Shopping online is a must for me. It doesn't require timing around naps, making sure faces are clean, or dressing 2 kids. It doesn't even require me to put on "normal" clothes, I can shop in my pajamas without being judged.
I don't have to fight crowds or wait in line. Seriously, what did we do before online shopping? I do almost all of my shopping online. The only thing I don't regularly purchase on the net is groceries.
Comparison Shop
Always, always, always shop around. It's so easy to do. I regularly use the Google Shopping search to find the best prices. It shows the retailer name, store rating, item condition, base price, shipping and tax prices, and the total costs all one one page.
Never complete a check-out before looking for coupon codes. You can search online for "retail name" and"coupon codes" to find current codes. I've also found that often times, there will be a form right on the website where I can sign up to receive coupons instantly via e-mail.
Check Shipping Prices
I do the majority of my shopping using Amazon, because of their free shipping on most orders over $35. Of course I use Amazon Prime which gives me FREE 2-day shipping on most orders. Most retailers do offer free shipping when you meet a certain price point. If you have a $45 item, but the company offers free shipping on orders over $50, you will probably save money by adding a $5 item to your cart and receiving free shipping. Sometimes, shipping prices will actually kill a deal, so pay close attention before completing your purchase.
Here are some great sites to check out to help you save money with your shopping:
Coupons.com - you can find FREE coupons for just about everything here! Coupons are like cash! Print your own cash at Coupons.com. FREE Coupons = FREE Cash
Ebates - earn cash rebates on purchases that you would normally make from over 1,600 retailers. PLUS earn additional bonus cash for referrals. That's like FREE Cash!
MyPoints - earn points for purchases, searches, reading emails, taking surveys, and more. You can earn points every single day from MyPoints.
Retail Me Not - never (I mean NEVER) pay full price for anything! Always check Retail Me Not for FREE online promo codes and discounts before making a purchase. I have saved a TON of money using coupon codes that I found here.
Swagbucks- FREE rewards are a really sweet thing. Swagbucks is one of the most comprehensive rewards programs with multiple ways to earn points and a nice selection of FREE rewards including gift cards and electronics!
TopCashBack - is sort of like eBates but you don`t need a minimum cash out amount and you are able to cas hout to your bank account within a couple weeks. Plus, they generally give you more cash back than an item is worth when they`re going FREE stuff promotions. You`re also allowed to have more than one account so you can take advantage of offers more than once - since only one offer per account is allowed.
Groupon - by shopping at Groupon you`re getting tons of deals and hugely discounted prices - usually at least 45% off. It`s FREE to join.