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Gift bags are the easy escape when it comes to wrapping a gift. Problem is, they can often be expensive. I like to visit my local Dollar Tree store to stock up on extra gift bags, for just a buck a...
Gift bags are the easy escape when it comes to wrapping a gift. Problem is, they can often be expensive. I like to visit my local Dollar Tree store to stock up on extra gift bags, for just a buck a piece, so I have them on hand for unexpected gift giving situations. I usually hit one of the two Dollar Tree locations in Newburgh, NY.
As far as dollar stores go, you cannot beat the selection at Dollar Tree. As a national chain, this store gets the best of the cheap gift bags! I often stock up on wine gift bags for hostess gifts, too. The quality is on par with other stores. I know I can't go wrong here, especially at holiday time when I have countless gifts to wrap.
http://www.dollartree.com
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Luggage is the kind of item you make an investment in. If you enjoy traveling as much as I do, you want your luggage to withstand the constant use and abuse it takes when tossed onto planes and...
Luggage is the kind of item you make an investment in. If you enjoy traveling as much as I do, you want your luggage to withstand the constant use and abuse it takes when tossed onto planes and luggage carousels. Samsonite has always been a favorite brand of mine since its products last years longer than the competition.
On top of that, the newer Samsonite products show a bit of style we didn't see in years past. The quality combined with the sleek lines and bold colors equal an attractive set of luggage you are pleased to pull off the luggage carousel after a long trip. Prices aren't cheap, since the quality is unbeatable, but you purchase this luggage knowing you'll own it for years.
One way to get a deal on Samsonite luggage is to purchase it at a factory outlet. Woodbury Common Premium Outlet is one place to go. We purchased a suitcase for our honeymoon there, for a little over $120. Tourists who shop at the outlets often end up in this store because they want to ship home more clothing with them, and they want to do it in a suitcase they'll use again!
http://www.samsonite.com
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The Barneys New York Outlet at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is the place you go when you have serious shopping to do. With brands such as Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and countless other famous...
The Barneys New York Outlet at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is the place you go when you have serious shopping to do. With brands such as Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and countless other famous labels for sale, the store is a designer label lover's dream.
This store has for almost ten years been a secret favorite for buying basic Kate Spade bags at a lower price. Like many outlet stores, there may be a tiny snag in the production, but these are AUTHENTIC Kate Spade products that don't resemble the cheap knock-offs you buy on a street corner in Manhattan!
Prices are certainly cheaper than department stores. Come with coupons handy, especially on holiday weekends (Memorial Day and Columbus Day are great sale weekends at Woodbury Common). This particular store is so popular, tourists from Japan have been known to purchase extra luggage to tote home their great deals!
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Let's be realistic -- Coach bags are an indulgence and they aren't cheap. But you cannot beat the quality. The supple leather is enough to turn the thriftiest of shoppers into a handbag...
Let's be realistic -- Coach bags are an indulgence and they aren't cheap. But you cannot beat the quality. The supple leather is enough to turn the thriftiest of shoppers into a handbag devotee.
This is where the Coach Outlet at Woodbury Common Premium Outlet comes in. Coach bags you'd often find at a department store are in the outlet at a lower price. There may have been a snag in the fabric during manufacturing. There may have simply been too many bags produced. All that means is you get Coach quality at a lower price!
My favorite purchase from this outlet store is a black wallet I purchased five years ago for $35 during a holiday sale. It has served me well and I can't see replacing it any time soon; it's still in too good of a condition to replace.
Prices here are always fair for Coach products, but this store is best visited on holidays during sales. Don't forget to pick up a coupon booklet at the Woodbury Common visitor information desk in the pavilion!
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AJ Wright is a relatively new addition to the retail landscape in the Northeast. While clothing for sale there can often be hit-or-miss, it is the selection of handbags that keeps me coming back to...
AJ Wright is a relatively new addition to the retail landscape in the Northeast. While clothing for sale there can often be hit-or-miss, it is the selection of handbags that keeps me coming back to their Newburgh location at the Mid Valley Mall.
Name a popular retail brand sold in major department store, and you may find overruns or last season's bags at A.J. Wright for a nominal price. This spring I purchased a Nine West hobo bag there for $12. The quality was just as good as in the regular stores and I saved a bundle on a bag that is still in style today.
Like most stores that specialize in "extras," you never know what you will find at A.J. Wright. But that is what I like about this store. It is a challenge and when you put your mind to it, you find some real gems for low prices.
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I find most of my Halloween decorations, especially the outdoor ones, don't hold up for more than a few years, so I love to shop at AC Moore in Middletown for their affordable Halloween...
I find most of my Halloween decorations, especially the outdoor ones, don't hold up for more than a few years, so I love to shop at AC Moore in Middletown for their affordable Halloween offerings.
From material for costumes, to lawn signs and other spooky accoutrements, this is the craft store to hit for great sales. Despite a few other chains being here, this Northeastern company has the best prices around! I recently picked up a Halloween-themed doormat for under $5 that I love. I enjoy knowing the price was so good that if it only lasts a season or two, I won't feel bad replacing it.
Check out AC Moore's fliers in your Sunday paper. Their Christmas and winter items are available now, too.
http://www.acmoore.com
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In Washingtonville, NY, the Corner Candle Store is the place to go for candles and similar decorative items. Housed in a barn-type building just off the main drag at the corners of Route 94 and 208,...
In Washingtonville, NY, the Corner Candle Store is the place to go for candles and similar decorative items. Housed in a barn-type building just off the main drag at the corners of Route 94 and 208, this store can do some serious damage to your wallet!
The Corner Candle Store carries several national lines of candles. Many are the decorative type, perfect for your dining room table, while others are the scented type I love to burn on a brisk fall day. Whatever your taste, you are sure to find something for yourself or your gift recipient at this store!
Prices aren't cheap, but these are quality products. In addition to candles, there is a terrific assortment of jewelry to tempt you.
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Christmas Tree Shops is a northeastern chain that is growing by leaps and bounds. This is the place to go if you are decorating for autumn. With a relatively new location in Spring Valley, this...
Christmas Tree Shops is a northeastern chain that is growing by leaps and bounds. This is the place to go if you are decorating for autumn. With a relatively new location in Spring Valley, this store has a variety of lower priced crafts that cost at least twice the amount at your home decorating parties and higher class decorating stores.
For fall, I've purchased a long berry garland that is sitting on my mantle. For well under $10, it's a bargain that I will be able to use year after year. Candles are cheap there, too, so I've stocked up on votives and votive holders to sit amongst the garland.
The beauty of the Christmas Tree Shops is that you'll never know what you'll find there. Decor is number one, but there are a bunch of low-cost housewares, cooking items and spices, and school supplies for children.
http://www.christmastreeshops.com
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When it comes to the warmth and coziness of autumn, I like to head over to Jones Farm and Country Store in Cornwall, New York to outfit my home. The store, part country gift shop and part small...
When it comes to the warmth and coziness of autumn, I like to head over to Jones Farm and Country Store in Cornwall, New York to outfit my home. The store, part country gift shop and part small bakery, offers a wide variety of candles made by national and local manufacturers. Regular beeswax and soy candles in a variety of delicious scents (including pumpkin and apple pie) are among the offerings for sale. In addition to the popular jar candles, there are many tapers for sale, as well as some festive candle rings to surround your glass votive holders.
Merchandise constantly changes, with autumn and the holiday season bringing new candle scents. Prices are competitive with large national chains such as Yankee Candle and White Barn Candle Co., but shoppers leave with the feeling that they have supported a local business.
http://www.jonesfarminc.com
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For a mere $25, you can have the scare of your life by heading to Ulster Park, NY. Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides have been the scariest Halloween activities around for some time, with good...
For a mere $25, you can have the scare of your life by heading to Ulster Park, NY. Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides have been the scariest Halloween activities around for some time, with good reason. The company employs over 100 actors to make the nightime hayride in a rural part of Ulster County absolutely terrifying. I almost fell off the truck last year, one of the ghosts scared me so bad.
There are other things such as a haunted house, once you have completed the hayride. Reservations are a must, as this is a popular destination! I don't recommend going on a rainy night, as the mud can be quite slippery.
Give this place a try. As scared as I was, I was laughing the whole time because I had so much fun.
http://www.headlesshorseman.com
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