January 26 - 27 Weekend - The Baltimore Sun Coupons

Some weekends I wonder if a coupon gremlin has come along and stolen all my coupons before I get my Baltimore Sun newspaper.  Other weekends, I am quite happy to discover many coupons.  This weekend would be just tha type of situation.  There were four packets of coupons included.  Also, there were a Walmart and Target sales paper.  Hooray!

Some of the many coupons included in this weekend's Baltimore Sun are:

• Frozen pizzas (various brands)
• Tums (you might need that after all that pizza)
• Tidy Cat litter
• Puppy Chow
• Ragu spaghetti sauce
• Suave shampoo and other products
• Vaseline products
• Fiber One
• Cheerios
• Tyson Chicken
• Nature Valley Granola Bars
• Tide
• Energizer
• Charmin
• Bounty Puffs
• And much more!

Happy shopping this weekend!  Don't forget, many groceries stores will double your coupons if the amount is under $1.

Happy New Year!

2012 has come and gone and it is time to celebrate the new year.  I hope everyone had a safe New Year's Eve.  Let's all celebrate the coming of 2013.  I am hoping (despite the 13 and the bad luck that it indicates) that this year will be a great one.

Now is the time to sit down and consider your finances.  It is great to plan your taxes, budget, and finance plans for the new year.  Also, if you are looking for a new job, now is the best time.  Many companies put job searches on hold during the holidays, but now they will be looking for new employees.  Maybe we will all have a little luck getting that better paying job this year!

Don't forget... this is also the perfect time to stock up on holiday items.  You can get wrapping paper, decorations, ugly Christmas sweaters, and an assortment of other holiday products right now.  Most stores are selling items for 50% to 75% off.  Also, it is the perfect time to buy Christmas candles for dirt cheap.  Who cares if there is a Christmas tree on the front of it?  If you need candles for practical reasons, such as your electricity going out, I assure you, you won't care about the holiday theme.

Best wishes to everyone and happy new year!

Christmas Shopping Bargains - Weekend Dec. 15/16

If you are a last minute shopper, you are in luck this weekend.  There are many stores that are breaking out their best prices this weekend.  If you are buying the bulk of your Christmas gifts this weekend, you can totally save money.

The first store I want to discuss is Michael's.  Just about everything is on sale.  There are dollar items that are only 50 cents.  T-shirts that are usually $3.99 are now 2 for $6.  Many holiday items are 30 to 60 percent off this weekend.  Not to mention, Michael's has been more than generous with coupons.  They are currently offering 20% off coupons to ALL items... even sale items, for this weekend only.  You just need to sign up for their email discounts.

The next store we need to discuss is New York & Company.  I remember by this point last year, they were all but giving the store away.  The same can be said this year.  There are shirts for 10 bucks.  Scarf and glove sets for $10 that are regularly around $25.  Each day, New York & Company sends emails with crazier and crazier discounts.  I am waiting for them to offer to pay me to shop there soon.

I would also recommend signing up for emails from Yankee Candle and Bath and Body Works.  Each day, both stores are offering a different sale item.  For instance, yesterday Bath and Body Works was selling large candles for only $8 a candle.  They are usually $20 a candle.  Today Bath and Body Works was selling body cream for only $5!  If you sign up for their emails, you will be the first to know the great daily deals at both stores.

I do not promote waiting the last minute to go Christmas shopping, but this year, it does make sense.  Many stores are breaking out some amazing deals to appeal to every shopper.  Even if you thought you were done shopping, it might be worth it to add a few more gifts to your list now.  So enjoy it, last minute shoppers!