SCAMS!

"Scam" is the term I use jokingly to refer to the latest, greatest legitimate way I've found to save money.  So now that we've cleared up the meaning, here are some of my favorite "scams" :-)

1)  Did you know when you shop at "Whole Foods" if you order by the case, you get a 5% discount?  In many cases (pun intended), a case of something you use frequently isn't as large as you might think, just ask.  We buy Coconut Milk, Kombucha, Coconut water and Clif bars by the case to name a few.  And of course whenever possible buy the 365 Brand.

2)  Swanson Vitamins and Lucky Vitamins are two great websites that I play against each other.  That is to say, I check both sites before ordering each quarter, to see whom has the lowest prices because they seem to vary back and forth on some items.  I order quarterly to save on shipping.  Swanson's has a flat $5 shipping rate regardless what you buy, and Lucky Vitamins has free shipping on all orders over $100.

As a general rule I use Lucky Vitamins for the brand name stuff we buy like; Alive Shakes (2lb container), Burt Bee's Tearfree Bubble Bath, Buried Treasure Liquid Vitamins for the boys and me.

From Swanson's I get all my supplements and I generally buy the Swanson brand, they've been around a long time and I feel confident of their quality.  I do buy a couple brand name items from also, like Kyloic, Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar, Spry Gum, Yogi Tea and Ruteri.

3) Amazon Subscribe & Save program is a great way to save on a strange variety of items. Basically you sign up to have an item shipped to you on a regular basis (you choose between 1mo and 6mo) and in return you get free shipping and lower prices than most brick and motar stores.  If you get at least five items a month you get an additional 20% off everything (BTW it doesn't have to be the same stuff each month).  Don't be intimidated by the "Subscribe" part, they are very flexible, I frequently change my shipping dates, cancel items or change items (i.e. Diaper sizes), and this can all be done easily online at literally the click of a mouse.  We buy anything we use regularly and is available.  Here's the wide list of times we subscribe to:

• Hemp Protein
• Pampers Sensitive Wipes
• Cliff Bars
• Nutella
• Coconut Water
• Baby Food
• Scott Naturals (BTW it you buy the regular size sheets its a lot cheaper than the half size sheets)
• Charmin Basic Toilet Paper (I change brands based on who's the cheapest)
• Luv Diapers
• Annie's Macaronni & Cheese
• Peanut Butter

Well, those are the biggies for now and I'll be sure to share any great new "scams" I uncover in the future. :-)