THE EXCHANGE

The Exchange, a home consignment shop in South County is celebrating their first anniversary in their new, larger location with a great deal. Sign up to receive their e-newsletter and then mention that you saw the "deal" in the newsletter and you'll receive $10 off a purchase of $30 or more. They also sell a wide variety of jewelry. Check out their website for details. They're located on Gravois in South County. You can also follow them on Facebook. I've bought some great things there!

WHEN THE KID'S AWAY, THE PARENTS WILL PLAY

John and I are planning a trip to Orlando, FL this year. John's never been and I haven't been since I was in high school. So I'm looking to readers to help guide us. Let me know your favorite places to see, best nearest beach, places to shop and what great restaurants to eat at. And most of all, let us know how best to stretch a dollar. If you know of special deals, discounts and coupons whether on the internet or in a coupon book please share them with me. We want to spend a couple days at the beach, maybe a couple days at amusement parks and a little time just relaxing and of course, shopping. We love exploring off the beaten track, like eating at local restaurants and not chains or visiting an art museum or taking a quiet hike. Oh, and are there any wineries in Florida?

HE SHOPS, HE SCORES

So, I took my husband John over to Dillard's Friday night. He needed "hiking" shoes and we thought we'd see what they had on clearance. He got a pair of Ecco hikers that were regularly priced at $135, marked down to $59 and with the additional 40% off they came to just $36, that's almost $100 off!!! The sale's over now, so you won't be able to capitalize this time around but heed the word the next time they run the sale (oh, cause they will again) and run straight there to get in on those great buys!