Coupons & Free Samples

Well, I think we’re all interested in saving money (if you’re not – uh, WHY NOT!?!).
A friend of mine sent me a link to a coupon site & I felt the need to pass it on to you:
MommySavers.com
Valpak

This got me thinking about other coupon sites & free sample sites.
Coupons.com
eCoupons.com
CouponCabin.com

Shop4Freebies.com
CouponMom.com

Please read the fine print before signing up for anything. I do not endorse these sites and have not used all of them. Feel free to search for coupons or free samples – you’ll probably find what you’re looking for faster than using these sites.
My favorite site for good deals is:
CleverMoms.com

A few really great tips for saving money:
-Google the product you plan on purchasing & the word coupon
-search for free samples of items you are interested in before purchasing
-there are coupons for just about anything you want to buy – just ASK!
-most manufacturers will provide you with coupons by mail or email if you simply call or email their customer service & satisfaction department to ask them (the even occasionally will send free samples)
-many stores have free samples of select products (usually cosmetics, hair care, & hygiene) – just ask a sales associate
-even local companies offer coupons or discounts on their websites
-price shop/comparison shop – most stores will match or beat a competitor’s price if you provide a printout
-it’s ok to haggle these days
-check the penny saver & all those flyers you get in the mail & ONLY clip the coupons for the items you plan on buying (buying something you wouldn’t have bought otherwise, simply because you have a coupon, does NOT save money in the long run)
-ask around about where the best place to buy your favorite products are
-ask friends what their favorite products are & try them out
-check the “cheap gas prices” websites to find the best prices in your area

*Thanks to Samm for the MommySavers.com and Valpak websites.*

If any of you have any suggestions for other websites that help you save money, please send them on to me!

Once Upon a Child

Last night Once Upon a Child had a huge blowout sale. Everything marked with a purple line on the tag was $1! Toys under $10 were buy 3 get one free!
The store is a great place to get wonderful new and like-new clothes and “gently used” toys. If you’re budget is tight and you want to give your child great clothes, this is a good place to check out.
You can also sign up for their mailing list and get extra coupons for their store. They also offer customer appreciation cards that let you “earn” a few dollars off of purchases here and there.
Their website is Once Upon a Child

Clever Moms

I found this link quite some time ago and if you’re a real shopper (which I’m not) you will be able to find some great deals, discounts, and coupons here.
CleverMoms.com