On the heels of the Suze Orman free ebook link, I was advised of another one called 'Thriving on Less - Simplifying in a Tough Economy'. I think we all are interested in doing that! We haven't read this, but you may want to check it out:
http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/free-ebook-thriving-on-less-simplifying-in-a-tough-economy/
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Free Financial Book Download
Suze Orman is a well known personal finance expert who hosts her own show on CNBC. She has written a number of NY Times Best Sellers on financial help and frequently appears on other TV talk shows. Her current book 'Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan' has been made available as a free download compliments of the Oprah Winfrey Show.
If you would like to view or download a .pdf of this book, it is free until January 15, 2009. To access a link to the book click here:
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081119_tows_bookdownload
We have not yet read this latest book, but some of her earlier editions discussed personal financial issues in a very simplistic manner. There may be some discrepancy between what she suggests and what Dave Ramsey teaches, but we thought you may want to at least take a look while the edition is free. Enjoy.
If you would like to view or download a .pdf of this book, it is free until January 15, 2009. To access a link to the book click here:
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081119_tows_bookdownload
We have not yet read this latest book, but some of her earlier editions discussed personal financial issues in a very simplistic manner. There may be some discrepancy between what she suggests and what Dave Ramsey teaches, but we thought you may want to at least take a look while the edition is free. Enjoy.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Samples and Freebies
We found several 'new' Web sites over the holidays and after some exploration thought we'd pass along a few that seem to keep current with special deals, give aways, freebies and samples.
Several times today I saw mention of stopping by Chick-fil-a tomorrow (Jan. 1) between 10:30AM and 6PM to get a coupon for a free sandwich - if you're in the area of one of their stores it may be worth stopping to get a coupon for lunch another day!
Here are some fun places to explore and register with for savings alerts - have fun:
1. This has become one of my favorites because of the 'freebie' tips and overall money saving content. There is one posting on their blog with a list of several places to request free samples - love those. Register to receive their e-mail updates: http://www.freebies4mom.com
2. Another good one to register with for updates:
http://www.frugalfreebiesanddeals.com/
3. This links you to another site with a lengthy list of freebies to request if you'd like:
http://www.momadvice.com/blog/2008/12/freebie-friday-december-26-2008.htm
4. You have to register here, but you get access to freebies, samples and coupons:
www.startsampling.com
5. For all the couponers out there, be sure you register to request your free $10 worh of Pillsbury coupons and recipes by mail:
http://freecoupons.pillsbury.com/PB1Coupon/Default.aspx?source=497
6. And, make sure you're saving your sales receipts on your Proctor and Gamble product purchases to work towards receiving $120.00 in coupons when you buy $50 of their products:
http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/en_US/jsp/EDS_Page.jsp?pageID=Year-of-Savings
Happy New Year all!
Several times today I saw mention of stopping by Chick-fil-a tomorrow (Jan. 1) between 10:30AM and 6PM to get a coupon for a free sandwich - if you're in the area of one of their stores it may be worth stopping to get a coupon for lunch another day!
Here are some fun places to explore and register with for savings alerts - have fun:
1. This has become one of my favorites because of the 'freebie' tips and overall money saving content. There is one posting on their blog with a list of several places to request free samples - love those. Register to receive their e-mail updates: http://www.freebies4mom.com
2. Another good one to register with for updates:
http://www.frugalfreebiesanddeals.com/
3. This links you to another site with a lengthy list of freebies to request if you'd like:
http://www.momadvice.com/blog/2008/12/freebie-friday-december-26-2008.htm
4. You have to register here, but you get access to freebies, samples and coupons:
www.startsampling.com
5. For all the couponers out there, be sure you register to request your free $10 worh of Pillsbury coupons and recipes by mail:
http://freecoupons.pillsbury.com/PB1Coupon/Default.aspx?source=497
6. And, make sure you're saving your sales receipts on your Proctor and Gamble product purchases to work towards receiving $120.00 in coupons when you buy $50 of their products:
http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/en_US/jsp/EDS_Page.jsp?pageID=Year-of-Savings
Happy New Year all!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Discounted Gift Cards at Restaurants.com
Hi all - at www.restaurants.com you can now purchase gift cards for many area restaurants at a discount. Most of them are $25 for $10 or $10 for $3. I purchased 3 different ones - saving up for the date nights to come. :) Just wanted to pass it along.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Dave Ramsey Items on Sale for $10 each
Most of Dave Ramsey's Financial books,CDs and DVDs are on sale for $10 each. If you buy 10 items, you will get 2 free. And, if you buy $65.00 worth of items you will qualify for free shipping. These make excellent stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for friends and family. Now is the time to do that holiday shopping.
Be advised: Dave Ramsey does not believe in the use of credit cards, therefore purchases must be made using your bank Debit Card or your Paypal account:
https://beta.daveramsey.com/shop/c10.html?store=ep&ictid=sml
Be advised: Dave Ramsey does not believe in the use of credit cards, therefore purchases must be made using your bank Debit Card or your Paypal account:
https://beta.daveramsey.com/shop/c10.html?store=ep&ictid=sml
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Gently Used Clothing, Furniture and Home Decore at Well Springs, Duluth
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, November 20, 21 & 22, Well Springs (an upscale thrift shop that sells donated gently-used clothing and home furniture) is having a sale. Already great prices are now even lower.
Specializing mostly in Gently-used Women's clothing, they also carry some beaustiful used furniture, antiques, and home decor at fabulous prices. This is a great way to decorate for the holidays and pick up some chic winter clothing at real deals!
Well Springs is located in the Publix Shopping Center in Duluth, at the corner of Old Peachtree Road and Buford Hwy.
Bring in a donation to the store, and recieve a $5 coupon to use on your purchases!
Specializing mostly in Gently-used Women's clothing, they also carry some beaustiful used furniture, antiques, and home decor at fabulous prices. This is a great way to decorate for the holidays and pick up some chic winter clothing at real deals!
Well Springs is located in the Publix Shopping Center in Duluth, at the corner of Old Peachtree Road and Buford Hwy.
Bring in a donation to the store, and recieve a $5 coupon to use on your purchases!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Saving money, the first step
If you are serious about saving nickles and dimes, there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself, get organized, "get ready, get set, GO!".
1. Set up a new FREE email account with google. Just click on the top of the google page where you see gmail, and set up an new FREE email account. This account is the email address you will give every retailer, website, savings club and reward program. In other words, there will be nothing in that mail box EXCEPT ways to save money. Make it a cleaver name, like Iluvcoupons@gmail.com, or couponchristian@gmail.com, or maybe watchmesavewithcoupons@gmail.com. Then, give this email address to Kroger, Publix, Ingles, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Long Horns, ShortCuts.com, and the Coupon Mom. Your new email address will be full of money saving tips and coupons.
2. Buy the Sunday paper (and extra copies) and keep the whole circular. Even if you clip a few coupons you want to use this week, keep the circular. You will want to get more coupons out of it later. There are many ways to organize the past circulars. I file mine by month in a file folder. Others hole punch them and keep them in binders. Whatever works for you.
2. My favorite website is COUPONMOM.COM. This website will give you a list each week (comes out on Sunday mornings) of all the local grocery and drug stores and let you know what is on sale that week, where you can find a coupon, the final price and the percentage saved. This is a FREE website, so you have nothing to loose, but lots of money to gain.
3. When you are on the COUPONMOM.COM website, don't miss this: extra info on the left hand side of the page, in blue.
a. Coupon Database. This where you can find a coupon. For instance: You need to buy cold medicine, kleenex, cough syrup and soup. (Obviously you are feeling bad). Go to the Coupon database and type in Sudafed and a list of all the ciruclars from the past that still have an unexpired coupon for Sudafed will be in there. Go to that circular (yes, you are suppose to be saving the circulars) and cut out the coupon you need. Repeat for Kleenex, nyquil, soup etc. This will save you a lot of money.
b. Coupon Mom Blog. This is also on the COUPONMOM.COM website, on the left hand side in blue. This is a place where the Coupon Mom and her readers can blog great deals. It will tell you about money saving tips, deals and other things that are unadvertised. On the blog this week, I found out about Walgreens offering a $5 off anything coupon if you know the right code (the code is on the website). The catch was that this coupon was only good for two days. (sorry, already expired).
On your next day off, spend a few minutes setting up your new gmail account, giving this new address to companies with savings programs, and navigating the coupon mom website.
You'll find these few minutes very informative, and well spent.
B
1. Set up a new FREE email account with google. Just click on the top of the google page where you see gmail, and set up an new FREE email account. This account is the email address you will give every retailer, website, savings club and reward program. In other words, there will be nothing in that mail box EXCEPT ways to save money. Make it a cleaver name, like Iluvcoupons@gmail.com, or couponchristian@gmail.com, or maybe watchmesavewithcoupons@gmail.com. Then, give this email address to Kroger, Publix, Ingles, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Long Horns, ShortCuts.com, and the Coupon Mom. Your new email address will be full of money saving tips and coupons.
2. Buy the Sunday paper (and extra copies) and keep the whole circular. Even if you clip a few coupons you want to use this week, keep the circular. You will want to get more coupons out of it later. There are many ways to organize the past circulars. I file mine by month in a file folder. Others hole punch them and keep them in binders. Whatever works for you.
2. My favorite website is COUPONMOM.COM. This website will give you a list each week (comes out on Sunday mornings) of all the local grocery and drug stores and let you know what is on sale that week, where you can find a coupon, the final price and the percentage saved. This is a FREE website, so you have nothing to loose, but lots of money to gain.
3. When you are on the COUPONMOM.COM website, don't miss this: extra info on the left hand side of the page, in blue.
a. Coupon Database. This where you can find a coupon. For instance: You need to buy cold medicine, kleenex, cough syrup and soup. (Obviously you are feeling bad). Go to the Coupon database and type in Sudafed and a list of all the ciruclars from the past that still have an unexpired coupon for Sudafed will be in there. Go to that circular (yes, you are suppose to be saving the circulars) and cut out the coupon you need. Repeat for Kleenex, nyquil, soup etc. This will save you a lot of money.
b. Coupon Mom Blog. This is also on the COUPONMOM.COM website, on the left hand side in blue. This is a place where the Coupon Mom and her readers can blog great deals. It will tell you about money saving tips, deals and other things that are unadvertised. On the blog this week, I found out about Walgreens offering a $5 off anything coupon if you know the right code (the code is on the website). The catch was that this coupon was only good for two days. (sorry, already expired).
On your next day off, spend a few minutes setting up your new gmail account, giving this new address to companies with savings programs, and navigating the coupon mom website.
You'll find these few minutes very informative, and well spent.
B
Friday, November 14, 2008
I've been invited to share
Hey guys,
Since I've been called THE COUPON QUEEN, cheap, thrifty, a good steward, El Cheapo, tight, Scrooge, Miser and many other words for a person who believes in saving money, I have accepted your invitation to share some ideas on how to save money.
Even been in line to pay, with the exact same items as someone in front of you and they got out for half as much, and now your wallet is empty, and they have enough left to move on to the next store? I hate that feeling. I hate knowing I was dumb enough to pay more than everyone else.
I love coupons, sales, and recycling. Thing is, most of this stuff seems natural to me. I've learned that not everyone thinks that way.
So, since you've asked, I am going to log on pretty often and share some tips on things you can do to stretchhhhhhhhh that dollar and you'll be the one everyone is watching to see how you do it.
Let me know if you have any specific needs, and maybe I have an idea for where to find it cheap, when to get it, or how to search for best price on it.
Bev
Since I've been called THE COUPON QUEEN, cheap, thrifty, a good steward, El Cheapo, tight, Scrooge, Miser and many other words for a person who believes in saving money, I have accepted your invitation to share some ideas on how to save money.
Even been in line to pay, with the exact same items as someone in front of you and they got out for half as much, and now your wallet is empty, and they have enough left to move on to the next store? I hate that feeling. I hate knowing I was dumb enough to pay more than everyone else.
I love coupons, sales, and recycling. Thing is, most of this stuff seems natural to me. I've learned that not everyone thinks that way.
So, since you've asked, I am going to log on pretty often and share some tips on things you can do to stretchhhhhhhhh that dollar and you'll be the one everyone is watching to see how you do it.
Let me know if you have any specific needs, and maybe I have an idea for where to find it cheap, when to get it, or how to search for best price on it.
Bev
50% Off Offers
The Fish radio station has a discount program going called 'Fishin for 50% Off'. The offers change weekly on Fridays, but offer the opportunity to buy various restaurant and retail certificates valued at $50 by paying $25 plus a processing fee. May make a good Christmas gift for someone.
To find what's available each week, go to their Web site:
www.thefishatlanta.com
Look on the left-hand navigation list and click on the Fishin for 50% link.
To find what's available each week, go to their Web site:
www.thefishatlanta.com
Look on the left-hand navigation list and click on the Fishin for 50% link.
Monday, November 10, 2008
More Kroger Couponing
Another Kroger-card coupon loading option Web site is Proctor and Gambel products Web site, P&G eSaver:
http://www.pgesaver.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/
Heck, there's even a site to load the Kroger deals directly to your cellphone (I think you can load to a PC too if you prefer)
http://www.cellfire.com/
http://www.pgesaver.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/
Heck, there's even a site to load the Kroger deals directly to your cellphone (I think you can load to a PC too if you prefer)
http://www.cellfire.com/
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