The best way to shop is when it’s a challenge and when it’s with friends.I avoid the jostling crowds that shop with religious fervor.With a kid in tow and hubby looking progressively mutinous , shopping for me is best done in the comfort of my home, online.
The immense amount of stuff that keeps accumulating with a child growing up, has made me a careful shopper.I buy after making a list.Window shopping online can be even more dangerous than in shopping malls.The websites will then keep on sending you emails with various price versions and you will be seeing that same product everywhere(called retargeting), till you give in and buy.
I have short to-dos when I go buying
- I make a list of what I want to buy.I am a list person.I have lists for everything.There’s a deep-rooted pleasure in checking ut something on a list, with a red pen is
- Keep an approximate budget.Buying and being guilty about it spoils the fun.
- I check my home for similar items(happens for clothes, mostly) and think about why I want to buy.This I do because I love shopping and hate the process of finding a place to squeeze in the new purchases.It’s a dream that one day all the stuff will magically fit in.That’s why I always declutter before going shopping.Online or offline.
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Shopping on a Budget and making money :3 steps
1)I keep a watch out for the heavily discounted sales on Amazon.Check out my curated list of Amazon sale seasons.The last 5 years of my experience with Amazon has shown they have the least price across all categories.The Great Indian Shopping Festival is coming up on the 21st.It will be running until the 24th.Make a list and shop smart. Get my list of must buy books to do more here.
2)I use Amazon Prime.
3)I have a Cashkaro account.How does Cashkaro work?
It’s pretty simple.
- Make your own account.
- Search for your product.
- Find the list of sites with best deals.
- Shop at the online portal which you love and money will be credited to your account as NEFT in the bank/Amazon vouchers/Flipkart vouchers.
Check it out here.
Did you know the cash gets tracked to your account within 72 hours?Cashback generally gets confirmed
within 4-12 weeks and you get paid.This waiting time was the biggest con for me .
They are responsive to Twitter messages and have an easily navigable site.
Durga Pujo is for worship and the prepujo days are for shopping!Shop smart and shop carefully.Money saved is money earned.Buy things which you need.
Warning from an ex-shopaholic
- Avoid buying plastic and non-ecofriendly products
- Do not buy makeup in bulk.They expire soon and are harmful when used beyond expiry date.
- Invest in quality accessories and clothes which are classics.
- Make it a game with a friend.The best deals you can find and on a budget.
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Yes I do personally have a few hats that I follow to save money and there’s nothing wrong and always running on a budget
Saving money is a must know trick. And your tips on saving money is very informative and useful. Thanks for sharing
I am guilty of spending above the budget and then feeling bad about that many times, hence now I prioritize, Plan and spend consciously. Lovely post here Amrita with amazing tips to check out from offers.
I always always prefer making a check list and also cleansing out my wardrobe before buying new clothes
Yes thats a great idea.
So useful tips for save money, energy and time. thanks for sharing.
We all mums definitely want to save money and these tips are a must read
Amazon Prime is the best option. It is so good that we get things in a day or two without any worries for returns or exchange.
Oh yes Prime is great.
I have never heard about cashkaro but it looks like a great money saving tool. Gotta try it soon.
Thanks Nisha
we always keep a budget and buy around it. we are very happy that ways. we also dont binge shop.
Very good Prisha.
This is so me! I only shop during sales, that too especially from Amazon! It is too good!
Very interesting and useful post. I also make a list of groceries items first and then go for shopping but still I used to buy lot of thing which are not in my list. That’s y online shopping is now easy and under budget for me. Most of the time I do shopping online.
I love buying online indeed get some cracking deals and saves lot of money. Yes like you said we have to avoid buying makeup online as they are non returnable
Very true.
Online Shopping is so convenient & time saver.. I’m glad we can shop anything from any part of the world. Thanks for sharing detail post
Thanks for visiting.
I will try cashkaro looks interesting n saving money too
Decluttering is so important which actually doesn’t happen from my end ..I so want to have everything with me ????..liked your warning section!!
Those are some nifty little tricks. Thanks for sharing
I watch out for discounts on Amazon too! ???? Will try cashkaro!
I watch out for discounts on Amazon too! ????????
This was a real informative post. Very useful to all.Thank you for highlighting this topic.
Online shopping is convenient and with some good sales it becomes more good 🙂
Making List is a good habit 🙂
Nice post with useful tips .
Wow good information there, thanks for this prompt
I am sure it’s going to help many people like me who are just spendthrift!
Interesting! I am new to cashkaro. Will check it out.
Some good tips which would surely be helpful for the upcoming festive season.
Very useful post on saving money. Cashkaro is new to me. Will check for sure. Happy to connect with you for #MyFriendAlexa and #MMM.
Thanks, Vasantha.
Thanks for bringing the concept and working method of Cashkaro. I was aware about it but did not know so many details of how it worked. Loved your tips for saving money.
Thanks for visiting Anupriya.