Sharing a Simple and Frugal Life
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This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own. We’re all getting eager to start our holiday shopping. To start my Christmas shopping list, I need to make sure that I am saving as much money as possible. With all the increases in prices during 2020, stretching each dollar is so important. Savings.com has found a way to help us all out with this wonderful Buying Guide. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Buying Guide has selected some of the best and hottest choices out there. With lots of ideas and great prices for everyone on our list, this Buying Guide can help us save money. I’m so excited, because I still want to be able to get nice gifts that each recipient will love, and this Buying Guide can help me do just that. What types of gifts will you be looking for this year? Clothing, outdoor apparel, shoes, technology, toys? You can find some really great deals inside the guide below. Create Your Own American Girl Doll at American Girl is a new and fun way to create a custom gift for your favorite little girl. You’ll be guaranteeing a smile on her face! This is one of my favorites, and I can’t wait to have a little granddaughter to buy one for. The Shark IQ Self Cleaning and Self Empty Robot Vacuum is certainly on my wish list for this year! I would LOVE to have one so that I could stop vacuuming my home. Wouldn’t you? Check out the deal! I’m also in love with these adorable boots for children. These Stride Rite boots are so cute and fuzzy. They look perfect for cold winter days. They’ll keep little one’s toes toasty, warm, and dry. There are tons of other gift ideas in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Buying Guide. I hope that you’ll find just what you’re looking for! I wish you all the best as you prepare for a wonderful holiday season. May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family, and a glorious Christmas. Please stay safe and well. @2020, copyright Lisa Ehrman
Disclosure: Sponsored post. Full disclosure here. Saving money is more important than ever. In our lifetime, this is one of the hardest times for many people. Money is very tight for millions of families. In my quest to live a frugal and simple life during retirement, I’m always on the lookout for more tricks to save money. Let’s look at all of these helpful shopping tips. How To Save If you don’t need it, don’t buy it. Search through your own things and see if you have a substitute for something new. It’s easy to overlook an item that’s been put away. Save up for a pricey purchase. See if you can buy a used product, instead of new. Sales aren’t helpful if you really don’t need the item. Combine sale prices with extra coupons. Use savings apps for automatic discounts or cash back. Use online sites (Rakuten, Swagbucks and others) for cash back. Add the Chrome Extensions, so that you get pop-ups that show you how much you’ll save. Have a plan. Check your financial goals. Barter or swap goods with someone or a group. Look for freebies. Google Free and you’ll find tons of free stuff. My blog offers many free printables. Check out my shop. Make a list. You can make a wish list or a list of features that you are looking for in a product. Sometimes, shopping with cash will prevent you from paying too much with a credit card. Compare prices. It’s easy to do this online. Don’t buy something just because you’re tired of the pandemic. Are you creative? Could you make the item yourself? Shop local for unique items. Negotiate for cars, antiques, and other things. Check the return policy before you buy. Use coupons. Use promo codes. Don’t forget sites like Slickdeals. They’ll find all the deals for you! Don’t rush to make a purchase. Leave the store after the first visit to make sure you’re ready for a big purchase. Don’t shop when you’re stressed or hungry. Don’t shop for a major purchase during your little one’s nap time. Be willing to buy a generic version. Ask if they have a rewards program. Check to see if there are any rebates. Some companies allow one coupon code, where others may allow more. Check out subscription rewards. You can often get discounts on things you buy regularly. To get extra coupons online, register with a variety of emails. Have you ever bought discounted gift cards? You can find them at Swagbucks, grocery store rewards (Kroger) and more. Use these to make a purchase for an automatic savings. Sign up for newsletters to get emails when a store offers a new deal. Never pay for shipping. Get free shipping codes, pick up in person, check Groupon, or wait for a free shipping code. How To Save On Cell Phones Of all of these ways to save, I’m liking Slickdeals the most. Lately, I’ve been checking out all of the features of Slickdeals. Just now, I’ve grabbed a deal for 50 disposable masks for $3.99 and free shipping! I love it! If you’re looking for great deals on Wireless, check out the Slickdeals added for AT&T Wireless! There are amazing offers right now for trade-in phones. You can save $1000 on eligible trade-ins. Teachers, Nurses, and Doctors can get 25% off on unlimited plans! Wow! What a great way to help our essential workers. I have a prepaid plan that saves me so much per month. Check out the plans here. There are many other deals and upgrades to find for AT&T Wireless. What are you looking for? I bet you’ll find what you need at Slickdeals. Another thing I’ve found at Slickdeals are the forums. You can specify what you’re interested in and up will pop deals, rebates, and more. These forums can help you locate super deals that interest you. I hope all these great tips and shopping secrets can help you save money. And, if you’re looking to upgrade or purchase a wonderful and frugal wireless plan or product, make sure and shop through Slickdeals for your AT&T Wireless purchases. @2020, copyright Lisa Ehrman