I don’t have a lot of time in my day so sometimes it’s a lot easier to pop something in the microwave then try to make something healthy and good in a hurry. I love lean Stouffers products because they are unique and actually taste good.  Now they have introduced 4 new Stouffers-panini products, and I have to say they sound pretty good. The four products are: Bistro Meatballs & Peppers, Bistro Chicken Souvlaki, Lean Cuisine Grilled Vegetables & Goat Cheese, and Lean Cuisine Mango Chicken Tikka.  I may just have to see if they have them in my area.

Something I love about the Stouffer’s company is that they are always thinking of their customers and doing some amazing things. Right now they are doing a giveaway for Canadian residents where they can win the following:

3 Grand Prizes: Choice of India, Greece, Italy and France destinations ($10, 000 Gift Card)

1 of 12 Secondary Prizes: Sony Digital Camcorders (Value of $500)

Daily Instant Prizes: Free Stouffer’s Product coupons

If you live in Canada, You can register here to get a chance to win of of those great prizes. When you register you can get one free entry. After that all you have to do is enter a upc code. I have to say I’m a little jealous. Maybe I should move to Canada it is only a 2 hour drive from where I’m at now!

Shopping during the holidays can be a stressful and busy time for most people, because of this many people tend to not pay attention to prices and what they really are charged at a store. If your really looking to save money this year you should take a look at these 10 tips to get the best deals.

10. Compare ads, many stores compete with the same items. Find the cheapest store and get it there.

9. Use meet or beat the price, this involves finding stores that will accept ad prices from other stores. Many do just to get your business.

8. Coupons are your best friend, use them

7. Take a friend with you to help talk you out of buying things you don’t need. Leave the shopper friends at home.

6. Look at the sale racks first, then check out the other items, sometimes you find what you need on sale, sometimes the normal priced items are a better deal. Compare.

5. Look at the price on the tag, not the rack, lazy people love to leave normal priced items on the sales rack, if you like it anyway and can’t find the same item in a normal priced area talk to a manager.

4. Don’t buy anything at the front of the store, if you need something there and know it’s in another part of the store, leave the line and go get it. Items at the register are usually more expensive then the same item in the store.

3. Don’t get a big cart, if the store offers a small cart use it, your mind thinks that a big cart needs to be filled and then you buy more.

2. Remember just because it’s on sale, does not mean a good deal, check out every sale and discount carefully

1. When checking out watch what items scan, say something if it is wrong. Most stores have to give you the item for what it is marked. If it’s an item off a rack say you found it on that rack, many stores will give it to you for that price.

Overall, don’t be afraid to take your time, speak up and get that really good deal.

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