Money Saving
Want to get more out of mashup blogging consumerism without the guesswork? Below we walk through the essentials in plain language, with practical steps you can use right away.
Key Takeaways
- I get the occasional email and comment asking if I personally check out all of the deals I post.
- Let's think about this for a minute -- Um, no.
- It would be pretty impractical for any frugality blogger to personally purchase everything she or he links to.
- So I wanted to talk a bit about intention, purpose, and posting.
How Mashup Blogging Consumerism Really Works
While I'm pondering right now... My personal funds, storage space, and appetite for consumerism are somewhat less than unlimited, and plenty of the deals I post, I have no personal require for or interest in.
Worth noting: what my family requires and purchases is not going to be the same as what your family requires and purchases, but I post these deals when it looks like a bunch of you might upside from them. But on the theme of informed consumerism I have going here right now, when you look back on the last few weeks of leading-up-to-Christmas deals, it does look on the surface like an encouragement to purchase, purchase, then purchase some more!
Getting the Most From Mashup Blogging Consumerism
More importantly, will I purchase something I don't require if it makes me money (a la Register Rewards or Catalinas)? Not necessarily, especially now that my stockpile is at a pretty self-sustaining level.
So I just wish to enter 2010 on that note: Mashup Mom, and any other frugality blogs you may read, are merely tools to assist you save, not necessarily advice on what to purchase. If reading some of these deals provides you the impulse to purchase something you wouldn't ordinarily purchase, step back and think: Do you require it?
Tips That Make a Difference
Remember that will you apply it? And if not, will you donate it?
If the answer to all three of those questions is no, then it's not genuinely a deal. And that is enough pondering for one day! ...
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I save money on mashup blogging consumerism?
Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. My personal funds, storage space, and appetite for consumerism are somewhat less than unlimited, and plenty of the deals I post, I have no personal require for or interest in.
Is it worth shopping around for mashup blogging consumerism?
Usually yes. Worth noting: what my family requires and purchases is not going to be the same as what your family requires and purchases, but I post these deals when it looks like a bunch of you might upside from them.
What should I check before buying?
Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. But on the theme of informed consumerism I have going here right now, when you look back on the last few weeks of leading-up-to-Christmas deals, it does look on the surface like an encouragement to purchase, purchase, th....
Smart Ways to Save More on Mashup Blogging Consumerism
- Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
- Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.
- Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.
- Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
- Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
Final Thoughts
Put these ideas to work and mashup blogging consumerism gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.
Originally published at mashupmom.com.
