Category Archives: Frugal

Top 5 Home Improvements That Will Save You Money in the Long Run

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Home ImprovementsLooking to save money on your monthly bills? While there are ways to scrimp and save, the most effective way of lowering your household expenses is by making improvements. Think of it the same way you’d think about investing in the stock market. You need to put up money in order to earn more money.

Once you make these improvements, you’ll realize savings every month going forward. Think of it as your interest. Every month you’ll gain more and more in interest, until the interest covers the premium. From there on out you’re in the black, saving money that you’d still be wasting if you didn’t make these improvements.

What improvements can make the biggest difference? Here are five that really stand out.

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The Art of Thrift Store Shopping

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The economy has forced many people to become creative with their shopping techniques. Money does not seem to go as far as it used to. There are basically two ways that you can look at all of this. You can mope around and be miserable about the current state of the economy which never gets anyone anywhere or you can take a different outlook on the situation.

You must see this as an opportunity for something new, a chance to change for the better. Once you understand this simple concept, everything in life becomes a whole lot easier. Here is what you need to do:

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Saving on Spring Fashions – Plus a $500 Cash Giveaway!

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Clothes ShoppingHopefully you all remembered to move your clocks ahead one hour this weekend, as we spring forward for a new season! For those of you who forgot, well, you probably were in for a rude awakening when you showed up for work late this morning…

With Spring just around the corner, it means Spring Fashions are in full bloom! You can certainly spend a fortune if you’re not careful. But you can keep your wallet and your wardrobe happy this Spring if you just know where to look! Here’s a number of tips for hunting down great bargains this Spring as you spruce up your wardrobe:

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Live the Life (While Still Being Green)

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4868133268_319f7d94e0Today, it’s quite possible for people to live environmentally-friendly lives while still (if you’ll excuse the phrase) living large. Just look at celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio. He’s so green that he makes a point of flying commercially, instead of using a private jet. Yet, he still has a California mansion (powered by solar panels) and a luxurious New York apartment (which employs a fleet of hybrid limousines).

Of course, most of us probably can’t afford to go out and get one of those awesome electric Tesla Roadsters, but that doesn’t mean we have to quit living our normal lives in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

Here are just a few everyday ways to live green while still living the life.

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Ways to Save More on New Home Appliances

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5997872035_cf482b45bdAre you contemplating moving to a new home and purchasing new appliances? Or do you just want to replace or upgrade your refrigerator? Appliances are the indispensable necessities of any home that help us perform innumerable household chores without any hassles and most importantly, make our lives easier. However, it is a known fact that appliances are very expensive items and getting the best deal is the dream of every homeowner. If you want to save on appliances, but do not want to compromise on the quality, then consider the following useful tips:

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Fisher-Price Coupons

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Ready to save and play?

Here are the newest printable coupons from Fisher-Price!

Get $10.00 off the purchase of Fun With Friends Musical Table

Get $5.00 off the purchase of Fisher-Price Poppity-Pop Musical Dino

Save $10.00 on the purchase of Laugh & Learn Stride-to-Ride Puppy

Get $5.00 off the purchase of Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy

Save $3.00 on the purchase of any Fisher-Price Giggle Gang

For more great coupons, visit JoeShopping’s printable coupon pages!

Don’t Shop Online Without Using Online Coupons

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Need to travel, get a gift or buy something for yourself? You can certainly do all of that online. But first, no matter what you’re buying, always check for a coupon code.

Here are a bunch of great online coupons to help you get started. Hurry, some expire before Valentine’s Day!

                                            
Save 20% off Sitewide                        Take 10% Off plus free Shipping

                                            
Save up to $75 on your purchase       Receive an extra 20% off your order

                                          
Save 10% off discount pet supplies          Save 20% on everything

                                          
Save 20% on SpongeBob Bedding     10% Off Personalized Valentine’s Day Gifts

                                            
25% off select Disney Style        Bra Category Event: Buy 2 Bras get 3rd Bra for $5

                                           
Save up to 30% on global rentals        Take 15% off any order over $75


Valentine Exclusive: 25% off styles + receive free shipping
New Spring Soft Tops – Buy 1, get 1 at $10 on selected styles

Save 14% off orders of $25 or more plus get free shipping

Get 20% off orders of $125 and more at Penningtons.com

Filling the Amazon Order To Qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping

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Amazon LogoDid you ever buy something at Amazon.com and find yourself just shy of the $25 needed for Free Super Saver Shipping? If you’re like me, you’ll  just need to find an item for $2.99 to hit that minimum. But I can never find anything that low, so I usually end up spending a lot more than the $25 dollar minimum. Sound familiar?

Well, your extra-spending days are over because I have a solution for you!

There are a number of websites out there dedicated to helping you with this exact problem. All you need to do is type in the amount you need to reach the $25 minimum and like magic, they will list items for you! Even if you only need something for less than a dollar!

Here’s an example:

lego2Here is a Lego set that cost  $23.10.

I look in my shopping cart and Amazon says that I need to spend $1.90 to qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping. I could go buy that really cute pair of shoes for only $39.99, but I’d only be doing that to get the Free Shipping. So instead…

…I will go to:

Amazon Filler Item Finder
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I type in $1.90 and come up with….

Cat Dancer 101 Cat Dancer Interactive Cat Toy $1.90
Browne Foodservice 11022103T 8-Ounce Squeeze Bottle Top, Clear $1.93
The 7 Golden Rules of Milton Hershey (Laws of Leadership) $1.95
Robots Prize Pack Stickers (Cards) $1.99

Pretty neat, right?

Now just be aware that sometimes the links don’t work. Or sometimes the item costs less than you actually need. (Or lots more!) I’ve also noticed that the lower the price, the stranger the items. For example, when I typed in $0.01, it came up with: GF Piping Systems PVC Pipe Fitting $0.20!

Just keep trying and you’ll either get an item you actually need or a funny filler item to make that $25 minimum!

Good Luck and Have Fun!

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