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Did you know that the average person buys 60% more items of clothing and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago? And why is that you may ask? Well nowadays, with the advent of the Internet, it has become effortless for us to buy on an impulse. We are constantly bombarded with information, new trends, ideas, things you must do, things you mustn’t do, people you must follow, rules you have to live by, things you have to buy and …  STOP.  Breathe in, and out. We know that our shopping habits are destroying the planet. We buy way more than we need and wear our clothes way less than we used to. When we’re bored, we throw them away  (hello waste) , and go on an Instagram quest to find “something fresh”. We buy mindlessly. We look at an item once, put in our virtual shopping bags, credit card already saved  (how convenient) , buy, wait for two days, and there it is. Today, our little brains are stimulated all the time by modern advertising an...

Everyone wants to save money when they shop. The best way to save money is to plan ahead. When you plan before you shop you can save money and get the foods your family needs for good health. Before you shop: Think about some of the meals you will make. Look at what you have on hand. Write a list of what you need to buy. At the store: Compare prices of different sizes and brands of the food you're buying. Use coupons only for the things you usually buy. Try to buy just the amount you need or have space to store. Other Tips: Package-mix dinners and other ready-to-eat foods are popular because they are easy to make and save you time in the kitchen. Just add a salad or fruit, a roll, and something to drink for a complete meal. If you have the time, you can save money by making "planned-over" pasta or rice dinners. Buy enough rice, pasta or meat to have some leftover. Mix the leftover meats and pasta or rice; add vegetables like canned tomatoes or corn. Then ...

Who doesn’t want to get the best deal for their dollar — especially during these tough economic times? There’s no shortage of sale ads from merchants who want your business: they’re using preferred customer specials, early bird sales, midnight madness events, coupon savings days, and pre- AND post-holiday sales. Just how do you decide if their deals are real? The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has some tips to help you get the most for your money. Shop around.  A “sale” price isn’t always the “best” price. Some merchants may offer a sale price on an item for a limited time; others may discount the price on the same item everyday. Having an item’s manufacturer, model number, and other identifying information can help you get the best price for the item you want. Read sale ads carefully.  Some may say “quantities limited,” “no rain checks,” or “not available at all stores.” Before you step out the door, call ahead to make sure the mer...

Walmart is one of the most popular shopping destinations for all things affordable for your home, travels, family needs and more. With a promise to maintain its every day low prices and help you live better, these savvy shopping secrets can help you keep even more dollars in your pocket, especially during the holidays. Shop with Rakuten to earn Cash back and check out these shopping tips. 1. Learn Walmart’s pricing system Walmart always has rollback and clearance items, but if you understand the pricing system, you’ll know if that’s the lowest price they will go. The original price ends in a 7 (e.g. $14.97), the first rollback price ends in a 5 (e.g. $9.95) and the final rollback price ends in a 0 or 1 (e.g. $4.01). If you can, wait until the price tag ends in a 0 or 1 to get the best price possible. 2. Free 2-day delivery Spend just $35 and get free 2-day delivery on eligible products from d...