Last Minute Gift Ideas » generic version http://gift-center-online.com Cool Gifts | Gift Shopping | Gift Store Sun, 27 May 2012 09:44:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 How to Save Money With Coupons? http://gift-center-online.com/how-to-save-money-with-coupons/ http://gift-center-online.com/how-to-save-money-with-coupons/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:44:06 +0000 myarn We’ve all read stories about the coupon-savvy woman who can feed a family of five on $50 a month. What is her secret? She’s perfected the art of couponing. While I won’t promise that you’ll be able to do quite that well, I do guarantee that if you follow the tips below you will be able to slash dollars from your monthly grocery bill.

Know when NOT to use coupons. When is a coupon not a good deal?Knowing this can be as helpful to you as the discount code itself. In most cases, the generic version of what you’re buying is cheaper than the more expensive counterpart even WITH a coupon. You may be asking yourself, “So why even bother? Why not just purchase generics?” You will need to become coupon-savvy in order to recognize when coupons are a good deal and when they’re not. Coupons work best when they’re combined with another deal or are doubled. Carry a small calculator in your purse to help you calculate the price per unit when you’re shopping.

Combine coupons with in store-sales and two-for-ones. I recently bought two boxes of Cheerios cereal. They were on sale at the grocery store for 2 for $3. I also used two $1 off coupons I had, saving an additional $2.My cost per box: only fifty cents. Normally, without the coupon, each box is at least $3. Cool, huh? A lot of grocery stores also offer “in store” coupons. Use your own coupons in addition to these to save even more.

Find a store that will double your coupons. If your town doesn’t have one, it may be worth a short drive to another town to a store that does. If making a special trip, be sure to call in advance to see if the store has restrictions on doubling coupons. Some stores will only double coupons under $.50, some only double coupons on certain days of the week.

Buy the smallest size. Most people are under the impression that you will save more by buying in bulk.When using a voucher, this usually isn’t true. What you will need to consider is the price per ounce. Here is an example of what I mean:

Without Coupon:

Diapers 28 count package: Price: $7.00 Cost per unit: $0.25

Diapers 56 count package: Price: $13.00 Cost per unit: $0.23

With Coupon:

Diapers 28 count package: Price: $7.00 – $1.50 coupon = $5.50 Cost per unit: $0.20

Diapers 56 count package: Price: $13.00 – $1.50 coupon = $11.50 Cost per unit: $0.21

While the price per ounce of the larger size is more economical without the coupon, the smaller size is the better buy with the coupon. Keep a small calculator in your purse or coupon caddy to help calculate the best deal.

Trade coupons with friends and online. Start a coupon group with women in your area. Let them know which items you need coupons for; and offer to trade with them. I have a friend who uses Pampers diapers, so whenever I see a coupon for that item I give it to her. In turn, she looks out for the items I use. To get started, e-mail 5-10 of your “thrifty” friends to see if they’re interested. Have each friend list 10-20 items that she always uses, and print out the lists. Keep the lists handy when you’re clipping coupons, and then pass on the coupons to your friends.

Other coupon sources. Some grocery stores have coupon bins within their store. Look for them near the customer service counter, or in the front of the store. Some libraries also have a coupon swapping bin. If your local library or grocer doesn’t, it doesn’t hurt to suggest it. Coupons are also now available in-store right next to the products themselves from machines sponsored by SmartSource.

Find coupons online. When you think of coupons, chances are you think of the kind that come as inserts in your Sunday paper. With the invent of the internet all sorts of other kinds of coupons are now available. You can download coupons from your computer and print them out. You can even find coupons being sold on eBay.

Organize! Make promo codes easy to file and easy to use. I used to have my coupons clumped together in an envelope in my purse. I could never find the coupons I needed, and I ended up throwing out expired coupons I could have used. I use a large plastic index-card box for my coupons now.I have it divided by categories such as: canned goods, baby products, clothers, cosmetics, foods, cereal, baking, Bed & Bath, books, magazine, dairy, etc. After serious couponing for a few months, you will discover which categories work the best for you.

After a little practice, you can become a coupon queen in your own right.Once you’ve mastered the art of coupon codes, you’ll never hit the grocery store without ‘em.

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Step1: Range: Make sure the model you choose has an appropriate range to the situation it will be used. Home models can have a short range, but if you plan on training outside get a dog training collar with more range.

Step2: Adjustable intensity levels: A nice feature to have is being able to adjust the intensity level right on the remote control. This is a great feature to have if you dog is distracted and runs off, just dial up the intensity to get the dogs attention.

Step3: Audible mode: Another nice feature is being able to switch between sound only or shock mode. Eventually the dog will respond to the tone and no longer need a shock. Being able to deliver a shock may still be necessary if the dog is distracted.

The second pet supplies is dog pet electri fence.

Just like invisible fences, electric dog fences are the generic version of the same technology. Available more as a do it yourself project, these fences accomplish the same goals as the name brand varieties. You will save quite a bit of money installing the fence and training your dog yourself, but it will involve some work.

To install the fence you will need to predetermine the parameters that you will permit your dog to roam. Having made that decision you then dig a trench and bury the transmitting wire about six inches below the ground. The wire is connected to a power source and it begins to transmit a radio signal. The signal goes to a receiver that is attached to the dog’s collar. There are a variety of options for the collar.

The basic choices when looking for a collar include a shock collar, a collar that sends a jet of citronella towards the dogs face and one that uses an audible alert. The audible alert can be combined with either the citronella spray or the shock. The shocks are specified not to harm the animal, but there is no standardization in the industry. The shock collar is only appropriate for dogs that have passed six months of age and are at least seven pounds in weight. The last one should be dog bark collars. This is a different collars. In totally, there three kinds of bark collars.

Electric Shock Collars

Electric shock collars work by delivering a zap or shock to your dog s neck each time he barks above a certain decibel level. Electric shocks are unpleasant, painful and mentally upsetting. They can lead to symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression, which translates to fearful and possibly overly aggressive dogs.

Ultrasonic or Noise Collars

If your dog is wearing an ultrasonic collar, then he is treated to an extremely high pitched and unpleasant siren noise every time he barks above a particular decibel level. That said, these collars rarely work and could even encourage barking.

A Humane Choice Citronella

Probably the most humane bark collar is the citronella spray model. Basically, each time the dog barks above a certain decibel level, the collar emits a light mist of citronella, which is an irritating scent for canines. The experience is somewhat unpleasant, but not painful or unnecessarily cruel. Eventually, the dog will connect its barking to the citronella scent.

Pet supplies is a big market. And there are still many other good gadgets for 2009 Christmas gift ideas. But pciking out the best one is a tough job,isn’t it?

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