Getting skinny in 2012

I think about everyone I know is wanting to drop a few pounds this year (myself included). I really can't help you much in that department unless chasing after 2 kids is the weight loss secret (so far it doesn't seem to be). So my alternative is to give you the skinny on some sales and deals this month.

The Red Hen children's consignment shop is having a winter's blowout sale. 30% off on Friday, Jan. 27, 40% off Saturday, Jan. 28 and 50% off on Sunday Jan. 30. The Red Hen has children clothing up to size 16, maternity and nursing wear, toys and gear. They are located at the University Mall in Chapel Hill near Dillards. For more info visit The Red Hen.

SoHo Clothing in Cameron Village is offering a special on all full-price shoes buy-one, get one-free and Desigual clothing for girls is also buy-one get-one free. For more information visit SoHo Clothing.

If you haven't been to the new Forever 21 store at the Streets at Southpoint in Durham, then now is the time to go to this ultra-plush 2-level store complete with elevators, a shoe, jewelry and lingerie departments plus their signature surplus of clothes. This month they are offering buy-one, get-one free on all sale items.

While your at the Streets at Southpoint check out some of the other sales:

Yankee Candle- save up to 75% off select fragrances.


Children's Place- save 20% off your purchase of $50 or more with the coupon below.

Save 20% Off $50 or more at The Children's Place! shop essential cold-weather wear & escape to spring with a sneak peek at new arrivals! exclusive savings 20% Off when you spend $50 or more* associate please use code: 038. quality apparel at unmatched value for kids in sizes newborn-14. *Valid now through 1/31/12 at General Growth Properties locations only. Purchase must total $50 or more, net of applicable discounts and before sales tax is applied. Valid for one-time use only. One coupon per customer; non-combinable. Returns/exchanges subject to discount taken at time of redemption. Not valid online @ childrensplace.com. Use of coupon or promotion code is acceptance of its terms. Offer may be cancelled/modified at any time. Void where prohibited.

Bakers- 15% off any purchase of $75 or more. See coupon below,

Enjoy 15% Off any purchase of $75 or more! Offer valid 1/1/12 - 1/31/12 at GGP locations only. Coupon may only be used once, and may not be combined with any other coupon, offer or discount. Not valid towards previous purchases or the purchase of a gift card. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. ATTN store personnel, key in coupon code: 0112.

The Body Shop- save $5 on a purchase of $25 or more. See coupon below.

Save $5 at The Body Shop Today Save $5 on a purchase of $25 when you present this offer at any The Body Shop location Coupon entitles customers to receive $5 off any purchase of $25 or more. Offer valid at all The Body Shop® Stores located in the US. Only original coupons will be honored, which must be surrendered at the time of redemption. One coupon per customer. The $25 threshold must be met before taxes. Single transaction coupon cannot be combined with any other coupon, promotion or discount, other than the LOVE YOUR BODY™ membership discount. Returned products will be refunded at the discounted price. Excludes tax, previous purchases, LOVE YOUR BODY™ memberships, charitable items, sale merchandise, gifts, gift sets and gift cards. Coupons not redeemable for cash. Cash value .01/100 cents. Offer good while supplies last. Not valid online. Offer valid January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2012.

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Sophie & Mollies Boutique in downtown Apex is offering 20% off their entire store starting Jan 5-Jan.15. Besides clothes they have jewelry, shoes, accessories and prom dresses. For more information visit Sophie & Mollies Boutique.

Ok, that about wraps up the skinny on sales. Enjoy!