www.shoppingtosave.com http://www.shoppingtosave.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:53:33 +0000 en hourly 1 Preparing For The Ultimate Shopping Day – Black Friday http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/16/preparing-for-the-ultimate-shopping-day-black-friday/ http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/16/preparing-for-the-ultimate-shopping-day-black-friday/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.shoppingtosave.com/?p=11 Black Friday, the shopping day where retailers get out of the red and get in to the black, is traditionally held the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. Often opening stores in the wee hours of the morning, retailers roll out their extreme savings and special deals as a way to kick off the Christmas shopping season. With the sluggish economy, drawing consumers to the stores on Black Friday is more than important than ever before. There are two tips consumers must keep in mind to shop successfully on Black Friday.

First, have a game plan by scanning the circulars ahead of time. Black Friday sale circulars are available online and in the Thanksgiving Day newspaper. Compare deals on items between stores to find the best deal. Some stores offer special incentives to shoppers who arrive early, spend a certain amount in store or buy specific items. Keep these incentives in mind when making your plan of attack.

Be prepared for a successful shopping trip by making a list before you head out to the stores. Without a detailed idea of what you are purchasing, you are putting yourself at the risk of impulse buying. Know what you plan on buying and stick to your list.

By following these simple tips, you will be able to find the best deals and have an enjoyable experience on Black Friday.

]]> http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/16/preparing-for-the-ultimate-shopping-day-black-friday/feed/ 0 Power Shopping Your Way Through The Holidays http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/15/power-shopping-your-way-through-the-holidays/ http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/15/power-shopping-your-way-through-the-holidays/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.shoppingtosave.com/?p=10 As your list of gifts to buy and holiday parties to attend grows, it is easy to become overwhelmed by everything the holiday season entails. Power shopping is one way to maintain your sanity and keep your to-do list at bay.

Before you head out to the stores, have a list of what gifts you will buy, the projected amount you want to spend and who the gifts are for. By keeping a running list, you will avoid over spending. Power shopping is made even easier with a list in hand. If you are shopping for a holiday party, have a list of what food needs to be prepared and the ingredients involved.

Power shopping is also streamlined by setting limits on time. Give yourself a specific amount of time to shop. By limiting your time at the mall or store to one hour, you are forcing yourself to stay on task and complete the items on your list. Utilizing lunch breaks, or other such small periods of time, is a great way to accomplish things without taking time away from your other obligations.

Power shopping is a great way to get a lot accomplished if you are short on time.

]]> http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/15/power-shopping-your-way-through-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Comparison Shop Without Ever Leaving Your Home http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/13/comparison-shop-without-ever-leaving-your-home/ http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/13/comparison-shop-without-ever-leaving-your-home/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.shoppingtosave.com/?p=9 Gone are the days of having to travel many miles to find the best bargain on any item you are searching for. The convenience of the internet means shopping on a budget and snagging deals are no further than your fingertips! Since most everyone loves to save money, comparison shopping on the internet can be an easy and helpful resource. Some search engines are available to make your work even less, but even clicking through the store websites takes no time at all. Rather than travelling all over town for the item, simply take a few minutes to search websites first. Not only will you save time later, but the frustration of realizing you could have purchased the same item for much less somewhere else! Depending on what you are purchasing, some stores offer great incentives like free shipping or will ship the item to the local store for pick up. If you are buying groceries/household items, checking multiple websites for the pricing for the week will take the guesswork out of budgeting. And while you’re comparison shopping, don’t forget to be on the lookout for printable coupons to use or coupons that can be downloaded to your mobile phone!

]]> http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/13/comparison-shop-without-ever-leaving-your-home/feed/ 0 Top Five Ways To Save At The Grocery Store http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/09/top-five-ways-to-save-at-the-grocery-store/ http://www.shoppingtosave.com/2011/10/09/top-five-ways-to-save-at-the-grocery-store/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.shoppingtosave.com/?p=8 We all need to save our money in this economy and smart grocery shopping can save you hundreds each month. The best way to save when going to the grocery store is to make a list and stick to it. Impulse buying can cost you more than your budget can bear. Stocking up when things are on sale is also a great way to save money. Only buy what you are actually going to use, don’t buy it just because it’s on sale. Shopping the discount stores is another good way to save. Many non brand name items are just as good as the more expensive brand names. Eat the produce that’s in season, when there is an abundance of the item you want, this makes it so much cheaper. Cooking at home from scratch is much easier on your budget than buying pre-made or frozen prepared meals. The cost of these pre-made meals is sometimes 3 times as much as you would spend making the meal from scratch. And it will be better for you and taste so much better than all that frozen food tastes. Following these simple tips will amaze you when you see how much you have saved.

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