Monthly Archives: December 2009

Groupon: Group Discounts Online

It’s called “Collective Buying Power” – the slogan of Groupon. I just came across this bulk-buying website where you can find daily deals on stuff to do in cities across the United States plus Canada and even London. Get one deal per city, per day in places like Charlotte, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, … Continue reading

Post-Holiday Sales

According to Smart Money, this is the week to find some great sales at your favorite stores. Here are some retail shops you may want to check out this week. Sales on electronics will be great at Best Buy and Wal-Mart. Best Buy: You can get an HP TouchSmart all-in-one computer for $799 and $899 through … Continue reading

10 Tips to Save at the Supermarket

I am definitely trying to save money at the grocery store, but it can be difficult. Buying on impulse is easy to do, clipping coupons may seem like too much work and comparison shopping takes time. I recently came across an article in AARP Magazine about top ten tips for paying less at the supermarket. … Continue reading

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @AThriftyMom

This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile focuses on Sarah, also known as @AThriftyMom. Sarah lives in Idaho with her husband of nine years, three children and a baby due in April. Her husband is a nurse at the local hospital while Sarah is a stay-at-home mom and blogger at AThriftyMom.com. The couple says becoming debt free … Continue reading

Free Stuff Friday: Free Gift Tags, Free Food, Free Aveda Products

Merry Christmas!! We hope you are having a fabulous holiday with your friends and family. But just because this is a day to take time to enjoy one another, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some freebies. Here are a few freebies– just think of it as my gift to you! Free Gift Tags: … Continue reading

What To Do If a Store Won’t Accept Your Return

I have a prediction to make about the days and weeks following Christmas 2009. With more Americans strapped for cash I have a feeling that more people will be wanting to return their Christmas gifts with hopes of getting money instead of that sweater, gadget or DVD. And I also have a feeling retailers aren’t … Continue reading

Help with Heating Bills

Looks like it might prove to be a harsh winter with the recent snow storms on the East Coast and cranking up the heat in the house will definitely be a reality for the next few months. And the federal government is here to help. Almost 8 million households received assistance to heat their homes … Continue reading

Last Minute (And Free!) Christmas Gifts

So you’re nearly out of time and all out of money, but you still need a Christmas gift? Here are some last minute and free Christmas gifts. Gift Certificate: No, we’re not talking about a gift certificate to a fancy restaurant. We’re talking about a certificate for something more heartfelt. Perhaps a weekly foot rub? … Continue reading

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @CarrieCheap

As some people still scurry to find the perfect Christmas gift, it’s something our next Twitter Tuesday profile has been thinking about for 11 months. Carrie, a Kansas City resident working in the business field says starting her Christmas planning so early saves her hundreds of dollars and lots of stress. Carrie is full of … Continue reading