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When eBay goes terribly wrong

I’ve had the same eBay account for ten years. I don’t use it an awful lot, but I have snagged some great bargains. I recently started selling in earnest which has worked well. Overall, my experience on eBay has been nothing but positive, and that’s why I was shocked when I was scammed recently while [...]


TGIFSD: Finish your holiday shopping on Free Shipping Day

I have been shopping online for years and thought I knew just about every trick to save money, but somehow I completely failed to get the memo about Free Shipping Day. Thankfully my friend Amy enlightened me and I was able to take advantage of a super low price on an item I needed at [...]


How to find the best prices online

Are you stressed because Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone and you haven’t even begun to shop? Don’t worry! There is still plenty of time to shop online for the holidays and you don’t need gimmicky sales to snag some great deals while you’re at it. I have increasingly turned to online [...]


How I Save at Rite Aid

This post was last updated on May 25, 2011 with changes to Rite Aid’s coupon policy. Drugstore shopping is a mainstay for most serious couponers. There is an array of rebate programs, reward programs, store coupons and great sales that attract shoppers looking to save a lot, or sometimes even get “paid to shop”. As [...]


Shopping clearance for Spring and Summer

The Children’s Place had an excellent sale recently, so I took advantage of the opportunity to outfit Mr. Boy for the warmer months. The Children’s Place is one of my favorite sources for inexpensive, but high quality clothing–they consistently give me the biggest bang for my buck. Although their regular prices can be steep, they [...]


Hi, I'm Jen. I am a product review and frugal lifestyle blogger based in Central New York. Over the years I have learned to stretch my family's household income to the max so I can stay at home and raise my son. I hope that the ideas I share will help you achieve your personal goals, too. learn more...
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