Welcome to the Cyber Monday edition of Money Monday on the blog. There are all kinds of deals available online today at every store imaginable! You can check out some of the best deals here.
There are also some drug store freebees (no coupons required)...
CVS has free bottles of Complete contact solution,
and Wags has free cold sore treatment, lip balm, muscle rub, and foot cream. So get out there (or stay in) and save some money!
As a Christian, wife, mother of a little girl and two fur-babies, Mississippi State Bulldog, and PhD, I lead a very busy life. If you add on top of that my obsession for organization and loves for couponing, sewing, knitting, cooking, reading, gardening, and a host of other random hobbies, you've got the recipe for...well...variety. And variety is the spice of life!
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Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
MrsDrPoe: Black Friday Tips
Happy Money Monday to all! We are so very close to "the most wonderful shopping day of the year," and I can't wait! As promised here are some tips to help you have a productive, safe, and stress-less Black Friday experience...
Plan Ahead
As with any shopping adventure where saving money is the goal, planning before you go out on Black Friday is crucial. Make a list of the people left on your Christmas-gift list and their interests, hobbies, and/or needs, and make a list of some items you've been looking for (clothing, furniture, decor, etc.). If clothing is something you're looking for, make sure you note everyone's sizes. Then scour through sales fliers, trying to match great deals with people/items on your list. Stores have already started putting out ads online; hard copies will come out in your local paper later this week.
Once you've found some deals you'd like to take advantage of, group the deals by store, and list the stores in order of importance (i.e. deals that will likely sell out fastest). Also check your coupon stash and email for any additional coupons that can be coupled with store sales (for instance: if you've bought anything from JCPenny in the last week, find your receipt and take the store survey to get a 15% off coupon to use) and enroll in any available rewards programs.
If you're going with a buddy (or several), compare your store list with his/hers, and plan your group's route keeping in mind store opening times and deal limits per person. You may also have a tentative meal-plan in place so you don't end up at a store far away from any affordable food options at lunch-time.
Don't let your Thanksgiving day turkey's tryptophan get the best of you- forgo your after-turkey nap and try to hit the sack (for good) extra early. If your first stop opens at 4, you'll probably plan to get there around 3 to get a good spot in line, which doesn't allow much time to sleep if you keep your normal bed time on Thursday. And speaking of standing in line- even in the deep south the temperature on Black Friday are around freezing before the sun comes up, so dress appropriately and in layers.
Stay Focused
When there are monster deals to be had and you've planned your trip well, it's often easier to get in and out of a store purchasing only what you planned to; however, more and more stores are filling up the aisles where you'll be standing in line with outrageously priced stocking stuffers and nick-knacks. Keep your eye on the prize and stick to your list or the $20 bucks you just saved on the crock-pot for your mother could be quickly blown on something actually worth $1.50. And always remember, just because something is "on sale" during Black Friday doesn't mean it's the best deal you can get...or even that it's a good deal at all.
Have Fun
This is perhaps the most important Black Friday tip. Chances are (especially if you're list is huge) you're not going to be able to take advantage of all the deals that you wanted to. Instead of stressing out or going crazy (people have literally died because of over-zealous Black Friday shoppers), be polite and enjoy the time with your friends/family, holiday decor and music.
Plan Ahead
As with any shopping adventure where saving money is the goal, planning before you go out on Black Friday is crucial. Make a list of the people left on your Christmas-gift list and their interests, hobbies, and/or needs, and make a list of some items you've been looking for (clothing, furniture, decor, etc.). If clothing is something you're looking for, make sure you note everyone's sizes. Then scour through sales fliers, trying to match great deals with people/items on your list. Stores have already started putting out ads online; hard copies will come out in your local paper later this week.
Once you've found some deals you'd like to take advantage of, group the deals by store, and list the stores in order of importance (i.e. deals that will likely sell out fastest). Also check your coupon stash and email for any additional coupons that can be coupled with store sales (for instance: if you've bought anything from JCPenny in the last week, find your receipt and take the store survey to get a 15% off coupon to use) and enroll in any available rewards programs.
If you're going with a buddy (or several), compare your store list with his/hers, and plan your group's route keeping in mind store opening times and deal limits per person. You may also have a tentative meal-plan in place so you don't end up at a store far away from any affordable food options at lunch-time.
Don't let your Thanksgiving day turkey's tryptophan get the best of you- forgo your after-turkey nap and try to hit the sack (for good) extra early. If your first stop opens at 4, you'll probably plan to get there around 3 to get a good spot in line, which doesn't allow much time to sleep if you keep your normal bed time on Thursday. And speaking of standing in line- even in the deep south the temperature on Black Friday are around freezing before the sun comes up, so dress appropriately and in layers.
Stay Focused
When there are monster deals to be had and you've planned your trip well, it's often easier to get in and out of a store purchasing only what you planned to; however, more and more stores are filling up the aisles where you'll be standing in line with outrageously priced stocking stuffers and nick-knacks. Keep your eye on the prize and stick to your list or the $20 bucks you just saved on the crock-pot for your mother could be quickly blown on something actually worth $1.50. And always remember, just because something is "on sale" during Black Friday doesn't mean it's the best deal you can get...or even that it's a good deal at all.
Have Fun
This is perhaps the most important Black Friday tip. Chances are (especially if you're list is huge) you're not going to be able to take advantage of all the deals that you wanted to. Instead of stressing out or going crazy (people have literally died because of over-zealous Black Friday shoppers), be polite and enjoy the time with your friends/family, holiday decor and music.
Monday, October 3, 2011
MrsDrPoe: Back in the Saddle Again
Happy Money Monday to all! Sorry about the late post today...I had an unusually long errand list to go through after being gone for two weeks. Here are some good deals I was glad to come back to this week:
PetSmart
Iams Dog food 35-40 lb bags $34.99 (regularly $38.99) plus certain bags have additional coupons inside
Wags
Cepacol 16ct cherry lozenges $2.99 get $2.99 back in RR
Fun-sized candy 2/$4 with store coupon in Wags October booklet
CVS
Bengay 2-4 oz $5.49 get $5/1 in SS 9/11 and $2 back in ECBs (you make $1.50)
$5 in ECBs back wyb $15 in selected Pepsi Co. products coupons in 10/2 insert
PetSmart
Iams Dog food 35-40 lb bags $34.99 (regularly $38.99) plus certain bags have additional coupons inside
Wags
Cepacol 16ct cherry lozenges $2.99 get $2.99 back in RR
Fun-sized candy 2/$4 with store coupon in Wags October booklet
CVS
Bengay 2-4 oz $5.49 get $5/1 in SS 9/11 and $2 back in ECBs (you make $1.50)
$5 in ECBs back wyb $15 in selected Pepsi Co. products coupons in 10/2 insert
What's on your shopping list this week?
Monday, August 22, 2011
MrsDrPoe: JCPenny Deal, 8/21
Another exciting tidbit of information I have for you today involves one of my favorite department stores: JCPenny.
Since we've moved to Atlanta, I've gotten four coupons for $10 off a purchase of $10 or more at Penny's. Needless to say, I've been stoked about it. For my latest purchase, I bought a shirt to go with a hand-me-up skirt a friend passed on to me:
Grand Total OOP: $0.21
While at the store, the clerk told me about JCP Rewards, the rewards program for JCPenny shoppers. Without applying for the store credit card, you can earn rewards points by registering up to three credit cards with JCP online. For each dollar you spend in store or online using one of your registered cards, you earn one point. When you reach 250 points each month, you will get a $10 reward. Plus, by providing your email address, you will be notified about giveaways, discounts, and various other store offers. I'm not sure how much this rewards program will help us, since we don't spend that much at department stores, but I'm hoping we'll see some great deals come out of it around black Friday.
Do any of you have experience with this program? Have you seen significant savings?
Since we've moved to Atlanta, I've gotten four coupons for $10 off a purchase of $10 or more at Penny's. Needless to say, I've been stoked about it. For my latest purchase, I bought a shirt to go with a hand-me-up skirt a friend passed on to me:
Grand Total OOP: $0.21
While at the store, the clerk told me about JCP Rewards, the rewards program for JCPenny shoppers. Without applying for the store credit card, you can earn rewards points by registering up to three credit cards with JCP online. For each dollar you spend in store or online using one of your registered cards, you earn one point. When you reach 250 points each month, you will get a $10 reward. Plus, by providing your email address, you will be notified about giveaways, discounts, and various other store offers. I'm not sure how much this rewards program will help us, since we don't spend that much at department stores, but I'm hoping we'll see some great deals come out of it around black Friday.
Do any of you have experience with this program? Have you seen significant savings?
Monday, July 11, 2011
MrsDrPoe: Kroger Deal 7/11
Good morning all, and happy Money Monday! I'd like to share with you some fantastic deals I got at Kroger today:
Total Regular Price: $87.96
Sale/Couponing Savings: $45.50
Total OOP: $42.46
Check here for the specific coupon matchups for PopSecret, Pringles, Kraft dressing, Speed Stick...each of these items were less than $1 each!
Total Regular Price: $87.96
Sale/Couponing Savings: $45.50
Total OOP: $42.46
Check here for the specific coupon matchups for PopSecret, Pringles, Kraft dressing, Speed Stick...each of these items were less than $1 each!
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