Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Shopping With Coupons: Book Recommendation
My adventure into truly frugal shopping using coupons started when I read the book "Shop, Save, and Share" by Ellie Kay. Her philosophy of saving, not only to benefit your family, but to benefit people in need was a real eye opener for me. I like it so much that I have it listed in my Amazon.com link as one of my favorites.
Ellie describes the strategies of coupon and sale shopping in detail. Learning how to stack coupons (using manufacturer and store coupons at the same time) while shopping a BOGO (buy one get one) actually got me to the point where I am able to buy items for free.
Now add the concept of shopping in order to give to others to your frugal shopping mentality. Ellie talks about purchasing hair care items that her family doesn't use, but that are desperately needed by homeless and domestic violence shelters. Of using your new shopping knowledge to get food for free to donate to the food bank. The ideas go on and on.
The book is clearly written, in a personable style. It is a fun, easy and educational read. Enjoy!
God bless,
Pam
Friday, November 26, 2010
Black Friday
I choose to not participate in the Black Friday feeding frenzy. Several people that I know love getting up at 3:oo in the morning to wait in line for their favorite big box store to open. Every year they tell their tale of woe about missing out on the "big" sales items.
Most stores list some big ticket items at half price, but they have a very limited number of them. Unless you are willing to camp out in front of the store all night, then race to the electronics department and physically grapple with other shoppers you aren't going to get in on the big deal.
I would rather research item ratings and compare prices on line, check the web site to see if it is available at my local store and print out coupons before I start shopping. Better yet, because so many merchants are offering free shipping and coupon code discounts most of my shopping is done sitting in front of my computer.
If you enjoy the Black Friday camaraderie of shopping with friends and it has become a fun tradition for you, then have at it. But excuse me while I spend my day with a good book and a cup of tea.
God bless,
Pam
Most stores list some big ticket items at half price, but they have a very limited number of them. Unless you are willing to camp out in front of the store all night, then race to the electronics department and physically grapple with other shoppers you aren't going to get in on the big deal.
I would rather research item ratings and compare prices on line, check the web site to see if it is available at my local store and print out coupons before I start shopping. Better yet, because so many merchants are offering free shipping and coupon code discounts most of my shopping is done sitting in front of my computer.
If you enjoy the Black Friday camaraderie of shopping with friends and it has become a fun tradition for you, then have at it. But excuse me while I spend my day with a good book and a cup of tea.
God bless,
Pam
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