One day I was walking the dog and an idea struck me which went something like this
‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could take the best offers on beauty, fashion and lifestyle products and offer them in one place so that lots of people could pick and choose where it was they wanted to spend their hard earned money.’
So the idea for The Savvy Shopper was born, and I carried on walking the dog!
When I thought a bit more about it, I thought;
‘Wouldn’t it be great if you could not only get all these great discounts in one place, but have them posted to you on twitter and rss feeds so that every time an offer comes in you know where to go and how to get it – whatever ‘it’ is.’
The Savvy Shopper has everything from a discount from your favourite lunchtime spot to a free nights stay in a luxury health spa, it really is that easy – you pick and choose which offers you want.
If your looking to reduce your budget without reducing your lifestyle, then we think you’ve come to the perfect place and we very much hope you’ll enjoy using The Savvy Shopper.
Sinead Van Kampen
The Savvy Shopper in the media
February 2010 – The Morning Show, Tv3
Sinead joined Sybil and Martin to share her tips on how to update your home for spring without blowing the budget.
Watch this weeks show here.
February 2010 – Independent.ie
This week Sinead reviewed Hugo’s pre-theatre menu for her Deal of the Week column in the Irish Independent.
Read this weeks review here.
February 2010- The Morning Show, TV3
Sinead joined Sybil and Martin for a chat about Charity Shop Chic.
Watch this weeks feature here.
February 2010 – Independent.ie/Herald.ie
This week Sinead took a look at Swop Shops for her column in the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
February 2010 – The Morning Show,Tv3
Sinead filmed her first weekly shopping feature for The Morning Show this week and joined Sybil & Martin to discuss the best way of securing a great value Irish hotel break
Watch this weeks feature here.
February 2010 – Independent.ie
This week Sinead reviewed The Odessa’s early bird menu for her Deal of the Week column in the Irish Independent.
Read this weeks review here.
February 2010 – Independent.ie/Herald.ie
This week Sinead took a look at Valentines day treats for her column in the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
February 2010 – Independent.ie
This week Sinead reviewed Cruzzo’s set evening menu for her Deal of the Week column in the Irish Independent.
Read this weeks review here.
January 2010 – The Sunday Business Post
Ruth O’Connor interviewed Sinead for her feature on ‘Cheap Chic Tricks’ for The Sunday Business post. Read the feature here.
January 2010 – Independent.ie
This week Sinead reviewed Jo Burgers lunch menu for her Deal of the Week column in the Irish Independent.
Read this weeks review here.
January 2010 – Independent.ie/Herald.ie
This week Sinead took a look at the best ways to beat the January Blues for her Miss Thrifty column in the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
January 2010 – Independent.ie/Herald.ie
This week Sinead took at New Year Spa breaks for her Miss Thrifty column in the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
January 2010 – Independent.ie/Herald.ie
This week Sinead took at the January sales for her Miss Thrifty column in the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
January 2010 – Independent.ie
This week Sinead reviewed Saba’s fixed price menu for her Deal of the Week column in the Irish Independent.
Read this weeks review here.
December 2009 – Newstalk 106-108FM
Sinead joined Tom Dunne to share her last minute Christmas shopping tips.
December 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead tested some Christmas table picks for her Miss Thrifty column in The Independent.ie and The Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
December 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead checked out the best New Years Eve Breaks for her Miss Thrifty column in The Independent.ie and The Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
December 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead checked out the best Christmas lunch offers for her Miss Thrifty column in The Independent.ie and The Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
December 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead made her own french knickers and wrote about the results in her weekly Miss Thrifty column for The independent.ie and The Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
Tina Leonard featured TheSavvyShopper.ie in her Smart Consumer Column 10 ways to save money and still make merry this Christmas.
Read what she had to say here.
November 2009 - RTE Radio 1 – Today with Pat Kenny
Tina Leonard featured The Savvy Shopper in her segment about websites that save you money.
Listen to the podcast here.
November 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead went under the hair dryer in the name of research and volunteered as a hair model.
Read this weeks column here.
November 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead sourced designer shoes on a discount for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
November 2009 – RTE.ie /Fashion
The Savvy Shopper was name checked by RTE stylist Georgina Heffernan in her feature about style on a shoestring.
Read what she had to say here.
November 2009 - The Irish Independent
The Savvy Shopper was featured in an article by Carmel Boyle on the best recession friendly blogs.
Read what she had to say here.
November 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead went charity shopping for designer goodies and shared her experience with the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie. Read this weeks column here.
November 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead reviewed Tesco’s Aw09 fashion collection for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
October 2009 – Spin 103.8
Sinead joined Michelle Beatty on Plan B to discuss the art of eating out as well as where to find Dublin’s best early birds.
October 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead looked at how to create the perfect capsule wardrobe for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
October 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead shared her tips on how to find the perfect graduation dress for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
October 2009 – The Afternoon Show, RTE 1
Dearbhla Lennon featured The Savvy Shopper in her Value For Money segment on RTE’s The Afternoon Show.
Here’s what she had to say ”On her website, Sinead features lots of brilliant offers on everything from hotels to restaurants, style to cosmetics and absolutely anything in-between. I particularly love the “freebies” section, where Sinead runs competitions ”
Read the full review here or watch the show here.
October 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead looked at some of Irelands mid-term breaks for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
September 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead looked at some of Irelands best lunch time spots for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
September 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead looked at some of Irelands best vintage markets for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
September 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead looked at the best deals on beauty products for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
September 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead looked at some great value early bird menus for her Miss Thrifty column the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
August 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
This week Sinead looked at the best deals on girlie getaways for her Miss Thrifty column in the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
August 2009 – Spin 103.8
Sinead joined Michelle on Plan B for a chat about savvy shopping and where the best deals can be found this week.
August 2009 – Irish Examiner Weekend Magazine
Sinead was profiled in this weeks “Fashionista File”.
August 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
Sinead takes a look at the best places to find a designer bargain online for her Miss Thrifty column in the independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks article here.
August 2009 – The Sunday Tribune
thesavvyshopper.ie was Gareth Naughton’s tip of the week in his consumer column for the Sunday Tribune.
Click here to read the article.
August 2009 - Independent.ie & Herald.ie
Sinead takes a look at the best in rooftop dining in her weekly Miss thrifty column for the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie.
Read this weeks column here.
July 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
In her weekly Miss thrifty column, Sinead takes a look at swop shopping, vintage bargains and how to get the most for your wardrobe.
Read this weeks column here.
July 2009- The Irish Examiner Weekend Magazine
thesavvyshopper.ie was name checked in Annmarie O’ Connor’s fashion pages.
July 2009 – 4fm
Sinead shared some of her top tips for savvy shopping with Maura O’Neil.
July 2009 – Independent.ie & Herald.ie
Sinead shares the best of this weeks deals in her weekly column which is published every Thursday in the Independent.ie and the Herald.ie. Read this weeks column here.
July 2009- Dublin City FM 103.2
Sinead chatted to Suzanne, Myra, Jen and Jackie on Girls Talk Back about online shopping, vintage markets, booking hotel breaks and her top tips for Savvy Shopping.
July 2009- LMFM Radio
Sinead chatted to Daire Nelson about The Savvy Shopper and how to find the best deals.
July 2009 – The Irish Examiner
Sinead was quoted in Annmarie O Conner’s article “H&M still in fashion for thrifty shoppers”.
July 2009- TV3’s Ireland AM
Sinead was on the couch chatting to Alan and Mark about The Savvy Shopper.
Click here to watch the clip.
July 2009 – Value Ireland.com
Diarmuid MacShane recommended The Savvy Shopper as a website to follow on Twitter.
Click here to read the post.
June 2009 – The Sunday Tribune
Claire O’Mahony featured The Savvy Shopper in her article “Kerblam to the crunch”.
Click here to read the article.