Browse the following posts about Shopping

I know it seems hard to believe but summer has passed the mid-way point (that was August 5th) and it’s time to start looking towards fall. That means getting ready by shopping the two big events that occur at this time every shopping year: Back to School Sales and Summer Clearances.

Despite my spending over 30 years in the retail business (most of those in malls when they were the kings of retail), I still feel like you do and shake my head when I realize that in August we are already talking about the fall. I remember those “fun days” shopping for my kids at the back to school and summer clearances and although it wasn’t the highlight of my summers back then, it was worth the time and prep to save some real money. Continue reading

I have been a customer of Sears all of my life, and now that relationship could be ending as Sears fights to stay in business. Please don’t laugh; there are real reasons why Sears has been sentimental for me. First of all, my mother worked there for over 20 years from when I was a kid all the way though my college years. I too worked there the summer between high school and my first year in college in their warehouse. Mom helped me get the job.

We weren’t a wealthy family, as I have written previously, and many of my clothes were handed down to me from my Dad’s boss’s son when I was growing up. The only other clothes I ever had until I was about 18 came from Sears & Roebuck. Continue reading

It’s November and you know that the big holiday shopping season is upon us. And when I say upon us, I mean right now! We tend to think of Thanksgiving and the Black Friday weekend as the big kickoff and there’s no doubt that it is prime time for shopping all over the country this and every year. But have you noticed that the holiday shopping period has been stretching out further and further each year and that you can already see some “super bargains” out there beginning November 1st? That’s the truth, as many retailers have already begun to stock, advertise, and highlight a few of the better deals they will have this season. It’s not silly or foolish to think you will see better prices on some items before Thanksgiving sales or even on Thanksgiving Day!

Each year I write about Black Friday deals and ever since the stores began to open on Thanksgiving Day itself, that day has had the reputation of being a bargainer’s delight. That hasn’t changed this year as reported by DealNews.com which claims that the best priced items at the major retailers around the country will be found Thanksgiving Day by a margin of 38 top best deals to 31 of them being offered on Friday, November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving. Continue reading

When you follow a savings blog like this one, you are going to get information about some of the best bargains, stores and shopping experiences around the USA.  Or at least you are hoping for it. After all, saving your hard earned money when you shop is a cornerstone for people like us and the more we have that opportunity the better it is. While many people compare prices, they don’t always compare customer service policies and that can make a big difference.

Today, I’m going to tell you about a store you have probably shopped at, heard about, but not even realized all the amazing ways it can save you money. The very best part is that it’s probably a store nearby and it’s a store you want and need to shop in several times a year. Oh and I don’t work for them, never have, and I’m not getting any special deal or gifts or money or discounts from them for saying anything nice about them. I’m doing it because I believe what I am saying and I am doing it for you! Continue reading

It does seem a little strange to talk about back to school when many of us haven’t even taken a break yet to enjoy some time off this summer. Believe it or not, however, the back to school onslaught has already begun. If you don’t believe me, check out your Sunday paper, online sites, and your nearby shopping center or supermarket. There you’ll see the piles of pens, papers, and the like that you and millions of others will be gobbling up over the next few weeks.

According to the National Retail Federation, the average American family will spend over $600 for back to school.  As of this week, it is estimated that about one third of all back to school shopping has already been accomplished. Those early shoppers may have gotten a big head start, but have they gotten the very best deals? Continue reading