Candy Coupons

“Do you have coupons for candy? Do we get to buy some?”
I just received my coupons for free chocolate from the Mars “Real Chocolate Relief Act” promotion (click here to find out how to get yours!), and Britton saw me clipping them when he said the above quote.
Is it sad that my kids know we only [...]

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More Coupon Sites

Though I haven’t visited all of them, here are more coupon sites tried and tested by moms for those of you who’d rather surf the net than scan the paper!
 

www.flamingoworld.com
www.couponcabin.com
www.couponmountain.com
www.thecouponclippers.com
www.savingsmania.com
www.retailmenot.com
www.swapbabygoods.com

Frugal Friday – Avoid Fines and Fees

There’s one thing to be said for saving money; there’s another to be said about wasting it.
Before you worry about clipping coupons or stockpiling groceries, make sure you’re not throwing your money away needlessly. A few examples:
*Library Fines
*Service Charges
*Convenience Fees (paying a bill by credit card through the company itslef instead of free bill pay [...]

Grocery Deals by State

If you’re looking for a one stop shop on all the circular’s in your state, visit The Coupon Mom’s site here and you can find all the grocery deals in your state along with the coupon match ups.  It still takes a little time to sort through, but the savings are well worth it!

Free Burger – Ted’s Montana Grill

Ted’s Montana Grill is giving away a free burger and a chance to win more! Click here to visit their site and sign up or to see if you have a Ted’s in your area.

Publix Deals

There’s a blog called Fiddledeedee that seems to be the guru on the Publix deals and matching coupons with those each week. In TN, our deals run from Wednesday to Tuesday, though in Florida I think it goes from Thursday to Wednesday, so make sure to verify what the sale week is for your area.
Also, [...]

Break it out of the box!

I don’t know why I wait so long to try new things I buy – call it guilt, buyer’s remorse or sheer doubt, but as much as I love finding a good deal or a new gadget, I more often than not return it before I ever get the chance to test it out.
You all [...]

A Deal isn’t a Deal if you don’t need it!

I’m sure you’ve noticed all the stores closing their doors these days. While it’s a sad statement of our economy, it can be very beneficial for us consumers. However, don’t be fooled by the sandwich boards on the street corner claiming “Everything Must Go! 50% off Entire Store!”
Just around the corner, we have a Macy’s [...]

A Thrifty Thought

Don’t automatically assume that you’ll find the best deals at Costco or Sam’s Club. Though there are some gems to discover, more often than not you’ll do better waiting for the name brand to go on sale at your local grocery store and then buying the smallest quantity while using a coupon. Though typically bigger [...]