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February Savings Strategy: Super Bowl & Valentine's Day
2011-01-20 09:00:00 Two big upcoming events are Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl . When big events happen, I'm usually inclined to follow one of two approaches: 1) I sit at home and do nothing because I don't feel like spending money. 2) I go out and spend money that I probably shouldn't spend. Do either of these two options look ... More About: Strategy , Valentines Day
Ask Ritika: "There Are Only Two Stores Close to Me..."
2011-01-19 18:55:00 The Question: Dear Coupon Mountain, I am just getting started with couponing and shopping online. I am a working person, and there are only two stores close to me-- Brookshire & Walmart. Can you help? -A member of Coupon Mountain's Facebook Community The Answer: Dear Community Member, We're so glad that you're exploring new options for shopping. It can be tough ... More About: Mart , Close , Stores , Online shopping
Our Month of Merry Giveaways: a Photo Journal
2011-01-18 09:00:00 We had an amazing turnout for our Month of Merry giveaways. We had four great contests, lots and lots of entrants, stacks of letters (see below), and four wonderful winners. More than one month later, everyone is happy with their new laptops, shoes, and gift cards. Please join Coupon Mountain in wishing our winners a ... More About: Photo , Journal , Giveaways
Monday's Money-Saving Tips of the Week: Social Media Edition
2011-01-17 18:17:00 Happy Monday, everyone! For those of you who have the day off, we hope that you are enjoying your time off. For those of you who have to work, we hope that you feel refreshed and energized from the weekend. Even though the Coupon Mountain team is working today, we are enjoying great sunshine and ... More About: Social , Media , Holiday , Money , Tips
Friday Roundup: Deals, Freebies & Best of the Web
2011-01-14 09:00:00 Happy Friday , readers! Last week, I said that I was glad that the week was over, and once again, I repeat myself -- it's almost time to relax. Hopefully, this weekend will be more exciting than the last (my big activity involved sleeping for 24 hours). In the world of deals, coupons, and savings, here's ... More About: Freebies , Roundup
Valentine's Day Without Breaking the Bank
2011-01-13 09:00:00 Last year, my boyfriend was unemployed on Valentine's Day, and this year, I'll be in school -- which means that we're pros at creative budgeting. Yes, Valentine's Day is a silly holiday, and yes, the day does tend to feel kind of superficial. So should you celebrate? Absolutely. No matter your budget, you deserve an excuse ... More About: Valentines Day , Bank
Win $100 to L'Occitane: Giveaway Alert
2011-01-12 16:00:00 After the holidays, the winter cold leaves us aching for some fresh air. As I type this blog post from my couch - covered in blankets, in the dark, while blasting the space heater- I realize that I?m ready for the springtime sunshine. Unfortunately, we still have months until the warmth, flowers, and sweet smell ... More About: Contests , Alert
Ask Ritika: "I'm New to Couponing..."
2011-01-12 09:00:00 The Question: Dear Coupon Mountain, I would like to start couponing in 2011. I want to be a big saver this year like many out there that have been so successful. How do i start? Where do i start? How do I start? Help please. -Kimberly The Answer: Dear Kimberly, First and foremost, thank you so ...
Savings Strategy: This Week's Sales
2011-01-11 09:00:00 Happy Tuesday, everyone! We're still a few days away from the weekend, but there's still good news -- 1) Monday's over and 2) You have plenty of time to shop the best of the best sales this week. When you're shopping this week, be sure to check out last Tuesday's sales roundup because several are ... More About: Strategy , Sales
Five Savings Benefits of Spring Cleaning
2011-01-10 21:00:00 As much as we wish that spring were around the corner, it isn't. We still have more than two months until mid-March. For those of you who are waiting for warmth and sunshine, you're out of luck. It's going to be cold for a little while longer. Still, look on the bright side because everything ... More About: Cleaning , Spring , Craigslist
Monday's Money-Saving Tips of the Week: Grocery Store Edition
2011-01-10 17:59:00 On the Coupon Mountain Facebook page, a number of our community members have expressed an interest in grocery store savings. Especially when you're shopping for high-quality produce, trimming your costs is tough -- you can't really buy veggies in bulk, and it's tough to find coupons outside of your weekly coupon book. As one member ... More About: Money , Tips , Store , Week
Friday's Deals, News, & Blog Roundup: Best of the Web
2011-01-07 02:39:00 Happy Friday, everyone! Are you glad to finally spend some quality time with the family and to relax? The Coupon Mountain team certainly hopes that you have a great weekend. We know that your weekdays are busy, so we wanted to bring you a consolidated resource with some highlights from this week. Some of these picks ... More About: News , Roundup , Blog
Why Being Healthy is a Lot Like Saving
2011-01-06 17:00:00 At Coupon Mountain, we?re all about helping our readers find ways to shop strategically and live life better. In our minds, a balanced budget means less stress and more family time. We believe that it?s possible for anyone to save money, even If you?re extremely busy?it?s always possible to make life better. Even though we love ... More About: Healthy , Weight Watchers
Ask Ritika: "I Can't Afford My Textbooks..."
2011-01-05 09:00:00 The Question Dear Ritika, I'm just about to start my second semester of my first year of college, and I'm blown away by how expensive my textbooks are going to be. I am taking five classes, and the total cost for my books is going to be more than $1,000. Last semester, I just bought everything ... More About: Half
Strategically Shop This Week's Top Sales
2011-01-04 09:00:00 There are some amazing post-holiday sales going on right now! Especially for apparel, if you've had your eye on something, now is probably the time to buy it. Be sure to check out the following awesome sales, and tell your friends too. These opportunities only happen once a year, and you don't want to wait ... More About: Sales , Shop
Monday's Money-Saving Tips of the Week
2011-01-03 21:11:00 Over the last few days, you've probably had New Year's resolutions on your mind. Can you believe that it's 2011, already? Me neither! At Coupon Mountain, our New Year's resolution is to bring you more quick and easy savings tips. In pursuit of that goal, we'll bring you a short list of tips every Monday. ... More About: Money , Tips , Week
Happy New Year from Coupon Mountain!
2010-12-31 10:54:00 Happy New Year , everyone! Whatever you do -- make sure that you have fun, and be safe. This year has been a time full of ups and downs, especially with the job market and the economy, but we're moving forward towards a better and happier time. Coupon Mountain has had a wonderful and fun year, and ... More About: Happy , Happy New Year
This Weekend's Rockin' Sales
2010-12-31 10:49:00 New Year's Eve and New Year's Day aren't the only awesome things about this weekend. There are also some great savings opportunities. This weekend isn't necessarily your traditional shopping weekend, but it's a good time to shop online and a wonderful opportunity to sit back, relax, and spend those holiday gift cards. Here are some ... More About: Sales
5 More Creative Ways to Save in 2011
2010-12-30 11:38:00 If you missed part 1 of this series, no worries-- check it out here. In a nutshell, Coupon Mountain has been working to help you find creative ways to save next year. Sometimes, the most effective savings strategy require some out-of-the-box thinking. It takes a little work to find something that works -- that's okay. ... More About: Creative , New Year , Save
Ask Ritika: "My Restaurant Habit is Too Expensive..."
2010-12-29 09:00:00 The Question Dear Ritika: I'm a student who loves eating out at restaurants. I have a part-time job and a scholarship, so I have some spare funds, but I know that there are some better ways that I can spend my money. I am a good cook and enjoy eating at home, so it's not like I ... More About: Restaurant
5 Creative Ways to Save in 2011: Part 1
2010-12-28 20:02:00 Earlier this week, we submitted a piece to NewsUSA about 11 Ways to Save in 2011. With New Year's Eve around the corner, our brainstorming powers are on overdrive, and we keep thinking of more and more great ways that you can save in 2011. Before New Year's, we'll give you a bunch of savings ... More About: Creative , Part
5 Ways to Spend Your Christmas Gift Cards
2010-12-27 18:59:00 Happy Monday-after-Christmas , readers! The Coupon Mountain team hopes that you had a great weekend with your friends and family with plenty of food, fun, and presents. If you feel like you didn't get enough time off, don't worry-- the holidays part 2 are just around the corner with New Year 's Eve and New Year's Day ... More About: Gift Cards , Mart , Gift
We Wish You a Merry Christmas...
2010-12-24 20:53:00 ...and a happy New Year ! Coupon Mountain is so thankful for having had an awesome year. Blog readers, Facebook fans, Twitter followers, and loyal shoppers-- we couldn't have done it without you. Thanks for being so great! To each and every one of you: have a wonderful holiday weekend with your family. Relax, eat good food, ... More About: Christmas , Holiday
Overcome the Holiday Stress
2010-12-23 19:19:00 Last night Mommy Moment wrote a really thought provoking article about holiday stress. One of the most poignant observations that Kate (the writer) makes is the holidays control our lives for more than just a few days-- usually, we're stressed out for an entire month. Between planning, shopping, wrapping, and hosting, we're left exhausted. On ... More About: Holiday , Stress
7 Holiday Community Service Ideas
2010-12-22 19:50:00 This morning, one of our Facebook fans expressed that she wanted some holiday community service ideas. Even though shopping is our main priority here at Coupon Mountain, we also try to find creative ways to give back to the community. The holidays are all about gift-giving and family time, but it's also important to find ways ... More About: Ideas , Holiday , Community , Service
Last Minute Holiday Savings Tips
2010-12-21 19:17:00 Can you believe that Christmas is four days away, and 2010 is almost over? Me neither. Can you believe that in a few days, you won't have to stress about holiday shopping? Me neither. Are you prepared for the post-holiday credit card bill? Once again, me neither. I know that after this blissful weekend, reality ... More About: Holiday , Tips
8 Mindless Ways That We Waste Money
2010-12-20 09:00:00 Target's always a tough place for me to shop. When I leave my home, I expect to spend maybe $20 max. When I arrive at Target, my eyes start to wander, and soon enough, I'm wandering all over the store. Last Thursday, I walked into Target expecting to spend $5 on soap. I walked out ... More About: Money , Coupon
Free Shipping at Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Williams-Sonoma
2010-12-17 09:00:00 If you haven't head the news, today is free shipping day! Even though we love to feature free shipping deals as often as we can, we thought that we'd highlight this one in particular. All day today, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Williams-Sonoma are offering free shipping across their websites. These stores are awesome and ... More About: Holiday , Garden , Free , Shipping
Walmart Toys & More Savings Event: Today through 12/19
2010-12-17 09:00:00 H i everyone! We just wanted to let you know that Walmart is having a Toys & More Savings event this weekend. If you're still looking for some gift ideas, be sure to check out Walmart's online-only special: Here are some deals that have made their way on to my wishlist: Motorola Motonav TN765 5.1-Inch Bluetooth Portable ... More About: Electronics , Event , Today , Mart
Some Almost-Last Minute Holiday Shopping Resources
More articles from this author:2010-12-16 09:00:00 The big day is ten days away, and how many of you have finished your shopping? I certainly have not. In fact, I've barely made it through half my shopping list. I'm pretty sure that people I know read this, so I'm not going to name any names. To be honest, I'm a little bit stressed. ... More About: Shopping , Yahoo , Holiday , Finance , Resources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
