May 20, 2013

"A Roundup of Holiday e-Return Policies"

Holiday e-shopping has begun, and with it the potential for gift returns. Because online merchants have different policies, it pays to read the fine print before you buy. Some stores only give 30-days leeway, which means recipients can’t return purchases after Christmas. Happily, some merchants are changing these deadlines for the holidays but, because there [...]

Sears Black Friday Sales – Sneak Peak

Get ready for Black Friday shopping at SEARS with this 280-item Sears Black Friday advertisement listing along with its 24-page advertisement scan from the BF ad’s. The sale includes everything from clothing, jewelry, shoes to luggage and more. Click here to view SEARS ad now.

The Best Times To Shop Online

Take the click-and-drag out of buying gifts on the Internet. Simply consult Real Simple’s handy calendar of what to purchase, when.  This guide includes the four best dates for Christmas shopping online when electronics, outerwear, and other items are significantly marked down. Click here to read Real Simple’s online shipping tips

Frugal Greeting Cards

Greetingcards can almost cost as much as the gift these days, and personally Iwould rather put the money toward a nicer gift than a card. I know, Iknow – the wonderful words written in these cards can be verymeaningful. So, how do we cut back yet still share meaningful thoughts? 1. Boxed greeting card assortment– [...]

Target Black Friday Door Buster Deals – Sneak Peek

Are you a Black Friday shopper?  Do you love insider information especially when it comes to sales? I am a faithful email subscriber to BFads who every October begins updating me on what the Black Friday ads will contain. Yesterday they sent out a sneak peek screen shot of Targets Black Friday Door Buster Deals [...]

Strategic Shopping and Frugal living tips

Strategic Shopping and Frugal living tips

Did you miss this weeks Live webcast?  Watch now as this weeks show guest Tiffany Dirks from Glammore.com  Chats with us about her Strategic Shopping and Frugal living tips and Trisha shares some Sweet Halloween Alternatives . Be sure to join in next week for our live webcast at 6pm PST or 8pm PST Video [...]

Dress Your Best, For Less

Amy Hannold, 247Moms Frugal Living Editor Looking your best, from head to toe can be done affordably.  How we look communicates a whole lot about us.  When we spend wisely to dress well, it feels good to us and our wallets. Here are some budget-friendly tips: Buy Quality, Not Quantity:  Utilize coupons, seasonal clearances, loyalty [...]

11 Ways To Save on College Textbooks Without The Bookstore

Textbook prices tend to rise at four times the rate of inflation for an average of $900 per year. It doesn’t take a college education to figure out there are alternatives to traditional outlets, but incoming freshmen don’t always know the ropes. Here are 11 ways to save this fall — none of which include [...]

Successful Garage Sale Tips

By: Tisha Novotny I don’t know why, but all of my children have enjoyed the adventure ofhosting garage sales during the summer. Maybe it is the fun of pretending theyhave a store or the idea that they are making extra money. I, on the other hand,look at hosting garage sales as a lot of work. [...]

What To Buy During The Valentines Day Clearance Sales

I love deals and buying things to use in the future. So, After the kids were off to school on Tuesday I headed out to see what I could find in the Valentines day clearance sales – there are so many great buys and ways to use these deals beyond Valentines day. I went to [...]