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What is the Best Time to Buy…

Each month in the calendar offers different bargains. You’ll save big on bikes in September, for example. By anticipating or holding off on the things that you need or want, you just may get a real steal. Print out this handy guide or bookmark it, so you’ll always know when items go on sale or get discounted through out the year. Here is when to buy what. This list is based on personal experience and a recent report by Consumer Reports Magazine. Of course, you should still check the clearance racks and corners of your local store. Sometimes individual stores … Continue reading →

Dollar Store Deals

Some items in the dollar store are better than others. If you want to get the best value for your dollar without getting taken by inferior or dangerous products then keep reading. I’ve put together some of the best dollar store deals that I have seen consistently in various dollar stores. Sunday Newspaper If your dollar store sells the Sunday newspaper for a dollar, then this is a great deal. Our normal Sunday paper costs $1.75 elsewhere. Only spending $1 means that I can stock up on the Sunday insert coupons. School Supplies Looseleaf paper, notebooks, number 2 pencils and … Continue reading →

Treadmill Shopping Tips

Someone in America spent this Black Friday braving cutthroat crowds to snag a deal on a treadmill. It wasn’t me, but I did see quite a number of door buster ads featuring outstanding deals on popular home gym equipment. If you weren’t one of the brave fitness buffs who woke up at the crack of dawn to take advantage of deep discounts on treadmills, but you are still hoping one lands under your tree this Christmas, then this blog might be useful. Recently, Consumer Reports rated some of the best moderately priced treadmills on the market. The following machines scored … Continue reading →

Don’t Buy Cheap

One of the things that can be said about my household is that we try not to have anything cheap. That doesn’t mean that we spend a lot of money on stuff, it just means that we aim for good quality for things no matter what they are or how we acquired them. Something in frugal living, it is easy to go for the dollar store mentality, shopping for things that are cheap. Personally, unless there is no way around it, we would rather do without than afford something that is not up to snuff. For example, we went without … Continue reading →

Tax Free Holiday Savings

This weekend is a tax free weekend here in Missouri. What a great way to save money! I can hardly wait, as it’s time to stock up for back to school. I think it’s so cool that many states implement this holiday. We’ve been waiting to buy some new school clothing and accessories until this weekend, as well as many of our two middle schoolers school supplies. Why? Because I’m a frugal mom – that’s why! Why not save money while having to spend it anyway? If there is something you’ve been waiting to purchase, and you have a sales … Continue reading →

The Best Time to Buy

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Did you know that there is one day of the week that you can get airline tickets for the cheapest price? Or that if you wait for just the right time of year you can get the best bargain on toys? There really is a best time to buy nearly everything, from a new home right down to the television for the family room. According to an article by CNNmoney.com, there are a few tips to getting better deals on some of your biggest purchases: Airline Tickets Surprisingly, Wednesday is the best day of the week to purchase airline tickets. … Continue reading →