Thursday, May 16, 2013

Shopgirl: Google Glass, celebrity dancing and H&M

Never before have there been so many opportunities to observe the art of dance. So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars and Dancing Stars of Augusta.
By Gracie Shepherd

The Coupon Lady: Preserving food

Buy fruits and vegetables when the are in season can help save money. Preserving the foods means you can enjoy them for months to come.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Coupon Lady: When food shopping at a flea market, it's buyer beware

I love a good bargain, but there are some lines I won't cross -- I never buy groceries at a flea market.
By Carol Gunter

Shopgirl: Find deals on Facebook

Fab'rik in Surrey Center has been running some deals, and you can find more if you like it on Facebook.
By Gracie Shepherd

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Shopgirl: Helpful apps for photos, free concerts and a new store at Augusta Mall

There are apps that can help you make sure your smartphone photos make it into the family album, not just the online version.
By Gracie Shepherd

The Coupon Lady: What's new in coupons

The biggest news in the past week is the hacking of daily deal site Living Social.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Shopgirl: Music from Twitter, bathing suit deals and the downtown loft tour

Twitter's new music service offers an easy way to hear songs people are talking about.
By Gracie Shepherd

The Coupon Lady: Plant swap and Sale, May deals

If your yard could use a change, check out the Plant Swap and Sale at Pendleton King Park.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Coupon Lady: What to do with your tax refund

I was surprised to find that I am getting a tax refund this year. If you are, too, there are thrifty ways you can put that money to use.
By Carol Gunter

Shopgirl: Facebook chat, charity concert and a new Target collection

Facebook chat's latest updates include a feature that alerts you with a pop-up picture when someone sends an instant message.
By Gracie Shepherd

Think inside the box for samples

Healthy snacks, canine treats -- even tampons? Are subscription boxes worth the money?
By Mae Anderson

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Shopgirl: New boutique, lunch lecture series and a great new gadget

Quirky, fun boutique fab'rik is opening in Surrey Center
By Gracie Shepherd

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Couponing is about being smart

If you are visiting our area for the tournament, welcome to Augusta! My name is Carol and I am a couponer.
By Carol Gunter

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Store brands look to get larger share of market

NEW YORK - Super­markets including Kroger, Safeway and Whole Foods are improving the image of their store brands with better packaging and more distinctive offerings.
By Candice Choi

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Redecorating doesn't have to cost a fortune

Here are six tips to spruce up your home for less, from getting ideas from catalogs to scooping up finds on eBay.
By Anne D'Innocenzio

Shopgirl: What's new, affordable and trendy for Masters Week

The city of Augusta is offering tournament traffic updates on Twitter and Facebook.
By Gracie Shepherd

The Coupon Lady: Save money when traveling

Headling out of town for Masters Week? Don't let the trip empty your wallet.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Shopgirl: App tracks tweets you wouldn't want the boss to see

Twitter just turned 7, and it's great, but sometimes I can't believe the things that people are willing to put on the Internet.
By Gracie Shepherd

The Coupon Lady: What's on sale in April

With spring finally here, winter clearance sales and coupons for cleaning products should be easy to find.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Shopgirl: Trendy luggage, Easter celebrations, decorating for Masters renters

It's not too early to start thinking about what to get the graduates on your list this year. Luggage is a very convenient option, and I just love how easy it has become to find bright, unique pieces.
By Gracie Shepherd

Video: Meet Carol Gunter - The Augusta Smart Shopper

Shopper Trophy: Grace Reid

Grace Reid, of Evans, combined coupons and store sales at Publix to save money.

Shopper Trophy: Bobbie Teppenpaw

Bobbie Teppenpaw, of Waynesboro, Ga., saved more than $70

Shopper Trophy: Rachel Greene

Rachel Greene saved $32.99 at Kroger.

Shopper Trophy: Ginny Sweeton

Ginny Sweeton saved $42.36 at Publix by combining coupons and sales.

Shopper Trophy: Vicki Lovegrove

Vicki Lovegrove, of Edgefield County, combined coupons and sales at Bi-Lo to save.

Shopper Trophy: Grace Yrizarry

Grace Yrizarry, of Grovetown, combined paper coupons, electronic coupons and sales at Kroger to save. At full price, the items would have cost $78.39.

Shopper Trophy: Christine Tabor

This week's trophy goes to Christine Tabor. 

Shopper Trophy: Debbie Abrams

Debbie Abrams, of Beech Island, saved more than $30 at CVS.
Top headlines

Analysis finds bulk of club crime reports on southside

During the past five years, while sheriff's deputies were summoned to 27 downtown clubs 227 times, officers responded to 312 other incidents - including three homicides - at 26 clubs in south Augusta.

Augusta no longer majoring in minor sports

City Ink: Former commissioner to run for state Senate

Deputy's memorial, funeral announced

Veteran duo pulls off upset in Preakness

Afghan bomb kills Grovetown man

Johnson wins All-Star race

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