Save Money with a Calculator

Retail Bootcamp is a new series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

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CHALLENGE

You're assignment / challenge for today is to make sure you have a calculator with you EVERY time you shop.

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping!

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Go here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper.

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Retail Bootcamp: Where to find Retail Coupons

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Ever wondered how we get all our great Retail Coupons for? Check out the above video to learn some of our tips and tricks for scoring big.

We also love to use Mobile Alert Coupons as well as utilizing our weekly list of printable in-store coupons in our Retail Round Up. At the bottom of that post is a big list of Retailers that will give you coupons for signing up for their Email Newsletter. Also, don't forget to look up your favorite Retailer in our Search Box to see what great deals, sales and coupons are available, too.

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Go here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper.

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Retail Bootcamp: Cash vs Credit Cards

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

Today on Retail Bootcamp, we'll be discussing the issue of Store Credit Cards versus Cash. Click on the video to learn more.

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CHALLENGE

Try using Cash Only for your gift and retail purchases for the next 2-3 months. AND, cancel those Store Credit cards. You can find ways to save money without them.

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping!

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money on Large Appliances & Household Purchases

 

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

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1. Watch for Sales Cycles.
2. Ask the retailer if they'll Price Match.
3. Compare Online and In-Store prices.
4. Ask about Rebate Programs.
5. Check Your Retail Helper for Online or In-Store Coupons.
6. Ask about Free Shipping or Free Haul Away Services.
7. Avoid 6-12 months NO Payment offers.
8. Pay It Forward.

CHALLENGE 

Decide what appliance or large household purchase you'd like to make for the holiday weekend. Start doing your research and watch Your Retail Helper for sales, coupons, rebates, etc...

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

October Sales Cycle

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A Sales Cycle is a prediction of certain items being on sale or at rock bottom prices at specific times of the year. In October, look for great deals on: 

• Halloween Costumes, Decorations and Accessories (After Holiday Sales)
• Cars
• Houses
• Fishing Equipment
• Crystal, Silver, and Glassware
• Candy
• Baking/Candy-Making Supplies

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Go here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper.

This post may contain affiliate links. Go here to see our full Disclosure Statement.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money on Large Appliances & Household Purchases

 

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

Click here if you're unable to view this video.

1. Watch for Sales Cycles.
2. Ask the retailer if they'll Price Match.
3. Compare Online and In-Store prices.
4. Ask about Rebate Programs.
5. Check Your Retail Helper for Online or In-Store Coupons.
6. Ask about Free Shipping or Free Haul Away Services.
7. Avoid 6-12 months NO Payment offers.
8. Pay It Forward.

CHALLENGE 

Decide what appliance or large household purchase you'd like to make for the holiday weekend. Start doing your research and watch Your Retail Helper for sales, coupons, rebates, etc...

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money with Mobile Alerts (aka Text Coupons)

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

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You can save a lot of money by using Mobile Alert or Text Coupons. Below are a few of Your Retail Helper's favorites. Do you have some to share?

• Babies R Us - Text BABIES9 to 30364 or sign up here
  
• Bath & Body Works 
• Express - Text EXPLUCKY TO  EXPRES ( 397737)
• Famous Footwear
• Fashion Bug - Text BUGBYTE to 50799 to receive a $10 off or more coupon.
• Gordman's 
• Hobby Lobby - Pull up website on your phone and show the clerk their weekly coupon.
• IKEA
• JC Penney
• Justice for Girls
• K-Mart 
• Kohl's - Text SAVE01 to 56457 for 10% off coupon on Kohls.com
• New York & Co - Text "WEB" to NYSTYL 
• Nine West - Text SWEEPEM to 25179 
• Old Navy
• Office Depot 
• Office Max
• Payless - Text PAYLESS to 747474
• Target 
• Toys R Us
• Victoria's Secret

CHALLENGE 

Make sure you are aware of your texting plan on your phone. Then sign up for a Mobile Alert for your favorite retailer. 

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper.

Meet Your Retail Helper

We thought you might like to get to know the person behind the keyboard at Your Retail Helper. Enjoy this video interview. Have a great weekend!

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Don’t want to miss a single deal? Go here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money On Back To School Shopping

 

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

Save Money on Back To School Shopping

1) Get your Supply list early
2) Stack Sales, Coupons and Rebates
3) Recycle supplies from last year
4) Use Consignment Sales/Shops, Yard Sales, etc...
5) Stock up for next year from end of season Clearance Sales
6) Pay It Forward!

CHALLENGE 

Watch for Your Retail Helper's weekly Back to School Deals and Price Comparison List to make sure you're getting the best price for the specific supplies you need.

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper.

July Sales Cycles

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A Sales Cycle is a prediction of certain items being on sale or at rock bottom prices. In July, look for great deals on:

• Air Conditioners
• Summer Sports Equipment
• Sportswear
• Craft Supplies
• Back-to-School Supplies (starting now through the end of August)

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas Network.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money on Large Appliances & Household Purchases

 

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

Click here if you're unable to view this video.

1. Watch for Sales Cycles.
2. Ask the retailer if they'll Price Match.
3. Compare Online and In-Store prices.
4. Ask about Rebate Programs.
5. Check Your Retail Helper for Online or In-Store Coupons.
6. Ask about Free Shipping or Free Haul Away Services.
7. Avoid 6-12 months NO Payment offers.
8. Pay It Forward.

CHALLENGE 

Decide what appliance or large household purchase you'd like to make for the holiday weekend. Start doing your research and watch Your Retail Helper for sales, coupons, rebates, etc...

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money on Large Appliances & Household Purchases

 

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

Click here if you're unable to view this video.

1. Watch for Sales Cycles.
2. Ask the retailer if they'll Price Match.
3. Compare Online and In-Store prices.
4. Ask about Rebate Programs.
5. Check Your Retail Helper for Online or In-Store Coupons.
6. Ask about Free Shipping or Free Haul Away Services.
7. Avoid 6-12 months NO Payment offers.
8. Pay It Forward.

CHALLENGE 

Decide what appliance or large household purchase you'd like to make for the holiday weekend. Start doing your research and watch Your Retail Helper for sales, coupons, rebates, etc...

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money with X off X Coupons

 

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

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CHALLENGE 

Start watching for X off X coupons and see if a friend might want to share the coupon with you.

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Retail Bootcamp: Graduation Gift Basket from Your Gift Reserve

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

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I used items from my Gift Reserve to make one large, fabulous Graduation Gift. The items, including the bucket, cost less than $15, but would easily retail for over $60.

Ideas for your Gift Basket/Bucket:

• Personal Care Items: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Razors, Sunscreen, etc.... Most items were Free.
• Flip Flops - Got mine at Old Navy for $2.
• Journal - Hobby Lobby has great blank Journals for under $3.
• Beach Towels/Towels/Wash Cloths - At one time Target had Beach Towels in their Dollar Bins for $2.00, but I also had a $2.00 Target coupon = FREE.
• Card Game - I price matched and used coupons to get this for a little over $1.
• CD / DVD- I got this CD FREE or you can make your own (Wal-Mart has Free MP3 Downloads every week).
• Bucket - I got this one at Old Time Pottery for about $3, but there's great deals on baskets/buckets at Big Lots, Wal-Mart, Target, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Stores, etc..
• Wrapping Tissue - After Christmas Clearance for less than 75¢ for an entire package.

CHALLENGE 

Have you been adding items to your Gift Reserve? Start collecting small items that are rock bottom or free to make your own Gift Basket.

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping! BTW - Have you checked out our new "Retail 101" ebook?

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Retail Bootcamp: Cash vs Store Credit Cards

 

Retail Bootcamp is a series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

Today on Retail Bootcamp, we'll be discussing the issue of Store Credit Cards versus Cash. Click on the video to learn more.

Click here if you're unable to view this video.

CHALLENGE

Try using Cash Only for your gift and retail purchases for the next 2-3 months. AND, cancel those Store Credit cards. You can find ways to save money without them.

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping!

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Meet Your Retail Helper

We thought you might like to get to know the person behind the keyboard at Your Retail Helper. Enjoy this video interview. Have a great weekend!

Click here if you're unable to view this video.

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Go here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Retail Bootcamp: Save Money by Using a Calculator

Retail Bootcamp is a new series that will teach you step-by-step basics to saving money on Retail for yourself, home, gifts, holidays, etc...

(Click here if you're unable to see this video.)

CHALLENGE

You're assignment / challenge for today is to make sure you have a calculator with you EVERY time you shop.

REMINDER

Check back every Thursday afternoon for our Retail Round Up, which is a huge list of printable mall and store coupons you'll need for your weekend shopping!

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Click here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.

Valentine's Day Giveaway - 2 Hallmark Recordable Storybooks Exp 2/11 at 1 pm CST

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To be eligible for this Hallmark Giveaway, "like" Your Retail Helper on Facebook and add a comment, "My favorite Valentine's Day gift was..."

Comment entries will ONLY be eligible on Facebook. If you're already a Facebook Fan, all you have to do is make a comment there. A random winner will be chosen on Friday, February 11th at 1:00 pm CST. Good luck!

Details:

• Two winners will be chosen at random from the Facebook submissions on Friday, February 11th at 1:00 pm CST. The winners will have 24 hours to respond.
• Each winner will get to choose one Recordable Storybook from Hallmark's Valentine's Day Books: Counting Kisses, Guess How Much I Love You or All the Ways I Love You. Retail value $29.95.
• The Recordable Storybook will be shipped to the winners Free of charge.

Don’t want to miss a single deal? Go here to get Hot Deals sent directly to your Inbox! Thanks for joining Your Retail Helper, part of the Helping the Mommas network.


**Your Retail Helper has a family member employed by Hallmark Cards, however, we were contacted independent of that relationship and it in no way influences this giveaway.

Great Resource for Retail Coupons - Entertainment Books

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Right now you can get a 2011 Entertainment Book
for $20.11 plus FREE Shipping!

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Happy New Year & 2010 Budget Review

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