Ebay Anyone?

I know there are fads on the net for certain websites. Its like fashion things go strong then everyone moves on. Like MySpace, Napsters and I am sure more that no one goes to and there is no buzz about it. I was curious to how everyone feels about Ebay. Is it a place you go to look for good deals on new stuff, a steal on used stuff or do you just list stuff and not buy? Do you trust the buy seller relationship. I am simply curious how people feel these days. I never see ads on it or promos. Is it like a mainstay you just go to or are people avoiding it?

I have been thinking about it since the holidays are coming and this year are budget is smaller than ever so I want to find places to get great deals. I was even thinking Halloween decorations used ones would be a good deal there.

Have you found anything good on Ebay lately?

Sunday Savings and Ad Match ups 8/21

Weekly Coupon and Ad Match Ups.

Happy Saving!

Target  from Totally Target

Rite Aid  from Deal Seeking Mom

Raley's / Bel Air from My Frugal Adventures

Safeway from My Frugal Adventures

Whole Foods from Organic Deals

Kroger in the South East from Frugal Coupon Living

Publix from I Heart Publix

Walgreens from Saving in Akron

CVS from She Saved

Rite Aid from Frugal on the Cheap

There is even a Coupon Database that has tips, coupons and more! From Frugal Coupon Living

Pampers Kandoo Coupon in Sunday Paper

Don't Miss Out -- Pampers Kandoo coupons will be in this Sunday's Paper. On August 21, Pampers Kandoo will feature an introductory $1.00 off coupon good for any Kandoo Soap, Shampoo, Body Wash or Sanitizer AND a $0.50 coupon good for any package of Flushable Wipes in the SmartSource insert in select U.S. newspapers. What a great way to try something new and stock-up on products you use every day.

There are great prices on Kandoo at Walmart and Target.

Sacramento Moms Like Me Update

As a member of the Sacramento branch of MomsLikeMe.com I get to chat with, share and learn from other local moms. One of the cool things about the site is the local giveaways and chat parties they host for their readers. I wanted to share a few up coming things happening for Sacramento Moms Like Me Moms.

The first is the Facebook contest. Moms can “like” our page (http://www.facebook.com/Momslikeme.comSacramento) for a chance to win a spa getaway at Wine and Roses Hotel in Lodi worth nearly $1,000. Users who share the contest with friends can earn extra entries and increase their chances of winning. That contest runs till September 9.

Moms who are interested in learning new and creative ways to save money can come to the Thrifty Chicks Breakfast on August 30. The panel includes Sarah Cook of Raising CEO Kids, Kimberly Morales of Poor Girl Eats Well and our own Cheryle Roberts your Web deal diva! The event is FREE. Sacramento Moms Like Me would love to have you attend if you can.  RSVP here: http://thriftychicks.eventbrite.com/

I have entered the giveaway for the spa getaway I sure could use some ME time! Oddly we have not had a "date" night or whatever you wanna call it since my son was born, about 20 months ago. We laugh and say we had 10 years of date nights every night so were good, but it would be nice to enjoy some time to just hang out with my hubs.

I super duper have my fingers crossed about The Thrifty Chicks Breakfast that I might attend. Its been a whirl wind trying to figure out car issues and its prevented me from doing fun stuff for now. But soon I hope to be able to meet some of the great Moms from Moms Like Me Sacramento. You don't have to exactly be from Sacramento it self either Moms from around the area can be members of this free and fun site too!

Online Promo Code Deals

I have found being a Frugal Mama has helped me to appreciate the things I do get to buy. Before my son I would buy whatever and not think of how much I spent or if I really needed it. Now when I want to buy something I always check for coupons, promo codes and even rebates. This has saved me so much money over the last almost 2 years (yikes my son is almost 2 that's a whole different post!).

One of the best ways I save money is shopping online using promo codes for things like free shipping, percentage off or free items with purchase. I am never happy to pay high shipping prices, I know its necessary, (at least until they invent the replicator like on Star Trek) but it irks me to pay more to ship something than my purchase. So I get excited when I find free shipping codes.


Here are a few promo codes I found today:

Disney Halloween Shop use code TREAT to get free shipping on any Halloween store item. Valid until Aug 26th.

Champs Sports use code EMCHV898 to get 20% off your online purchase no minimum required (in the 4th step of checkout) Valid until Aug 22

Carter's use code SAVEEXTRA to get 20% off your online purchase, excludes furniture. Valid until Aug 22