Author: Trae Bodge
January’s best shopping deals & discounts
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Now that the holidays are over, perhaps it’s time to do a little shopping for yourself! And just because the holidays are behind us, doesn’t …
Beauty gifts under $100
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Happy Holidays!! For the beauty junkies on your list – or for yourself as a special treat – there are so many fabulous gift sets …
These Christmas gift deals won’t last much longer
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Happy December! Hopefully, you scored some great deals over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the discounts don’t end there! The holiday shopping season continues with …
Great gifts for under $100
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Happy holidays! If you’re looking for something special for that special someone, I’ve found a broad range of gifts under $100 to suit every taste. From …
Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals you won’t want to miss
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It’s that time again, where retailers big and small toss their sales into the Holiday shopping ring. My favorite categories over this big sale weekend are …
The best & worst things to buy in October
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October is a high point of the year for many of us, with its colorful leaves, sweater-worthy days and Halloween fun. And from a shopping …
Great Mother’s Day gifts that won’t leave you broke
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Mother’s Day is May 9th this year and as usual, you’re probably racking your brain for unique gifts for the moms in your life. Moms do …
Some of the most innovative CBD products you can buy
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CBD is one of my favorite ingredients. It has been a popular topic of conversation these days largely due to the recent legalization of marijuana in …
How to pamper your pets on the cheap
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Any pet owner will tell you that the best thing they ever did was to get a pet. We just got a new bunny named Willow …
18 great Valentine’s Day gifts under $100
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According to the National Retail Federation, Americans planned to spend just under $200 on their Valentines last year. After the year we’ve just had, I wouldn’t …
20 ways to save money at Starbucks & Dunkin’
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If you follow me regularly, you know I urge folks on a budget to make their own coffee to save money. But I know that DIY …
10 ways to save money at pharmacies
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You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor ordered, you have no other options. In some cases, the price is the price, …
12 hidden perks of shopping after Amazon Prime Day
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Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it was moved to Oct. 13 and 14. How were we supposed to keep …
Smart shopping tips for people who love Target
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There are affordable, stylish clothes, chic decor, and even food. It’s almost too easy to get carried away and do some serious damage. With that in …
Money saving hacks for Walmart shoppers
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When it comes to saving money, few stores can hold a candle to Walmart. Their “Everyday Low Prices” are just the tip of the iceberg. After reading about …
How to save money when shopping at IKEA
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There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in the air and the dizzying array …
How to save money at Gap, Old Navy & Banana Republic
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Whether you’re a diehard fan of Old Navy jeans, can’t do without your buttery soft Gap Body underthings, or Banana Republic is your go-to when you …
How to save money at your favorite craft stores
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Let’s face it – your kids are going to be more bored than usual for a while. And while boredom often begets creativity and innovation, hearing …
How to save money at Sam’s, Costco & BJ’s
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If you’ve been to a wholesale club warehouse, you know the thrill of the cavernous interior with snacks, spices, and home office staples stacked to the …
6 ways to shop smarter online
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More than 79% of Americans purchased goods and services online in 2018 and that number is expected to exceed 90% in 2023. Online shopping is becoming the norm, …
How to save money when you shop
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You don’t have to max out your credit cards or sacrifice your financial future to buy what you want and need. You can save some serious …
How to get shipping for free on nearly everything you buy
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In the old days, those of us who were brave enough to try this new online shopping thing were willing to pay a shipping fee for …
Last-minute Christmas shopping tips & ideas
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Christmas, if you celebrate, is right around the corner. Whether you have a tiny number of gifts yet to buy, or if you haven’t started yet, don’t …
The dos & don’ts of buying at a wholesale club
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Because I write about smart shopping, you’d think that I’d be adept at shopping in all forms. Not always! As a new member of Costco, it …
5 grocery shopping hacks every smart shopper should know
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Grocery shopping isn’t fun, like shopping for clothes or gifts. We tend to form habits around our weekly shopping outing – finding the closest store and walking …
