Sweet Summer Sales

Sweet Summer Sales...

Here at Yay-Today, we like to talk about stuff that doesn’t require spending a ton of money. But sometimes you have to spend a little money on the necessities of life- food, shelter and cute shoes. Errr… well, I consider shoes a necessity. That may mean I fail the frugality test, but you benefit, because I’m here today to give you the heads up on some sweet sales that will help you stock up on some summer...
Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Week

Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Week...

Look outside- it’s perfect shopping weather.  It’s also perfect discount weather- look what’s on the docket this week! Want to curl up with a good book?  Head to Greenwood this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Half Price Books Warehouse Sale!  Everything is $3 or less and gets progressively cheaper as the weekend progresses- if you can hold out til Sunday, prices are knocked down to $1! Downtown, Pacific...
Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale This Week!

Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale This Week!...

The big news of the week is Seattle Magazine and Fashion First’s Shopping Week Out.  More than 50 stores will be hosting events, freebies, giveaways and discounts from Friday, September 10 – Saturday, September 18th.  Some of our favorites include: 15% off your total purchase at Bellefleur Lingerie Need something a little dressier than a flannel?  Head to Bellevue to get $25 off any purchase of $100 or...
Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Week

Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Week...

Labor Day Weekend is notorious for deals and discounts.  You have 3 whole days to shop- so do it! Take a mini-roadtrip to the Seattle Premium Discounts for their Labor Day Weekend Sale.  Almost every store in the outlet is listing big discounts- and you can use whatever money you save to go gamble next door afterwards! Leave it up to fate at Momo’s annual Good Fortune Sale- you buy something on sale and they give...
Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Weekend

Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Weekend...

This weekend seems to be ushering in some not so fantastic weather.  That’s bad for your Vitamin D levels but it does make for great shopping conditions!  Here are some of the best deals around town this weekend: The West Seattle Junction (in West Seattle, duh) is hosting the Big Bonanza Sale this Saturday, August 21.  Over 40 merchants, including boutiques like  Sweetie and home decor shops like Fleurt are...
Retail Therapy: What’s on sale this weekend

Retail Therapy: What’s on sale this weekend...

I’ll admit it: I like to shop.  Thankfully though, my natural cheapness means my eyes are always peeled for a good sale.  Here are some of the stand-out sales I’m looking forward to perusing this weekend: Ella Mon in Ballard is having their Semi-Annual Sale this weekend.  Save 20%-50% on their mix of local and international designers. Show Pony, the Fremont boutique, is continuing their Summer Sale through...
Save money (while it’s sunny)

Save money (while it’s sunny)...

Ballard is home to several of Seattle’s most popular summer festivals, but thankfully, not all of them involve Viking hats and smoked fish.  The 45th Annual Ballard Sidewalk Sale starts Thursday, July 22 is the perfect weekend activity option for anybody who needs a little more in the way of retail therapy and a little less in the way of references to Leif Erikson. (photo courtesy of www.amybach.org) Thursday through...
It only happens once a year

It only happens once a year...

Short Story: Sometimes it’s  better not to try and resist the machine- my guide to the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale will help you pinpoint a few worthy reasons to visit the mall. We love our local, independent vendors as much as anybody else in Seattle, but (wo)man cannot live on upcycled vintage t-shirts alone.  So when the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale comes along once a year, suck it up and stock up on the stuff you...