Online Bargains & Freebies 1

I clip coupons, or even better, buy wholesale or generics, and determine my weekly menu based on weekly circulars and advertised sales. However, saving money on groceries isn’t the only trick I have up my sleeve for living a happy, frugal life. I utilize the internet (which I pay a monthly fee for) on a regular basis to find deep discounts on things I need, free samples and trials of things I already buy, and even free local events and discounts on entertainment.

Below I have compiled a list of a few of my favorite websites for finding deals on anything and everything, from free recipes to discounted living room furniture. There are many, many more which I will post in upcoming installments. Please try out some of the above sites and give feedback: which you liked and why, what you didn’t like. Feel free to suggest some sites I missed as well. Spread the wealth!

1. Amazon Discounts

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   Tool to find deep Amazon discounts from 10% to 99% percent off for Amazon and every other Amazon site. Super easy to search for products and name your desired discount percentages.

2. Bargain Buddy

   Find coupon codes for tons of online stores as well as discount links and sweepstakes entries. Sign up for the newsletter for updates and don’t forget to check out the forums.

3. Book Mooch

   Give away books you don’t want anymore, and receive books from other users that you do want. How easy is that? It’s good for the environment, too.

4. Retail Me Not

   Similar in theory to bargain buddy, but I find this one a little more user friendly since the coupon codes are listed right there on the front page without the need to follow links.

5. Valpak

   Everyone is familiar with the Valpak coupons that come in the mail. This is an online site where you can search for local retail savings whenever you want.

6. Coupon Surfer

   Weekly updated offers and discounts are sent to your email via newsletter. The coupons are printed right from your computer and redeemed in your local grocery stores.

7. CraigsList

   If you haven’t heard of craig’s list by now, you are missing out on some good deals. Think eBay, but free and local. This is a very valuable resource for anyone trying to pinch pennies.

8. Angel Food Ministries

   If you are familiar with food pantries, you have the basic idea of what angel food ministries is about. The only difference is, there are no qualifications you need to meet. Everyone is eligible, because the food is not free but greatly discounted. For $30, you will receive about $60- $70 worth of food.

9. Frugal Mom

   This site is great for advice and resources on frugal living. They have coupons, links to work from home sites, budget planners and much more.

10. Kizoodle

    Kizoodle is a community website developed with groups and associations, and you can swap items for kids or parents similar to book mooch above. There is no money involved in transactions, except for shipping costs.