Last Minute Get-a-ways for the New Year

Everybody knows that you ring out the old with the new!  New Years is fast approaching and some of us are planning to attend celebrations, gatherings or attend church.  Wherever you are ringing in the New Year, start thinking of:

·Acquiring frequent flier miles

·Getting new stamps in your passport book

·Charting unfamiliar destinations in the New Year          

Some suggestions for future travel include:

 1. Booking Last minute travel deals and vacation packages at Expedia.com! You can book vacations at a bargain or discount rate on the site.

   2. Snuggle up and get cozy with your honey or chill with girlfriends or with the boys on a fun and relaxing weekend ski get-a-way.Think Snow! Great Ski Deals. Book now on Expedia!

3. Escape the frigid winter climate and book a cheap flight to a sunny destination like Orlando, Florida. Cheap Flight to Orlando: Book you flight to Orlando with CheapOair and get up to $15* Off with Promo Code ORLANDO15.   

4.  Contemplate travel to a city/state with popular attractions between 2-6 hours away, book a rental car at a discount rate, pack up and then drive. Book rental car for only $8 a day and save up to 35%*. Save up to $10* by using Coupon code CAR10. Book Now! 

Yours in Savings,

MFrugalista

Countdown to Christmas Savings

The last two shopping days are here to find your bargains.  But beware of the crowds because they are rampant.  On Saturday afternoon, I experienced boisterous crowds shopping for last minute gifts.  However, I was in and out of one department store in less than an hour.  In order to minimize your stress level while holiday shopping follow my surefire tips.

 

1.      Have your exact shopping list written.  Know what you want and the size of the person so less time is spent on deciding what gift to get.

 

 

2.      Check out the clearance and sale racks first for top designer gifts under $100.

 

 

 

3.      Take advantage of extended store hours at department stores like Macy’s.  Tonight only, Macy’s has an extra 15% off in-store midnight-7 am Sunday 12/23.  You  can get a savings pass for this shopping event here.

 

    Yours in Savings,

    MFrugalista

Last Minute Christmas Deals

Christmastime is here! The last shopping weekend before the Christmas holiday is fast approaching.  I will definitely be in the midst of the shopping crowds this Saturday.  I have a gift to buy for my honey, family’s Secret Santa, my mother, and myself.  Everybody knows that I love a great deal!  But, before I hit the stores this Saturday, here’s what I will do.  Will you do the same?

1. I will check out my favorite shopping websites and store websites for the best holiday shopping online bargains.

     My faves include Overstock.com for home goods, clothes, furniture and Shoes.com for shoes and boots.  I have been a fan of both sites and their steals and deals since 2006.  I have ordered furniture, coats, shoes, sneakers, and blazers and was always 100 % satisfied with the product prices and quality.

2. Visit outlets featuring your favorite retail chains.

     One of my favorite outlets in New York is Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, NY.  They have one of my favorite stores, Swarovski.

     Woodbury currently has 85 offers listed inside its Exclusive Coupons and VIP Coupon Book and 19 Promotions for Deals Around Town for Restaurant, Spas, Hotels and more.

3. Check for coupon codes or printable coupons on store websites.  Visit a store website like Macy’s or Wal-mart and sign-up for mobile text alerts to save up to 25% off merchandise.  Sometimes they will apply savings off sale and clearance items too. 

     For example check out Macy’s up until Thursday, December 20, 2012 for a WOW! Savings Pass for an extra 15% or 10% off clearance and sale items.
 

Yours in Savings,
MFrugalista