Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

Cleaning Tips on the Go

With the recession lingering on many of us are cleaning our own homes to keep expenses down.

I don’t have a housekeeper or maid. Never have. I have often thought of getting one cause I hate cleaning. The work, physical effort and time it takes to keep a home clean can be excessive, especially if you’re busy

Ebay Ripoff

I hate getting taken. I hate it even more when I fall for the “super low price” without questioning why it’s priced so low. There is always a reason for it. I know better and fell for it anyway.

How to Upgrade a Disneyland Pass for Almost Nothing

This is a little secret that not many people know about. Not that it’s hidden away, but Disney just doesn’t promote it. I found it out thru online research about ways of saving money at Disneyland.

Are you ready: You can use the your current pass (either single day or multi-day) and apply it’s full value towards an upgrade for an annual pass!

NBC 4’s Back To School Segment Sources

Yikes, it’s Back to School!
Here they are…. the 3 sources for great buys on Back to School supplies and clothing for kids, teens and more shown on NBC’s Today in LA Weekend on 8/21

The Changing Face of Bargain Shopping

The face of bargain shopping has changed a lot over the past 2 years. There have been soo many goods available at lower pricing that many of us are forgetting what quality goods really cost. The large volume of goods at bargain basement has made some of us giddy with our stellar prizes. We are now used to lower prices. But the volume of stellar deals is drying up some and costs are going up as well.

Tips on Saving at Disneyland

We are back from our excursion and what a time was had by all. We have been Disneyland fans from infancy. Love the immersion and attention to detail that the Magic Kingdom offers and that no other park can pull off. We won’t go for years and then each time we go back, we say “these guys got it right”. Through all of those years (not telling you how many), we have never stayed more than one day….until now.

Disneyland, Here We Come!

Okay so what do you do when your entire family seriously needs a getaway and you have limited time and funds… Go to Disneyland.

Where else can you go to get some real Fantasyland? 

Juniper Credit Cards Suck

I hate Juniper/ Barclay credit card companies… Especially Juniper

We used our credit cards when we moved to our new home this last winter racking up a few thousand dollars in a couple of months. One card company, Juniper raised my interest rate to 33% when I was late on a payment in March. That really ticked me off.

Fitness and Bargain Shopping Tips

Even though I have put on some weight over the last 5 years,  my mom in law commented on how I have stayed thin even though I don’t dance anymore. It’s really an attitude that works with a frugal mindset, that you can incorporate into your daily lives.

Red Barn Bargains

After we got a new kitten, I did a lot or research on cat foods and found the protein content at an average of 8 % or lower. Most are supplemented with rice or some kind of grain.

The highest quality cat/ kitten food I could find was a line called Wellness with 11% protein at an average of $28 for 24, 3 oz cans… it’s pricey.

I need to pay less!