Wednesday, November 30, 2011
You've been through a few Christmases in your time (don't worry, we won't ask how many), and we're sure you've learned a shopping trick or two you could share with our viewers
- HOLIDAY GUIDE
- Morgan Day
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Today we're asking you to spill the beans. Tell us your holiday shopping secrets, and we'll tell you ours. We want to know everything — that means how you find the perfect gift (How do some people always manage to find what you want? Do they keep a running list of ideas throughout the year, or what?). How about how you find the best deals? (What's the secret there — coupon clipping, Black Friday, scouring online sales or in-store clearance racks?) Here's a little tip from your local editor at North Canton Patch: Try out Etsy.com and see what you find. Anything that's handmade (even if it's not made by your hand, per se), is pretty darn cool. Plus the site has an option to find gifts for your friends using your Facebook account. Now, what'…
Monday, September 19, 2011
Shop these sales to snag a warmer wardrobe for your child
Autumn ushers in football, colorful leaves, pumpkins and crisp air. The change of season also brings along the need for us to purchase warmer clothing items for our children, which can get very expensive. Just like the year before, the sweaters in our kids’ drawers and jackets in their closets don’t fit anymore. Here are a few great opportunities to outfit youngsters for fall and winter on a tight budget. 1. The Canton Big Red Wagon Kids’ and Maternity Consignment Sale Deal: Easily sell your child’s nice quality items he or she outgrew at this sale by visiting the website and following a couple of quick steps. Shop this sale for name brand new and like-new children’s clothing and accessories, toys, baby items and maternity apparel for a …
Monday, September 5, 2011
Enjoy a guilt-free lunch this week
We scoured our sources and came up with some great deals on nutritious eats for this edition of Frugal Family. 1. Starbucks Deal: Need an excuse to try one of Starbuck’s new delicious and nutritious lunches? Well, we have one. You can take a $1 off a new Bistro Lunch at Starbucks for a limited time with this coupon. Choose from chicken and hummus, chicken lettuce wraps, tuna salad, sesame noodles and more. Each lunch is about 400 calories or less and some even includes a piece of dark chocolate! Good through: Limited time 2. Subway Deal: Get a free 6-inch sub of your choice when you purchase a $25 gift card. Whether you need a gift to give someone or just want to use the gift card to buy subs to feed your family, who can pass up a free …
Monday, July 25, 2011
Five deals North Canton families can cash in on to boost their bottom line
If your family is like mine then you go through certain products pretty rapidly. Stock up this week on several home staples — each available at an impressive price. 1. Acme Deal: Purchase three Dynamo or All liquid bottles of detergent, 32 to 50 ounces each, for $10. This purchase yields a savings of $7.97. Good through: Friday 2. Giant Eagle Deal: Fill the pantry with cereal and save on gas. Purchase four boxes of 21 select cereals, including Kellogg’s Fruit Loops, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Post Honey Bunches of Oats, Post Fruity Pebbles and Quaker Life, for $10 with your Advantage Card. Save up to $8.60 by taking advantage of this deal. Twelve additional cereal varieties, including Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Honey Nut Cheerios and Kellogg’s …
Monday, July 18, 2011
Save on diapers, formula, feeding supplies and more this week.
Here are some local deals mommies of infants and toddlers will appreciate. Baby care items, especially disposable diapers, can be expensive, so sales like these are helpful for North Canton families who must stay within a strict budget. 1. Babies R’ Us Deal: Buy one, get another 40 percent off all bottles, bottle accessories, pacifiers, teethers and mealtime basics. Also, get 10 Gerber 2-packs or tub meals for $12. Good through: Thursday 2. K-Mart Deal: Huggies Little Swimmers are $9.99 for a 20-count pack of diapers. Huggies also offers a money-saving coupon for Little Swimmers this month to decrease your cost on this purchase. Good through: Aug. 8 3. Walgreens Deal: Pampers jumbo pack diapers are $9.99. Plus, if you buy three packs of …
Monday, February 21, 2011
Make the most of your last $10. Stock up on these items now and save money later
Our goal is to connect North Canton families with five great money-saving opportunities each week. These local buys will help stretch your dollar a little further. We are happy to do the research to save you time and money. Please let us know where you have found a great deal this week, and be sure to read the Frugal Family column again next week to learn about the newest bargains. Here are some ways to get more bang for your buck this week. So get out and get shopping today before these deals are through! 1. Fishers Foods Deal: Purchase 10 2-liter bottles of Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper or Pepsi for $10. That's $1 for each 2-liter bottle and almost half off the regular price. Good through: Tuesday 2. Discount Drug Mart Deal: Baby carrots, 1-…
Monday, February 14, 2011
In honor of Valentine’s Day, this week’s deals will allow you to give sweet treats to your family for less. You also can spend time around the table with the loves of your life eating pizza and putting money back into your pocket!
This feature is all about connecting North Canton families with local money-saving opportunities. Each week, we will provide you with five great deals for your family because we all are watching our budgets closely these days. We do the research, saving you time and money. Be sure to leave us a comment on deals you have heard of, and come back each week to find out what we have discovered! You will want to take advantage of some these sweet deals this week: 1. Laura’s Candy & Nuts Deal: Sample Laura’s milk chocolates, dark chocolates or caramel candies for $9.50 a pound. With similar chocolate creations going anywhere from $11-$15 a pound in the area, this is a delectable deal any time of the year! Now, would you like to try peanut butter …
Kristina Bunnell
11:56 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
I love the internet. I research, read reviews, and check prices at different stores before either heading out to make a purchase-or if the shipping is free I'll order it and let them send to me. more ›