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Use a Reusable Bag at Target and CVS to save Money

November 7, 2009 By Mom Spark 3 Comments

Do you shop at Target or CVS? If you do now you can Save even more AND help the environment. A win/win situation in my opinion. Starting November 1st at any Target if you bring in and use a reusable bag you get 5 cents off your total purchase for every bag. Now when I go grocery shopping we use at least 20 bags so that would be at least $1 off. The only bag you can not use at Target are regular plastic bags, but all others will be accepted.

The CVS incentive program is a little different. It will only be available for those customers in the ExtraCare loyalty program. You also will have to buy the 99 cent “GreenTagBag”. Then every time you come in and use either a reusable bag or don’t use a bag at all you swipe your tag. After 4 swipes you will receive a coupon on the bottom of your receipt for $1 off your next trip.

It may not amount to much, but it’s also helping us lower the plastic bags in the landfill. I know I personally will start making sure to use those reusable bags.

Adjust your Frugal Mindset

November 5, 2009 By Jenn 3 Comments

Probably the most difficult thing about learning to save money when you shop is adjusting your mindset.  I struggled with this for a very long time and when I finally accepted some basic principles it all fell into place and I began to start saving money. Here are 7 basic steps that will help you shop effectively and save you money.

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Before I started shopping this way I was very particular about the brands that I used.  The same products were in my shopping cart every week.  This is still the case to some extent…there are certain brands that I just feel are better than others…so when I DO find a good deal on them I buy, buy, buy.  I had to learn to let go of some of that loyalty in order to get better deals.  This does not necessarily mean buy plain label…it just means try new things out. [Read more...]