Tag: frugal living

  • 5 Apps to make holiday shopping a snap

    Goodzer Goodzer helps shoppers locate exactly what they want to purchase — from a little black dress for tonight’s cocktail party to that nearly sold-out must-have gadget. With just a couple of clicks, this app saves shoppers time and money by searching more than 2 billion products at half a million stores in the U.S., filtered…

  • 3 Ways to save money on school supplies

    Recycle & reuse. Before you even think about shopping, see what you already have on hand. Go through last year’s supplies and salvage what is still usable. You probably have pens, pencils, rulers, highlighters, scissors, a stapler and staples on hand. Find a place to store these items throughout the year. Keep your eyes open…

  • Save big on holiday gifts at Jewelry.com

    Save up to 90 percent on jewelry Jewelry is a popular holiday gift that is always appreciated. Consider doing your jewelry shopping online. Here’s a good reason: Right now, you can save up to 90 percent at Jewelry.com with Doorbuster Deals. The savings didn’t end with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Many retailers are offering…

  • Holiday shopping trends

    The ARG/UBS Christmas Forecast found that American shoppers are split in two camps: those who are already done shopping and those who are holding out for last-minute bargains. With hardly anyone in between, retailers aren’t getting much sold right now. The survey, which was conducted from Dec. 2 to 4, found that 15.1 percent of…

  • Tips for holiday shopping on a budget

    Make a list Make a gift list that includes everyone for whom you need to buy. Then, split your allocated holiday shopping budget among all the recipients. Once you have decided how much to spend and what to buy, stick to your list as much as possible. If you overspend in one area, be sure…

  • Back-to-school shopping tips for moms

    Don’t try to do it all at once. Plan to shop for school supplies in one outing, and for clothing on a separate trip. Make a list of what you’ll need. School websites usually have lists of required school supplies; stick to that without adding extra items. See what you already have on hand, and…