Monday, April 13, 2009

Shop Online for Spring Bargains


The temperatures were soaring the last few days, encouraging timid buds to burst forth on the trees and reminding us all that when the seasons change, so do our wardrobe needs. The mad scramble for clothes that match the weather tends to make us look with a closer eye at our warm weather clothes from last year, and compare them with the current fashion.

One of my favorite ways to spend time at the computer is to browse online and this is the perfect time to go shopping online. Why waste the beautiful sunshine by being cooped up in the mall?

My best bargains came from Overstock.com, Target.com and Walmart.com, but I must give Walmart a little extra credit. Not only did I get great spring clothing choices at clearance prices, but I have been tracking the order and it will arrive a day ahead of even their earliest estimated delivery date!

Many stores have clearance sections even on their online shopping sites. Often you can get reduced or free shipping, and that's the best time to shop. For consistently low shipping rates, Overstock.com has the others beat by a mile, but both Target and Walmart run specials where shipping is greatly reduced, furthering your savings. And let's face it, you save on gas and your time is worth more than that.

My advice this spring is to refurbish your wardrobe from the comfort of home. Then go out and enjoy the beautiful weather - take a walk, work in the garden or take the kids to the park. It's healthier and more fun than racing other shoppers for parking spaces at the mall.

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