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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Daily Deal!
And yet again, the daily deal sites are ones I have been using for years now and would definitely recommend checking out!
Woot.com, along with sellout.woot.com feature a new item every day that is absurdly cheap and usually quite useful. Sometimes, they are refurbished items, sometimes discontinued, but always something that makes you go "I want that!"
A new item is posted on Woot at 11:59 central time, and is sold until 11:59 the next day, or until it is sold out.
Woot.com, along with sellout.woot.com feature a new item every day that is absurdly cheap and usually quite useful. Sometimes, they are refurbished items, sometimes discontinued, but always something that makes you go "I want that!"
A new item is posted on Woot at 11:59 central time, and is sold until 11:59 the next day, or until it is sold out.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Eating like a king on the salary of a peasant
There is a very good reason that Ramen Noodles and Mac 'n Cheese are common staples of the college kid's diet. Mainly, they are dirt cheap and easy to make.
However, the smart student will know that you can eat much better, without paying much more.
Eating well is not as hard as you might think, nor as expensive if you know where to look. Many towns, especially ones near college campuses, will have some sort of cheap food store such as a Save-A-Lot or Aldi's, which are some of the greatest places you can go if you want to save money. Also, many dollar stores sell dry goods such as cereal, canned veggies and soup, and boxed pastas.
Another great thing is to purchase in bulk. Costco and Sam's Club require memberships (not a bad thing to invest in sometimes) but places such as Gordon Food Service do not. If you have a food or drink you buy frequently, buying them in bulk can be ridiculously cheaper and require you to need to buy them less.
Two super easy ways to save are to use coupons (check out the daily deal!) and ALWAYS purchase off-brand if possible. 99% of the time, they taste the exact same and are much cheaper.
However, the smart student will know that you can eat much better, without paying much more.
Eating well is not as hard as you might think, nor as expensive if you know where to look. Many towns, especially ones near college campuses, will have some sort of cheap food store such as a Save-A-Lot or Aldi's, which are some of the greatest places you can go if you want to save money. Also, many dollar stores sell dry goods such as cereal, canned veggies and soup, and boxed pastas.
Another great thing is to purchase in bulk. Costco and Sam's Club require memberships (not a bad thing to invest in sometimes) but places such as Gordon Food Service do not. If you have a food or drink you buy frequently, buying them in bulk can be ridiculously cheaper and require you to need to buy them less.
Two super easy ways to save are to use coupons (check out the daily deal!) and ALWAYS purchase off-brand if possible. 99% of the time, they taste the exact same and are much cheaper.
Daily Deal
Today's daily deal is one of the more popular websites for saving money.
Coupons.com features many coupons that are easily "clipped" and printed right from your computer. They have a whole array of different coupons on stuff most people buy anyways (shampoo, snacks, coffee, etc) so there really isn't a reason not to use them. I mean, its basically free money!
Coupons.com features many coupons that are easily "clipped" and printed right from your computer. They have a whole array of different coupons on stuff most people buy anyways (shampoo, snacks, coffee, etc) so there really isn't a reason not to use them. I mean, its basically free money!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Daily Deal!
The daily deal for today is one that takes a little more effort and time, but the payouts can be huge!
The site is MyPoints.com, and at first glance it seems a wee bit spammy. But looks can be deceiving...
Essentially what you do is earn points, redeemable for gift cards. A few emails get send your way each day, along with surveys and contests. You also get so many points per dollar if you shop at places like Avon, HP, Barnes & Noble, and a ton of other places. You just gotta click the link through MyPoints to get to the site and... voila!
I've been a user of the site for a good amount of time now, and without spending any money at all (just a few seconds a day!) I've gotten a $25 Subway gift card, a $10 Burger King gift card, and $25 Kohl's gift card to name a few.
Definitely check it out! It's always nice to get that little something for nothing.
The site is MyPoints.com, and at first glance it seems a wee bit spammy. But looks can be deceiving...
Essentially what you do is earn points, redeemable for gift cards. A few emails get send your way each day, along with surveys and contests. You also get so many points per dollar if you shop at places like Avon, HP, Barnes & Noble, and a ton of other places. You just gotta click the link through MyPoints to get to the site and... voila!
I've been a user of the site for a good amount of time now, and without spending any money at all (just a few seconds a day!) I've gotten a $25 Subway gift card, a $10 Burger King gift card, and $25 Kohl's gift card to name a few.
Definitely check it out! It's always nice to get that little something for nothing.
Spending Less on a Computer
So lets say you save up your money for a while and decide you want to invest in a computer. How on Earth can you get something new without completely breaking the bank?
Simple. You just research and take your time.
There are two basic options for computers: PC, and Mac. If you can afford a Mac, I don't understand why you are even looking at this site considering purchasing a Mac is being the opposite of frugal. Expect to pay 2-3x more for a Mac than a comparable PC.
Now that it's been established that you want a PC, determining what to buy depends on what you need.
If you want a laptop, the typical suggestion is to purchase a Dell or HP. However, with a little bit of research you can easily find a similar laptop for a cheaper price, especially as the quality of the laptop increases. I suggest looking at newegg.com for the best deals on a laptop (or anything computer oriented). Often times with popular brands such as Dell, you pay for the name.
Desktops are a bit trickier. If you know computers fairly well, it isn't tough to build a top of the line system for a very reasonable price. If you don't know how, consult your local computer geek and they'll probably be glad to help.
Whatever you decide on, be patient. There are constantly new sales and new items, as well as a push for sales in this struggling and competitive economy. Computers are cheaper now than ever, and with a little effort you can walk away with much more than you bargained for with money still left in your wallet.
Simple. You just research and take your time.
There are two basic options for computers: PC, and Mac. If you can afford a Mac, I don't understand why you are even looking at this site considering purchasing a Mac is being the opposite of frugal. Expect to pay 2-3x more for a Mac than a comparable PC.
Now that it's been established that you want a PC, determining what to buy depends on what you need.
If you want a laptop, the typical suggestion is to purchase a Dell or HP. However, with a little bit of research you can easily find a similar laptop for a cheaper price, especially as the quality of the laptop increases. I suggest looking at newegg.com for the best deals on a laptop (or anything computer oriented). Often times with popular brands such as Dell, you pay for the name.
Desktops are a bit trickier. If you know computers fairly well, it isn't tough to build a top of the line system for a very reasonable price. If you don't know how, consult your local computer geek and they'll probably be glad to help.
Whatever you decide on, be patient. There are constantly new sales and new items, as well as a push for sales in this struggling and competitive economy. Computers are cheaper now than ever, and with a little effort you can walk away with much more than you bargained for with money still left in your wallet.
Daily Deals!
Every day, I'll be posting another aid to help you live the frugal life. Coupons, free samples, giveaways, contests... so keep an eye out!
Today's entry is one of my favorite kind of things... FREE!
The site is shop4freebies.com and it is loaded with lots of goodies to try out. Most of the stuff is sample sized, but occasionally they have a full sized product available. They have a whole array of everything from beauty products, to coupons, to food.
Just to be safe, when signing up for any deal online you should use an email address designated for spam. I haven't had any issues yet but there is always the chance.
If you have any suggestions for tomorrow's Daily Deal or just wanna say hi, leave a comment!
Today's entry is one of my favorite kind of things... FREE!
The site is shop4freebies.com and it is loaded with lots of goodies to try out. Most of the stuff is sample sized, but occasionally they have a full sized product available. They have a whole array of everything from beauty products, to coupons, to food.
Just to be safe, when signing up for any deal online you should use an email address designated for spam. I haven't had any issues yet but there is always the chance.
If you have any suggestions for tomorrow's Daily Deal or just wanna say hi, leave a comment!
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