Are you just getting started with coupons and wondering how to get your family on board? Read my guest post Teaching Your Family About Coupons over at Freebies 4 Mom. While you're there be sure to check out all of the great freebies, coupons, giveaways and sweepstakes at her site. It's not just for moms! … [Read more...]
Check Out A Full Cup for Deals
Looking to save some money on your grocery bill? Want to learn how to get things for free at Walmart and Target?Sign up for the FREE forums at A Full Cup. A Full Cup is one of my very favorite resources in my frugal toolbox. The community of bargain hunters consistently delivers the best deals at major grocery and department stores. The folks at A Full Cup are terrific at finding fabulous printable coupons and freebies, too.The other thing I love about A Full Cup is that they have a very … [Read more...]
Saving Even More at Home Depot
The following is a guest post from my frugal friend and guest blogger Susan. I had no idea Home Depot was that open minded!I put blown-in insulation in my house this weekend. Well, my dad did most of the work getting the attic ready so I think he actually gets the credit but that isn’t the point. As the Home Depot manager was helping to load 50 bags of insulation in the truck, the conversation turned to the economic situation and other home improvement stores in town. In the course of … [Read more...]
My Coupon System isn’t Working
Late last year, I wrote about my new coupon binder and how excited I was to use it. This was going to be the thing to keep my coupons organized. Well, it's not. My current coupon system isn't working. I realized this after I spent a couple of hours lugging my giant coupon binder around, only to realize that nearly all of the coupons in it were expired!I realized that I just don't have the time to cut all the coupons from three newspapers (sometimes more if my mom gives me her coupon inserts), … [Read more...]
Finding a Great Deal After You Made Your Purchase
It's happened to even the best bargain hunters. You watch the sales for weeks, use coupons, find free shipping offers, and then you finally make your purchase. Two days later, the item you bought goes on sale for less than what you paid. Ugh. So what should you do when you find a great deal on an item you've already purchased? You can try to return the item. If it's still brand new in the package with tags and you still have the receipt, you can try to return the item and get a … [Read more...]
Tips for Cyber Monday
Tomorrow is Cyber Monday - the day when online retailers across the globe offer some of their best deals to mall-weary shoppers.Here are a few tips to finding the deals on Cyber Monday:1) Know where to look. Look at the websites of trusted online retailers like Amazon, Overstock.com, and Woot, as well as retailers with online sites such as Walmart and Kohls.2) Always make sure you are shopping at websites that have a secure connection. If you don't feel safe shopping online at a particular … [Read more...]
Cash is Better Than Layaway
Two major retailers, Kmart and Sears, have announced they will offer Layaway to their customers. More than 1,000 other merchants have set up similar deals through eLayaway, which claims to be "The Smart Way to Plan and Pay."But is layaway really the smart way to pay for gifts?Layaway (for those who may not be familiar with the concept) allows you to purchase merchandise on a payment plan. The store holds the merchandise for you (for a fee), while you make payments. When the item is paid for, … [Read more...]