SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!!

What do sites like Groupon, WagJag, LivingdDeal and  Deal of the Day have in common? They are deal of the day sites that users can buy discounted gift certificates from to use at local and national companies. These sites have saved users thousands of dollars. For example, I have purchased car detailing for $39 (reg. $89) and I just recently scored a one-night getaway at Niagara Falls, staying at the Hilton (executive suite for 2 adults and up to 5 children), with manager's reception, $40 voucher for the Keg and a full hot and cold breaksfast complete with omelette station for $115CDN. Now tell me that's not a great deal?!!!!

What these sites believe is that there is buying power in numbers and that the more people that are interested in a product, the cheaper that product should be. Great concept!

Check them out, you might just find yourself at the spa for 50% off or having dinner with friends for 90% off the regular price. Let me know what great deals you get.

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Price-match to save money

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Price-matching is an excellent way to save money. It allows you to save gas and energy by not running around from store to store to get the best deals.

How price-matching works:
- Look for the deals posted, you are interested in in your various flyer(s).
- Take competitor flyer(s) to your grocery store.
- At checkout, notify the cashier you are price-matching.
- Save!

Be sure to check your receipt to ensure savings were applied.

If you have any problems, remember, never argue with the cashier, always ask to speak with the manager for clarification.

Some stores may allow you to price match with a receipt.


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FabulousSavings.ca

About FS.ca

FabulousSavings.ca is a new website for Canadians to find online coupons for Canada.

First off, I’d like to say that FabulousSavings.ca is the Canadian counterpart of FabulousSavings.com, which has been in the online coupon business for ten years.  Granted, FabulousSavings.ca is new, but it’s got the experience to help you save money.

FabulousSavings.ca is one of the only true online coupon websites in Canada.  Once you hit the homepage, you instantly realize the possibilities.  Thanks to the easy-to-use and effective search front, any coupon is within a quick search.   Also, our twelve categories, seasonal rotational banner and prominent social media presence make finding the right coupon and connecting with FabulousSavings.ca a breeze!

FabulousSavings.ca works to ensure saving money is easy for you. We've built relationships with each of our retailers to ensure that our coupons are valid, trusted and always working.

And using our coupons is simple. For example, to save on your hotel stay, visit the specific FabulousSavings.ca webpage for Orbitz Canada (www.fabuloussavings.ca/online/ca/orbitzcanada). Click on the coupon you want to use, and the FabulousSavinga.ca webpage will be redirected to Orbitz's own website. Then just book your hotel to receive an additional 10% off your hotel stay!

At FabulousSavings.ca, we update our coupons daily as retailers are always offering deals and offers based on the season, collections and more, so check back often for new coupons! We've worked to streamline our website as much as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through any of our social media networks. (Courtesy of FabulousSavings.ca)

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Tips for Saving Money

1. Open an ING account and have your funds automatically deposited into it.
   
2.  Save the Rest at Bank of Nova Scotia automatically deposits $1 or $5 into a separate account for short term savings such as a vacation or car repairs.
3. Start clipping coupons. Search online, newspapers, magazines and in-store.
4. Make a list before going grocery shopping and eat first before you go. Once at the grocery store, shop on the outer perimeter of the grocery store, this is where all the fresh food is kept. Vegetables, fruits, breads, meats and dairy. Don't forget to stick to your list. 
5. Plan your meals, at least a couple days in advance if not longer. There are some wonderful meal plans online. Search under meal plans.
6. Start using cash. Leave your debit and credit cards at home. By doing this, you won't give in to impulse spending.
7. Budget. Write out your expenses and allocate your funds accordingly. Don't forget to include some fun things like entertainment. Stick to your budget. You might get off track once in a while, but do not make it a habit. Too many times off course and the budget won't work.
8. Shop for items when they are on sale. 
9. Adopt the jar method. Allocate into jars, money for those expenses that are not fixed, for example: gas, entertainment, groceries, transportation, spending. Once the funds in the jar are finished, the do not get replenished until next payday. This method works best by pay period.
10. Open an RRSP account. You can start as low as $25/mth with most banks.
11. Swap children's clothing with friends. Kids grow up so fast, it gets expensive buying them a new wardrobe everytime.
12. Shop at second-hand stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, Value Village and Once Upon a Child.
13. Watch movies at home instead of going to the theatre. 
14. Make gourmet meals at home instead of going to an expensive restaurant. 
15. DIY. Learning to do-it-yourself will save you hundreds of dollars a year. Everything from home improvements to interior design can be done by you. It just takes time and patience. 

 If you have any money-saving tips, please email me and I will post your suggestion.


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