It's been almost a full month since the launch of the new J.C. Penney pricing strategy, and in case you were wondering, I can officially report that it's safe to come out and shop there again. I recently took a leap into the deep unknown to uncover the truth about how the new strategy affects shoppers and their in-store experience, and I was honestly surprised by what I discovered. Continue Reading
ArchivesFebruary, 2012
28FebRed Carpet Fashion for Less + Oscar Savings Round Up
Did you watch the Academy Awards this year? More importantly - did you have an eye on that red carpet? I kept an eye out for some recurring trends that popped up on celebrities and assembled a collection of more affordable versions of Oscar attire. If you don't give a hoot about ballgowns and glitzy Continue Reading
27FebCouponing with Amy: Plan Your Meals Ahead with Coupon Ads
Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading
24Feb6 Oscar-Worthy Ideas for Your Academy Awards Party
Soon stars will descend on the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, all vying for the same 6.75 pound, 13.5 inch tall man: the Oscar. The Academy Awards are one of the biggest nights of the year for movie lovers. Even if you can't be there to walk the red carpet, you can still create a star Continue Reading
23FebWho Are the Top Coupon-Clipping Celebrities?
Most of the time when celebrities make headlines for money reasons it's because they're spending $2.2 million on a solid gold toilet or they're filing for bankruptcy. But there are plenty of household names who aren't letting their fat bank accounts change their frugal ways. Some clip coupons, some buy in bulk, but all of Continue Reading
22FebCouponing with Amy: Triple Threat of Coupons
Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading
21FebTime to Indulge! Mardi Gras Sales Round Up
Ah, Fat Tuesday. If you observe Lent, it's your last chance to indulge in all things, well, indulgent! And if you're not Catholic, it's a good excuse to get in on a whole lot of fun. This Mardi Gras, get in on the savings too by checking out these select deals. Food If you ask Continue Reading
16FebCouponing with Amy: Cool Savings on Hot Yoga
Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading
15Feb13 New Girl Scout Badges Reward Money Smarts
There's no doubt that the Girl Scouts know their way around a cookie. Just as our New Year's resolutions start to take a back burner, those cute young ladies in their matching outfits start knocking on our front doors or soliciting us outside our neighborhood grocery store. They're peddling colorful boxes of American history—a history Continue Reading
14FebValentine's Day Romance: Free Ways to Pop the Question
Plenty of people plan to get down on one knee this February 14, popping the question to their significant other. Roughly 2.2 million couples get engaged annually, according to Census numbers, and The Diamond Information Center says that about one in ten of those proposals happen on Valentine's Day. You could charter a helicopter or Continue Reading
13FebSpoil Your Sweetie Contest - Winner Announced!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Spoil Your Sweetie on Valentine's Day" Blog Entry Contest!
Our editorial team loved reading your entries and had a hard time choosing just one favorite to win the grand prize. Although all the entries described fun ways to spoil their sweeties, our selected entry really displayed a unique and well-written idea that stood out from the rest.Continue Reading