‘Photo Deals’ Articles
Written by Juli
on 15 May 2013
Links for You . . .
I’ve been getting quite a few emails lately from people wanting me to do a coupon class or new to couponing, who are confused and have a question. I thought it would be helpful for me to repost this, which I posted after my last coupon class. (Currently, I don’t have a coupon class planned.)
The links will help you get to some of the important information. Also, don’t forget that there is a Facebook page! We post additional offers over there, mostly Facebook only deals and ones we think will be gone very quickly. You can also ask questions over there. Sometimes another reader will beat me to answering it, if I’m not around. Plus, it’s just more interactive. You will even get to hear boring things like the fact that I just got braces yesterday. I know, exciting — don’t all run over to Facebook at at once! :)
Here are some links for you . . .
Arizona Republic Newspaper for $7/week — home delivery on Sundays & Wednesdays
Saving Star — future savings, “click away,” payout at $5+
Endorse & Ibotta — mobile apps that give you money back for certain items
Safeway JustforU – sign up and make sure to check “personalized deals”
Video explaining the shopping list function – Try it, you’ll like it! :)
Organizing coupons — list of categories, etc.
Store policies — print out the ones you shop at
Here are some other general links to help jog your memory.
And, someone asked me about how I save on meat (after the class). I just wait for sales or use Zaycon Foods for buying bulk meats, especially boneless, skinless chicken breasts. (They were recently $1.79/lb for 40 pounds.) You can sign up to receive an email the next time they’re in town with chicken. They are coming soon and now taking orders for bacon ($3.49/lb for 36 lbs).
If I missed something important or you have a question, just leave a comment below. Thanks! ~ Juli
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Written by Juli
on 07 May 2013
If you don’t have a blog/website, you may not have any clue what a “blog button” is. I was with you, a couple years ago, before starting this website.
It’s the image above. Basically, it’s the little logo “thing” that you can paste onto a website, with the computer code included (also called a widget).
I was recently asked for it and I remembered that I never told you it was now on the website, if you ever want it. (Go to “about” on the top menu bar and then “blog button.”)
I realize this won’t thrill most of you, but some of you have a personal blog or website and you like to share your favorite online websites with your readers. If that’s you and you’d be willing to post a link to Bargain Believer — thank you very much! It’s appreciated more than you know.
Here’s the code if you want to grab it from here:
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.bargainbeliever.com" title="Bargain Believer"><img src="http://www.bargainbeliever.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bargain_believer_125_white.png" alt="Bargain Believer" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
Thanks to our friend, Gary, who made the logo! It will appear on the website someday. It doesn’t “fit” (in computer ways) and the website is waiting for a redesign — someday! It’s been on the Bargain Believer Facebook page for a long time, but that’s as far as we got. There’s always plenty on my “to do” list! :)
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Written by Juli
on 24 April 2013
Most of you know there is a Bargain Believer Facebook page. Everything on the website is on Facebook, but not vice versa.
If you are an active Facebook user, make sure you "like" Bargain Believer! We post extra things over there from time to time. Some coupons and freebies disappeaer quickly. When we expect that, we can "throw" it up over there more quickly than formatting a post. Plus, you need to have Facebook for some deals.
Additionally, there are readers who leave some great tips over there. (If you're on a mobile, you'll need to click "recent posts by others" to see them.) I'd love to see more people contribute over there!
If you have a deal you think many would be interested in, please leave a comment. I just ask that you don't leave links for your personal business or something else where you profit from it. I also appreciate not having links to a bunch of other coupon blogs. If you're unsure, you can send us a private message or email, but don't be afraid to post things either! We don't post everything on the website, but every once in awhile there's something so great we can't resist posting it for more to see.
Beyond those who share deals they find, everyone who has ever "liked" a post, commented, or shared a deal we post . . . I have noticed and am grateful! Every time you do that, Faceboook "values" the post more and it shows up in more people's newsfeeds. Beyond that, we know which posts are most popular and what type of things to continue posting. Also, when you click links, Facebook "learns" you want to see the posts and (if you're lucky!) future posts will show up in your newsfeed. :) So . . . click and comment often, please!
Bottom line . . . make sure you've "liked" Bagain Believer on Facebook and you comment, "like," and share deals! It makes a difference! Thank you!
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Written by Juli
on 19 April 2013
3 Years!
THANK YOU!
It just hit me . . . April 20, 2010 is the official date I emailed my friends and family and told them I would be putting deals online so that they could see them. That was three years ago!
Mostly, I didn't want them to miss out on the great deals I was continually finding. I also wanted to stop emailing or calling them every time I found something. I knew it would be hard for them to tell me, "Stop! I'm sick of these!" A website sounded perfect. I didn't need to know who was coming, but I put a counter on it since I needed to know a few people were using it. The counter is still there and it tells me you're coming!
Short and sweet . . .
Thanks for being here. I appreciate you all, but especially those of you who have been willing to tell others (even me!) how Bargain Believer helps you. Spreading the word and giving Bargain Believer your seal of approval and trust is the greatest gift you can give me! Thank you!!
Long trip down memory lane, for those with more time and curiosity . . . :)
I chose a name that described me and I thought was catchy. We found a hosting company and set up a basic website. (Okay, okay, that was all my husband.)
I hoped to, someday, figure out how to make enough money to pay my hosting fees so that I wouldn't be losing money. My husband and I both decided it wasn't that significant of a loss and it was worth it to help people, so we weren't really worried. (Little did we both know that the time we would invest was much more of a sacrifice than the money was!) Our plan was for it to be my hobby and a fun way for me to help people. Oops — that vision got a little expanded! :)
I learned a lot technical "stuff" (still am!) and kept pressing on. I filled in some basic information on the website — how to get started, what things meant, etc. By mid March, I was ready to send an email to family and friends and do my first post, but I wanted to return from vacation first.
We went to my sister's in Long Beach, California. The plan was to stay a couple days and then leave my three kids with her while my husband and I went to the San Diego area to celebrate our 15th anniversary, then come back for a few days. Well, phase one happened. We spent a couple days in Long Beach and then headed to San Diego for our first evening's plans . . . a hot air balloon . . . crash. :( The emergency, high impact landing shattered my mid-foot (thankfully that was all!). After an emergency room visit and some good pain meds, we headed back to Long Beach. A few days later, I braved the drive home with my foot up the whole way since it would swell terribly the minute I put it down. After the swelling went down enough, I was able to have screws & plates put in to fix me up. (I sure wish my foot was the "old foot" today, but I'll settle for being alive!)
Anyway, I had to recover some and also had to plan and execute a 10th birthday party for my son — from a reclined position. But, exactly one week after his birthday, I was bored from all the sitting and ready to start. That first email went out to my family and friends with a link, telling them they could share it, if they'd like to. I don't even remember what all I posted about, but it was much less official than it is today. I would post a deal here and there and tell people to go find their coupon somewhere, hoping they had it and could find it. The "extra" time I had, due to the swelling that wouldn't allow me to walk, was a blessing in disguise. I had time that I couldn't do much else, to figure out what I was doing!
The rest, as they say, is history. I've discovered that I can use affiliate links to send you places I would anyway (mainly coupon links). I also put Google ads on the site. When you use my links (only some), they generate an income for me. I love that I don't have to charge you, but I can still make enough money to make this all work.
The little hobby I started from my recliner has turned into a small business. Honestly, I don't really like the business aspect to all this but, I'm also thankful for it. I can continue what I started, with help, and don't lose money! I wouldn't have been able to continue without those little payments adding up. I am able to pay some great gals to help me out. Without them, I know Bargain Believer wouldn't be the same website. I just don't have the time it takes to bring you all the thorough information myself.
So . . . .
To my family and friends who got that first email . . . you are especially appreciated. And, to my new friends I've found along the way . . . thank you, too! It's been a blessing to be on this side of the computer! Thanks friends, of friends, of friends, of friends, of friends — I now consider you all my friends. Thanks for being here and trusting us to bring you great deals! Happy three years to some of you! It's been an amazing three years for me! ~ Juli
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Written by Juli
on 01 April 2013
Choose a customizable, humorous greeting card for only 79¢, through Card Store. This is ONLY GOOD TODAY, (April 1, 2013.)
Just click on "shop humor cards" (in pink area) when you use the link above.
If you're planning ahead, perfect! You can choose a delivery date! I love this option — not that I ever plan ahead, but it gives me hope! :)
You can have it mailed right to the recipient, for only the cost of a stamp, making it $1.25 total!
Use Code: CWF3479
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Written by Juli
on 18 March 2013
Get an Easter card for only 99¢, through Cardstore.
Shipping to the recipient is FREE!
Postage is 46¢, so that's like a 53¢ card, if you're going to mail it anyway.
Use Code: CCE3316, through 3/22/13
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