Sure, it's amazing to see extreme couponers walk into a store and come out with a cart full of items for just a few pennies. But for most of us, extreme couponing is not reality. We don't all have access to the same stores, the same coupons, and the same inventory. We forget our coupons. Some days we forget our lists. We don't always take the time to plan our shopping trips the way we should. Of course, that doesn't mean you still can't find savings at the grocery store. … [Read more...]
One of the things I've been working on is trimming my grocery bill. It's the one area of our budget that is the easiest for us to let get out of hand. A few convenience items here, a few treats there and suddenly the grocery bill is $100 more than we budgeted for. After spending some time with my grocery receipts, and doing a little arithmetic, I found a few items to avoid purchasing if you're looking to trim your grocery bill. If you follow this list, you'll not only leave the store with … [Read more...]
Good news for bargain hunters! Target will now price match online retailers. Target announced yesterday that Target will match prices from online retailers such as Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, ToysRUs.com, and Target.com. This is in addition to the price-matching policy it already has with brick and mortar stores. Target offered the online store price match over the holiday season and has decided to continue the practice indefinitely, which is good news for those of us who like … [Read more...]
One of my absolutely favorite places to shop is Amazon. You can find just about anything and everything under the sun and usually at great prices. I've learned how to score great deals at Amazon on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and every other day of the year, and I want you to know how, too! Find the deals Check for the Gold Box Deal of the Day. Every day, Amazon offers a deep discount on a product (or collection of products) as Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day. Check for Lightning … [Read more...]
I've had enough up-too-early-not-enough-caffeine days in my life to learn that there smart ways to shop on Black Friday. You can save money on Black Friday with these simple tips: Shop early. If you want to get the best deals, you can't leisurely crawl out of bed on the morning of Black Friday and drift casually into the store. You need to be up and at 'em bright and early. Set your alarm, program your coffee maker, and be ready to go at least an hour before the stores open. Shop with … [Read more...]
There's an interesting thing that seems to happen every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The deals on groceries and household goods disappear. Instead of coupons and deals on cereal, diapers, and laundry detergent, you'll see store ads brimming with "big savings" on televisions, jewelry and toys. As merchants scramble to sell big ticket items for the peak gift-giving season, those of us trying to save on the everyday stuff will have to figure out a new strategy. Plan your holiday … [Read more...]
I made my first big shopping trip since I acknowledged my dwindling stockpile last week. It's been awhile since I've invested the time into making a coordinated effort to save at the store. I spent a couple of hours getting back into the coupon clipping zone, planning menus, and making lists of what we need to restock. I was prepared for higher prices (and unfortunately, I wasn't disappointed). But it's been awhile since I faced all of the trappings of the supermarket. I came across … [Read more...]