Money saving tip - try CBD

I have used Christian Book Distributors for many years and it is by far the cheapest place to buy any Christian product. For example, I bought a new Bible a while back for $19.00. My brother bought the same Bible at Berean for $35. Their selection is far superior to Amazon, their prices are similar and their site has most of the features we expect these days. You can even download songs for $.99 (Songs from itunes are $1.50). So try it!

Creative Idea: buy yourself a gift card

Not for a present, but to track your grocery spending.

I don't know about you, but I have always had a hard time keeping track of our grocery spending. We've tried the cash envelope system with little success. It was hard to carry all that money around and I often forgot to bring it with me. My mom told me about this idea and it has really helped.

If you tend to do most of your grocery shopping at one store, try buying a gift card to that store. For example, at the beginning of May I bought a Walmart gift card and put $200 on it (we spend more than that, but I was nervous starting with a larger amount). I put it in my wallet with my regular credit/debit cards. Each time I've shopped I've paid with the gift card. At the bottom of the receipt it shows me the remaining balance which is so helpful. I think next month I will get a card for Trader Joe's and Home Depot as well because it is so easy to overspend at those two stores.

Great place for shoes and outdoor gear

I have picky feet and need good shoes. I usually have to try on many pairs before finding a proper fit. Sierra Trading Post has great prices on good quality shoes, but if they don't fit right you end up paying a total of at least $10 in shipping for shoes that you don't have! Zappos offers free shipping both ways, but they usually are expensive.

Well here's a solution. I recently discovered that REI outlet offers free shipping and free returns if you do in-store pickup. I have not purchased anything yet, but they have a great selection and amazing prices. They even have lots of kids' shoes. I'll post when I purchase to comment on my impressions!

Amazing Tomatoes!

Sprouts has hot house tomatoes on sale for $.99 a pound until Wednesday the 23rd. Although that's a typical sale price, what is atypical is the flavor! I bought two yesterday and these tomatoes were the most flavorful I have tasted in years! In fact, I don't think I have ever had a store-bought tomato that tasted this amazing.

Get them while they last!

Welcome!

I am an unapologizing bargain shopper. I love to find cool stuff at great prices. I also like to find creative ways to save money. But I don't want to hoard my findings to myself. Hence this new blog! I plan on posting links to special coupons, great finds, and lots of other fun stuff. Some of the deals will be short lived so check back often and let me know what you think!