One of my favorite ways to get a good bargain is to shop online.  I love being able to find bargains while I'm nestled in a comfy chair in my living room. I've been shopping online long enough to learn that if you're not careful,  you could actually spend more money than if you shopped at a brick and mortar store.  There are online shopping traps to avoid if you want to save big on your purchases. … [Read more...]

I absolutely love magazines.  I don't love paying full price for them. I've learned how to save money on magazines so that I still get to enjoy them while sticking to my budget.  Here are my strategies: … [Read more...]

The holiday American Girl doll catalog just arrived at our home and my jaw often drops when I see the prices on all the cute clothes and accessories. Maybe you have someone in your life that is really excited about American Girl dolls or any aspect of the AG culture, but it's just not in your budget or your jaw drops when you see the price tags on things. While my daughter does own an American Girl doll, we have found other ways to keep enjoying the American Girl doll culture without having … [Read more...]

Movies can be the ultimate escape.  But one thing that's hard to escape are the high prices. A night at the movies can easily set you back $30 or more if you aren't careful.   For those of you who love movies, there are several ways to enjoy movies on a budget. … [Read more...]

If you've ever visited a dollar store, you've probably said one of these phrases while shopping there: It's only a dollar. I've spent a dollar on stupider stuff. Might as well get it. You can't beat the price. But the truth is that every dollar counts.  And sometimes you can beat the price elsewhere.   You can save money at dollar stores if you know how to shop at them.  Or you can waste a whole lot of money in the name of saving a buck. … [Read more...]