Nanny to Mommy

Running a business independently can be tough, and it’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic hit local companies the hardest. While chain stores certainly have their place in our malls and on our high streets, it’s the independent shops and cafes that give a town its unique personality. So, with most cities now starting to get back to some semblance of normality, it’s time for us to do our part to support our favorite local companies and help them weather this storm. Here are four ways that you and your family can do so.

Whether you are starting to venture out into the world again or not, there is now a gas shortage so buying essentials online just seems to be the way to go. I have been doing a ton of research and these seem to be the best options available whether you are getting food delivered, ordering food online, ordering your groceries, and more.

In the following guide, we’ll look at the best ways you can save money while shopping online!

For one, you may be interested in signing up directly to your favorite brands or stores online. As a member, you’ll often be applicable to special discounts and other advantages to save on costs. With or without membership, many brand/store sites offer special cost advantages. For instance, Misguided provides 50% off once you sign up to their site and Calvin Klein offers free delivery on sales of 2 items or more!

If you are anything like me, then you are always looking for a deal. I love shopping on Amazon, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. Something may seem like a great deal, but it isn't. And what if the seller has a coupon code available out there? How will you know? What if there was a way for Amazon sellers to put their sales all in one place?

I like shopping on Amazon for the convenience. I can order toilet paper or school supplies at the tap of a few finger tips. But if I can find a way to save money on something I am buying anyway, then I want the best deal available. I recently became aware of VIPON. VIPON is the largest Amazon deal sites with everything 50% to 90% off! They have over 2,000,000 registered shoppers and 40,000 discounted Amazon products in kitchen, beauty, home décor, baby, fashion, outdoor, and more!

The school shopping lists are covered. We have bought everything for both of my kiddos school supply lists thanks to Office Depot. Office Depot and OfficeMax have a ton of fun, fashionable school supplies, plus amazing accessories to make your kiddos' supplies truly personal.

Imagine it. You are reaching for a fresh new diaper to put on your little one. And then...oops. You are all out. What do you do? Do you frantically try to find an old t-shirt, so you can make a run to the store? And just hope that the car seat isn't ruined by the time you get there?

What about when you grab for some toilet paper and the roll is out? Then you call for your significant other to grab you a new roll and oops. There are no more to be found.

 

From backpacks to pencils, from play doh to snacks, kiddos need a lot of items to start the school year. I will be featuring products to help make your back to school shopping a little easier. If you would like to see your product featured in this guide, please email me at Diana.n.chastain@gmail.com.

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I know I have mentioned how frugal of a shopper I am before and my love for saving money. It started out of necessity. I needed to learn how to stretch our income as far as possible since the birth of my daughter and becoming a one income home with a new mouth to feed.  

I recently had the opportunity to shop at Save-A-Lot, although it was a bit of a drive for me, they are continually opening new stores. You can locate a local store near you. Save-A-Lot recently starting selling Suave products. I decided to purchase Suave Green Apple Shampoo, Suave Green Apple Conditioner, Suave Free & Gentle Body Wash Kids, Suave 2-in-1 Surfs Up Shampoo, and  Suave Kids Detangler.