for your mobile phone. www.getyowza.com .

Shopping Tips

Come up with a plan.
Have model numbers.
Bring sizes along with you.
Know the colors people like.
Know the layout of the mall.
Have coupons on hand.

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Black Friday Shopping Tips

www.alamoanacenter.com opens at 6 am on Friday. There are 3 FREE valet locations. And there is a FREE CHEAT SHEET of who is having great deals. One of them is that Victora Secrets giving half off after purchase of one bra, and a great big bag for pool and or beach and a robe that is like half off. Have fun!!!!!!!!!

Target 2 Day Sale

You can shop for 2 days for the black Friday and Saturday too! Starts Friday November 27th at 5am.

Bathing Suits and Healthy Product MILA

There is a showroom in Hawaii Kai but you have to make an appointment for these great bathing suits and find out how to be healthy to with MILA. Please contact Na'i for more info and tell her you found it on Seagems blog. Ph. 389 9820

Author Kathryn Drury Wagner Lives In Hawaii

Kathryn Drury Wagner wrote THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOPPING ON OAHU and also GUILTY PLEASURES in Honolulu Magazine www.honolulumagazine.com . She recommends some great buys at Donnas Closet downtown and at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider store called SAND PEOPLE. And a mother daughter team that makes jewelry called PARADISIS.

Monday Shopping at Hawaii Design Center

No cover and free parking to come and check out the store CLOTH for xmas shopping. Also, you can get an AMUSE wine card for a 20 dollar discount! Hawaii Design Center is located on the corner of Piikoi and Kapiolani where the Stage Restaurant and Amuse wine bar. The event is on MONDAY NOVEMBER 23rd from 6pm to 9pm.

Huge Heritage Sale this weekend

Saturday November 21st and Sunday November 22nd www.welcometotheislands.com and phone is 564-8800.

Costco

Costco boycotts Coca Cola products due to price disputes.

Start your online holiday shopping with these websites

www.shop.org
www.smartbargains.com
www.bankofamerica.com/additon
www.shefinds.com
www.momfinds.com
Also, a big tip is to go onto twitter, facebook and get your favorite stores websites and sign up to get an email newsletters.

HALLOWEEN ROCK SHOP

On Monday October 12th from 6pm to 9pm at the Honolulu Design Center for costumes and clothes from CLOTH! Cheap prices and a value for an AMUSE WINE CARD for 30 dollars and a 50 dollar value!

Allure Magazine Best Beauty Buys

Sally Hansen Insta Dry Nail Color 4.95
Pantene Nature Fusion Shampoo and Hair Conditioner 8.95 and up.
Cover Girl Outlast Lipstain for 7.29
Dove body wash with nutrium moisture for 5.84
Gillette Venus Embrace razor for 11.99
Aveeno positively smooth shave gel 3.99

Rock n Swap Saturday August 29

This vintage store called CLOTH will now host a ROCK n SWAP every last Sat. of the month. They are located at 909 Kapiolani Blvd. byWard Ave is the cross street. So, clean out your closet and get some cash for your gently used items.

Looking for a great find?

Check out this website www.propertyroom.com for great finds on jewelry, clothes, bikes, laptops etc........