Shop Like You Mean It!
One of the first things that I learned to do on the computer was shop. Poor Jason, I am sure he did not plan it that way. I have been shopping and selling on eBay for at least 8 years now and I have found some great deals over the years. The best by far was spending 2 dollars for 4 Lowes coupons. The coupons were 10% off up to $500. Since we are in the process of renovating two bathrooms I thought we might be able to use the coupons. We saved over $500 using the coupons–no doubt the best 2 dollars I have ever spent! Best of all I still have 2 coupons left. Check out eBay listings for Gift Certificates.
Two other online sites worth mentioning–Restaurant.com and Mypoints.com. Restaurant.com is a site where you can buy certificates for restaurants at half off. In fact there is almost always a coupon to be found with a little search effort and you can get a 25$ gift certificate for 5 dollars or even less. There are some stipulations – like you have to spend a certain amount, or use only for dinner–you have to read the fine print. I have used the certificates many times and it is a great way to save or incentive to try a new restaurant. I have even searched the site for certificates to restaurants when traveling as well, you can search all over the US.
Mypoints.com is a site where you register and shop. Anytime you are considering an online purchase, go to Mypoints and search the site to see if the retailer is listed. When you make your purchase through Mypoints you get points. Use your points for gift cards to places like Starbucks, Olive Garden, Walmart and Amazon. I have gotten several gift cards over the last few years — all for spending money I was going to spend anyway.
One more thing worth mentioning about online shopping, never pay full price if you don’t have to–always check for coupons. Sites like flamingoworld.com, retailmenot.com, and couponmountain.com all have coupon codes that offer deals on internet retailers, or just google for a coupon for the site you are shopping at. These sites have saved me money countless times. Happy Shopping and if you have any shopping tips please share!!!