8 Tips for Packing and Shipping Your Holiday Gifts

Unless you have a team of elves, you'll probably ship a few gifts this holiday season. But a trip to the post office doesn't need to turn into an afternoon outing. Here are some tips on how to get your holiday gifts safely and efficiently to their destination. Allow three inches per side between the gift box and the shipping box. Fill it with crumpled paper or foam. Seal boxes with at least 2-inch Read more ...

Shopping on Black Friday? Technology is Your Friend

The holiday shopping forecast is in and it looks good for retailers and consumers. An increase in holiday spending is expected this year, but retailers are still doing everything they can to compete for your hard-earned dollars—and that includes accommodating your cell phone. Technology is evolving, which means better savings and a fun shopping experience for you. Here’s how to be a tech Read more ...

Come Sale Away

Your Black Friday Survival Guide Traditionally, Black Friday is associated with alarm clocks set for 3:00 a.m., lines that wrap around the building and televisions worth trampling over. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Simplify your day and still bag some bargains on the biggest shopping day of the year. File store ads into a folder and bring them with you to every store. If a retailer Read more ...

Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner

How to Lower the Cost of Thanksgiving Shopping for your turkey dinner yet? Here’s some good news: This year’s Thanksgiving meal for a family of 10 will cost just $49.48, according to the American Farm Bureau. That’s only a 28-cent increase from last year, which is less than 1%. Of course, we have some ideas on how you can lower the cost even more on one of the year’s most anticipated Read more ...

Shop the Best 2012 Veterans Day Sales

To everyone who has served for our country, Coupons.com wants to thank you! Retailers across the country are now preparing for Veterans Day sales which can also be considered “Early Black Friday.” As each year passes, sales are starting earlier and earlier with stores putting out their best deals. So what can you expect this Veterans Day? Expect a long weekend filled with great deals with sales Read more ...

How to Feast on Your Favorites Without the Guilt

Two Weeks Till Thanksgiving ... Watching what you eat? No worries. You can have your turkey and your stuffing, too––not to mention mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and even a little dessert. By making a few modifications, you can reduce fat and calories during Thanksgiving without noticing much of a difference. Here’s how. Don’t go hungry. For starters, make sure you have a healthy Read more ...

Official Unofficial Holiday 2012 Savings Calendar

The holidays are just around the corner, a time when budgets are often stretched thin but savings opportunities abound. To help you navigate this holiday shopping season like a pro, we've created the Official Unofficial Holiday 2012 Savings Calendar. As you start making your list and checking it twice, look to the calendar for insider tips and shop-smart strategies, including all the best days to Read more ...

The Best Things to Buy in November

‘Tis the season for shopping! As the holidays approach, retailers will be working extra hard to take your cash. Like usual, you’ll see blockbuster deals on electronics, tools and toys this November. But the deals don’t stop there. Here are some other useful and surprising savings you may see this month. Formal wear: Wedding dresses tend to go on sale in November, and the deals get even Read more ...