Veteran’s Day Free Meals and Discounts

FREE MEALS AND DISCOUNTS ON VETERAN’S DAY Grab your military id, and take advantage free meals and discounts on Veteran’s Day! FREE FOOD! Applebees – free meal on Friday, Novmeber 11th Chili’s – free meal on Friday, November 11th Golden Corral – free meal on Monday, November 14th Hooters – free meal on Friday, November … Read more

Couponing Without Losing Control

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As a single mother, I know how to pinch a penny. It’s become an increasingly valuable skill since the country slid into economic decline a few years ago. As is widely known, coupons can bring immense value to a shopping trip, saving you significant money that can be used for other expenses. As it’s necessary … Read more

Is Being Brand Loyal Good for Your Budget?

If you are looking to save money when buying groceries or drugstore items, did you know being brand loyal could be a budget buster? Consider this, when you are shopping for, let’s say canned tuna. Do you always buy the same brand just out of habit? Would you buy an alternative brand if it was … Read more

Knowing When to Use Coupons and When to Just Say No!

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Coupons are incredibly beneficial for consumers, and they provide an easy way to save money on items frequently purchased. When they’re not used properly, however, they lead to reckless spending and wasted items. By ensuring that any item bought with a coupon is necessary, people can reduce this waste and overspending. Learn how to use … Read more

Extreme Couponing: Is It Worth Your Time?

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There is a hit new reality show called Extreme Couponing. If you have not seen it and you live a frugal lifestyle, the show is definitely worth a watch, since you’ll probably find it pretty intriguing. The gist of the show is this: a few “extreme couponers” are profiled during every episode. These couponers spend … Read more

A Stitch in Time Saves Dimes

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I hear from people all the time who are drowning in procrastination. They’re behind at work, their homes are full of projects they may never finish, and they feel completely overwhelmed and stressed out. These are all common results of procrastination, but most people don’t understand the financial consequences of procrastinating. I’m not talking about … Read more

Budget-Slimming Coupon Tips for the Frugal Mom

Being a mom is more than a full-time job; it’s a lifetime job. You don’t have scheduled start and end times, breaks, or even meals unless you wrestle your schedule into submission. Applying yourself to raising your family takes strength, determination, inspiration, creativity, and so much more – but one thing it always takes is … Read more

How to Use Groupon For Shopping and Gifts

Ever since the invention of co-ops and wholesale purchasing, consumers have been using the power of group buying to get great discounts on products they use everyday. Now that we’ve entered the internet age, finding ways for consumers to group together to create buying power has gotten even easier with sites like Groupon. Groupon is … Read more

How to Get Coupon Codes for Anything

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Everyone is trying to save money—and coupon codes are one great way to keep your wallet full. Coupon codes are, technically, a combination of numbers and letters that you use while online shopping. After you’ve entered your coupon code (typically during the checkout process), you are awarded with a discounted shipping cost, retail price, or … Read more