Archive for 'Money Saving Hints'

Shopping For Back-to-School Deals

August 3rd, 2010 – 11:00 am Posted by Anna P.
Mid to late summer is a stressful time for most families, particularly those with school-aged children. There is so much to do and so little time. You’ve got to register them for the school-year, catch up on their shots and health records, re-establish a daily routine, help them shop for new clothes and supplies, etc....

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Can You Really Save by Buying Food at The Dollar Store?

July 6th, 2010 – 10:00 am Posted by Jane Wangersky
A sign at a “dollar-plus” store near me says “Buy all your groceries here first!” It goes on to say that the products are the same, but the prices are lower than elsewhere. I decided to find out if that was really true. I noted the prices of some items and compared them to the...

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Birthday Freebies

June 16th, 2010 – 10:00 am Posted by Anna P.
The best time of the year to look for genuine freebies? The weeks surround your birthday! Many restaurants and stores entice their customers with free meals, free treats, and free gifts on their birthday. All you have to do is sign up or show an ID card to take advantage of these fabulous freebies! Read...

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IKEA

May 18th, 2010 – 10:00 am Posted by Bea
Most people go into an IKEA store to buy a set or a piece of furniture. Some go in for the Swedish meatballs and others love to just stroll around in the big stores to see all of the neat room designs and setups. IKEA is a great place to shop for all of your...

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Save Money…

May 4th, 2010 – 9:23 am Posted by Joe Lawrence
“Joe, guess how much I saved?!”  These are the words spoken to me right before this grown man starts to cry.  My wife will go shopping and then lead the presentation of goods to me with that phrase.  My thought is usually simple, if you come home with bags and less money in the bank...

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