Nov

30

There’s got to be a Morning After — It’s Cyber Monday!

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cyber-monday

SO, did you make it through the weekend?  Shopping in a crowded mall on the day after a huge meal just doesn’t do it for me, but if that’s your thing, have at it.  Hope you got everything on your list.

But for those of you who would rather eat fire than brave the shopping maniacs, there is a choice.  Stores across the country, actually around the world, have brought forth a new shopping domain — online, of course — and are promising great buys online, as long as you shop TODAY!

As a professional frugalista, I have never found that these one-day sales really give you enough savings to make it worth your while.  There are going to be bargains galore, online and off, right up to and including Christmas day. You just have to know where to go.

Here’s some great info from Fat Wallet.com, a great Bargain Shopping community. (If you’re not yet a member, just sign up when you go there.)

* Black Friday Blog – The ad rumors are out, come find the best deals.
http://www.fatwallet.com/black-friday/


* Cyber Monday Blog: This area will start building up quickly over the weekend and in to Monday!
http://www.fatwallet.com/cyber-monday/view_headlines.php?view=cybermon day


* Top Deals : Year Round – Quick and Easy Deals selected by our staff of deal hunters
http://www.fatwallet.com/top-deals/


* Gift Ideas: Find great gift ideas for everyone on your list
http://www.fatwallet.com/gift-ideas/


* Holiday Cash Back Sale
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/954779/


* Wish List: Build a list easily from anywhere on the web, and share it with your friends.
http://www.fatwallet.com/wish-lists/install.php

Later this week we will talk about the spirit of giving this year, and how your gifts can make the most impact, and the most difference.  Meanwhile, for more musings about shopping and bargains, click here!


Nov

25

Giving Thanks!

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cheap turkey!

Cheap Turkey!

As I wait for callbacks from the various insurance agencies, I am realizing that I’ve left you guys incomplete on a few things I promised — like how much our Sister Road Trip ended up costing, and whether or not the jewelry prices in the Caribbean really are better.  I will complete all those things and more as soon as possible.

At this time of year we like to review what we’re thankful for, and one of the top ones for me is you, my readers.  Thanks for reading and all your feedback, and allowing us to make a difference in your lives.

Tomorrow, feed the homeless, or do some act of kindness, and remember how blessed you really are.  Then enjoy the meal and your family and friends, and gear up for your best, most frugalicious holiday shopping ever!

Here’s a link to last year’s Black Friday report.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.