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JUNE 18, 2014

Buy a Group Coupon – Group coupon sites like Groupon and Living Social are deal-of-the-day websites that feature discounted gift certificates, which can be used at local or national businesses. Deeply discounted prices and buy one get one free offers are often available to boost sales.

Activism 206

Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

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JULY 7, 2022

Buying such things is usually on the list of what frugal people don’t do, but it turned out to be a smart decision. Marked-down meat freaks some people out, but I have never had a problem, and lately, it’s how I buy almost all of our poultry, which we eat quite often. Penny Deals? That’s my kind of deal!

June 130

June Frugal Donation Warranties 130

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APRIL 2, 2014

Meat tends to be one of the priciest items on my grocery list and I’ve found a way to control the costs: I buy marked down meat. Yep, I’ve been buying it for well over 10 years and I’ve never had a problem. I scooped up 6 and called my mother to alert her of the deal. Do you buy marked down meat?

Saving Money 133

Saving Money Money Economical Saving 133

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MARCH 21, 2014

They’re hoping once you’re in the store that you’ll buy more than just those loss leaders. I’ve found some great deals this past year on many products that are either staples in my home or just plain necessities. Every other week there seems to be an awesome deal on laundry detergent. with a limit of 2.

Grocery Savings 100

Grocery Savings Groceries Grocery Economical 100

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This is the best time of year to buy gift cards for a gift or even for yourself. Right now, Chili’s has a special offer: Get a $10 free gift card with a $50 gift card purchase. Hurry, this offer won’t last! You can read the site’s full disclosure here.

Gift Cards 124

Gift Cards Gifts Free Gift Free 124

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. If I’m buying new jeans, it’s either from Gap or Old Navy since both offer TALL length jeans. I won’t need to buy jeans for a few years. $20 Yes, please!

November 130

November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

There’s gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. Find the FREE holiday adventure.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

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MARCH 26, 2014

But I’m sure I’ll pick up a few deals for her too. I’m very particular about what I buy at the thrift stores. Everything must be in excellent condition for me to buy it and honestly, I never have a problem finding new stuff. What I plan to buy NEW: swim suits for both girls. after 50% discount.

Thrifty 113

Thrifty Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores 113

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

If 3 people buy the membership through my link, I will get membership for free. If you buy a membership through Living Social, you too will receive a link to share with your friends. The link in this post is the personal link I was given when I bought the Costco membership through Living Social.

Costco 100

Costco Advantage Club Thankful 100

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

We eat mostly poultry and I only buy it when it is on sale. I have never had a bad experience buying marked down meat. Although, if the meat would look off color, I would pass on the deal and maybe even show it to the meat manager. A marked down deal can be even sweeter if you happen to have coupons on the product.

Economical 173

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 173

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JULY 13, 2015

All You magazine has a list of 23 Restaurants with such deals. Money Saving Mom has a comprehensive Master List of Kids Eat Free Restaurant Deals. 6. If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for $1 and drink it at home. Visit Daily Deal websites. Take advantage of mid-week specials. vs. $14.99

Eating Out 100

Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

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APRIL 20, 2011

This week, I'm buying a boneless ham at advertised at $1.69/lb, We should see some great deals on ground beef, hot dogs and all of the fixings for picnics right before the summer holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Of course Thanksgiving is the best time to buy turkeys. lb, that is less than half price.

Economical 147

Economical Kitchen Holiday Groceries 147

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MARCH 22, 2016

You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round. Yeah, that is not me. laundry detergent: $1.97/40

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

That’s a great deal for us because we buy a lot of gift cards at this time of year to give as gifts for family and our staff. It’s also a great time to buy a gift card for a store or restaurant that we frequent.

Gas 124

Gas Gift Cards Saving Saving Money 124

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MARCH 30, 2011

Buying the food we eat and the products that we use at the lowest possible price is always a priority for me. My 'buy' price is the price that I am willing to spend for an item. Just a single piece of paper where I record my 'buy' price for our staples, like chicken, turkey, olive oil, detergent, etc.

Economical 166

Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 166

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MAY 6, 2016

Honestly, I have never had a problem with buying food that has been marked down, but use your judgement. If the food doesn’t look so good, don’t buy it. And to make these deals even sweeter, I have at times had coupons for the marked down items. And if it looks really suspicious, show it to the department manager.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Clearance Groceries Grocery 100

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The inbox deals just keep coming: Get a 1 Year Subscription to Better Homes & Garden magazine for just $5.99, plus get a FREE gift. This would make a great holiday gift for a hard-to-buy-for friend or relative…or for yourself! This would make a great holiday gift for a hard-to-buy-for friend or relative…or for yourself!

Gardening 100

Gardening Garden Home and Garden Magazines 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Last fall, Home Depot sent a Buy One Get One Free coupon for spring bulbs. I thought that was a great deal. Sign up to receive emails about special offers, coupons, and promotions from The Home Depot. Since fall is a great time to plant bulbs, I took advantage of the coupon.

Home Depot 149

Home Depot Home Plants Advantage 149

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APRIL 11, 2020

We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. In early March before the crazy began, we decided to order the tires and stick with the van for another year or two and save up more funds to buy our next vehicle. I have been using it ever since. Cash is King.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Make it easy on yourself, search Kids Meal Deals or Kids Eat FREE Deals in your area at Kids Meal Deals. If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for 79 cents and drink it at home. The majority of the coupons are Buy 1 Get 1 FREE. They make great gifts for people who are hard to buy for.

Saving Money 157

Saving Money Restaurant Meals Money 157

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JANUARY 22, 2022

Every week, I create a meal plan and grocery list based on my favorite grocery stores’ sales flyers, what’s in my pantry and freezer, and what deals I can find on Ibotta. Maximize your Earnings with Deal Stacking: My favorite offers on Ibotta are the ones I can stack with store sales and/or manufacturer’s coupons.

Groceries 130

Groceries Grocery Friends And Family Sale 2000 130

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MAY 19, 2016

But it is the #1 way I save money on meat, and it’s always a good day when I stumble upon great deals. Another money-saving strategy on meat is to compare the price per pound, because often it is lower when you buy larger packages of meat. How I Scored 16 lbs of Meat for Just $17.20.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Saving Money Money Groceries 100

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MAY 13, 2016

Meat is one of the more expensive items on my grocery list, so when I stumble on a great deal or markdown , I stock up. Your saving money by buying the larger packs, but the second option also saves so much time, because you are eliminating a step when it’s time to make dinner. You can pretty much batch cook any meat.

Cooking 100

Cooking Grocery Spending Freezers Bulk 100

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MAY 20, 2015

Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and go play some tennis. Sure you can buy ice cream, but this is a fun and delicious activity for the littles. I’ve found coupons in our community’s Bonus book and Clipper magazine for Buy 2 Games, Get 2 FREE. Hit the tennis courts. Play miniature golf. Fun @ Home. Go bowling.

Activism 100

Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

The upside of making a big deal about decorating the tree and house is that everyone will be more willing to help. I buy the kits at Michaels (on sale, of course + a coupon). Our local roller rink offers buy 1 get 1 free coupons in the Clipper magazine and Bonus book. Attend a Christmas Program at Church. Host a Sledding Party.

Activism 208

Activism Christmas Budgeting Budget 208

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JULY 2, 2015

We ended up buying a house from a relative, which put us in even more debt. Having more of a minimalist mentality has helped us to buy less and to own less. If we want to buy a car, we save and pay cash. Instead of buying gifts, for example, we may take our kids out for dinner, to a movie, or on a trip.We Give to others.

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

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JULY 8, 2013

I''m not wishing our summer away, but school is just 7 weeks away for us--plenty of time to find great deals on most of our supplies. Shop Your Way Member Deal Of The Week; With $5 or More In Store Purchase ~ Limit 3; $0.50 Kmart Sales. [ ] RoseArt Crayons, 24 ct - $0.25. 2000 Shop Your Way Points (=$2.00) WYB $10+.

July 100

July Sale Crayola 2000 100

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JANUARY 10, 2013

A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." Know Your Buy Price. Buy/Use store brands. Organizing Tips.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Want to score big deals on items that you use everyday? Over the years, I have found huge deals on everyday items , such as dish washing detergent, dish washing liquid, paper products, storage bags, ovenware, stationary, and much more at 75 – 90% off during the after-holiday clearance sales. Nick hangs up his hat.

Clearance Sales 100

Clearance Sales Clearance Holiday Shopping 100

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

The ebook, Holiday Entertaining Guide , is $3.99, but use the code THANKS to buy it for $1.99. Great deal. Thanks for reading. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Entertainment 127

Entertainment Dinner Holiday Mom 127

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MAY 1, 2017

We found a guy who buys appliances from bank foreclosures and resells them. I have no problem buying equipment for our kids’ activities, but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on something that my daughter is just trying out. The machine worked for a week before a new problem arose. I spent $15 on 48 mini cupcakes.

April 100

April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

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JULY 16, 2015

Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. I keep a list of needs with me so I’m not buying stuff we don’t need. Borrow : For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

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AUGUST 12, 2011

Years ago, I was a department store buyer and one of my buying categories was backpacks. Back to School Deals Worth Sharing at Coupon Mountain. You Don't Have to Be A Student to Take Advantage of Back To School Deals. Back-To-School Reading:The Kissing Hand at Sow Grow Bloom. So expect this weekend's store flyers to be huge.

Consumerism 217

Consumerism College Saving Money Money 217

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It was partly an impulse buy, because the deal was so good, but I had been considering purchasing one for about a year and the Amazon deal lured me right in. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

Look for the Buy One Get One FREE coupons. Some restaurants have great deals on weeknights or before 4 pm. Some restaurants have great deals on weeknights or before 4 pm. Check your favorite restaurant’s website to see what deals they offer. Always use a coupon. Split a meal. Go at the right time.

Dinner 113

Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

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MARCH 4, 2011

Some customers confided that they couldn't continue to buy our product because gas prices were taking a bigger chunk out of their budgets. How will you deal with rising gas prices? I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but I am keeping my eye on gas prices. Our business was affected by higher gas prices in 2008. Thanks for reading.

Gas Prices 147

Gas Prices Gas 2008 Price 147

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

They all rewards that were for Thanksgiving ingredients that were on my grocery list, so I wasn’t buying things that I didn’t need just to get the deal. I earned $5 cash back from my favorite grocery apps, Checkout 51 , ibotta , Snap by Groupon , and SavingStar.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100