The economy has everyone holding on to their purse strings a little tighter, but it may be time to loosen them up a bit.
After all, tax returns are coming in and savings are everywhere. One of the best deals around is the Belk Spring Charity Sale on May 2. The discount event, which happens in the spring and fall each year, is a win-win: It benefits shoppers as well as local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations. You can get tickets from more than 50 participating local charities, which will keep the proceeds for their organizations, or stop by Belk to buy them starting Friday. Participating charities and schools will divide the proceeds from in-store ticket sales. Also at the sale, register to win one of three $1,000 Belk shopping sprees. In addition, all of the participating charities have a chance to win one of three $1,000 donations. Beginning Sunday, if you see something in the store that you know you want, Belk will hold it for you until the day of the sale, said Lee Danley, vice president and regional store manager, who is based at the Independence Mall location. Other area Belk locations are at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington and Shallotte Crossing in Shallotte. For more information, log on to . Shopping celebration
If you like Lilly Pulitzer, you’ll love what’s happening at Palm Garden on Saturday. The Palm Beach-inspired brand of apparel, accessories and gifts is teaming up with the Landfall Center store to celebrate Lilly Pulitzer’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee.