Apparel and Accessories
Taking care of your family can seem like a full-time job, but when your family grows in number, so do the benefits. Staying within a budget challenges many big families today, but when you are large in number you also share in some of the savings perks. When shopping for a big family, be sure to take advantage of the many opportunities to stock up and save.
Try This on For Size: Stocking up on clothes might sound unusual, but buying clothing for your whole family at once can save you some big bucks. When shopping online, shipping charges can sour your convenient shopping experience, but you can get rid of those pesky shipping costs by buying in bulk. For a limited time, if you purchase at least $150 of merchandise at Calvin Klein, you can get free shipping on your order. CK offers something for men, women, and children, so your whole family can bask in sleek style.
Hungry For Savings: You can never buy too much food when you’re shopping for your family, especially now that back-to-school season is upon us and the kids will be coming home ready to ravage the fridge. Stock up on your groceries and buy big portions at warehouse retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club. And don’t worry about buying foods that will spoil. Simply put the unused portions in the freezer, where they’ll keep for months. Making sure you have food to feed your family at the best price for a long period of time will keep your mind at ease and your stomach satisfied.
Saba Kerendian
Saba Kerendian is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com
It’s hard to see your child growing up and moving away to college, and maintaining your good relationship with her can be tough when she’s not always around. But staying in sync with your child while she’s away at school can be easier than you think. It just takes a few simple lifestyle tweaks…
Food Delivery!
Helping to fill the empty void your child left you with can be as easy as filling her empty stomach. Keep the house smelling fresh by baking her favorite cookies or cake and occasionally send her her favorite nostalgic treat to make sure she knows that she has not been forgotten. Knowing that you can at least make her stomach happy far away from home will help keep you at ease.
Comfy Clothes
You want your child to feel comfortable in her new dorm room where she’ll be spending most of her time, and a big part of feeling comfortable rests in the clothes you wear. Buying her some comfy new loungewear can make her feel safer in her new room and can create a special connection between the two of you. Check out Aeropostale’s dorm collection that’s full of tank tops, T-shirts, and sweatpants. You can get 50% off all orders until August 24, so you can keep your daughter looking cute while you save money!
Keep in Touch!
Being able to hear your child’s voice regularly is a great way to maintain your relationship while she’s far from home. And while you’ve both got busy schedules to maintain, make a commitment to chatting on the phone one a week or so, so you can stay up-to-date on your daughter’s new college life.
Saba Kerendian
Saba Kerendian is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.
There’s no doubt that living on a budget is not without its challenges. It can become a bit disheartening over time to go without indulging in the occasional luxury item or succumbing to the temptations of impulse shopping. But there are, however, ways to make small upgrades in your life without breaking the bank.
Room Renovations: If a complete bedroom overhaul (new paint, lighting fixtures, rugs, flooring, etc.) is out of the question, stick to making little changes that can make a big difference. A fresh coat of paint and new window treatments are inexpensive ways to give any room in the house a new look.
Head to Toe: So a new dress isn’t in the budget. No big deal. By investing in a few cost-conscious accessories, like jewelry and handbags, and mixing them up in unique ways, you can create a variety of new looks that will give your wardrobe a healthy boost. In fact, Kohl’s, one of the top discount retailers in the country, is offering 15% off all orders until August 25 (code: LPS15AFFIL). So you can get great discounts on fashion jewelry and watches that can take your outfits to the next level.
Shoe Time: Granted, there’s no getting around the fact that quality is important when it comes to your shoes. Getting a great deal on a pair of shoes is no bargain at all if they pinch, rub or otherwise make life more difficult to walk in. And while classic shoe staples (black ballet flats, black suede pumps, etc…) are worth spending a few extra dollars on, it’s OK to skimp on trendy styles that you know will be out of fashion next season. That way, when the trend is over, you won’t care about throwing out a pair of shoes that you got for a great price.
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is the Editorial Manager of PromoCodes.com.
There are so many ways to express yourself these days, and the self-expression method that your kids have most likely latched onto is expression via clothing. But self-expression can be a bit expensive these days. You want your kids to be able to project their desired image, but at the same time you’d like to be able to stretch your clothing budget dollars as far as possible. Here are a few ways that you can save money, without stifling their creativity.
Discount Shopping: Discount retailers, like Ross, TJ Maxx, and Marshall’s, are some of the best places to get great deals on back-to-school clothing—or clothing for any time of the year for that matter. Almost everything you buy has not only the store’s price, but also the price that the item would cost you if you were to purchase it at a department store. And seeing those extra savings makes the shopping experience even sweeter.
Online Shopping: Buying online not only saves money, but time and patience as well. No burning gas to get to and from the store, and no waiting in line for the dressing room. You can also get great deals online. And one of the best deals out there right now, that your kids will absolutely love, is the 20% discount of orders of $50 or more from Busted Tees (code: BT20OFF50). This retailer sells hilarious graphic T-shirts that your kids can definitely use as a fashionable means of self-expression. But the deal only lasts until August 31, so check it out now!
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is a couponing expert and regularly contributes money-saving articles to PromoCodes.com.
