What do you shop for online?  I have to say mostly everything.  I always comparison shop for electronics, toys, household goods, etc.  I’ve even bought groceries online.  I enjoy the convenience of being able to shop leisurely as I please and no pay sales tax or shipping.
But something I have not been able to really [...]

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I just wanted to talk about Black Friday Shopping.  I went, but at 10 am. I woke up, ate breakfast, and headed to Babies R Us and got a stellar deal on wipes and diapers.  I bought 3 boxes of mega wipes @ $5 each, about a penny a wipe. I also got 2 bags [...]

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I’ve been a member of Costco for 10 years now. Yep I’ve lived with roommate and had it’s been mostly just me and my DH.  Yet I’ve been a member of Costco for 10 years.  Have I saved money?  Yes without a doubt.  Granted my biggest savings happened when I lived in CA and most [...]

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A reader wrote to me making a suggestion that this holiday season do something called “Buddy Bonding”.  It’s where you shop together, especially at Costco or BJs and split purchases.  We all know Costco/BJs, the bargain bulk item store.  You get great deals on most everything.
The problem?  Using it before it goes to waste.  Thus [...]

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I asked the question if it was worth it to shop on Black Friday?  The answer appeared to be no.  And apparently after a Walmart employee was trampled to death, I’d have to agree!  But that being said I went shopping on Black Friday.
I went around 10 am to Walmart to grab some jeans, and [...]

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Is Black Friday shopping worth it?  There are obviously great deals to be had.  But is it worth it?  Do you spend more money than you should on things you don’t need?  I think that’s part of the problem with Black Friday, buying deals you don’t need because it’s such a “great” deal.  I’ve found [...]

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