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Do you have a CVS drugstore located near you? Probably. It's a nation-wide chain. If you don't know of any local CVS, visit their website. You might be surprised to find one in the next town.Then sign up for a free Easy Saver card. This is part of their customer loyalty program which offers tremendous deals to loyal customers.. You can sign up at a store on their website. If you do it in-store you will get your card immediately. Otherwise, you should receive it in the mail in a few weeks. Once you have that in hand you are ready to start saving!
Start collecting coupons for diapers and other grocery items. You'll find these in the coupon inserts of the Sunday paper, in baby and parenting magazines, at special displays in grocery and drug stores. Ask your friends and family to save them for you. Sign up online with diaper companies to receive them. Sometimes you can even find them online for printing. Another option is to buy them through a coupon clipping service.
Organize your coupons in a way that is most efficient for you. I like the way thecouponmom organizes hers using her computer. See the Resources below.
Save all the CVS sales circulars both weekly and monthly (from the newspaper or from the store) or you can download them from the web.
CVS has a program that offers 'Extra Care Bucks' (ECBs). ECBs are can be used as gift certificates at CVS. Each week they offer a number of items that are come with ECBs that equal the purchase price. If you use the ECBs it is like getting the items for free. For example, I received an ECB certificate for $3.49 after I bought Crest Pro Health Night Rinse which was on sale for $3.49. The ECB printed out at the end of my receipt. The next time I shopped at CVS I was able to use the $3.49 ECB to purchase more items. If I shop carefully I can actually increase the number of ECBs I have with every shopping trip. When I have about 20 ECBs I can 'purchase' diapers with my ECBs instead of cash from my own bank account.In order to do this, I search carefully through the current week's and month's circulars for these ECB items. I try to always use ECBs to purchase items that will generate the same amount or more ECBs than I previously had except when I'm buying diapers. (Unfortunately, diapers almost never generate ECBs.) In this way, I get all kinds of drugstore inventory items for free in addition to diapers. It's easy to bring home $15-50 worth of groceries but pay only $1.00 out of pocket and earn the same or more ECBs than previously so that I can go back and do it again next week!
Plan exactly what you will purchase so as to get maximum ECBs with as little out of pocket as possible. If you'd like some suggestions check out the becentsable blog (link in Resources).
Go to the CVS and gather the merchandise on your list. If your store has a price checker machine, be sure to scan your card when you first enter the store. Coupons and rebates will print. If you're lucky, you'll get a $3/$15 or $4/$20 coupon. These coupons are just what they sound like. You will get $3 off of your total if you purchase $15 or more in merchandise (or $4 off of $20). This is like free money to us. If I'm already going to be buying $15 worth of products before coupons (with ECBs, of course) then I can get $3 toward free diapers! These $3/$15 or $4/20 coupons also can print at the bottom of your receipt. Newspapers will sometimes carry them as well if your area drug stores are in intense competition. These coupons can be stacked on top of manufacturer's coupons, CVS coupons, and ECB deals to make even more money. Here's a current deal this week:Buy 8 bottles Dove shampoo/conditioner at $4.29 for 2 bottles x 4 = $17.16 total (This price may vary according to region.)
Use the following coupons for this deal:
$5/$15 CVS coupon
$3/$15 CVS coupon Beauty Purchase from a CVS email
$6 off by using 2 Manufacturer's coupons $3/2
$12 off by using 4 Manufacturer's coupons $3/1
Total coupon value $26This amounts to a negative balance of $8.84. CVS actually owes you money. But their policy won't allow paying you money. In this scenario they pay you with merchandise. You knew about this negative balance before getting to the register because you tallied up your purchases with your handy-dandy calculator. So, before going to the check-out counter, you simply put a pack of diapers for $11.99 into the cart. You have a $1.50 coupon. So you walk out with 8 bottles of shampoo and a pack of diapers for only $1.65!! Now, that's what I call cheap diapers!If the item you want is out of stock, be sure to ask for a rain check that reflects the ECBs you missed out on. Just because they miscalculated their inventory needs doesn't mean you have to miss out on the good deal.Before getting in the register line, add up your total (after coupons) with a calculator to be sure things go smoothly. When your total is less than your ECBs you can buy your diapers for pennies.
Be sure you present any coupons you have to the cashier in the proper order. The order in which you present your coupons makes a big difference. You should hand over your CVS Extra Care card first. Otherwise, you may not get all the deals that you should. Next, place your merchandise on the counter. If you have one of those $3/$15 or something similar give that to the cashier next. This is important. If you do it after CVS and manufacturer's coupons the total price will be smaller and your transaction may not qualify for the coupon. If you're using CVS coupons, they come next. Then hand over your manufacturer's coupons and get your final total. Lastly, use your ECBs. It is quite a thrill to have a total go from $16, down to $13, to $11, to $3! And as a crowning touch pay with $3.00ECB! I love getting free diapers!
Look for and save ECBs and discount coupons that print at the end of your receipt. On your first shopping trip you will have to pay out of pocket. The following weeks, however, you will pay for your purchases with previously earned ECBs.
Do it all again next week!
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How to Choose a Web Hosting ServiceIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Make sure the host's server provides a sufficiently fast connection to the Internet. A T3 connection is optimal, but a T1 will work for most Web sites. A dial-up connection is usually much too slow.
Find out how many machines will be sharing the server with you. You don't want to be slowed down by traffic from other sites. Compare this number with other hosting services to give yourself negotiating room.
Investigate limits on bandwidth and hits. Make sure you won't be charged severely if a lot of traffic goes through your site. Look for reasonable flat monthly rates as opposed to rates based on use.
Find out what kind of customer support the host offers. Twenty-four hour support and speedy replies aren't unreasonable demands. Try to avoid paying for customer support.
Plan ahead when thinking about Web space. The amount of space you need depends on the nature of your site, but be sure to give your site room to grow.
Look for a company that offers virtual hosting. This will allow you to use your own domain name (www.yoursite.com) as your URL as opposed to a directory within the host's domain (www.host.com/yoursite). If you don't feel that you need your own domain name, save money and stick with the host's URL.
Make sure the host provides adequate CGI-bin access if you'll be using forms, and that the CGI bin can support your scripts. You should have your own CGI-bin directory with unlimited access.
Opt for Web-based administration if you're unfamiliar with Web programming. This will provide a Web-based interface for the maintenance of the site.
Look for a host that offers FTP and Telnet access to facilitate uploading files and editing CGI scripts.
Evaluate your e-mail needs. Some servers offer POP mailboxes, while others simply offer aliases that reroute mail to existing mailboxes. Some hosts put limits on the number of allowed aliases. Make sure you fully understand the host's e-mail services.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Make sure the host's server provides a sufficiently fast connection to the Internet. A T3 connection is optimal, but a T1 will work for most Web sites. A dial-up connection is usually much too slow.
Find out how many machines will be sharing the server with you. You don't want to be slowed down by traffic from other sites. Compare this number with other hosting services to give yourself negotiating room.
Investigate limits on bandwidth and hits. Make sure you won't be charged severely if a lot of traffic goes through your site. Look for reasonable flat monthly rates as opposed to rates based on use.
Find out what kind of customer support the host offers. Twenty-four hour support and speedy replies aren't unreasonable demands. Try to avoid paying for customer support.
Plan ahead when thinking about Web space. The amount of space you need depends on the nature of your site, but be sure to give your site room to grow.
Look for a company that offers virtual hosting. This will allow you to use your own domain name (www.yoursite.com) as your URL as opposed to a directory within the host's domain (www.host.com/yoursite). If you don't feel that you need your own domain name, save money and stick with the host's URL.
Make sure the host provides adequate CGI-bin access if you'll be using forms, and that the CGI bin can support your scripts. You should have your own CGI-bin directory with unlimited access.
Opt for Web-based administration if you're unfamiliar with Web programming. This will provide a Web-based interface for the maintenance of the site.
Look for a host that offers FTP and Telnet access to facilitate uploading files and editing CGI scripts.
Evaluate your e-mail needs. Some servers offer POP mailboxes, while others simply offer aliases that reroute mail to existing mailboxes. Some hosts put limits on the number of allowed aliases. Make sure you fully understand the host's e-mail services.
In Feburary 2016 27,
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What Is the Difference Between Internal External Website Hosting?In Feburary 2016 09,
In Feburary 2016 09,
Internal hosting for a website refers to a company possessing its own servers and hardware dedicated to its website's files and bandwidth. Everything is run and managed in-house, and all of the equipment, technology and support are provided directly by the company itself.
What Is External Hosting?
External hosting for websites includes buying service space and bandwidth capabilities from another company. Large hosting companies, ranging from Host Gator to Go Daddy and dozens of others, provide a variety of plans with different monthly fees. This enables businesses of all sizes to have a website without the need for their own equipment and resources.
Pros and Cons of Internal Hosting
The advantages of internal hosting include direct oversight and control. When everything is properly set up, maintained and scaled, it provides maximum reliability. Drawbacks include the upfront costs of purchasing servers and other equipment, as well as the need for IT staffing to manage and support the server and network. It requires special attention and care for installation and ongoing maintenance.
Pros and Cons of External Hosting
External hosting is typically cheap, and easy to get started with. Hosting plans for many companies start at $10 per month or less, no equipment needs to be purchased and no additional staffing or other resources are needed. Support and security are provided for the business as well. Drawbacks include a lack of direct oversight and the potential for increased downtime or outages depending on the scale of the hosting plan that's purchased.
Choose Based on Needs
No single solution will work for every organization or business. Choosing between internal hosting and external hosting for a website means thinking about the needs, resources and desires of the particular enterprise. Choose a solution that will be easy to implement and work with, and will provide the greatest range of benefits that the business hopes to achieve based upon its size and the nature of its operations.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Internal hosting for a website refers to a company possessing its own servers and hardware dedicated to its website's files and bandwidth. Everything is run and managed in-house, and all of the equipment, technology and support are provided directly by the company itself.
What Is External Hosting?
External hosting for websites includes buying service space and bandwidth capabilities from another company. Large hosting companies, ranging from Host Gator to Go Daddy and dozens of others, provide a variety of plans with different monthly fees. This enables businesses of all sizes to have a website without the need for their own equipment and resources.
Pros and Cons of Internal Hosting
The advantages of internal hosting include direct oversight and control. When everything is properly set up, maintained and scaled, it provides maximum reliability. Drawbacks include the upfront costs of purchasing servers and other equipment, as well as the need for IT staffing to manage and support the server and network. It requires special attention and care for installation and ongoing maintenance.
Pros and Cons of External Hosting
External hosting is typically cheap, and easy to get started with. Hosting plans for many companies start at $10 per month or less, no equipment needs to be purchased and no additional staffing or other resources are needed. Support and security are provided for the business as well. Drawbacks include a lack of direct oversight and the potential for increased downtime or outages depending on the scale of the hosting plan that's purchased.
Choose Based on Needs
No single solution will work for every organization or business. Choosing between internal hosting and external hosting for a website means thinking about the needs, resources and desires of the particular enterprise. Choose a solution that will be easy to implement and work with, and will provide the greatest range of benefits that the business hopes to achieve based upon its size and the nature of its operations.
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