Clark Howard and the Smart Shoppers
May 14, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Frugal Living
On May 2, I had the privilege of speaking at a Clark Howard event. I spoke about using sales and coupons to buy things at rock bottoms prices and stockpiling those items when they are at their lowest price.
You can read a little more about this event at Thrifty Mommy. In the upcoming weeks, I’ll be discussing some of the money saving tips.
image (c) Karen Weideman
Managing a Stockpile of House Supplies
July 11, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under Frugal Living, Organizing and Clutter Control
Earlier this week, I looked at the pile of items I got very cheaply at CVS and realized one key to saving on groceries: Have a stockpile of necessities.
I’ve always read that buying staples in bulk is a way to save money. Corollary to this idea is buying needed items ahead of time, and only when they’re on sale. When I browse through the blogs of successful coupon shoppers, I often see photos of their stash of toilet paper, toilet paper, toothpaste, diapers and so on. All of these wise shoppers get their supplies when they’re on sale so …read more
