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Here are three ways your supermarket could be coercing more money from you.

1. Music to help you relax

Think about it. If the music your supermarket plays is enjoyable and relaxing, you’re more likely to spend twice as long browsing those long aisles. And in turn you’re twice as likely to contemplate buying items you don’t actually need, or weren’t on your list!

Creating atmosphere is one of the most basic ploys stores use to get their customers to feel relaxed and take their time while shopping. Once I went into a supermarket that played no music at all, and I was in and out of there in zero time. But when your favourite songs come on, don’t you end up spending just a little longer?

The fix: Stick to your list. Even if you want to slow down and enjoy that relaxing music, make sure you don’t pick up anything but what you absolutely need.

2. Placement of Pricier item

No one likes to bend down to lowest shelves nor reach up to the uppermost ones. It’s most convenient if what you need is exactly at arm’s reach without you having to do any kind of special reaching. But you will probably find that if there is an entire row of Kraft Mac n’ Cheese, for example, the cheapest boxes – or those on sale – are not the ones at arm’s reach; they’re tucked away at the very bottom where you have to bend to even see the price!

The fix: Next time you buy, ensure you check the prices of the same products from the very top to the very bottom shelves, and see if there’s any difference. You might be surprised at what you find.

3. Those incredible sales

Each week in my supermarket there are dozens of items on sale, and every now and then I’ll see, say, a packet of biscuits that I’d never ordinarily buy, that’s on sale for $1.50 down from $4.00. Instintively you think that’s a great deal! But what do you end up doing? You reach for not one, not two, but four packets of biscuits!

The fix: Now if you really needed those biscuits then yes this is a great deal and by all means, grab those 4 packets while you can. But if you really don’t need it then why buy it? Chances are that that’s $6.00 you didn’t plan to spend.

What do you think?

The rule of thumb for supermarket shopping is to simply stick to your list. Have you fallen victim to any of these tactics? Share your story with us below!

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1. The Budget. We know – this is pretty obvious. But it doesn’t have to be such a chore any longer! Brides.com’s wedding budget tool makes budgeting a breeze. It helps you efficiently track all of your wedding expenses so you stay organized and realistic about your spending.
2. The Dress. Often times one of the most costly aspects about weddings is – that’s right – the dress itself. Being proactive about sales is your best bet to save. So do your research online and see where has an upcoming sale, and don’t forget to sign up for store newsletters to get inside deals!
3. Music and Photography. Ask your friends and contacts if they know persons practicing deejaying and photography. Chances are you could find someone new to these arts who is quite good for a reasonable cost. You’ll be giving a chance to someone young and eager, and saving big while you’re at it!
4. Food and Flowers. The rule is simple: serving foods that are in season will cut down on your costs tremendously. The same goes for flowers; make use of of the plethora of this season’s blooms! After all, you don’t really need those exotic lilies to be flown in all the way from Malaysia… do you?
5. Stay Simple. The most fundamental tip is that the less extravagant elements to your day, the more likely you will be to stay within budget. Ask yourself if you really need to both arrive in a helicopter; will it truly affect the outcome of your day? 9 out of 10 times you’ll find the answer is no.

Each wedding – not to mention bride – is different, but careful planning with the help of family and friends can make the process much easier. Remember that knowing exactly what you want and sticking to it is the best way to save, and you’ll be extremely happy for more reasons than one when it’s all over.

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Sure it’s not always possible to stick to this rule, but being conscious about it will help you make smarter decisions that could just help you save a few dollars each month. Plus we’d be avoiding the environmental concerns with shipping organic foods.

Summer and fall are the seasons where we have the most abundance of fruits and vegetables, and winter is of course the season with the least. Here’s a quick list of the fruits and veggies in peak season this month:

Fruits:

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Plums
• Raspberries
• Tomatoes
• Watermelon

Veggies:

• Beets
• Chinese Cabbage
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Eggplant
• Avocado
• Green Beans
• Summer Squash
• Zucchini
• Carrots

So memorize and be on the lookout for these produce this season. Plan your meals and diet accordingly. Becoming familiar with seasonal organics will hint which of them had to be brought in from significant distances to be here – and help you buy smarter in the future.

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There are lots of jewelry making kits on the market and the one you choose would depend on the types of beads you want and your level of ability. Craft stores have all the materials needed, with different varieties of beads to help her expand her creativity. Who knows, you could help her discover a great hobby or even more for the future!

A good starter kit is one such as this one at Amazon.com, which allows her to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It includes all the tools and instructions to get started in this wonderful hobby.

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So how about this Fathers Day you shake things up! Hire a professional photographer to take intimate portraits of you with your dad. And no, I don’t mean for you to set up a typical studio session where you’re against a cheesy background with plastic smiles painted on your faces.

Why? Because you want to be able to put your father at ease during the shoot and allow him to have fun. You also want him to actually look forward to seeing and framing the shots when they finally arrive.

Decide on the activity

So here’s what you should do: have the photographer come and take candid shots of the two of you doing something you both enjoy. From playing chess to fishing together, I’m sure there are several things you can think to do that your father will enjoy.

Just ensure that whatever activity you decide to do, it will be one that he enjoys primarily, rather than dragging him along to something that only you want to do.

This part of the planning is essential because if dad simply doesn’t want to go paintballing in the hay, he won’t enjoy the shoot. Again, be sure to choose something both of you will enjoy.

Research your shots

It would be helpful if you can do some research to see the types of shots you’d like done. Would you prefer serious portraits or some quirkier ones? Dynamic or intimate perspectives? Would you like some photos in black and white, or maybe some silhouettes of the two of you fishing?

Browse the web, check photo sharing sites like Flickr.com and see the types and styles of photos you like. An activity like fishing would mean that you’ll want to catch the sunset for beautiful warm light.

Make a list of the types of shots you’d like, and even show your photographer what you hope to achieve. It would help guide him or her when the shoot comes, and prepare them to plan what equipment they should pack.

Choose your photographer

Check online and in the newspapers for photographers in your area. Be sure to view their portfolio to see the types of shots they are capable of doing. Photographers tend to have a certain style of shooting, so viewing their body of work is essential.

Based on your list of shots and research you should have an idea by now whether or not their portfolio reflects the type of shots you want.

A great way to hire an affordable photographer is to get acquainted with serious amateurs. You’d be surprised how many there are, eager to utilize their skills and build their portfolio, and would be happy to do so at a good price for you.

Some photographers will charge by the hour, some per session. The activity you choose to do, along with their rates, will help you decide which is best for you.

Taking the time to plan this for a successful shoot will make it a rewarding gift for your father this Fathers Day. Be patient, ask around for help and do some research, and more likely than not you’ll have captured some great memories to last a lifetime.