I take great pleasure in saving money, and there’s a certain thrill in knowing I landed a great deal. My husband and I once found ourselves saddled with a $45,000 debt, which led me to adopt a rigorous coupon-clipping routine. For hours, I would sit and cut out coupons, learn the policies regarding them, match prices, and prepare my shopping list. When we eventually cleared our debt, I somehow slipped into complacency and quit my diligent couponing and bargain hunting regimen.
Then our baby arrived, and I reasoned that I simply did not have the time for bargain hunting anymore. Nevertheless, the idea of returning to bargain shopping re-emerged when my husband and I contemplated the possibility of me becoming a stay-at-home mom. The major question was, could we afford it?
I began by exploring how I could reduce our monthly grocery expenses. It was a significant challenge for me, a full-time working mom with an infant, to make time for bargain hunting. Fortunately, I found a solution in leveraging the efforts of others. I began following seven bloggers who specialize in providing information about excellent deals and savings.
1. “Pink Rose Mama”
I follow Pink Rose Mama on Facebook, who exclusively shares Amazon deals. This removes the need for coupon clipping altogether! I simply choose the deals on my computer, and voila, I save money. Her Amazon ‘Subscribe + Save’ deals are particularly beneficial.
2. “Clearance Queens”
They share fantastic clearance finds from numerous stores, including everything from TVs to diapers and household items. However, scoring these deals typically requires a swift visit to your local store.
3. “Krazy Coupon Lady”
The Krazy Coupon Lady website and app significantly simplify my shopping preparation as she lists all items on sale and where their related coupons can be sourced. It’s just a matter of clipping and going!
4. “Deal Seeking Mom”
This site provides deals on a wide variety of items ranging from free photos to groceries, making it an excellent resource for home shopping.
5. “Money Saving Mom”
She shares not only amazing deals and finds but also advocates for a debt-free lifestyle, imparting wisdom on living within your means—an ideology I completely endorse!
6. “Bargain Babe”
Coupled with her deals on household items and groceries, she regularly shares great deals on toys—say goodbye to paying full price for gifts!
7. “BabySavers”
If you’re looking for more than grocery and toiletries deals, BabySavers shares significant savings on household and baby supplies—everything from toys to school supplies.
Do you have some favorite deal and savings bloggers? Where else do you find great deals? Do you follow any of the blogs mentioned?
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