Great Site!

I've been hearing about Coupon Mom a lot for the past few months because the woman that started it is from Georgia. Finally, after months of hearing about it, I decided to check it out. Well, let me say that this site is the BEST coupon site on the web. I always hear of people saving A LOT of money using coupons, but every time I try to figure out a way to do it-it becomes way too overwhelming. It's a lot of work trying to figure out which grocery store is having a sale and on which item, clipping coupons, organizing, etc. Coupon Mom does ALL of this for you. It is seriously amazing and really worth checking out. I already clip coupons, but I don't save that much. Of course, savings are savings, but compared to the hardcore coupon clipping people out there, it is pennies! Anyhow, the whole site is free. She has free Ebooks explaining how to do it. On top of that, she actually lists who is having a sale and on what items and tells you which coupons to use. Honestly, the site is so detailed that I can't even come close to explaining it or doing it justice. Head on over there and see for yourself!

Black Friday!

It's almost time for Black Friday, which is the kick off mega sale for Christmas shopping! It also means traffic, long lines, cranky "holiday" shoppers, and fighting people for the "hot" new toy-LOL! Sounds like a lot of fun! Some years there are deals that I can't pass up so I enter the Black Friday warzone, but if I can avoid it then I do! Nowadays, though, stores are offering their sales ONLINE, which is amazing! You can stay home in your PJ's digesting the massive turkey meal from the night before and shop from your computer! Either way, whether you hit the stores in person or online, it is time to start preparing. There are many websites that get the Black Friday ads BEFORE the day and post them online. It's important to visit these sites often because many times the retailers find out and have the ads pulled from the websites. This way you can plan your "strategy" for the day. If not, you will have to wait for the paper to come out Thanksgiving evening to see the store ads and coupons.

Here are a couple websites that have already begun posting store ads:
www.black-friday.net/
www.blackfriday.info/

Save Money On Your Grocery Bill

How To Save Money At The Grocery Store

1. Plan, plan, plan. Seriously, plan your meals ahead of time and make a grocery list by aisle. Promise yourself that you will stick to your list!
2. I know you have heard this one many times, but there is a reason why! Do not go to the grocery store hungry. This is a sure fire way to impulse buy because your growling stomach will be leading you.
3. Take advantage of coupons, frequent shopper programs, etc. There are websites now that allow you to "load" your store's frequent shopper card with coupons before you go to the store eliminating the need to clip coupons. One of these websites is Coupons.com However, I still suggest clipping coupons because you will find many more coupons in your Sunday paper. Finally, find out what your store's policy is on doubling coupons. Some stores will even triple your coupons.
4. Try store brands. Many stores are offering great store brand options even organic products that are really great.
5. If you are loyal to some specific brands, go to their company website and register. Most of these companies will email you coupons.
6. Don't buy something just because it is on sale. If you don't need it or it is not on your list, don't buy it. Find out your store's policy on Buy One Get One Free. Most stores charge 50% off each item so if you only need 1, you will be saving money.
7. Skip as many convenience or prepackaged foods as you can. For example, crumbled Feta cheese is more expensive than whole Feta. It only takes seconds to crumble it yourself. If you buy Lunchables for your kids, it is just as easy to buy crackers, a deli meat, and cheese and cube/cut yourself and store in containers.
8. Pay close attention at the cash register. Make sure that you are not charged more or that one item is accidently scanned twice.