People who know me in real life know three things about me.
- I keep it real. Probably too real sometimes.
- I’m a stickler for routine.
- I’m frugal. Some people use other terms, ahem, but for the purposes of this discussion we’ll go with frugal.
If you’ve been reading my blog for long then you, too, know I’m pretty open. And I’ve mentioned my spastic tendencies and Type A-ness many times. So today, we’re going to focus on my frugalism. (Maybe tomorrow we’ll talk about my tendency to make up words).
I’m a chronic deal-seeking, bargain hunter who manages to find a way to get most everything at a discount, one way or another. Even things that don’t go on sale. Take, for instance, Lucky Brand Jeans. Love them. Not so much a fan of the price tag though. And while they do have those once-in-an-ion 40% off sales, I prefer to do my shopping when my bare closet hangers dictate a need, rather than wait for the day after Thanksgiving sales that may, or may not yield a pair of jeans that suit my fancy. And really, who wants to go jean shopping with that lovely post turkey bloat going on anyway? Not I.
And luckily, I don’t have to.
I use ShopDiscover. It’s but one of the reasons I L.O.V.E. my Discover card. ShopDiscover is available to Discover cardholders. It’s sort of like a virtual shopping mall where you can go in and choose one of the many retailers, follow a link to their site, and be rewarded – simply for linking through the ShopDiscover section of the website and paying for your purchases with your Discover card. Each retailer is different. Some offer a 5% Cashback Bonus (which is credited to your account) whereas others offer 20%. Really. 20% just for clicking through and using your Discover card. For me, it’s a really a no brainer.
I’ve used ShopDiscover for countless purchases. From magazine subscriptions to bunk beds to floral arrangements. And I’ve taken great satisfaction in sitting back and watching my Cashback Bonus balance skyrocket. And then I take my frugalism a bit further by saving up those credits and using them to buy Christmas gifts at the end of the year.
I know. It’s brilliant.
And easy.
***This post represents entry into the ShopDiscover blog promotion with the chance to win a Discover gift card. That said, these are my firsthand experiences with ShopDiscover and the perfect illustration of my tendencies to find a way to squeeze the most mileage out of every dime I put into the marketplace. Toodle-oo.***
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lol. I’m all about shopping sales, but credit cards? NotSoMuch. I’m not down with the whole paying someone to put you in debt. Student loans are enough for me. Though I suppose having one around for emergencies… eh. But rock on! looks like you totally have a system that makes your credit card work for you. Good luck w/ your gift card!
As a fellow “frugal” shopper I love the hot tip about the program! However, my uber-frugal-to-the-third-power husband will probably veto the suggestion to open at Discover card so I can shop more. Bummer. :) Have a great day!
Great tip! A place I like to find some great deals on brand names, is shopgoodwill.com. Alot of times they will have brand name things with the tags still on them.
Just thought I would share with a fellow bargain hunter!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I dig shopdiscover as well. As our cc statement can attest. ahem.
I didn’t know they had a contest…but I love my Discover Card, too.
And, I’m beyond cheap!
Momma I think you should write commercials.
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