Hey, there's nothing wrong with online shopping... sometimes that's the best way to score the best deals!
I’m 100% a self-proclaimed shopaholic
I enjoy consuming goods… a lot.
But in my defense, much of my consumption supports local artisans thanks to my love of all things handmade or “one of a kind.” And I have no problems spending my hard-earned cash on local businesses and people who make a living out of selling handcrafted goods.
As for the items that I buy which aren’t OOAK? Well, let’s just say I can justify the sheer quantity of my purchases simply due to my ability in always finding the best frugal deals available. I definitely have a skilled eye for zeroing in on when, where, and how I can buy an item at the very lowest price possible!
Much of this ability to lead a frugal lifestyle comes from years of experience working for a coupon company that deals almost exclusively with online shopping.
Don’t be fooled! It’s no longer considered uncool to be a coupon guru
Hello, have you seen TLC’s Extreme Couponing? You may or may not agree with the tactics these people use (I do admit, buying 18,000 bottles of mustard is a bit ridiculous)… but you can’t deny the fact that coupons are hot commodities these days. I mean, even Google tried to buy out Groupon for 6 billion dollars in recent memory!
The solution? I justify my shopaholic tendencies by…
1) Shopping online:
- If you don’t already dabble in online shopping, then where have you been over the last decade? Living under a rock? (I’m kidding.)
- But no really, if you don’t currently participate in online shopping activities, then listen up! I wholeheartedly endorse online shopping as the best way to shop. Why? Not only will you be able to get access to products that may not be available at local stores (because, frankly… the stockroom of most online merchants is likely no different than the storage facility seen at the ending of Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark!), there’s also a much higher probability you’ll find items on sale at lower prices when bought through an online retailer.
2) Couponing:
- Secondly, if you do dabble in online shopping activities… you’ll need to find yourself a good, dependable coupon website.
- Nowadays, everyone and their grandma has started their own coupon company. However, don’t just settle for any ol’ coupon website!
- I personally like FabulousSavings.com (although, yes, I am a bit biased on the matter since I work there). They only offer merchant-approved coupons that are guaranteed to work (which translates to less frustrations, because who wants to mine through expired coupon after expired coupon?). Plus, they also have exclusive offers that aren’t available anywhere else! So remember, friends don’t let friends shop online without using coupons from FabulousSavings.
Every online shopping site has a "coupon code" or "promo code" box for a reason!
If you would like more advice on how to shop smart by shopping frugally, then you should definitely follow my blog. Let me help you improve your lifestyle, by opening the door to unbelievable savings! For starters, you can check out my top 10 golden rules to saving money.
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