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April 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I am a Swagbucks Failure, and I’m Not Sure Why

Swagbucks is like a religion to the scores of frugal users. But I have had no luck with Swagbucks. Zero luck. I have had a total of 349 Swagbucks sitting in my account and that’s ALL I’ve earned in two years! Yes, two years. What in the world am I doing wrong?

April 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

CVS is on a Roll With It’s Magic Red Coupon Machine

CVS has had a couple of nice gifts the past two weeks. Hopefully there will be more to come….keeping an eye on that magic red coupon machine.

April 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

The Toilet Paper Price War: Figuring Out The Best Deal Week of April 7th, 2013

Figuring out the best toilet paper sales can be daunting. I’ve attempted it here and the winner for this coming week is Staples! See if you agree.

April 6, 2013 · 4 Comments

Lessons About Frugality From This Brilliant Little Book: Lessons From Madame Chic

I was reminded of how to take frugal living to a higher and more elegant level by reading Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris. This book is full of frugal gems.

April 5, 2013 · 9 Comments

Part 2: How to Impress a Teenage Daughter With Coupons–The Receipt

One reader challenged me about what I bought at the store that impressed my teen daughter so much. I think she thought I just bought candy and gum! But, here’s the breakdown and receipt…

March 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Read the Store’s Sales Circular to Shop Coupon-Free

If couponing doesn’t thrill you, study the store sales circular to find coupon-free deals. You’d be surprised at how many people do not read the circular and miss out on the deals.

February 20, 2013 · 2 Comments

How to Save Money at Home Depot Now That The Store’s Coupon Policies Have Changed

Have you tried to save money at Home Depot using competitor’s coupons? Well, those good old days may be over, but there are some other ways to save a buck when you start your spring clean up in a couple of months. Prepare by reading here.

February 6, 2013 · 2 Comments

My $1 Solution to Organizing Coupons at the Grocery Store (Now, I Don’t Lose Them When I Shop!)

Tired of losing coupons at the grocery store? Tired of losing coupons at the bottom of your purse? Tired of forgetting your coupons at home? I found a quick, super-simple solution to all of the above for $1.

January 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Dilemma of Finding a Gem at Goodwill: Keep It or Sell It? (A Kate Spade Purse…)

What do you do when you make an amazing find at Goodwill or any other thrift store? Do you use it or sell it for profit? Here’s how one beautiful item I found is making me crazy enough to write about it: a mint condition vintage Kate Spade purse.

January 22, 2013 · 10 Comments

Swap.com Online Thrift/Swap Shop for Clothing, Toys, More + Free Shipping Code

Here’s a new-ish place to swap and sell gently used items — Swap.com. Get your free shipping code here.

January 18, 2013 · 3 Comments

Activate Your Free Trial Month of Amazon Prime for Free Holiday Gift Shipping (Now!)

Get your one month free Prime membership to receive free two-day shipping on gifts.

November 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Bargain Alert of the Day: It’s Clinique Bonus Gift Time at Macy’s!

Clinique bonus gift time at Macy’s! Get a free 7-piece gift set. So worth it!

October 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Don’t Trash Your J.C. Penney Coupon Like I Almost Did!

An email from JC Penney may have that $10 coupon we all love so much, but sorely missed since the store changed its policies.

October 15, 2012 · 1 Comment

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