On the Hunt

One thing is for sure, I am a professional at shopping. Now this isn’t the type of shopping where I just buy what ever appeals to me, I impulsively buy what is the best deal possible. Some of you may say that you are not saving money if you are spending money, but it’s strategic spending that will save you the most! With this knowledge and experience I have aquired over the years of bargain shopping, I have set out to create a professional blog where I can share some advice on how to become a savvy bargain hunter, and it’s really quite simple!

USE ONLINE BLOGS AS RESOURCES

So how do you get started when it comes to living life on the bargain budget? I have used several resources online in order to obtain a greater understanding of how deals and coupons work! My favorite blog online for couponing is The Krazy Koupon Lady. This is a wonderful resource for everything in regards to saving money, store ads, coupons, and well written articles of various topics that will be extraordinarily helpful in your deal hunting journey.

DEAL MODE

To begin the deal mode mentality, change in your mindset. Now is the time to you will change the way you traditionally do your shopping and plan ahead based on what stores are offering the best prices for the products you are looking for. There will be several stores you’ll visit in order to complete your shopping list, and though that may seem inconvenient, in the long run will save you tremendous time and money! Planning ahead on your groceries will help you not only save money, but also will help plan your meals for the week, creating healthier habits in addition to the thrill of a bargain.

On top of planning your shopping ahead, you should also look in to coupons that you can use on top of the store sales. There are many blog sites that do the research behind the coupons that correspond with products on sale in stores, so it isn’t as time consuming as everyone thinks it is. Now, there are so many different types of coupons you can use! The Sunday paper features coupon inserts, but there are also coupon databases online, and electronic coupons(store rewards).

Not only is preparation key to saving money, timing is just as important! In order to save the most, you will need to use your coupons that coincide with what stores ad are offering for the cheapest price. Do not use a coupon just because you have it on hand, wait for it to go on sale and use the coupon then so you’re getting the cheapest price. Another good tip is to stack your coupons, which means you use a manufacturer coupon, on top of a store coupon, on top of the stores weekly sales. Stores like Target, Walgreens, Kroger, Rite Aid and Safeway offer coupons that can be stacked on top of manufacturer coupons.

Who knew all of this can be as simple as that! This is just the beginning! Have looked into couponing, and thought that the time and effort wouldn’t be worth your while? Leave a comment below on what you think!

Start the Savvy Life!

Today I wanted to share with you my tips on how to start a savvy lifestyle where you will NEVER have to pay full price for ANYTHING!! Many of my friends attribute my savvy shopping success with luck, but there’s much more that goes into bargain shopping! It takes some research, you will need to understand how much products should cost, and know who is offering the best price for these products. In time, understanding how to save money on products you consistently buy will be the greatest wealth of knowledge in the world.

Deals and Specials by Subli Stuff licensed under CC 2.0

Follow Bargain Blogs 

I check several blogs routinely that update frequently on the best deals of the day/week! This helps save so much time when it comes to researching deals because not only are these detailed posts, but they will often post the best coupons that coincide with that particular deal. If you never want to miss out on a deal, sign up for their daily newsletter and follow their social platforms.  My favorite blogs to follow are Krazy Coupon Lady, Money Saving Mom, and Slick Deals.

 Compare Store Ads

Before you do any shopping, it’s important to be knowledgeable on who is offering the best deal for the products you need. Go through all of the weekly store ads and compare which stores are offering the best deal, and write out your list ahead of time so you’re not impulsively buying the items that you need.

Research Coupons/Rebates

Once you’ve planned your shopping list, I suggest looking through coupons to see if any of those products can be purchased for even cheaper! Some of the best coupons are inserted into the Sunday paper every week but there are also coupons accessible online. My favorite coupon sites are Coupons.com, redplum.com, or on the manufacturer’s website.  Some stores like Safeway, Target, and Kroger offer printable coupons that can be used in addition to the store ad and manufacturer coupons, which enable even more savings!

These are some quick tips on how to simply begin saving some money on your day to day shopping! What are some of your hacks you’ve established buying the products you need? Comment below and let us know!