Save Time & Money this Holiday

Posted by kim on December 3, 2009

TwitterMoms asked bloggers to share tips for saving time and money during the holiday season for a chance to win a Staples gift card.

Well, if you’ve ever visited this very site before, you’ll know that I’ve been helping people save time and money for over ten years now!  Yes, ShoppingBookmarks.com has been online for over a decade!

Why “Bookmarks”?  Because “back then”, most people used Netscape or Internet Explorer as their internet browser, and you “bookmarked” your favorite sites.  I now use Firefox (and recommend the same for you).  So before reading further, go bookmark us now!

So how does this website help you save time & money?  Besides the obvious of the convenience and luxury of shopping from home, here are the top “services” we offer (all free, of course):

Kim’s Top Deals – These are my personal hand-pick top deals.  I recommend checking them daily, as many hot hot deals don’t last long, so you need to act on them quickly.

Online Coupon Codes – Always check before purchasing from an online store to see if they offer a discount of some sort, be it a percentage off the sale price or free shipping.  We list hundreds of merchants and thousands of coupon codes that are updated daily.

Kim’s Shopping Blog – I blog about my personal shopping sprees, both online and offline, as well as offer tips on how to live frugally.  And sometimes I tend to include a rant and rave or two about my family.

Printable Coupons – You can save on your offline purchase as well with printable manufacturer grocery coupons, printable restaurant coupons and printable retail store coupons.

Free Stuff – Who doesn’t love free stuff? Idea – Stock up on free health and beauty samples to create gift baskets!

Sweepstakes – It’s true that you can’t win if you don’t enter. I’ve personally won gift certificates, furniture, iPods and more.

Don’t have time to visit our website everyday for the best deals?  Follow @ShoppingKim on Twitter or Become a Fan on Facebook for blog updates and notices of hot must-do deals.

Mailbox Monday! 9/08/08

Posted by kim on September 8, 2008

I got my driver’s license renewed today as my birthday is next week, and they are only open on Mondays here. I only had to take the eye test as I haven’t had any traffic violations in 11 years (knock on wood).

Do what did I all get in the mail this week?

I upgraded my cell with a new HTC Touch smartphone, and it is so cool!  I would have liked an iPhone, but AT&T doesn’t offer service here in hickville, so had to go with an Alltel compatible phone.

Free Stuff
Free Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer For Men
Free Roll of Scott Toilet Tissue
Free Pack of Stride Gum
Free Sample Cascade Complete & Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (these magic erasers are incredible and clean anything from rust on concrete to stovetops to bathrooms, everything I tell ya)

AllYou Magazine (this current issue contains $64 worth of manufacturer coupons so the subscription more than pays for itself)

$25 off $100 at Staples.com Code: 2537740758803877 exp 11/3 (This appears to be a one-time use coupon, so first taker gets.  Please comment if used. Thanks.)

The Big Book of Spam by Daniel M. Clark (my video book review here)

Now I’m outta here, as I have to take my daughter to the doctor for shingles of all things.  I thought only old people got shingles?! She’s ten. Shingles are usually from stress – you’d think I’d have them – ha!

Happy Shopping!