Frugal Series

Understanding Social Shopping Online – CityDeals Deals

September 2, 2010

What is CityDeals? CityDeals is a social shopping site that offers up to 80% off of local and nationwide restaurants, spas, entertainment, and more! You can search for deals within a certain mile radius of your city, browse their categories, checkout the Deal Outlet, or see What’s Hot. Through CityDeals you can buy discount gift [...]

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Understanding Social Shopping Online – Groupon Deals

September 1, 2010

What is Groupon? Groupon is a social shopping site that offers deals from local businesses.   Groupon is the place to save on family fun, pampering yourself, or being generous!   You can find everything from movie tickets to spa services, hair cuts to restaurants, and so much more.   It’s a wonderful way to [...]

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Understanding Social Shopping Online – jasmere Features

August 31, 2010

What is jasmere? jasmere is a social shopping site that promotes lesser known retailers who deserve national attention. Then, they negotiate with these businesses to get discount group rates up to 70% off retail value.   The more customers who make a purchase, the lower the price will go. jasmere is an equal opportunity social [...]

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Understanding Social Shopping Online – Gilt Sales

August 30, 2010

What is Gilt? Gilt is a social shopping site that offers online discounts for high-end merchandise. If you coupon to save money, because you love to shop and love fashion, this is the social buying site for you! Well-known name brands at dramatic discounts!   That’s what you’ll find at Gilt, from Marc Jacobs to [...]

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Understanding Social Shopping Online – Eversave Saves

August 25, 2010

What is Eversave? Eversave is a social shopping site that offers local deals to specific areas. It has to be one of my all-time favorites so far, because I have been using it to find the coolest Christmas gifts for some family members who are usually impossible to buy for. Like with all social buying [...]

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Understanding Social Shopping Online – Plum District’s Plum Deals & Steals

August 24, 2010

What is Plum District? Plum District is a social shopping site that offers local, plus nationwide deals available everywhere.   Like with all social buying sites, the Plum Deals (as they call them) are only available for a limited time.   They offer discounts that focus mainly on moms and their families.   You can [...]

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Understanding Social Shopping – Getting Started & Tips

August 23, 2010

It’s the newest fad and social shopping sites are popping up everywhere! What is Social Shopping? No, it’s not shopping in a group!   It’s the newest trend online.   Social shopping sites are working with businesses to negotiate a group rate or limited time exclusive sale.   They offer merchandise, services, and even gift [...]

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90-Day Budget Boot Camp – Challenge #8 & $50 Staples Gift Card Giveaway!

August 19, 2010

This is Challenge #8, sponsored by Staples, in the 90-Day Budget Boot Camp. If you’re new, find out how you can join to kick your own budget’s butt! Clair is kicking off this week’s Budget Boot Camp Challenge, but you’ll have to come here for the wrap up on Wednesday to see how our challengers [...]

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90-Day Budget Boot Camp – Challenge #7 Wrap-Up & Winner

August 18, 2010

This is Challenge #7 sponsored by Hit Entertainment., in the 90-Day Budget Boot Camp. If you’re new, find out how you can join to kick your own budget’s butt! Clair is wrapping up this week’s Budget Boot Camp Challenge, so head on over to see how our readers did, who won, and more!   Did [...]

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CLOSED 90-Day Budget Boot Camp — Challenge #7 + Giveaway

August 12, 2010

This is Challenge #7, sponsored by Hit Entertainment, in the 90-Day Budget Boot Camp.. Scroll down to find out how to enter their exciting giveaway! If you’re new, find out how you can join to kick your own budget’s butt! Are you ready for the next challenge in the 90-Day Budget Boot Camp?   Here [...]

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