As promised, I thought I'd write a little bit more on couponing. The internet is a GREAT resource when it comes to finding coupons. And so far, I have never had any problems with my local stores taking internet coupons. Just be sure you are going to legitimate coupon websites. First of all, for tips on how to combine grocery coupons with manufacturer coupons, I can't give enough praise to CouponMom. Her service is completely free and she also has a blog with other frequent savings tips. … [Read more...]
A few couponing tips
Since I posted the link to the Star Tribune article recently, I've had a few people ask me if I had any tips on using coupons and saving money at the grocery store.First of all, I try to keep track of grocery prices. Some people keep a written price book, but I don't have time for that. I just try to pay very close attention to what I am paying for items and keep a mental tally. Know your unit prices. Know how much you pay per ounce or per item. This can help you decide if a "Price Shocker" is … [Read more...]
Target Tricks and Tips
If you are like me, you love Target, especially when you find great deals on clearance.The awesome folks at Wise Bread have a great article entitled "Tips for Perimeter Perusing at Target." This is a must-read for regular Target bargain hunters. The article has all kinds of strategies for getting the most from those end-cap deals. They also have some other neat tips, including exactly what days of the week certain things drop in price.I've gotten some fabulous deals on clothing and housewares. … [Read more...]
Some great tips for couponing
My frugal friend Shel sent me this article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune on how shoppers are combining internet coupons with manufacturer coupons for optimal savings.It's a trick I've already been using for some time, thanks to CouponMom. But this article has quite a few great tips for both the novice and the expert.One thing I will say, be careful if you buy coupons on eBay. There are a lot of scam artists out there who are shipping out fraudulent coupons. If you want to buy coupons, … [Read more...]
My thoughts on the tax rebates
Well, the fate of economic stimulus bill is now in the hands of President Bush. He's expected to sign it next week, which would put $300 to $1200+ into the hands of most Americans via tax rebate checks.Now, I'm not going to balk at this rebate. If it passes, we'll get $2100. What I do balk at is the fact that the government is going even deeper into debt to help Americans do something they should not be doing.... spending money on things they don't need.The tax rebates are targeted at the lower … [Read more...]
Saving on photos
People who know me know that I am an avid scrapbooker. Several years ago, my husband got me an Epson Picturemate so I could print photos at home. I had surfed until I found a bargain online on ink and paper that enabled me to print photos for 19 cents a print.I liked the convenience of printing photos at home, but I couldn't help but wonder if I could get photos printed for less money. A lot of my friends had been raving about Snapfish. So after doing some research, I learned that they only … [Read more...]
February is about Luv(s)
Sorry... can't resist lame word plays.Anywho... Now's the time to save on Luvs diapers at Target. Here is a Target coupon for $1.50 off any pack of Luvs diapers. You can print as many as you need but you need to hurry because it expires February 8th. Use them to buy two family packs of Luvs and get a $5 Target gift card. Combine this deal with manufacturer coupons and save more. A great time to stock up, if you need diapers.I also got a coupon in my inbox today for $5 off any three jumbo … [Read more...]