Tips for Creating a Gift Closet

Tips for Creating a Gift Closet

Have you ever wanted to be one of those very put-together people, one of the people that always has the perfect gift for every occasion. Well, idyllic gift-giving does not come by chance. It comes from strategic and carefully organized planning. With a few pointers, you can put together a stock closet of gifts to ensure you are prepared for any event life throws your way. Never Show Up Empty-Handed Cue the gift closet. A gift closet is a closet or space filled with goodies perfect for any and every occasion. Did you get invited to an impromptu housewarming gathering? […]

Holiday Saving Guides: Labor Day Coupons and Promo Codes

Holiday Saving Guides: Labor Day Coupons and Promo Codes

What is Labor Day? Originally organized to celebrate various labor unions’ strengths and contributions to the United States’ economy, Labor Day is now a public holiday. It is a day of rest or the last chance for many people to go on trips before the summer ends. For students, it is the last chance to organize parties before school starts again. In some neighborhoods, people organize fireworks displays, barbecues, and public arts or sports events. The American football season starts on or around Labor Day and many teams play their first game of the season during Labor Day weekend. When […]

Holiday Saving Guides: Back to School Coupons and Promo Codes

Holiday Saving Guides: Back to School Coupons and Promo Codes

What is Back-to-School? Back to School is the period in which students and their parents purchase school supplies and apparel for the upcoming school year. At many department stores, back-to-school sales are advertised as a time when school supplies, children’s, and young adults’ clothing goes on sale. Office supplies have also become an important part of back to school sales, with the rise in prominence of personal computers and related equipment in education; traditional supplies such as paper, pens, pencils, and binders will often be marked at steep discounts, often as loss leaders to entice shoppers to buy other items […]

What to Buy Every Month | CouponAnnie’s Buying Tips

What to Buy Every Month | CouponAnnie’s Buying Tips

Smart customers recognize that savings can be had at any time – as long as you know what to get as well as what to skip. You can obtain great deals on different products on a monthly basis, even if that means searching for springtime clothes in the summertime or purchasing grills in the autumn. Have a look at our cheat sheets for online shopping every month of the year. January Shopping Guides If you really did not maximize the After-Christmas clearance sale, never be afraid! There are still large amounts of deals to be had in January. With a fresh […]

September Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

September Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

September can be an excellent month to shop, thanks to its plethora of Labor Day, summer clearance, and back-to-school sales. But not everything will be worth parting with your hard-earned cash. Check out our guide below to learn what to buy in September, and what you might want to skip for now. The 9 Best Things to Buy in September Apparel at Labor Day Sales Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer for many people, and consequently, sales around then are excellent opportunities to stock up on summer apparel. This year the holiday falls on September 2, but Labor Day […]

August Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

August Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

August is an excellent time to shop, thanks to its many tax-free days, back-to-school sales, and events to close out the summer season. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of all the things you should look for this month — plus the items to get later. The 10 Best Things to Buy in August Tax-Free Items While a few states host tax holidays at the end of July, most of these shopping events occur in August. Whether you have kids or not, these tax-free weekends (or weeks!) are a great opportunity to stock up on clothing, school […]

July Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

July Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

July comes with a ton of shopping holidays. Whether it’s Independence Day, Prime Day, or even 7-11 Day, there’s a lot to get excited about! But savvy shoppers know that not everything will be worth buying this month. Read on to see where to shop for the best summer clothing, video games, and freebies in July. 10 Things to Buy in July Free Slurpees on 7-11 Day Every year on July 11, 7-11 stores all over the country celebrate by giving away a free 12-oz. Slurpee. This freebie is only good while supplies last, though, so be sure to get there early! […]

Shopping Guides: What to Buy Every Month

Shopping Guides: What to Buy Every Month

Most shoppers know that holidays bring on tons of sales, whether it’s mattresses for Presidents’ Day or clothes for Memorial Day. But savvy consumers know that savings can be had at any time — as long as you know what to buy when. You can get great deals on different products every month, even if that means searching for spring clothing in summer or buying grills in the fall. Check out our cheat sheets for shopping every month of the year. January Shopping Guides It’ll probably come as no surprise that January is an excellent time to look for gym memberships. But the first […]

May Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

May Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

May is a big month for holidays, bringing Star Wars Day, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day over the course of a few weeks. With those celebrations come a ton of savings, but don’t expect brag-worthy deals on most summer items. Read on for all the great offers you should look for this month. 8 Things to Buy in May Star Wars Stuff on May 4 Star Wars Day happens on May 4 — as in “May the Fourth Be With You” — and it’s a good day to shop deals on merch from the franchise. Plus, with the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land opening […]

February Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

February Shopping Guides: What to Buy and What Not to Buy

February brings with it a lot of expenses thanks to Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl. But big social events can also mean big sales! Add in Presidents’ Day deals, and February can be a great month for shoppers. Check out our list of the best and worst things to buy this month, then see how you can save the rest of the year. 6 Things to Buy in February Valentine’s Day Gifts Some stores kicked off their Valentine’s Day sales as far back as the second week of January, but last-minute shoppers can still find Valentine’s Day deals. If you’re shopping for jewelry, you’ll […]