Coupons, discounts, get 'em while they're hot!

You can read the survey's about how bad the economy is or just look at how many retailers and restaurants are sending out coupons. Discounts that were few and far between are becoming weekly. Here are a few good ones:

Discounts at Marie Callender's, from 20% off your total bill to a free entree when you buy one entree and two drinks.

Get $5 off a $20 purchase at Walgreens Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2008 only. Some exclusions.

REI"s fall sale begins today, October 3, 2008. Runs through October 13, 2008.

But don't let the sale signs and coupons faze you. Focus on the actual price you are going to pay and ask yourself if it is really a good price. Could you get this item somewhere else for less without sacrificing quallity? Could you forgo the purchase?