Favorite shopping tips - what are yours?

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The only real trick I have is to visit www.retailmenot.com before you check out when making an online purchase.  Some of their amazing offers include codes for free shipping and percentages & dollar amounts off.

There are several coupon sites that I "like" on Facebook.  They share online coupon codes, printable coupons, grocery deals, giveaways, free samples, and more! 

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Target also has a daily deals site that offers great bargains with FREE shipping (the best ones sell out quick) and another site that shares free samples (these run out fast, so you have to hurry)!

There are a few awesome flash sites that have great daily finds!  They offer FREE membership, and you receive credit for referring friends.  Sweet!

Click on any of the links below to join and start saving today :)

Family Finds

Groupon 
BuyWithMe

Heartsy

Living Social

One Kings Lane

Rue La La

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Totsy

Zulily

Totsy & Zulily are my absolute favorite finds for kids!! :)  I visit all these sites on a regular basis and purchase great finds for my kids, myself, and gifts for all occasions throughout the year.  I hope you love them as much as I do.  

I also shop online & pick small gifts up in stores throughout the year when I find a bargain.  I stockpile them in a cabinet & keep inventory so I always know what I have.  I save lots of things for Christmas (mostly stocking stuffers - but I hit Target's toy clearance at the end of summer, and I am just about done shopping for Joel!)...it is also a great go-to cabinet for last minute birthday parties, hostess gifts, and other special occasions that pop up when I don't have time for a shopping trip.  


I know you might not be thinking Christmas right now, but it's just over two months away!...Happy Saving! :)

This is just one shelf of my stockpile collection ;)

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Where do you shop for kids?

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I'm fortunate that Daniel (9) isn't picky about what he wears, but the days of buying "cute" clothes for him are over :( I bring things home, and he will normally wear them without saying a word. I buy most of his clothes at Target, Kohls, Old Navy, and The Children's Place. I typically won't buy something unless it's on sale and/or I have a coupon (unless it's something he really wants). I love clearance racks & online coupon codes!

Our baby boy is sooooo fun to shop for. I am a member of a couple private flash deal sites that sell merchandise at close-out prices...I love, love, love them! Membership is free, and you get credit for referring friends. How cool is that? It's a win-win. Both of these sites have products for boys & girls, as well as grown-ups...so it's fun to grab a little something for yourself when you're shopping for the little people in your family :)

My favorite flash deal sites for kids are Totsy and Zulily. They have awesome bargains on clothes, shoes, toys, and accessories for babies through pre-teens (and grown-ups). Beyond the Rack also has some great deals...they had baby wellies boots last week for just $14.00! 

Heartsy is another one of my favorite sites to shop for kids. They have exclusive deals on fabulous handmade designer items. They sell discounted credit vouchers to lots of unique etsy shops (for both children & adults). For example, I most recently purchased a voucher for $28 worth of product for $11. You absolutely cannot beat that! They offer a VIP membership that offers an even bigger discount on vouchers. You also get credit for referring your friends...I got a $5 credit for just signing up to be a member. I'm not sure if they are still offering the $5 sign-up credit or not. Simply sign up and go to "my credits" at the top of your membership page to check your credits.

All of those sites have great gifts, too! I find myself stocking up on birthday and Christmas presents year-round. Happy Shopping :)

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