Recent Frugal Blog | Shopping (See Also Deals Blog) PostsFrugal Catalogue Shoppingby Mary Ann Romans20 Oct 2009 04:22 PMDo you do any holiday shopping through catalogues? They are very convenient. You can pick and choose items at your convenience, and you can shop early. What Are the Extra Purchase Costs?by Mary Ann Romans25 Sep 2009 11:16 AMWhen you are about to make a purchase, do you consider all of the extra costs that might go along with it? Sometimes a simple purchase is not so simple after all. Keep the following things in mind when you are about to spend money on something. Twitter Retail Therapyby Andrea Hermitt23 Sep 2009 09:41 PMI just read a Twitter post that said, "Gonna start Tweeting all my purchases - It'll keep me frugal & accountable." I must admit that the entry caught me off guard. I realize people tweet obsessively telling every little thing they do and think, but now to have to read everything they buy... So Many Ways to Get Free Stuffby Mary Ann Romans14 Sep 2009 08:41 AMDid you know that despite the economy, there are so many ways to get free stuff? It is unbelievable how many different opportunities there are to supply your home and your family with items that you need for free. Here are my favorite ways to get stuff absolutely for free. Finding the Best Outlet Storesby Mary Ann Romans03 Sep 2009 10:20 AMOutlet stores can be a mixed bags. Some outlet stores offer goods at pretty much the same prices as the retail stores, while others offer amazing bargains. Here is how to find more outlet stores, including the best of the best. When a Bargain Isn't a Bargainby Mary Ann Romans23 Aug 2009 01:21 PMYesterday, after a day of getting some great Target deals, we stopped by the Chinese buffet restaurant owned by some friends. My daughter opened a fortune cookie with an interesting message. It said, "A bargain isn't a bargain when you don't need the product. Tips on hagglingby Andrea Hermitt21 Aug 2009 02:02 PMEven the shy can haggle Before leaving Los Angeles, we were sure to spend an afternoon shopping the infamous Santee Alley. Santee Alley is in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles. Avoid the Shopping Bugby Mary Ann Romans14 Aug 2009 06:13 AMJust like a regular virus, the shopping bug can make you ill, or in this case your finances ill. The shopping bug can be caught, and you can suffer it long term. Here are some suggestions on how to avoid catching this bug in the first place. Renting VS Buyingby Andrea Hermitt12 Aug 2009 01:10 PMI am sure the title made you think about renting a home versus home ownership. When being frugal however there are alot more things that you need to ponder over when it comes to renting or buying. New Online Auction Site Pricefalls.comby Andrea Hermitt30 Jul 2009 01:36 PMUnlike EBay where a seller lists and item at the least they are willing to accept, and buyers bid on the item raising the price higher and higher, at Pricefalls.com, the seller lists the highest price they would like and watches the price fall until it reaches a price the buyer is willing to pay. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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"Very nice ideas, Mary."
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