ArchivesFebruary, 2012

29Feb

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

28Feb

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

27Feb

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

24Feb

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

23Feb

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

22Feb

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

21Feb

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

16Feb

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

15Feb

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

14Feb

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

13Feb

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