“I would rather have my money where I can see it… hanging in my closet”

I would be honest in saying that I have a shopping addiction. I shop when I am sad, I shop when I am happy, I impulse shop and I basically shop for any season/holiday/birthday at anytime of the year! Shopping is by far my favorite pastime and although this might come across as ridiculous my one confession is that I always shop for a bargain!
I cannot remember the last time I paid full price for anything! With a world of endless coupons, internet codes and discount stores it just boggles my mind that some feel it is ok to spend $300 on a pair of jeans! I would defiantly declare myself in the category of a Maxonista and although I do shop at high-end stores, I always find a way to get a discount. One of my best friends in the online shopping world is retailmenot.com. Here you can find a coupon code for just about anything online.

For dining out I  use Restaurant.com to get wonderful deals on some great restaurants. The bonus on this website is that my husband and I don’t feel as guilty dining at fine end places or just trying out a new restaurant because we usually save at least $50.00 per meal!

As a CT resident another up and coming popular website is Groupon.com. The nice part about this website is that you are not bombarded with emails. You get one email a day and often times they are amazing discounts! A co-worker of mine got a massage and facial for 55% off!

With the holidays coming it is important to get your holiday cards out and make a few special gifts for family and with that comes one of my all-time favorite stationary websites... Vistaprint.com! Make sure you sign-up for their emails! I just got 30 photo Holiday cards and two photo wall calendars for $13.00! Merry Christmas to me!

Just remember this holiday season that it is completely unnecessary to pay shipping on any website and that even if you are venturing out to the mall always check the websites of the stores that you are visiting! Generally when you register your email with a store you receive great coupons in the mail or to your inbox! Just yesterday I got a 25% off coupon for the Gap (photo of vest) if I use my Visa card!

Happy Holidays & Happy Shopping!

Other Popular Discounts:

AAA.com - If you are a AAA Member then use it! Did you know you get 10% off at NY & Co. and 15%-20% Off at Other Places like Retail Outlets and Target.com!

With all of these savings it is safe to say that you can always make a few purchases for yourself! Just remember to wrap them up with the rest of the gifts and to mark it "from Santa"!