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Giveaway
Shabby Apple Instagram Contest: Win a Vintage Inspired Dress
Mary Hall | December 27, 2013We wanted to offer something special to our readers for our last giveaway of 2013 on The Recessionista. So,...
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Sale
After Christmas and Boxing Day Sales 2013
Mary Hall | December 26, 2013This year’s Christmas buying season was unusually low for retailers, with many shoppers waiting until the last minute to...
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Holiday
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from The Recessionista
Mary Hall | December 25, 2013From our family to yours, we’re hoping all our readers are enjoying a happy holiday! We’re doing plenty of...
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Shopping Technology
Still Christmas Shopping? Good News Gift Cards Top Holiday Wish Lists
Mary Hall | December 23, 2013If you’re not done with your Christmas /Holiday shopping, and perhaps are stressing, it’s never too late to buy...
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Sale
Last Minute Christmas Shopping Boosts Sales for John Lewis & other retailers
Mary Hall | December 22, 2013UK Retailer John Lewis is posting record sales in this pre-Christmas week according the Guardian. Last week, John...
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Kohl's
Kohl’s Last Minute Gifts, Some under $10.00
Mary Hall | December 22, 2013With only 3 more days until Christmas, many of my readers have written in to ask where they can...
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Fashion
Happy Kamalidays: Enter to win a signed sketch from Norma Kamali
Mary Hall | December 21, 2013Norma Kamali is a fashion icon. Her beautiful and affordable clothes (Kamali Kulture, Spiegel & Walmart) are a great...
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Fashion
Discounted Target Fashions on Sale on eBay
Mary Hall | December 20, 2013In a surprising move, Target is now offering select fashion items on eBay, at discounted prices. In some cases,...
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Travel
Savings on Travel: Starwood Hotels Deal Pay Your Birth Year
Mary Hall | December 20, 2013For those of you thinking about giving travel as a holiday gift, Starwood Hotels has an attractive offer. ...
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Fashion
The Recessionista Reviews L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic
Mary Hall | December 18, 2013It took a really big sale at Banana Republic to get me into their store to check out L’Wren...
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Sale
Sign of the times? Loehmann’s Files for Bankruptcy
Mary Hall | December 17, 2013When I started this website 5 years ago, Loehmann’s was one of The Recessionista‘s budget fashion “go to” stores. ...
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Sale
Christmas Savings: Free Shipping Day is Dec. 18, 2013
Mary Hall | December 16, 2013If you’re a holiday procrastinator, like me, then mark this Wednesday on your calendar. The 6th annual Free Shipping...