Videos
Video: How to Make Homemade Coffee Creamer (With Only 2 Ingredients!)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 at 4:41 pm.
Are you ready for another new video?!
In this video, I will show you how easy it is to make your own coffee creamer in less than a minute. You literally need just 2 ingredients (watch the video to find out all the details!).
* Go here to watch the video.
Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe
Ingredients:
14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
14 ounces whole milk (or use non-fat milk if you prefer)
For extra flavor, add vanilla bean paste, hazelnut extract, unsweetened Cocoa Powder, almond extract, peppermint extract, and/or any other extract or flavoring you like
Store in your refrigerator (I like to store mine in glass containers like mason jars). Also, keep in mind that this creamer should last for about 2 weeks in the fridge.
Don’t forget to check out my How to Make a Starbucks Latte at Home video too!
Take some time to explore Hip2Save’s newly updated YouTube Page. Check out all my favorite videos listed in the left column and browse through all the different categories of videos (like How to Coupon, Walmart Shopping, Blooper videos and much more!) located in the right column. Plus, subscribe to my YouTube Channel (click on the Subscribe button in the top left) and be the first one to learn about newly released videos! Enjoy!
Spread the word on a great deal:
Video: How to Make a Starbucks Latte at Home (Save Yourself Up to $1,000 Per Year!)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at 2:35 pm.
I am so excited to share with you this video that I recently filmed about one of my favorite topics – yep, you guessed it: COFFEE! In this video, I will show you how easy (and affordable!) it is to make a Starbucks Latte at home. Consider the fact that if you drink Starbucks lattes daily (5 times per week) and spend an average of $4 per latte, you can save yourself a whopping $1,000 every year by making these beverages at home. Check it out…
* If you can’t see the video, go here to watch it.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Starbucks Latte at home:
* Aerobie 80R08 AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
* IKEA Cordless Milk Frother/Foamer
* Finely ground coffee
* Boiling water
* Milk (I recommend using 1% or 2% milk; in my experience, whole milk does not froth as well)
* Flavoring Syrup (optional)
ENJOY! 
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Video: How To Stuff Your Christmas Stockings on the Cheap
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at 4:39 pm.
I am finally back with another video! I have been so busy behind the scenes posting deals like crazy so I have not had much time for anything else including videos. Yes, I know… excuses, excuses! I am pretty darn sure that one of my upcoming New Year’s Resolutions will be to film more videos in 2013!
OK, so on to today’s video! This video details how you can go about stuffing a stocking this Christmas for under $5 (or even for FREE!). Check out my video below for my ideas and tips… and then be sure to come back to share your tips as well.
* If you can’t see the video, go here to watch it.
HIP Tips to Stuff a Christmas Stocking for Cheap or even Free:
* Stock up on stocking stuffers throughout the year when there are free shipping and % off promotions. One of my favorite sites is Oriental Trading Company; and as I mentioned earlier, you can snag FREE shipping with any purchase (valid thru today, 12/6 only!) which means you can snag a dozen of these Nose Nuggets Gum Bags for just $4.99 shipped (regularly $16!). Check out this post for some other fun ideas.
* Take advantage of all the great freebies and samples posted on Hip2Save.com. To easily view the freebie posts, click on the Freebies Category. As I mentioned in the video, my daughter, Piper, created some adorable free stickers last month (unfortunately, these free stickers are not available at this time 
).
* Make sure to browse through all of the great online bargains. For example, Bumble & Bumble offered up 8 FREE Travel-Size and Deluxe Samples and FREE Shipping w/ any order on Cyber Monday so I paid just $6 for quite a few Bumble & Bumble products shipped right to my door. You can find all the current online bargains by clicking on the Online Bargains Category.
* Request FREE Magazine Subscriptions (and even consider addressing kid-friendly magazines to your kiddos as they will likely feel extra special when they get their own mail). Some current free magazine subscriptions can be found below…
- 3 FREE Issues of Cosmopolitan Magazine
- FREE Subscription to LEGO Club Magazine
- FREE 2 Year Subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine
If you have other suggestions regarding how to stuff your stocking for free or on the cheap, please share them with all of us in the comments below. Thanks!
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Video: Mailbox Freebies Make My Day (Plus, Share Your Latest Freebies in the Comments!)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 3:26 pm.
Today’s video gives you a peek at the great samples, freebies and coupons that have arrived in my mailbox over the last 2 weeks or so. Besides just bragging about my goodies (no, that is really not my intention although samples sure to do make me happy!), I wanted to share with you some tips and suggestions….
* If you can’t see the video, go here to watch it.
Tips for Requesting Samples and Freebies
* For all the current samples and freebies, check out Hip2Save.com regularly (even as much as every hour as popular samples expire quickly!). If you’re worried about missing out on freebies that are extremely limited, consider signing up for Hip2Save’s HOT Text Offers. If you want to quickly access only posts about freebies, click on the freebies category. Also, consider following Hip2Save on Facebook and Twitter.
* Only request samples that you can use, donate or gift. If you don’t have a dog, you don’t have friends with dogs and you have no intention of making a donation to an animal shelter, then DON’T request a free dog food sample. All it will do is sit on your counter, take up space and collect dust.
* Sign up for company newsletters as you’ll often be the first to learn about special freebies, coupons etc. Consider creating a separate email account especially for these newsletters… that way your personal email address doesn’t get clogged. As an example, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and Live Better America all reward their members with member-only samples monthly (like free soup, cereal, granola bars and more!).
* Follow your favorite companies on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc. for access to great offers. If your worried about privacy issues with Facebook, check out these articles for some great tips: 5 Must-Know Critical Facebook Privacy Tips and Top 5 Facebook Privacy Tips.
* Sign up for free rewards programs like Coke Rewards, Recyclebank, Huggies Rewards, and Disney Rewards to earn free product coupons and more.
* Trust your instinct! If you start to fill out a free sample form and something just doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t.
Now it’s YOUR turn to do some freebie bragging! I’d love to hear what freebies you’ve received in the mail recently! Please tell so that we can share in the excitement with ya!
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Video: Shop with Me at Toys R Us
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 at 2:17 pm.
As I mentioned earlier this week, Toys R Us is offering up an awesome Crayola sale and promotion through the end of this week. First, all Crayola crayons, pencils, markers, paints, dry erase, Color Wonder and Color Explosion products are on sale buy 1 get 1 FREE. Even sweeter, you’ll score a FREE Crayola Deluxe Game Set ($9.99 value!) with ANY Crayola purchase of $19.99 or more (note this Game Set is located at the customer service center and given to you when you check out).
Since I am off on a road trip soon with the family, this was the perfect week for me to head over to my local Toys R Us store here in Boise, Idaho to stock up on items to entertain the kiddos in the car. And since I was buying items specifically for my kids, I brought along my son, Nicholas. Not only did he help me select the items, but he also had a chance to witness all of the savings I snagged (I am trying mold him into a future Hip2Saver! ). Check out my video below to see the deals that Nicholas and I snagged:
* Go here if you can’t see the video.
Here is a breakdown of the items that we snagged:
Buy 2 Crayola Dry Erase Markers 4 pack $4.99 each
Buy 2 Crayola Window Crayons 5 pack $4.99 each (my kids have already put them to use; super fun product!)
Buy 1 Crayola Color Explosion 3D Set $12.99 each
Buy 1 Crayola Color Explosion Neon Set $9.99 each
Buy 1 Color Game & Activity Set $9.99 (free w/ $19.99 Crayola purchase!)
Total After B1G1 Free Sale = Only $22.97 + tax (and saved $29.96!)
HAPPY SHOPPING!
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Video: How to Score FREE School Supplies & Office Supplies All Year Long
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 at 1:45 pm.
Today’s video is all about how to score FREE and very inexpensive school supplies and office supplies all year long with the OfficeMax MaxPerks Rewards Program. Come along with me as I head out to my local OfficeMax to snag some great MaxPerks Bonus Rewards deals and more…
* Go here if you can’t see the video.
OfficeMax Max Perks Rewards Program Details
* Head over here to join the Max Perks Rewards Program for FREE (or if you prefer, you can sign up at your local store or by calling 1-866-MAXPERKS. Anyone can join (this program is not just for business folks and teachers).
* Earn a $25 reward in your MaxPerks account every time you spend a minimum of $500 on qualified purchases between January 1st — December 31st. Note that the following items do NOT qualify: computers, tablets, eReaders, US Postal Stamps, gift cards, general use prepaid cards, phone cards, purchases with Retail ConnectSM pricing, and all products sold by RadioShack Mobile™ including mobile phones, mobile phone accessories and service plans.
* Earn a $2 MaxPerks reward for each qualifying visibly undamaged, originally manufactured, ink or toner cartridges of any brand by bringing them to any OfficeMax retail store location – up to 10 ink/toner cartridges ($20 in rewards) per calendar month per member.
* At the end of each month, your account will be reviewed and any rewards that you have earned will be issued by the end of the following month. You can just log in to your account, print your card, and visit any OfficeMax location near you to redeem your rewards (or redeem them online or by phone).
* You CAN use your MaxPerks Rewards Card in conjunction with in-ad coupons and manufacturer’s coupons
* You CAN “roll” your MaxPerks Rewards. This means that you can use existing MaxPerks Rewards to purchase Bonus Rewards items that in turn will generate more MaxPerks Rewards.
* If you forget to have the cashier scan your Rewards Card at the time of checkout or forget to enter it online, do NOT fret! If this happens, just log in to your account, click on “My Rewards” and then in the detailed transaction area, click on Add a Receipt and follow the instructions. Note that there is a limit of seven adjustments per calendar month. Please keep in mind that you must present your MaxPerks ID Card at the time of purchase to earn Bonus Rewards–no adjustments will be made if you forget.
* Reward Cards expire 90 days from date of issuance, except in Florida where they expire one year from date of issuance. The expiration date is printed on the front of every Reward Card issued and is also displayed in your MaxPerks account. Rewards cannot be reissued if they have expired.
* MaxPerk Rewards can be redeemed for almost everything that OfficeMax sells except gift cards, general use pre-paid cards, phone cards, or for OfficeMax brand gift cards.
* You may combine and use up to three Reward Cards in-store or on the phone from the same member ID# in a single transaction. You can only use one Reward Card online. Rewards from different MaxPerks accounts may not be combined.
Click here to check out all the current OfficeMax Deals available.
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Back to School Video: How to Price Match School Supply Sales at Walmart
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at 3:55 pm.
Today’s video will you take you along with me to price match a few great school supply deals at Walmart. As I have stated previously, Walmart is a great store for all you coupon newbies as it is what I consider a “basic” store meaning you do not have to worry about Register Rewards, +Up Rewards, Extra Care Bucks, buy one get one free sales, Catalina coupons etc. On the flip side, Walmart allows you to snag some awesome deals all in one place with their price matching policy. Don’t believe me?! Check out the video below…
* If you can’t see the video, go here to watch it.
Hip Tips to Price Match at Walmart
* Head over here and print out a copy of Walmart’s Price Matching Policy (also known as the Ad Match Guarantee). Keep this policy in your coupon binder so that you can refer to it when and if questions arise.
* Familiarize yourself with the types of sales and promotions that CAN be price matched at Walmart:
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free Ads with a specific price noted. For example, Walmart will price match an advertised sale at Albertsons for Buy 1 Tide Detergent at $5 and Get 1 Free. However, Walmart will NOT price match an advertised sale at Albertsons for Buy 1 Tide Detergent and Get 1 Free with no sale price stated.
- Local competitors’ ads that feature a specific item for a specified price. Note that items purchased must be identical to the ad (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc.).
- Preferred shopping card prices for specific items that are in a printed ad. For example, if Rite Aid is advertising Milky Way Bars for $0.50 with your Wellness+ Card, then Walmart will match this price.
- Fresh produce and meat items when the price is offered in the same unit type (lb. for lb.; each for each).
* Familiarize yourself with the types of sales and promotions that CANNOT be price matched at Walmart:
- Ads when the actual price for items cannot be determined and/or Buy one and Get one free (BOGO) ads with no actual price given
- Internet pricing
- Misprinted ad prices of other retailers
- Competitor ads from outside of the store’s local trade territory (note that it is a store manager’s discretion as to what defines a territory)
- “Going out of business” sales or “close out” prices.
- Percentage off Sales
- Competitors’ private label price promotions (i.e. sales on store brand products)
* Be sure to tell the cashier that you are price matching items BEFORE the items are scanned as the cashier will need to manually key in the prices. If possible, separate all the items that you are price matching from the rest of the items in your transaction. This will make it easier for the cashier and will allow you to pay close attention to each item as it is rung up to be sure the prices are keyed in correctly.
* Note that Walmart specifically states that you are not required to have the ad with you when you price match; however, I strongly encourage you to bring along the competitor’s ad(s) as this will make for a smoother checkout process.
* For even more Walmart shopping tips, check out this video filmed back in April 2011 (you may also want to check out my Walmart Store Guide here)…
*If you can’t see the video, go here to watch it.
How about you? Do you have any tips/suggestions for price matching at Walmart? If so, please share them with us in the comments below!
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Video: I Love Me Some Retail Therapy
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 at 3:59 pm.
What do you do when you send your kiddos off to a week-long summer camp and you can’t stop missing them?! Well, you go shopping of course (the Hip2Save way!)! It’s amazing what a little retail therapy can do. If you don’t believe me, check out the video below…
* Can’t see the video? Go here to watch it.
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Video: Come Shop with Me at Costco (+ What to Buy at Warehouse Clubs & What NOT to Buy)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at 2:50 pm.
Have you ever wondered whether a membership to a wholesale club like Costco, Sam’s Club or BJ’s is worth the annual fee?! Well, this video below may help answer that question for you or at least get you thinking! Although warehouse clubs are great places to snag amazing deals on produce, meats, and select dairy products, they are definitely not the best place to snag personal care items, diapers and more. Watch below as I share with you what items to buy at Warehouse Clubs and what items not to buy.
What TO Buy at Warehouse Clubs
(note that Warehouse prices and pictures are featured below on the left; grocery store prices and pictures are featured below on the right)
Fresh Produce like Strawberries
Rotisserie Chicken
Select Dairy Items like Butter
Specialty Cheeses like Pecorino Romano
100% Pure Maple Syrup
What NOT to Buy at Warehouse Clubs
Personal Care Products
Select Baby Items like Diapers and Pull-Ups
Cereal
Condiments
So now that you’ve watched the video and read through my post about what to buy and what not to buy, I would love to hear your thoughts! Do you shop at Warehouse clubs? If so, do you have any tips/suggestions for getting the most bang from your buck? If you don’t shop at Warehouse Clubs, why is this the case?
Spread the word on a great deal:
New Video: Back to School Shopping at Staples
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at 1:27 pm.
As I sat on my comfy couch writing up all the office supply deals this weekend, I began to get really excited about all the awesome back to school deals that are available now and that will be available in the weeks to come! And so I decided that yesterday was the perfect day to head over to my local Staples store here in Boise, Idaho to see what sort of great offers and bargains I could snatch up. Check out my spontaneous and very unprofessional video below 
to find out whether my shopping trip was a success…
Hip Tips for Back to School Shopping at Staples
* Check out Hip2Save.com for the weekly match-ups which are posted every Saturday evening. You can check out the current Staples deals here (and all of the other Back to School deals here.)
* Sign up to receive Staples emails (just scroll down on Staples.com and then click on the button like the one pictured above). This will ensure that you receive great coupons, special offers and more!
* Sign up for the FREE Staples Rewards Program (you can sign up in-store, online or by calling 1-800-333-3330). Staples Rewards members earn 10% back in Staples Rewards on all ink & toner purchases, 10% back in Staples Rewards on all case & ream paper purchases, and 10% back in Staples Rewards on all Copy & Print purchases. Plus, recycle any ink or toner cartridge (up to 10 per calendar month) and get $2 back in Staples Rewards per cartridge. Staples Rewards are issued monthly when the value of the Reward is at least $10 and can be used in-store, online or via phone.
* As soon as you arrive at the store, grab the weekly ad and browse through the pages to be sure that you don’t want to add any additional items to your shopping list.
* Note that many of the extreme deals (typically advertised on the first page of the ad) will be found in bins at the front of the store. Be sure that you note the limit of each offer (do not exceed the limit or you’ll end up paying full price for the item… not hip!).
* If you aren’t able to find an item, be sure to ask a store associate for help. If an item appears to be out of stock on the shelf, ask if any additional stock is available. Also, as you saw in my video above, at first glance, the 5 pack of Sharpie Markers appeared to be completely out of stock; however, I glanced way up at the top of the shelves and low and behold, I discovered 10 packages of these markers.
* When you are checking out, keep your eyes focused on the cash register to be sure that items are ringing up for the advertised price. It is very easy to accidentally grab the wrong item and end up paying full price if you’re not paying close attention.
* As soon as you get home, submit those Easy Rebates right away (note that you will need your receipts so keep them in a safe place)! All you have to do is head over here, scroll all the way down and click on the Rebate Center link under the Customer Service menu, follow the directions, and choose your reward type. Most times, you can choose between a check sent via mail or Paypal (sometimes Visa Gift Cards are an option as well). You do need to allow about 4-6 weeks for the check/Paypal payment to arrive.
OK, now that you have watched this video and read my Hip Tips above, what are you waiting for?! Head on over to your local office supply store and snatch up some amazing deals with confidence!
