We have come to an era in time where we are so busy that on line shopping may be the most convenient way to shop. On line stores are now offering things to attract customers such as free shipping and free return shipping. There are many well hidden secrets that come with online shopping.

1. Do an on line coupon code search. If you are about to purchase an item on line search first to see if an on line coupon is available. For example, if I was going to buy diapers from Target, I would go to Google and type in “Target coupons” or “Target Online Coupons”. The first page will show me the most relevant coupons. I would click on the link where I might find a coupon code that is valid. Two web sites that can help you find on line codes are Coupon Mountain and Coupon Cabin . These two sites have hundreds of stores listed along with valid coupon codes that you can use online. An example of an online code is a set of numbers and letters such as BUY5 for $5 off a $50 purchase at Shoebuy.com. You can usually put these codes in a special box that indicates “coupon code” when you check out. Former codes could have saved our bargain shopper up to 70% at Coldwater Creek or have gotten us free shipping at Target . Coupon codes can save you a good amount of money for something that you were already going to purchase. Some stores allow more than one on line coupon code to be entered during check out. This can save you a generous amount of money and you can use codes to get free promotional items as well. A very popular ladies and teens web site that is know for doing this is Victoria’s Secret . They allow you to enter up to four coupon codes on their website. In the past they have run a deal where we got $10 off, free shipping, free lip gloss and a free tote in the same order. Now that is what I call bargain shopping!

2. Finding clearance prices online: Some stores have a policy that once their sales quota is met, they can now clearance that item for as little as 99 cents! They have already made their goal in sales, because someone else paid the full price. Now you can take advantage of this and purchase an item below the companies initial material cost. On line clearance prices are usually better than in store because most on line stores don’t have to pay to rent a building or pay a large staff. All these are factors that are included in retail store prices.

How to find the online clearance deals?

1. Sign up your email address with your favorite stores on line. Go to your favorite store’s website and add yourself to their email list. They will send you coupons, on line discount codes, sales notices and clearance alerts. These can be very valuable. Tip: Sign up for a separate email account and use this email to sign up online with stores. I opened a free email account such as http://www.hotmail.com/ and I use this account to sign up for stores online. This way I don’t get a lot of spam in my primary e-mail account but I can still scan the free account once a day to locate good deals.

2. Join online bargain web sites to find sizzling clearance deals. There are a few bargain web sites that have been designed to help you find great deals on line. You can sign up for these bargain sites on line. The first one I recommend is this one and you can sign up for alerts through Bloglines . You may want to check out Slick Deals as well. Last year there was a fantastic deal listed on this website to get $10 off any purchase at Norm Thompson . I was able to have free chocolate sent out to my family as Christmas gifts using the code!

Homework for Today- 1. Sign up for an email list from one of your favorite online stores. 2. Sign up for bloglines and add The Bargain Shopper Lady Blog to get instant alerts!

Victoria’s Secret has a new sale. Their sweaters are on clearance and some are marked down to $9.99. With their new online coupon codes you can get one anywhere from $8 to $11 shipped to your door!

Here’s the deal: If you have a VS credit card use February codes SP89385 or SP810081 for $10 off. (You may need to add a pair of clearance underwear for $2.99 to raise your total over $10 if you pick a sweater that is $9.99.)

If you don’t have a VS card, use code SP89145 for $5 off your first purchase! (Which is basically free shipping!)

I just did this deal twice! Shipping is around $4.

Click here on the Vistaprint - FREE T-Shirt Offer.

You should be able to create a t-shirt for free and then have it shipped for around $4. You may be able to add a stamp or some sticky notes to your order for free as well. Note: You can do this deal an unlimited amount of times, you just have to pay the shipping each time.

I just made a shirt for my husband for fathers day which was personalized with the boys names on it. It was too cute!

Amazon has Columbia Shoes on sale. The first two cute shoes are $14.99, reg $49!

These Columbia Tennis Shoes are $22.49, reg. $74.
They have lots of kids snow boots! Check out all the sales shoes here! Add a book for free shipping if you spend $25 or more!

Shoebuy.com has a very HOT Deal! Use online coupon ENTSHOE15! Then register when they ask you for an extra 10% off for a total of 25% off. (If you have bought from there in the last 60 days, you automatically get the extra 10% off)!

Here is a peek at the *HOT* deals!


Wedge Aerosoles was $79 Now $24!

Men’s Skechers Siesta Was $55 Now $26 Various Colors Available!

Boy’s Heeleys Streak Was $60 Now $36

They also carry Stride Rite! With Free Shipping and No Tax these deals are better than in stores!

Sign up for Sears email alerts and they will mail you a free $5 gift card!

Print a $5 off $25 coupon for Babies R Us (Expires 2-18)

One of the biggest questions I get asked is, how can I work from home? Here are a few ideas I have thrown together for you.

1. Start a blog! You never know where you might end up!

2. Sell a handmade craft or invention! You can start an online store or sell it on Ebay! (I heart Ebay!)

3. Participate in Research Studies and surveys:

Cash Crate

4. Tutor in your area of expertise!

5. Train to become a professional. From a lactation consultant to a personal trainer… there is a demand for jobs you can work part time!

6. Start an in-home daycare. If you love kids, this may be for you!

7. Be A Mystery Shopper! Use the MSPA to search for companies to work for. Note: Never pay to sign up to work for a company. It should be 100% free to sign up!

8. Add any more ideas in the comments section!

Make sure you check out all the new Target deals here!

Get a free 2 year subscription to Fitness Magazine!

Get a free sample of Bausch & Lomb Eye Drops here.

Get 4 free 8 oz packs of Boca Java coffee here, just pay shipping ($7.95).

Get a free makeup gift from ULTA! Print your coupon here!

Get a free Red Box movie rental. (These are the machines that are set up in stores.)

Print a coupon for free Flat Earth Veggie Crisps.

Go HERE to see more freebies from Balance in Diet!

My husband just gave me a small (okay HUGE) gift for V-Day!

We have been sharing a car for three months so this is like heaven! And I have to give him props because he had a friend win it at an auto auction for $4000 off the Kelley Blue Book Value! (What a great bargain shopper, eh?)

I need to interview my friend on here to find out more about getting your car from an auto auction! We’ve gotten two there and both have been an amazing deal!

I like going to the grocery store on Valentine’s Day because you can see all the men getting last minute flowers for their Valentines.

Today I saw something sad yet very sweet. I went to the grocery store today and there was a sweet man in his 40’s buying roses for his Valentine. He had cash in his hand and his work clothes on. The cashier rang up his flowers and she said, “That will be $21.” The man said ” What? I thought these flowers were $9.99?” She showed him the tag and said “No, they are $19.99.” He counted his cash and looked back up and down and back at his cash a few times and said “Okay, I guess I’ll put these back.” He clearly wanted those flowers for his Valentine but he didn’t have enough money. The cashier kind of made a big deal about the fact that she was going to have to put these back (instead of offering to find someone to help him find something a little less expensive.) How Rude! I really wanted to go up and buy the flowers for him but I think he wanted to purchase them himself. I ended up in the floral department again later and saw him holding the tiniest bouquet of baby roses in the flower section. He asked the lady how much they were and she said $4.99. He seemed somewhat pleased, grabbed two and headed to the counter.

There is something to be said for a beautiful bouquet of flowers but there is also something to be said for a tiny bouquet of mini roses. It’s the thought that counts!

I do have to brag on my hubs a little, he wrote me a Romantic Letter! It’s one of the best gifts he’s every given me and it didn’t cost anything but was seriously PRICELESS! I hope you all have a Happy Valentines Day!