Tips for finding the best shopping deals

December 5, 1:17 PMHouston Shopping Secrets ExaminerLaura Milligan

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This morning I was interviewed by Sibila Vargas of Houston's FOX 26 Morning News, and I shared with her some of my favorite tips for finding the best shopping deals, during the holidays and throughout the rest of the year.

The good news is that right now shoppers have a lot of choices since many major retailers have been offering sales since before Thanksgiving. They're continuing to slash prices through the rest of the holidays, so you don't need to feel embarrassed about scouring out the best deals! Here are some of my favorite tips:

 * Subscribe to e-mail alerts and online newsletters through the retailer's website. You'll learn about online and in-store specials, will find great coupons and free shipping offers, and if you get too overloaded with e-mails, you can always unsubscribe after the holidays or when you've found the store with the best deals. A range of retailers support e-mail subscriptions, including Barneys and Old Navy.
    * Visit online coupon sites like RetailMeNot.com, CouponCabin.com, and ShopLocal.com. You can find discount codes and free shipping offers for online shopping and even coupons for in-store shopping.
    * Buy gifts in bulk. Take advantage of 2 for 1 specials and buy 1 get 1 free offers, and then give out the same gift to several different people...especially if they live in different cities or won't be attending the same party.