Get ready early for the merriest time of the year for bargain hunters — Black Friday.And the holiday savings always hit the bullseye at Target. To help customers prepare for the gift-giving season, the popular retailer is offering a full week of Black Friday Deals online and in-store — from Nov. … [Read more...] about Target kicks off holiday savings with full week of Black Friday Deals
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Save money by daring to change holiday traditions
If you secretly wish that you could skip the whole holiday gift-giving chaos, you are not alone. Research from Bread Financial showed that money spent on gifts is a major source of holiday stress for couples. We can feel their pain. In fact, 60% of Americans are carrying some credit card debt, and … [Read more...] about Save money by daring to change holiday traditions
2023 holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx
For friends and family far away at Christmas, getting them their holiday gift to unwrap in time takes a little extra planning.That means you need to pack it and get the package on its merry way by a specific deadline — depending on the delivery service, delivery option and expected arrival … [Read more...] about 2023 holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx
Why you should be glad to see Christmas trees in stores already
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It’s October, so naturally the department stores are telling me I should be shopping for Christmas tree ornaments, winter coats, and stocking stuffers. Don’t tell them that I haven’t even bought my kids’ Halloween costumes yet, and I just picked up my first bag of candy corn (even though I first … [Read more...] about Why you should be glad to see Christmas trees in stores already
Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again
With the holiday season fast approaching, now is as good a time as any to review what we're really getting at outlet stores. This isn’t meant to discourage people from shopping at outlets; it’s just to advise and to make us better shoppers.Overall, you can save money at an outlet store. The same … [Read more...] about Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again
Get bonus rewards and discounts at Walgreens’ myW Days event — including $20 reward for vaccination
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Walgreens' second myW Days member event runs from Oct. 4 to 7, 2023.And myWalgreens members have the opportunity to enjoy bonus offers, deals and Walgreens Cash rewards across the entire store.Members can begin clipping offers in their … [Read more...] about Get bonus rewards and discounts at Walgreens’ myW Days event — including $20 reward for vaccination
6 ways to save by shopping for Christmas gifts super early
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Real frugalistas know that you should start next year’s holiday shopping the day after Christmas. But let’s face it: Not everyone is in the mood. For me, starting after Labor Day is early enough, unless I spot some perfect and irresistible item in May.The thing about early holiday shopping … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save by shopping for Christmas gifts super early
Get ready for the holidays with lots of savings at Target, including Circle Week, Deal of the Day & more
Smart shoppers know it's never too early to start planning for any occasion or holiday, especially when it means saving money.And Target is getting ready for the upcoming holidays with lots of deals and discounts, making the season more joyous and affordable for all.Affordable Holiday … [Read more...] about Get ready for the holidays with lots of savings at Target, including Circle Week, Deal of the Day & more
Frugal living guide: How to have less stuff and save money
Frugal living means you buy and use less, saving money and time. Happily, these are also basic tenets of minimalism, which is quite trendy right now so if you like living with less, you're in style! On the other hand, if you are a spendthrift used to buying out of want rather than need, … [Read more...] about Frugal living guide: How to have less stuff and save money
Kroger offers Summer Deal Days on 25 popular gift cards — Kohl’s, LEGO, Lowe’s & more
It's not quite the season for gift card bonuses. That all starts in early November. However, Kroger is celebrating the end of summer with big sale on gift cards.It's not often you can buy a gift card for less than face value, so, when you have the opportunity, it's time to splurge on buying as … [Read more...] about Kroger offers Summer Deal Days on 25 popular gift cards — Kohl’s, LEGO, Lowe’s & more
6 ways to save on kids’ back-to-school clothes
Most parents do not relish back-to-school clothes shopping. The crowds and the cost create a less-than-enjoyable experience. I can’t fix the crowds, but I can help with the cost.Last year, I outfitted my two kids for the school year for less than $100 each. Considering many items … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save on kids’ back-to-school clothes
Send your new college student out shopping with these tips
It's finally time to send your first child off to college. The stores are starting to bombard you with tons of off-to-college sales, and you find yourself getting sidetracked and sucked in by all of the offers. You can't help thinking that your best bet is to buy her everything she might … [Read more...] about Send your new college student out shopping with these tips
When cheap school supplies aren’t a good deal
Bargain shopping is always a good thing, but there is a difference between living on the cheap and buying cheap things. Living on the cheap means living well on less money, not living with poor quality things that don't perform. When you're buying school supplies and office supplies, it’s important … [Read more...] about When cheap school supplies aren’t a good deal
Easy ways to save on school supplies
It's the most exciting time of the year for bargain shoppers who have kids in school (or for anyone who likes cheap office supplies). For some people, school supply shopping is a big, fun, traditional spending spree. It was for my mom and me. But I’ve made this time of year into a big, fun, … [Read more...] about Easy ways to save on school supplies
Sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping
Some states have sales tax holidays every summer to assist families with getting their kids outfitted for school. Some states also have a sales tax holiday that focuses on hurricane preparedness items or energy-saving appliances. If you plan to make one of those purchases, and it’s not an emergency … [Read more...] about Sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping
