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Sylvia Questions to Ask Your Grocery Store

Knowing your grocery store's coupon and sale policies can save you big bucks. A simple stop by the customer service desk and a few questions can help you plan your grocery trips better and maximize on savings you may have been missing out on. Since every store’s policies are different—often even within national chains—here are a few questions to ask your grocer on your next shopping trip. Do you accept online coupons? This is definitely a question to ask the store manager or customer ser… Continue

Added by Sylvia on May 28, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Sylvia Grocery Relief Program

Coupons are a great way to save money on groceries, but sometimes when a family is struggling financially—they simply are not enough. Luckily one of our readers told me about a program that is designed to feed a family of four for a week or a single person for almost a month for only $30. They also have a special program designed especially for senior citizens and even a $30 Thanksgiving Dinner Box. All food is fresh and delivered frozen for the customer to pick up at one of their 4800 local hos… Continue

Added by Sylvia on November 14, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Sylvia Save Money on Healthy Foods

When you're trying to eat on the cheap, it's extremely tempting to swing by a fast food restaurant and buy items off their value menu instead of buying your own groceries and making a healthy meal. Be assured, though, that any money you save on food now, you may spend a couple times over on doctors' bills later down the line. I think we all know there are a lot of benefits to eating healthy, so I will not bore you with details. Instead, I want to help send you down the right track by listing a c… Continue

Added by Sylvia on October 20, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Sylvia Is Bigger Really Better When Grocery Shopping?

A common misconception is that buying the larger package such as the "family size" or "value size" of an item in a grocery store is always the best value. Next time you go grocery shopping, do the math—you may be surprised to find that sometimes the smallest package is the best value. In order to get the most for your money when grocery shopping, it is important to be aware of unit pricing. The unit price is the amount you pay per unit for a particular grocery item—usually calculated as the pric… Continue

Added by Sylvia on October 13, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Sylvia Store Brands: Great Value or Low Quality Imitations?

When you want to lower your grocery bill, there are a couple of different approaches you can take. Some people believe the best way to lower their grocery bill is to cut certain things out, mainly snacks and alcohol. Other people believe they can still enjoy all the name brand products they love and still lower their grocery bill by clipping coupons. Personally I have always been under the impression that a combination of buying items that are on sale and using coupons is the best way to go. Mor… Continue

Added by Sylvia on September 18, 2008 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Sylvia Make your Own Baby Food and Save

If you're a new parent, you may be wondering if you can save money by making your own baby food. The answer is...absolutely! Not only is homemade baby food much more nutritious, but making your own baby food can also help you save a considerable amount of money on groceries each week—especially as your baby gets older. Typically, one ounce of homemade baby food costs about one-fourth of what you would pay for a 1-ounce jar of baby food. I started making my own baby food when my daughter was abo… Continue

Added by Sylvia on September 15, 2008 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Sylvia Organizing Your Coupons

Using coupons on a regular basis can certainly save you a lot of money, but only if you can actually find the right coupon when you need it. If you are not organized, clipping coupons can turn into something that is both time-consuming and frustrating. Hopefully the tips below will help you get organized and increase your savings by helping you to never miss an opportunity to use a good coupon. The first step to take is to figure out the best system to classify your coupons. I guess this all de… Continue

Added by Sylvia on September 11, 2008 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

Sylvia The Great Debate: Costco vs. Sam's Club

In an effort to save more money on groceries during these tough times, more people are exploring the idea of joining a warehouse club. Given that there are two major warehouse clubs in most areas, Costco and Sam's Club, most people are faced with the choice of which warehouse club to join—since membership is not free. I have heard numerous debates on which is warehouse club is better and even been asked many times which one I prefer. From the conversations I have had, it seems like Costco is mor… Continue

Added by Sylvia on July 21, 2008 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments

Sylvia Easy, Tasty Recipes—Made from Ingredients on Sale

Being a working parent isn't easy, especially because the work does not end when you get home! Like most working parents, the greeting I usually get when I walk through the door is "What's for Dinner?" I try to cook for my family as often as possible—which is why I'm so excited that CoolSavings has introduced a new Recipes section full of quick, delicious recipes. My favorite feature about the… Continue

Added by Sylvia on June 16, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Frugal Dad Buying Bulk Items Not Always Cheaper

Saturdays in our household are officially designated as “Laundry Catch-up Day.” A day filled with stripping beds of their linens, separating lights and darks, and folding a seemingly endless pile of clean clothes. In preparation for the weekly event I ventured out to Target the other day to to buy a few bulk laundry items in Target’s “bulk packaging” area - the only area in the store you’ll find a frugal shopper looking for practical buys. I’ve long joked with my wife that the only thing… Continue

Added by Frugal Dad on June 16, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Sylvia Save Money for College While Grocery Shopping

I am all about saving money and earning rewards on the things I already buy. When grocery shopping, I am not only equipped with my grocery store card and a stack of coupons, but I always charge my groceries on a credit card that helps me earn reward miles. So I am really excited to share another reward program I found that is helping me boost my grocery savings and save money for my daughter's college education at the same time. Joining the Upromise rewards program at… Continue

Added by Sylvia on April 28, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Sylvia Unique Ways to Find Coupons Online

It's no secret that using coupons can save you a small fortune over time. Many people only use the Sunday paper as a source for coupons. Obviously you are tech savvy enough to know you can get tons of printable coupons and other savings tips online at websites such as CoolSavings.com. But did you know that there are other unique ways to find coupons on… Continue

Added by Sylvia on April 14, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Sam Squealer Grow your own Greens and Save

by Sylvia

My favorite childhood memories involve helping my parents in the garden. I love the taste of freshly grown vegetables—and the feeling of satisfaction when harvest time comes. Of course, growing your own vegetables can help you stretch your budget and be eco-friendly at the same time. Now that I'm a mom, I can't wait to share the experience of growing a garden with my daughter—and all the me… Continue

Added by Sam Squealer on March 13, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

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Be sure to click through all the pages (about 14 pages of coupons!), and check the details on each coupon, too. Save $3 on 1 HUGGIES® Pure and Natural Diapers. Discover the pure bliss of a diaper that includes gentle, natural materials. Sav...
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Be sure to click through all the pages (about 14 pages of coupons!), and check the details on each coupon, too. Save $3 on 1 HUGGIES® Pure and Natural Diapers. Discover the pure bliss of a diaper that includes gentle, natural materials. ...
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Ms. Shoparazzi replied to Sylvia's discussion 'Great New Coupons to Share' in the group Coupon Exchange
The Holiday season is just around the corner, and I know we're all shopping around for the best deals. Here are a couple of great Visa Holiday deals I think you can make use of. Save $25 at Sears.com with your Visa card, Save 68% on the Omaha Stea...
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Do you have extra coupons lying around? Need more of a specific coupon? Exchange the coupons you don't want for the coupons you need with the rest of the CoolSavings Community in our Coupon Exchange!
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I came across a great website, tgiblackfriday.com, that is updated with the latest deals and ads daily! Among others, they have the full page Black Friday ads posted for Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, Walgreens, Kohl's, Macy's and Kmart. You'll fi...
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Sylvia replied to coupon mama's discussion 'Deals for Eyemasters, VisionWorks, and Empire Vision Glasses!'
That is a great deal. Thanks!
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