Today’s frequently asked question is from reader Lori.  She is in the market for a freezer and needs some guidance.

Here is her question:

I am in the market for a small upright freezer, and have never owned one before. I’m thinking upright is easier to navigate in than a chest type. I figure that since so many of your readers stockpile, maybe one or more of them have a freezer and could make a recommendation.

So let’s help Lori out. If you have a freezer you love let her know.  Of course we are always looking for deals so if you scored a freezer for cheap, let us know that too.

If you have a question you would love an answer to, just email livingrichwithcoupons @ gmail.com (remove spaces) and we will post it up.

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{ 10/09/2010 with 14 Comments }

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Today’s frequently asked question is from reader Patti.  She wants to figure out the sales cycle of products.

Her question is this:

Short of going through all my receipts, is there a system to figure out the sale cycles for the products I use most frequently.  Knowing when items are getting marked down would sure help in saving even more dollars and help me to plan more effective purchases. Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

So let’s help Patti out. Do you keep track of sales cycles?  Do you think it’s worth the extra effort?  If you do keep track, how do you do it?  A book, a spreadsheet, in your head?  Please share your tips for Patti and others.

If you have a question you would love an answer to, just email livingrichwithcoupons @ gmail.com (remove spaces) and we will post it up.

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{ 08/18/2010 with 9 Comments }

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Today’s frequently asked question is from reader Siri.  She is having trouble keeping track of her stockpile items.  Her question is this:

My question is with stockpiling. How do you keep track of everything you have? I have 3 small kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) and I purchase snacky things like graham crackers and goldfish crackers in bulk. I recently found some in my pantry storage area that said “best if used by” and the date was a few months ago. I know they probably had a year’s advance on them when I bought them. How do you keep track of what you’ve got so that it doesn’t go bad?

How do you organize your stockpile so you are sure to use items before they expire?  Do you rotate, label?  Any great tips for Siri?

If you have a question you would love an answer to, just email livingrichwithcoupons @ gmail.com (remove spaces) and we will post it up.

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{ 08/04/2010 with 6 Comments }

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Today’s frequently asked question is from reader Hanna.  Hanna said that she usually shops at Costco to save money on groceries.  Her question is this:

Do you think it’s better to buy in bulk at stores like Costco or BJ’s or to shop with coupons at a grocery store?

My personal opinion is that I get much better deals at the grocery store but I’d love to hear what others think.  Just a note though, you can use coupons at BJ’s.

Any thoughts?  What do you think of the wholesale clubs versus the grocery store?

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{ 07/29/2010 with 25 Comments }

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Today’s Frequently Asked Question is from reader Maryann.  She says that she goes through a lot of ink in her printer.

Saving money at the grocery store does come with an expense.  Whether it’s buying extra newspapers here or there, using a little extra gas to drive to a store with a better deal or even using more ink to print coupons.  But, the amount we save far outweighs the amount we have to spend in order for us  to save.  I like to think of it as an investment.  I figure (roughly) that I spend about $8 – $10 per week on inserts, ink and extra gas but I save almost $200 per week in groceries (compared to the amount I used to spend before couponing).  I’d say that the $8 – $10 a week investment is worth it.

Now, a good business person would sit down and figure out how to reduce those expenses even more.  And that is just what reader Maryann is trying to do.    So here is this week’s F.A.Q:

I have to replace my ink cartridge about every 2 weeks. What are some tips for saving on printing costs.

How do you save on your printing costs?  Is it a particular printer that is better?  Do you buy generic ink or have them refilled?  Let us know your money saving secrets for low cost printing.

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{ 06/15/2010 with 16 Comments }

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Each day I get so many questions about coupons, shopping, stockpiling. I love answering your questions but sometimes I just don’t have all the answers. Or sometimes my way is not the only way or the best way. So, every now and then I will post a question that seems to come up often and let you guys answer. So, our first F.A.Q is:

From Reader Misha:

“How do you get your inserts each week without spending a lot of money. I’ve been spending around $10 a week on newspapers. I’m saving a lot more so it’s worth it but I would like to see if you have another way to get your inserts that will cost less money”

Great question Misha.  Let Misha know any creative or inexpensive ways you get your inserts each weekend.

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{ 06/06/2010 with 38 Comments }

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