Save On Everything

There is always a way to pay less for the items you want.
If you are not aware of a sale going on in a particular store, ask the manager or a sales associate. It never hurts to ask. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Gift Cards:
1. Take advantage of earning free gift cards when grocery stores offer a coupon for transferred prescriptions.
2. Purchase Restaurant.com gift cards at a fraction of the cost. Selected restaurants only and restrictions apply, but you can find up to 90% off at different times during the year.
3. Use the points from your credit card to purchase gift cards for giving all throughout the year. Not all credit cards do this, but there are a few.

Clothing for the Family
1. Clearance: Be willing to wear last season items – especially for the kids. Shop the outlets in store and online. Your favorite brand is sure to have great deals at the end of the season.
2. Shop the resale shops in your area. Name brands at great prices!
3. Take advantage of the extra % off coupons. Most time these can be used with clearance or on top of the sale prices.

Gifts and Great Buys: (actual deals on previous year’s goods)
1. Leather Purses from $80 to $100 each – clearanced up to 90% off
Paid $9 and $19.
2. Fill a bag SALE! Last weekend at the Sanrio store –
Paid $20 and total retail value was $2998.31!
3. Purchase cologne/perfume gift sets after major holidays for giving during the year. They can be found from 50% up to 90% off.
4. Shop for home goods in grocery stores – clearance finds: Picture frames 90% off, Note board 90% off

When buying online:
1. Always research coupon/discount codes before you purchase.
2. Go through sites such as Ebates that give you a % of your purchase back.
3. Compare prices on different sites. Just because it says SALE, make sure you know the original price. This way you will be aware when you really get a great deal.

Don’t forget to check out our Monthly Guide: Best Time to Shop for Deals

It breaks down the Best months to buy everything!

Grocery Shopping tips:
1. Sign up for store loyalty cards
Like Kroger’s or Randall’s
2. Load digital coupons on your Loyalty card or print from home or phone
PGEveryday.com
Cellfire.com
Shortcuts.com
coupons.com
target.com

3. Home mailers usually have high value coupons. These are sent right to your home.

4. HEB has manufacturer coupons hanging all around the store.
No cutting/clipping/organizing or forgetting to bring them to the store!

5. For more money-saving tips and deals, visit Nora at CouponContessa.com.

Here are a few of our Weekly Dinner Posts that can help you take the stress out of dinner time. We show you the best deals and where to shop and even create the weekly menu.