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October Christmas Deals

Think October is too early for Christmas? Maybe not. Just look in any of the stores where Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations are displayed side by side. Perhaps it is the season of Hallowgivingmas? I’m not sure of that, but what I am sure about are some deals and savings that are available now, in October, as the stores try to get a jump on the competition for holiday shopping. Toys I’ve been seeing a lot of discounted board games out there. Whether these are left over from the summer, or an early start to the winter holidays, I don’t … Continue reading →

How to Shop the Holiday Deals

Starting in late October, I am online several times day to check my favorite deal websites. Why do I do this? To get the best bargains for my Christmas shopping, of course. If I see a great sale or clearance or other great deal, I pounce on it and whittle down my Christmas gift list. Of course, it helps to have a real plan in place. I keep track of all of my holiday gift purchases, so I won’t overbuy. I list who the gift is for, and I keep a running total of how much I spend per person … Continue reading →

Ways to Save: Savvy Shopping

I’ve seen TLC’s megahit, “Extreme Couponing” on many occasions, and each time I view it I’m left asking this question: Where are these people shopping that they can double or triple their coupons? Clearly, not in Wisconsin. I don’t know of any grocery store in the state that doubles coupons. And if I am wrong, I would love for you to let me know. I could actually save money if I’m incorrect. What a concept. I am an avid coupon-er, though I don’t dumpster dive nor do I steal newspapers from other people’s homes. Rather, I simply use what I … Continue reading →

Free Reusable Shopping Bags

Using reusable shopping bags make sense (and cents). Here is how you can get some without paying the $5 to $10 price tags typical of most reusable bags. First of all, why should you bother with reusable bags from a FRUGAL standpoint (we know that it is a good eco-friendly practice). Does it save money. Yes, of course. Most stores offer some sort of incentive to you when you bring your own bags. From cents off of your bill to contest entries to free gifts, reusable bags can bring you some material rewards. Aldi’s, an inexpensive grocery store will actually … Continue reading →

Trader Joe’s Good Deals

It took me a long time to visit a Trader Joe’s grocery store. One of the reasons was that it wasn’t located conveniently to our home. The other was that I never saw any sales for it. I heard that they sold a lot of fresh and organic products, which made me think they were also expensive. But after a move and a few of their clever fliers, we tried Trader Joe’s, and there are a lot of good deals. Yesterday, I posted about a recent shopping trip to Trader Joe’s, so today, I wanted to share some of the … Continue reading →

Frugal Catalogue Shopping

Do you do any holiday shopping through catalogues? They are very convenient. You can pick and choose items at your convenience, and you can shop early. Shopping through catalogues can also be better than shopping online simply because for the most part, the print photos tend to be large, more detailed and more true in color (especially important when you are shopping for clothes or home decor). Here are some ideas for doing your catalogue shopping the frugal way. Keep it organized Corral those catalogues in one place, so you don’t wind up in chaos. You want to make it … Continue reading →

Fabulously Frugal Father’s Day Finds

Fathers day is coming up fast. If you haven’t started shopping for your husband and/or Father, then you may end up either paying too much for with a gift that will scream “last minute”. Buying for men is a hard job. First of all, most items for men are either expensive, or not something a woman would think about. We walk into electronics stores and our eyes glaze over. Go into the hardware store and and feel exhausted. So how do we find a good Father’s Day gift for the men in our lives? Don’t worry, I have a few … Continue reading →

Be Nice to Get Great Yard Sale Deals

Memorial weekend is one of the best times to hunt down those yard sale bargains, but even if you didn’t get a chance to get out there, there is still practically an entire summer ahead of you. Just think of all of the great bargains that you will find. Yard sales are fun because you never know what kind of treasures you may find. Yard sales can also be fun when you haggle. If you have ever had your own yard sale, you know that there are some people that you are willing to give really great bargains and others … Continue reading →

How to Get the Best Price When Shopping Online

If you do a lot of online shopping, or even any online shopping, you’ll definitely want to pay attention to this post. Did you know that you may not be getting the absolutely best price on your products? Forget coupons and coupons codes, although those certainly help to bring prices down. Instead, I am talking about a practice called “Dynamic Pricing,” in which who you are may affect what price you are being given on a product. Hotels and travel agents have been practicing dynamic pricing for years. Certain customers get certain rates, while other get the average or even … Continue reading →

Shopping at Goodwill in January

January has got to be one of my favorite months for thrift store shopping. That is because many of the donations that were made at the end of the year by folks looking to get their tax deductions. Ideally, it would be wonderful to visit the thrift store practically every day to see what new thing are available. In fact, when we lived in in our old neighborhood, there was a decent thrift store within walking distance. When the weather was nice, I could pack a kid or two in the stroller and take a nice walk. And, the Goodwill … Continue reading →