Welcome, Good Morning Texas viewers!
If you’re new to my website, I’m glad you’re here! If you stick around, you can save 40-60% on your groceries, household items, clothing, entertainment and more. It may seem overwhelming at first, but if you start slowly (and let me do most of the work for you), soon you’ll be Coupon Crazy, too.
Here are FIVE things to get you headed in the right direction:
1. Sign up for my FREE “Daily Deals Newsletter” and you’ll have the top deals for restaurants, movies, online, kid’s stuff, travel and more delivered to your inbox every weekday.
2. Check out my New to Couponing section. There you’ll find a printable “Best Buy” Price Book, the Annual Grocery Sales Cycle, learn How to Organize Coupons, and more.
3. Watch, my FREE 1-hour “Couponing 101″ virtual class. This will give you the foundations for how to save the most money without spending a ton of time.
4. Follow me on Google+, Twitter and Facebook for up-to-the minute deal postings. Also, go here to ensure you see Facebook posts. (Because when Mark Zuckerburg isn’t busy ruling the world, he’s messing around with your Facebook timeline!)
Now, let’s look at some Super Summer Savings ideas….
Energy Savings
Ever since the deregulation of electricity back in January 2002, Texans have enjoyed the freedom of choosing their own retail electric providers. If you’re not switching companies regularly, you’re probably paying more than you should for your electricity. If you use at least 2000 kWh each month (which we definitely do during the long, HOT summer!), take a look and see what you could be saving…
Go HERE to read about how I always shop around to find the best deals and save hundreds of dollars every year. Last month, I signed on with Bounce Energy and got $150 for switching, plus I’m really impressed with all the other incentives they offer, like FREE museum and movie tickets and Chick-fil-A and Target gift cards just for paying my bill on time!
Grocery Savings
Summer is my favorite season for buying fruits and vegetables! Why? Because produce is cheaper and usually fresher when it’s not being shipped from distant, warmer climates. It’s a great time to affordably stock your freezer with berries, peaches, mangos and more. Be sure to print my “Best Buy” Price List, and keep it in your coupon file, for quick reference and help in determining when items are “stock-up” worthy.
Also, Dallas/Ft. Worth is one of only seven markets where Walmart recently launched it’s Savings Catcher program that automatically compares advertised prices at competitor stores. Just enter your receipt number and if Walmart finds a lower advertised price, they’ll give you the difference. Go here for more info.
Clothing Savings
Now is the perfect time to buy summer clothes for next season. You’ll find that most stores are having major clearance sales right now. And the beauty of living in Texas, is that it’s usually warm up until Thanksgiving! That means we get lots of extended wear out of our lightweight clothing.
And through Wednesday, July 16th, Old Navy is having a major Summer Clearance (online and in-store) with tons of stuff $5 or less, plus BOGO FREE Flip Flops!
Beauty Savings
Select Ulta Salons are offering a FREE Living Proof Blowout Styling, which includes a wash, conditioning and 30-min. blowout styling! Appointments are limited, so call your local Ulta Salon to book your appointment for July 18th or 25th, between 5 and 8 p.m
Choose 1 of 3 styles: Straight Blowout, Frizz-Free Curls or Sleek Pony.
Go HERE for more info
And remember, even though it’s FREE, you should always tip for good service.
Household Savings
Target isn’t waiting until November, they’re giving us Black Friday in July!
July 18 & 19, 2014 there will be deals on Home Goods.
July 25 & 26, 2014 there will be deals on Electronics and other typically popular Black Friday Items.
Plus, if you have a Target Red Card you can save 5% + Get FREE Shipping on your purchases!
Travel Savings
If you’re headed out on a road trip, be sure to use the mobile app, GasBuddy, and check your route for the best gas prices along the way. GasBuddy is a community-driven app that uses your phone’s GPS (or you can plug in your zip code) to find the lowest nearby gas prices. Search in list or map view to find the station closest to your location.
iPhone: Download it from the Apple iTunes App Store here. Android: Download it from Google Play here. Also, use Coupon Sherpa and Groupon mobile apps to find local coupons for restaurants and events wherever you’re traveling.
Right now, Southwest Airlines is having a fare sale with flights starting at just $69 on travel from August 25 through December 17, 2014. You must book your trip by Thursday, July 17th. And remember, the Wright amendment, which has been restricting nonstop service from Love Field to airports in Texas and eight other states for the past 34 years, expires on October 13th. I just booked a non-stop flight to Chicago for October 16th. Whoop!
Also, through July 16th, Jet Blue is offering One-Way Airfare to select cities as low as $59!
- Fares include government taxes and fees.
- Book July 16, 2014 (the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local time).
- Travel September 2 – November 20, 2014 (blackout dates: October 13, 2014 and November 1 – November 8, 2014). Must fly Mon.- Thur. and Sat. only.
- Different or additional day of week restrictions, travel windows, and blackout dates may apply and vary by route. Click on a fare for details.
Go here to see if your nearest airport is included.
Restaurant Savings
Everyone gets FREE Tea at their local McAlister’s Deli on July 24th, plus Enter the McAlister FREE Tea Day Sweepstakes HERE and have a chance to win a $25 Gift Card!
August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day (who knew???). Make plan to stop by your local A&W Restaurant anytime between 2 p.m. and closing and get a FREE A&W Root Beer Float!
Kid’s Entertainment Savings
Do your kids need places to survive the brutal, Texas heat? Check out this list of Kid’s Summer Movie Deals and find theaters in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area offering special discounts.
There are also Kid’s Skate FREE and Kid’s Bowl FREE programs available for even more indoor, air conditioned fun!
Also, consider heading to the Dallas Zoo for Dollar Day, this Thursday, July 17th! Now, there is an 80% chance of some much needed rain, but at least it won’t be 100 degrees!
