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May 13th, 2009GiftsWe’ve all read stories about the coupon-savvy woman who can feed a family of five on $50 a month. What is her secret? She’s perfected the art of couponing. While I won’t promise that you’ll be able to do quite that well, I do guarantee that if you follow the tips below you will be able to slash dollars from your monthly grocery bill.
Know when NOT to use coupons. When is a coupon not a good deal?Knowing this can be as helpful to you as the discount code itself. In most cases, the generic version of what you’re buying is cheaper than the more expensive counterpart even WITH a coupon. You may be asking yourself, “So why even bother? Why not just purchase generics?” You will need to become coupon-savvy in order to recognize when coupons are a good deal and when they’re not. Coupons work best when they’re combined with another deal or are doubled. Carry a small calculator in your purse to help you calculate the price per unit when you’re shopping.
Combine coupons with in store-sales and two-for-ones. I recently bought two boxes of Cheerios cereal. They were on sale at the grocery store for 2 for $3. I also used two $1 off coupons I had, saving an additional $2.My cost per box: only fifty cents. Normally, without the coupon, each box is at least $3. Cool, huh? A lot of grocery stores also offer “in store” coupons. Use your own coupons in addition to these to save even more.
Find a store that will double your coupons. If your town doesn’t have one, it may be worth a short drive to another town to a store that does. If making a special trip, be sure to call in advance to see if the store has restrictions on doubling coupons. Some stores will only double coupons under $.50, some only double coupons on certain days of the week.
Buy the smallest size. Most people are under the impression that you will save more by buying in bulk.When using a voucher, this usually isn’t true. What you will need to consider is the price per ounce. Here is an example of what I mean:
Without Coupon:
Diapers 28 count package: Price: $7.00 Cost per unit: $0.25
Diapers 56 count package: Price: $13.00 Cost per unit: $0.23
With Coupon:
Diapers 28 count package: Price: $7.00 - $1.50 coupon = $5.50 Cost per unit: $0.20
Diapers 56 count package: Price: $13.00 - $1.50 coupon = $11.50 Cost per unit: $0.21
While the price per ounce of the larger size is more economical without the coupon, the smaller size is the better buy with the coupon. Keep a small calculator in your purse or coupon caddy to help calculate the best deal.
Trade coupons with friends and online. Start a coupon group with women in your area. Let them know which items you need coupons for; and offer to trade with them. I have a friend who uses Pampers diapers, so whenever I see a coupon for that item I give it to her. In turn, she looks out for the items I use. To get started, e-mail 5-10 of your “thrifty” friends to see if they’re interested. Have each friend list 10-20 items that she always uses, and print out the lists. Keep the lists handy when you’re clipping coupons, and then pass on the coupons to your friends.
Other coupon sources. Some grocery stores have coupon bins within their store. Look for them near the customer service counter, or in the front of the store. Some libraries also have a coupon swapping bin. If your local library or grocer doesn’t, it doesn’t hurt to suggest it. Coupons are also now available in-store right next to the products themselves from machines sponsored by SmartSource.
Find coupons online. When you think of coupons, chances are you think of the kind that come as inserts in your Sunday paper. With the invent of the internet all sorts of other kinds of coupons are now available. You can download coupons from your computer and print them out. You can even find coupons being sold on eBay.
Organize! Make promo codes easy to file and easy to use. I used to have my coupons clumped together in an envelope in my purse. I could never find the coupons I needed, and I ended up throwing out expired coupons I could have used. I use a large plastic index-card box for my coupons now.I have it divided by categories such as: canned goods, baby products, clothes, cosmetics, cereal, baking, Bed & Bath, books, magazine, dairy, etc. After serious couponing for a few months, you will discover which categories work the best for you.
After using a lot of coupons, you can become a coupon expert for your own.you will become a master and being mastered the art of coupon, you will never buy anything without promo codes.
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May 12th, 2009GiftsMother’s Day is always challenging for married gentlemen out there with kids, specially when there are two special ladies to focus attention on this day . As I am pretty sure you get lots of tips focusing on selecting flower bouquets for your mom, this article will specially focus on picking the right bouquet flowers for your wife. After reading this, you can check out where to buy mothers day flowers.
. Follow the guides below to get your best bouquet guide.
1. Get your creative juices flowing this year!
Maybe last year you got her roses of one color type, try mixing blue and purple roses this year. Either that, go for daisies and roses or carnations match. This gives a fresh yet still lovely look on your bouquet.2. Check delivery time frame
If you are ordering your Mothers day bouquet flower online for your wife, make sure you get a tracking id to track your order from the online merchant’s site. You don’t want to risk having the fun spoilt. Make sure they do delivered to your area and order your flower bouquets earlier.
3. Have a presenting plan
It simply means, go cheeky or have a creative plan when presenting the flower bouquet to her (the time she receives it). Maybe you can get your kids to rehearse a love declaration line to their mom. A thumb of rule would be anything with sincerity.
4. Express your appreciation
Many seem to fail and commit this part often enough. Making an effort to express love and appreciation to someone is actually a priceless gift for your beloved. You may not know, it may be the best gift you’ve ever given her. Take her out to memorable places, just like the olden courting days.These steps will be sufficient to have a wonderous celebration this Mothers Day. You can check out where to order flowers for Mothers day. Again, most important part is to have fun and plan some great family outing for the day. Just rest and relax for this special occasion.
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May 12th, 2009GiftsPosted on April 28th, 2009 by Lindsey Harper
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21st. Are you all set with a gift for your dad? Watches for men are always good gifts to consider. But where should you look? Today there is no reason to pay retail prices.
Do you love diamond studded watches? Who doesn’t?! Well, I’ve found this absolutely stunning Joe Rodeo watch at an online auction. This type of auction is great because you can be located anywhere when you place your bid. You don’t have to live in the area of where it’s sold. Get this watch for your dad! You’ll love the fact that you saved money while at the same time giving your dad a special gift.
Hey! Lindsey Harper here with another great deal for you. This luxury watch pictured above is a Joe Rodeo. It has 419 little round diamonds and a sturdy leather band. It really catches the eye! The current bid is only $275! Bidding ends on April 30, 2009, so don’t miss out.
Online Auction Joe Rodeo Watch
This is another great deal that I found at Government Auction Network. When you’re on the lookout for watches for men, the first place you’ll want to look is online. Trust me; this is where the amazing deals are! Government Auction Network will steer you in the right direction. They list all types of government auctions whether online or in person. It would be very hard to find these great deals on your own.
If you are looking for a luxury watch for a man or a woman, Government Auction Network is your place. Jewelry and other stuff at fantastic discounts. Once you get used to Government Auction Network, you’ll rarely pay full price again!
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