Have you been thinking about getting into extreme couponing? It certainly sounds as though it would be an incredibly easy way to save your family a ton of money. There are some people who do manage to save huge amounts of money on their grocery store bills that way. Before you jump into this lifestyle, there are some things you should be aware of. Recently, I found the time to watch an episode of the television show called “Extreme Couponing”. The show certainly highlighted why some people find this intense form of shopping to be really exciting. Some of the … Continue reading →

It isn’t quite swimsuit season yet, but it will be coming up fast. This leaves you with two choices: buy a brand new swimsuit, or wear the same one that you wore last summer. Does the one from last year still fit? Did it get sun bleached? Buying a new swimsuit can be expensive, unless you happen to know where to find a sale on swimsuits. Plenty of sales are going on right now. For many of us, shopping for a new swimsuit can be intimidating. Most women, myself included, are less than thrilled with how their body looks. All … Continue reading →

Sometimes, when the weather is cold and wet, and it’s been raining for days on end, it’s nice to be able to just stay home. Many people feel sleepy on rainy days, perhaps because the gray gloom of the world outside seeps into their mood, and steals their energy. This is the perfect time to park yourself on the couch and watch a movie. There are quite a few options that you can take advantage of in order to watch a movie for free right now. Redbox is a good place to start. Last month, they had a code that … Continue reading →

Have you filed your taxes yet? Most people do not enjoy the process that one must go through in order to prepare their taxes. This is so disagreeable a chore that it inspires people who are not usually procrastinators to put off doing it. You cannot avoid filing your taxes, but you can avoid spending money on having them filed for you. There are a few ways that you can file your taxes for free. No one looks forward to tax season. It’s time consuming to gather up all of the paperwork that you need before you can start. The … Continue reading →

Are you a last minute Christmas shopper? One of the things I learned from my experiences working at a retail store on Christmas Eve is that there are always going to be some people who wait until the very last second to begin shopping for presents for their family. There will also be a group of people who need just one or two final items, to complete their shopping. If either of those descriptions sounds like you, then you should check out this quick list of last minute Christmas deals, from stores that will be open on Christmas this year. … Continue reading →

Can’t wait for the Black Friday sales? Neither can many retail stores. Some are so anxious to have crowds of shoppers visit them that they have started their Black Friday sales today, on Thanksgiving. I cannot help but wonder if this early start will become the new way to do Black Friday sales. Here is a quick overview of what stores started early, on Thanksgiving 2010. According to the Huffington Post a few of the major retailers started their Black Friday deals early last Thanksgiving as well. I think this has the potential to make some shoppers anxious. You end … Continue reading →

Let’s face it, shopping on Black Friday is chaotic. Some people find the chaos of frantic shoppers swirling around them to be exhilarating, while others will find it to be completely overwhelming. No matter which kind of shopper you are, you can take advantage of these helpful hints, to make your Black Friday shopping experience a successful one. Do some research. It’s time to do your homework. Take the time to look over the sales that different stores near you will be having this Friday. You can do this by looking at the newspaper inserts, or by going online and … Continue reading →

Thrift stores offer great deals on clothing, especially if you are looking for casual clothing for women or children. What if you are looking for nicer clothing, that can be worn to work, school, or to a party? Try shopping at a resale store. Back on the Racks has upscale resale clothing that might be just what you are looking for. Back on the Racks is located in Atascadero, California. You can also find them on facebook, or follow them on Twitter. They sell gently used clothing for women (including maternity clothing). They also sell clothing for babies and kids. … Continue reading →

Buffets are a great choice if you would like to take the whole family out to dinner, but don’t want to spend a fortune to do it. There may be a buffet restaurant called either Hometown Buffet , Country Buffet, or Old Country Buffet located near where you live. The restaurant goes by different names, depending on what part of the United States it is located in. You can count on finding the same kinds of family friendly food at all of these restaurants. There is a search engine on their website to help you find the buffet that is … Continue reading →