Saturday, January 17, 2009

Even Better

So after being thrilled about my savings at Albertsons yesterday, I think I did even better today! I happened upon an auction in the Walmart parking lot in Meridian. Turns out it was a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, and Hubble Homes had donated the furniture/accessories from all their homes. Well, I was in search of a twin mattress set since we are now a family of 3 and I"m ready for Luke to be out of my room and into the crib...thus, Avery needs a bed. We've talked about bunk beds, but we really don't know who to put in what room, who would do best sharing and how to preserve all of our sanity...

Anyway, I'll spare you the boring details and get to the point. I ended up with two complete twin mattress sets (mattress, box spring and frame) for $20 a piece!!! They were never used, only for show purposes. One is a Simmons, the other a Spring Air. I also got a Nautica twin bed set - comforter, bed skirt, 3 pillows with shams and two throw pillows for $30. Finally, I found two curtains to match the bedding at $10 per panel. Crazy that the curtains cost more than the beds! They were negotiating a little here and there, but buy the time I got to the curtains, I felt I got such a good price on the mattresses that I shouldn't bother negotiating. Besides, it was for a good cause. Great bargain day for me!

I set one bed with the bedding up in Caden's room. His bed set is actually the same company, just a different patter. I think they go quite well together.

The bed on the right is the new bed...the one on the left is Caden's.
The new bed and bedding

5 comments:

Becca Brown said...

You got awesome deals!! I was trying so hard to think of how I could use another bed, but we just don't need one. You are the best at finding deals!! Keep sharing them. =)

Lisa-Marie said...

Every time I have diapered Meg since you told about your cheap diapers I have cringed at how much I could have saved!!!! (And felt mad at how much money they make off us!!! ha!)

Very cute bedding!!! Congrats on the bargain and helping a great cause!

Keri said...

Dylan had that quilt. I love it. WIsh i got that deal on mine. YOu are amazing. YOu truely find the deals. YOu should start a site or something. Way to go martha. Seriously. That never happens to me. You are a natural.

Keri said...

Dylan had that quilt. I love it. WIsh i got that deal on mine. YOu are amazing. YOu truely find the deals. YOu should start a site or something. Way to go martha. Seriously. That never happens to me. You are a natural.

Carol said...

Martha! I found you off of KCL...that site has helped me save tons. But I must admit I have never gotten an entire ADORABLE bedding set for a steal like this before. SWEET!

Also, does this mean you had a new baby? If so congratulations! (and we need pictures) :) :) :)