Stash "Get One Free" Grocery Items for a Rainy Day
We are all stretching our dollars as far as they can go, and I think most of us try to do our grocery shopping weekly. If you can buy one thing that you need, and get it "buy one, get one free", put the free one in the back of the closet and pretend you did not get it.
Every year Goodwill has a membership drive -I think it's in April. They sell memberships for $5. You will get 1/2 off anything you buy that day ,and they mail you 12 coupons good for each month of the year for $5 off any $10 or more purchase.
Buy Electronics and Computer Gear at Thrift Stores
Think you can only get clothes and household items at thrift shops? There is often a lot of electronic and computer gear there, too. When our computer keyboard fritzed out last week, my hubby went out to the thrift shop and bought a new keyboard for about $5.00!
Sign Up for Consignment Shop Newsletters
Over the last few years, people are being more creating in finding ways to earn money. With that, consignment shops are seeing more consignors with things to consign. Thus, they can be more particular and the quality of these shops' goods has increased.
Link: Website for Discounted Trips
For anyone taking Disney trips or theme park trips, this is a site that has probably the most reasonable prices you can find.
Designer Names at Thrift Shops
Get to know brands for the best thrift shop bargains! A $7 purse is nice, but a $7 Anne Klein purse is an even better value. The brands will probably be better made, so that the item will wear better too.
Will a DD214 work as proof that my husband is a vet for a discount at Lowe's?
Download Kroger Coupons to Card
I just discovered something new on the Kroger website. You can download coupons to your Kroger card. No more printing and trying to keep up with coupons. You'll get credit when your card is scanned at the register.
Purchase Birdhouses At Thrift Stores
In the wood/basket section, I often find birdhouses for 99 cents! Many of them were made for decorative purposes, but can easily be converted for use by birds.
There are lots of deals in our area this week from both our grocery stores as well as Wal-Mart. Here are a few of the deals this week at Wal-Mart:
Mark Your Purchases When Shopping With A Group
When you go shopping with other people, take return labels along. Stick one on your packages and at a glance you all know which package belongs to who. Saves time when you get home and are tired.
Link: Southern Savers Sunday Coupon Preview
Finding good coupons, and buying extra Sunday papers for savings. I just found a website called www.southernsavers.com and it has an area where you can see what coupons are coming out in the Sunday newspaper inserts. I think it posts on Wednesday for the upcoming weekend.
Save Change For The Grocery Store
I save my change, I am talking pennies mostly here, some quarters, etc. Where I shop, they have a coinstar thing. You pour the change into it and it gives you a receipt, which is basically the same as a coupon you give to the cashier at the time of purchase.
Shop After Easter for Next Year
I shop after the holiday for next year, You'll usually get 50-75% off. I have four grand kids ranging from the ages of 2-6.
Reducing the Cost of Feeding a Family
I was in the grocery store yesterday and was talking with a lady in the dairy section about the rising cost of food. She was very upset that her kids were eating her out of house and home. She just was not able to keep up with feeding them with the rising cost of food.
Look For the "Silver" Lining at Thrift Stores
Look for the "silver" lining in that dark cloud. As a thrift store junkie, I don't know which I like more, searching out treasures or finding them at a rock bottom price.
When going to the mall, I pack tea bags in my daughter's diaper bag. That way when passing through the food court, I ask at a fast-food restaurant if I could have a coffee cup with hot water in it.
Senior Discount Day at the Goodwill
I desperately needed some new sweat pants but can't afford them new so I stopped at my local Goodwill Store. I was so happy when the woman at the counter asked about my age and because I am 56, I received a senior citizen discount of 20%.
Buy Gift Cards to Save for a Large Purchase
One way to save for items such as appliances is to buy gift cards. I am soon planning on replacing my dryer, and each month I am buying a gift card to go towards it. We buy all our appliances at Lowe's, so I am buying a $25-$50 card each month.
When the winter doldrums keep many inside, there is an encouraging reason to face winter head on-winter sales. Now is the perfect time to search for key items that are marked down for quick clearance.
My Frugal Life: Restocking And Organizing My Pantry
No, I didn't run out of groceries and have to restock. What I mean is that when I come home from shopping, I have decided to restock my shelves in somewhat the same manner that the stores do.
Track Grocery Stores Sales Cycles
This idea takes time and planning to set up, but will save lots of money on the grocery bill. All the stores seem to cycle their sale items. Track some of the items that you use, and you may see them on sale often. You might even want to keep notes.
Ten Things to Do Instead of Black Friday
Now, most people don't start out something with a caveat. But I am going to just to get the silly thing out of the way,
There are lots of deals in our area this week from both our grocery stores as well as Wal-Mart. Here are a few of the deals this week at Wal-Mart:
