Archive for the 'Home, Wardrobe and Shopping' Category

CLEARANCE SALES SHOPPING

June 17th, 2010 by Info Geek


Hello readers. I’m finally back after being missing in action for some weeks. I do miss writing and now my hands are itching to write and share some budgeting tips with my loyal readers.
Been to the sales lately? Now is the time as stock clearance takes place. Make a list of the things you [...]

WATCH MOVIES FOR LESS

March 8th, 2010 by Info Geek


This post is dedicated to all movie-buffs out there. If you love going to the movies because of the powerful visual and sound effects the gigantic screen offers but can’t visit the theatres much because of the atrocious price of money tickets these days, don’t fret. You can scope out ways in which you can [...]

HOW CATALOGUES CAN SAVE TIME AND MONEY

March 1st, 2010 by Info Geek


You open your mail box one day and are greeted with countless catalogues or leaflet promotions. McDonald’s, Burger King’s, Gloria Jeans, The Good Guys, Target are just some of the participating merchants in the promotion strategy.  Sounds familiar? Many of us throw these catalogues or leaflets hoping that we don’t get tempted by the irresistable offers [...]

SALES GIMMICKS THAT ARE MEANT TO ENTICE

February 22nd, 2010 by Info Geek


Were you ever enticed by newspaper advertisements that announce low prices for expensive beauty packages? Flip through the local newspaper and chances are you will come across several adverts that read: 20 slimming sessions for $189, Make-over session for half the original price – Just $49 Limited Period Only, Innovative Gold Mask Facial for $88- usual [...]

ARE LOYALTY PROGRAMMES WORTH OUR MONEY?

February 4th, 2010 by Info Geek


You order coffee from Gloria Jeans and are issued with a Frequent Sippers Card that allows you to redeem one free regular size drink after 10 punches on the card. You are in a shopping frenzy for shoes at Charles and Keith on one occasion and your $150 purchase entitles you to a 10% discount [...]