Monday, April 30, 2018

LIQUIDATION SALES - MONEY TIP

It's Monday already!

Here is a tip but also a warning.

When businesses close their doors, some have liquidation sales.

These sales can be an amazing way to save a bunch of your cash IF you need what they are selling.

A near by rug company is going out of business.

They are selling their handmade, imported rugs for $.29 to $.10 on the dollar!

However, be careful.

Some places jack up their prices to get closer to what the actual merchandise cost to buy.

So, do your research.

Check out the prices and product.

It's your money so why not save it?

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Friday, April 27, 2018

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

POST OFFICE RATES

I received an email from another blogger about the post office rates.

These are the new prices:

Up to 4 ounces is $3.50
5 through 8 ounces is $3.75
9 oz is $4.10
10 oz is $4.45
11 oz is $4.80
12 oz is $5.15
13 oz is $5.50

I remember when stamps went up to $.05!

So, what do you do?  

Mail stuff less and just send a check?

Here is the link to her blog:

www.dinahsoar.blogspot.com

You may need to copy and paste.

The live link is not working on blogspot today.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

STAPLES - MONEY SAVING TIP

I am still a fan of coupons.  

Lots of stores have programs that can earn you points, money off items, etc.

This money saving tip is about Staples.

When I was working from home, I signed up for their frequent buyer program for businesses.

I am still a participant.

Several days ago I received a coupon for $30 off of a $60 purchase ordered online or by phone.

Last night I sat and shopped their website.  

I put things that I needed in my shopping cart as I spotted each one.

Well, the total was closer to $100.  

Whoa!

I backed up and deleted several things ending up with the two things I really needed, printer ink.

The total was just over the $60 requirement.

I clicked checkout.

Shipping was $9.99.

What?!

I went back and clicked pick up in store.

The coupon still applied and the shipping was cancelled.

I will be near the store tomorrow so no problem with the pick up.

Everyone knows how expensive printer ink can be and this simple trick saved half of the price!

Half off is great!

It's my money and I want to save it!

Don't you?

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Monday, April 23, 2018

RANT MONDAY - US POST OFFICE

This is my rant for a slow Monday.

It's about the US Post Office.

I mailed my grand daughter a package.  

It was a small package, weighing only 2 ounces.

What did it cost to mail that same small package?

Ready for this?

$3.50!!!!!

The new price for mailing ANY package via the US Post Office is now $3.50.

I was told it is the least that can be charged?!

So instead of $.49 per ounce, it is now $1.25 per ounce!

Ridiculous, I think.

It's my money and I want to save it!

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Friday, April 20, 2018

FRIDAY FLOWER

It is FRIDAY!

So here is a pretty flower for you.



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Thursday, April 19, 2018

FOOT SOAK IDEA - MONEY SAVING TIP

I saw this on a friend's FB post.  

Yes, I'm going to try it!

Have you see the cost of a pedicure lately?

Wow-zers!



--copied

These are not my feet by the way.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

KOHL'S - MONEY SAVING TIP

Kohl's is probably my favorite store now.  

I refused their credit card for years and years.

Finally, I was talked into applying for one.

It's great!

Kohl's charge card customers are sent flyers and coupons 12 times a year.

This month, I pulled the sticker off of the card flyer and it was for 30% off of all purchases!

I purchased a bed pillow, a pink sweater, a pair of pants and a card of rings.

The thing I like about the credit card is you can accumulate points and get Kohl's cash!

PLUS you can pay for the credit card charge right at the register!  

So, you never have a balance and no interest!

Today, after my purchases, I stepped over to the Customer Service desk and paid my balance which is what I had purchased today only.

The lady told me I could pay at the register.  

I knew that but there was a line, I replied. 

Her response:  Well look at you going ahead and being all sweet like that!

What can I say?

It's your money so save it!

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Monday, April 16, 2018

CHAPPAQUDDICK

I went to see the movie.  

It was not very impressive.

I left with more questions than answers.

It was revealing how many lies were told to protect Teddy Boy.

He was disgusting.

I feel sorry for his ex wife, Joan.  

Teddy did not know how he got out of the car.

After seeing the movie, I wonder if he jumped out before the car hit the water.

So many unanswered questions.

Some day it will all be known.

This is an interesting interview:



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Thursday, April 12, 2018

LIPSTICK - MONEY SAVING TIP

Lipstick can be expensive.  

Is it really worth the price?

To me, a penny pincher, no.

I've found a brand I like.

Yes, it's at the Dollar Tree.

Yes, it costs one dollar.

It is called LA Colors.  

I love the color. 

It's a fushia pink.

I think I need to post a picture.

Save that money!

It's your money!

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

SHOPPING ONLINE MONEY SAVING TIP

Seems that my best thoughts about saving money come late at night.  

Someone needs to write them down?!  

The tip for today is saving money when shopping online.

Go to your favorite website, for example Wal-Mart.

Enter the item you are considering purchasing.

Look to the right side of the page showing items offered.

You will see a drop down menu saying Relevance. 

Click on it.

Click on Low to High.

The next page will show the same items at the least expensive price.

This works for other websites, too.

Try it!

It's your money!

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Monday, April 9, 2018

GRIEF SHARE

Grief Share is a Bible based recovery program for those who have lost a loved one.

Our group was small.  

At the end, there were only three of us.

One had lost a wife.

One a elderly mother.

And me.

Yes, I learned ways to cope.

Am I over it.

No.

I did realize two things.

1 - I will miss my son till the day I die.

2 - I am not the only mother that has lost a grown son.

One of the members encouraged me to move forward.

It's all I can do.

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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

COMPANY

He's in the house!



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Monday, April 2, 2018

EAT OUT MONEY SAVING TIP

Let someone else pay.

Done.

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