Everyday Randomness

Saving A Few Bucks

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there’s always a time for saving cash. My mom is always asking me how I save so much money when I shop. The answer is always simple. I shop online, and I use a ton of online coupons. My mom doesn’t own a computer or care much about the internet, so she still just doesn’t understand how easy it is for me to find coupons online. I try to explain that it’s just like clipping coupons from the paper, but I guess it really isn’t the same after all.

I had to laugh when our local news station decided to do a “Buyer 411″ segment this year that taught people exactly how to go online and search for online coupons to use for their Christmas shopping. Christmas isn’t the only time of the year you can save money people. I never finalize a purchase anywhere online without doing a quick search for an online coupon. 9 times out of 10 I’ll find something even if it’s just 10% off or free shipping. These things add up!

I always hit up CouponChief as my first stop when looking for online shopping coupons. They’ve got great resources for a ton of the online stores where I like to shop. I will still be taking advantage of online coupons well after the holiday season is over and done, but I do still have a few presents left to buy, and I can definitely use a few online coupons for those purchases.

Hubby wants a specific tool set from Sears, so I’ll be taking advantage of the free shipping on that. Then we’ve still got to buy gifts for the pets. Yes, we make cute little stockings for Bubba and Alley full of toys and treats, so I’ll probably hit up the coupons for PetSmart.

Whether you’re shopping online during the holiday season or buying stuff throughout the year don’t forget to check out online coupons for every order you make. You never know when you’re going to save!