The Secret life of a Smart Shopper Revealed!

Okay, do you have your list in hand? Good! Now set it aside for a few minutes. It's important to make sure you have done your research and made all of the preparations to make this a true saving experience! We have created a few guides to show you what works for us.

• Bargain Finder Being a true bargain finder means more preparation and research time, but you can cut so much off your shopping totals by following these simple guidelines.
• Prepare for saving In order to truly save, you must prepare to save! Here are some basic items that I use a lot, some of which can be found at yard sales, thrift stores, dollar stores, even auctions.
• Store Coupons - Store coupons offering percentages or dollar amounts off are being used more and more as stores are fighting to get your business. These coupons offer a great way for you to save money ... or do they?

To a smart shopper, finding the right place to shop is one of the most important steps in saving money. You've done all of the planning, now lets make sure you are shopping in the places where you are going to get the most bang for your buck!

• Discount Stores Try shopping at discount stores. A vital key to saving money when shopping is WHERE you shop. And if you are willing to try generic or store brands instead of the nationally known brands.

• Flea Markets and Antique Malls Shopping flea markets & antique malls can be a fabulous experience. Find unique items often at drastic discounts. Follow my tips for a shopping trip the whole family can enjoy w/o breaking the bank!

• Thrift Shops Shopping at Thrift Shops serves a two fold purpose! While saving money on some great items, in most cases, you are helping others. Find out how. Let me tell you about my personal experiences.
• FatWallet Want to get paid to shop? Want to make Cash for Shopping? With FatWallet, you can earn money by shopping just like you always have. Find out how!
• Upromise is a program designed to help families save money for student loans, college or for your local elementary school without changing your shopping habits or buying special expensive items.

One last tip, I promise! It is also very important to know the best times to do your shopping.

• Clearance Shopping
  
  Going Clearance Shopping can save you loads. There's nothing like having your Christmas shopping done in March for a fraction of what you pay in December!
• Clearance Sales

  See how clearance sales can help stretch your dollars. See how this Smart mom gets her gift buying done almost a year in advance for a fraction of what most people pay.

Now it's time to put all of what you have learned into practice. Follow all of these smart shopper guides and you will save more than you ever thought possible! Go do your shopping and be sure to have fun!

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