20 ways to save money at Starbucks & Dunkin’
If you follow me regularly, you know I urge folks on a budget to make their own coffee to save money. But I know that DIY coffee isn’t for everyone, so I wanted to share […]
10 ways to save money at pharmacies
You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor ordered, you have no other options. In some cases, the price is the price, but you do have options a lot of the […]
12 hidden perks of shopping after Amazon Prime Day
Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it was moved to Oct. 13 and 14. How were we supposed to keep track of this sale with everything else that’s going […]
Smart shopping tips for people who love Target
There are affordable, stylish clothes, chic decor, and even food. It’s almost too easy to get carried away and do some serious damage. With that in mind, here are nine easy Target shopping hacks. Image […]
Money saving hacks for Walmart shoppers
When it comes to saving money, few stores can hold a candle to Walmart. Their “Everyday Low Prices” are just the tip of the iceberg. After reading about these Walmart shopping hacks, you’ll never look at this big-box […]
How to save money when shopping at IKEA
There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in the air and the dizzying array of merchandise all make for a really fun afternoon. […]
How to save money at Gap, Old Navy & Banana Republic
Whether you’re a diehard fan of Old Navy jeans, can’t do without your buttery soft Gap Body underthings, or Banana Republic is your go-to when you want an elevated look, you probably own something from this family […]
How to save money at your favorite craft stores
Let’s face it – your kids are going to be more bored than usual for a while. And while boredom often begets creativity and innovation, hearing “I’m bored” 1,000 times a day is not at […]
How to save money at Sam’s, Costco & BJ’s
If you’ve been to a wholesale club warehouse, you know the thrill of the cavernous interior with snacks, spices, and home office staples stacked to the ceiling. You know the joy of the scent of […]
6 ways to shop smarter online
More than 79% of Americans purchased goods and services online in 2018 and that number is expected to exceed 90% in 2023. Online shopping is becoming the norm, but that doesn’t mean we’re all pro shoppers. From […]
How to save money when you shop
You don’t have to max out your credit cards or sacrifice your financial future to buy what you want and need. You can save some serious cash with a little planning. Here are my tried […]
How to get shipping for free on nearly everything you buy
In the old days, those of us who were brave enough to try this new online shopping thing were willing to pay a shipping fee for the mere convenience of having goods delivered to our […]
Last-minute Christmas shopping tips & ideas
Christmas, if you celebrate, is right around the corner. Whether you have a tiny number of gifts yet to buy, or if you haven’t started yet, don’t add procrastination to your list of holiday stressors… last-minute Christmas […]
The dos & don’ts of buying at a wholesale club
Because I write about smart shopping, you’d think that I’d be adept at shopping in all forms. Not always! As a new member of Costco, it took several visits to get my bulk shopping under […]
5 grocery shopping hacks every smart shopper should know
Grocery shopping isn’t fun, like shopping for clothes or gifts. We tend to form habits around our weekly shopping outing – finding the closest store and walking every aisle like a zombie, anyone? By doing the […]