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This past weekend, a friend and I spent a glorious Saturday afternoon being shown around by a frugal fashionista who gave us a crash course in bargain hunting. I think I must have squealed a few times over the amazing finds I spotted in consignment stores and little neighborhood shops. I found a BCBG dress for just $25 when it originally price was over $200, and to top it all off, it was in Read more
These celebrities are raking in million-dollar paychecks, but that doesn't mean that they have to go all out and spend big bucks 24/7. It's actually kind of refreshing to see them do ordinary things and hunt for bargains like you and I. Of course, this doesn't mean that they're completely giving up their glamorous lifestyles to live like the average person, but it's nice to see them showing some Read more
Black Friday is almost here! Source Are You Willing to Experience Chaos For Sales? Heck yes! I'll do anything for a great bargain. Sometimes, but I have to be up for the long lines. No; I don't have the patience for people shoving. Other — do tell! Read more
Anyone who says they don't love a good deal is lying. With that notion in mind, iVillage has started Steals & Deals, a shopping blog that dishes about sample sales, in-store sales, and designer discounts. They also provide coupon codes for fashion and accessories. What's the latest? A Rachel Roy NYC sample sale! Read more
I recently purchased this Arden B. Silk Trapeze Dress for $64 (originally $130) to wear to a friend's upcoming nuptials. Two days later, I revisited the site and found it had gone on sale for $30. What?! First I was thrilled, but then I was mad I had paid the higher price. I pondered whether or not I should call customer service for a price adjustment. Despite my initial hesitancy, I sucked it Read more
Face it — when it comes to bargains, you're lazy. You'd rather have someone present you with deals rather than scrounging the Internet yourself. Laziness may not take you far in other parts of your life, but in the online shopping world, it'll get you ahead. StyleNotes.com reports the best deals, coupons, and sales from all the reputable stores out there. You can browse by category or shops. Read more
Guilty as charged. Source Have You Ever Purchased Something You Didn't Love Just Because It Was on Sale? I do it all the time but it's worth it because I save money. I sure have, but I'm not proud of it. Never! I refuse to buy something unless I absolutely love it. Other - do tell! Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
For online shoppers, the flash sale is the ultimate guilty pleasure, and as many of us know (guilty as charged!), the promise of a limited-time bargain can be extremely alluring and even downright addicting. Instead of allowing your in-box to tempt you with unnecessary emails, we suggest you choose your memberships wisely. In this mom's guide to flash sales, you'll find the inside scoop on what's Read more
The cost of raising a dog is extremely high. In fact, if you look at rates to fly with your dog on airplanes, it's sometimes almost equivalent to what we humans are paying for a plane ticket. And it all adds up — you end up spending a never-ending amount of cash on toys, crates, flea medication, checkups, and the list goes on. However, many think the high costs of raising a dog are totally Read more
