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FRUGAL FAMILY VACATIONING and maybe even FREE!
What they say is true, the best things in life really are free. If you are wondering who "they" are, I have to say that I'm one of the people who say just that. When planning our family vacations I always try to find the fun, free things that our de...
FRUGAL LOVE = SMART MAN
I have been browsing Bidz.com today. I can't help but smile as I look at the engagement rings they have up for auction. As I flipped through the site I kept thinking about how Brian and I began our lives together. My husband and I were married 11...
A COUPON CODE FOR THE CUTE AND TRENDY MOM TO BE
I was pregnant during the years when a baby bump was covered by something that resembled a mumu. The best looking moms were the ones who could get away with wearing a shirt from their husband's closet and a cute ball cap as an accessory. We had NO ...
FRUGAL BUSINESS: INEXPENSIVE, SAFE OFFICE SUPPLIES
The concept of creating personalized and designer checks has long been an option that I love. Customization allows a business to stand out from the crowd thus remain memorable in the mind of the consumer.Through trial and error I've been able to fin...
FRUGAL FIND: 150 SONGS FOR 99 CENTS! HAVE AN AMAZON EASTER!
Today's Frugal find is an Easter Deal from Amazon.com. On Easter Sunday, Amazon MP3 will offer an "MP3 Deal Of The Day" for the digital album of 150 kid's songs. Just click the link on Sunday to find "150 Fun Songs For Kids" for only 99 cents!This ...
TODAY'S FRUGAL FINDER: PICK YOUR MEDIA BUNDLE
Charter Communications is a bit unique because we can use their website to build service bundles that meet our own needs. By building our own bundle package we can save money by choosing only the services we need instead of paying for package "deals"...
IT'S FRUGAL SPRING DEAL SEASON AT SEARS
I've been looking all over creation for something appropriate to wear to chaperon my son's homeschool prom cruise but I keep coming up short. I'm hoping to find what I need before the date comes around and bites me on the leg. Today I wandered over...
MEIJER EASTER EGG-CITEMENT COUPON CODES!
I found some Meijer Coupon Codes! Meijer is having their “Easter Egg-citement” promotion which means that we get to save money! The next two sales are for Bedding and Music and Movies. Here are the details.Friday, March 27th3/27 – 3/29 ‘t...
TODAY'S FRUGAL FIND: FREE DR. PEPPER!
I found today's frugal find at This Side of Eternity's blog!You can click here to sign up to receive a coupon in the mail for a free bottle of Dr. Pepper!This is only open to the first 2,000,000 who register between 1/26/09 and 3/31/09. After you fil...
TODAY'S FRUGAL FIND: TOTALLY CHEAP AND FUN CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
WATER ROCKET LAUNCHERMaterials: Valve3 each ¾” PVC CapOne ¾” PVC Tee jointOne ¾” x ½” threaded Tee joint5’ of ¾” PVC schedule 40 pipeOne ½” x 8” threaded riser pipeOne ¾” 90 degree ell (“L) joint1’ elect...
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE CRAFTY WHO WANTS TO SELL THEIR WORK WITH NO FEES?
What is more uniquely designed than hand made crafts? Jewelry, knit clothing and handmade blankets warm the hearts of all who receive such a gift. The time taken to mold every curve, layer, line and personal touch is something to be held dear. The ...
WEB HOSTING GEEKS KNOW THEIR BUSINESS
When I first began blogging my head was spinning when it came to deciding who would have the best web hosting for my blog. You know me and my frugal mind. I didn't want to spend too much but I didn't want to pay a small amount for a cruddy service....
MY TOP 10 CHRISTMAS WISH LIST AND DRAGON COUPON CODES
I haven't made my top 10 wish list yet this year. The time has gone by so quickly with the bedroom renovation and shopping for the boys. It's December and I need to pop this up here so my friends and family will have ideas! :o) tee hee...1. Dragon ...
TODAY'S FRUGAL FIND: GIFTS FOR UNDER $25
Today's Frugal find was found at Kmart of all places. I have recently rediscovered Kmart and have to say that I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of the merchandise that my frugal heart so desires. This year I've noticed that Kmart is respondi...
I ADMIT IT
Alright, I admit it. I have bought Christmas and Birthday presents for my children that were educational. Vinze has gotten more bug exhibits and ant farms then I care to admit. Kazz and Brise have gotten quite a few "board games" that were spelling...
TODAY'S FRUGAL FIND: CHARTER CABLE, TV & PHONE BUNDLE DEAL
Here's a holiday deal for those shopping for a Cable, TV and Phone bundle deal. With purchase of the bundle deal we get a $250 Gift card and a chance to win an X-Box 360 game console!This page details information to buy Charter’s Ultimate Bundle or...
ARE YOU GIVING A CELL PHONE TO YOUR CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS: DOWNLOAD FREE RINGTONES!
We all know what our teens want for Christmas. They want a cell phone! If they already have a cell phone then they want a NEW cell phone. Why? Because they are getting three gifts in one box. They are getting an music player, camera and a phone ...
YOWZA! IT'S A THANKSGIVING SALE AT SEARS!
I do believe that frugal moms have one thing in mind this holiday season and that is getting the best deal on every single purchase we make! I too love a good sale, so of course, I'm going to pass on my Thanksgiving finds to anyone and everyone I h...
PET FRUGAL FIND: ENTIRELY PETS COUPON CODE
Today's Frugal Find is...www.savings.com where we can find Discount Coupons for nearly anything at all! Right now they have Entirely Pets coupon codes and savings. It never hurts to have another coupon well to pull from, particularly in this weak ...
IT'S A TOOL SALE! HUBBY IS GOING TO BE HAPPY
Sears is having a Craftman Tools Sale! My husband is going to be one happy camper this Christmas. I have a honey do list that keeps growing. Maybe putting some tools in his hand will give him some joy in those household fix ups.Sears has a lot of t...
HOLIDAY FRUGAL FIND: KMART LAYAWAY (Storage saver and money saver)
Do you know that Kmart is the only national discount department store to still offer layaway? That boggles my mind. I remember going to Kmart with my mom as a kid. Kmart layaway was our extra curricular activity as a family! LOL It gave us somet...
DRAGON NATURALLY SPEAKING COUPON CODE!
Today Brett Bumeter is our guest blogger. I love the video and the information so I'm happy to have this blog post sponsored. We have personally used this program in our home. Brisan, our 11 year old son, was able to write his essays and stories much...
FRUGAL FIND: EYEGLASSES FOR $8
So what is everyone doing to cut costs in this horrible economic time? We've been staying home more, conserving gas, clipping coupons and eating lots of yummy home-made pancakes! :o)Well, some things are a necessity and health care is one of them. ...
WINTER TIME, WORK BOOTS AND FREE SHIPPING
I don't know if it is because I was raised with southern ideals or if it is because I'm a mom of 5 sons, but I always look for work boots when it comes time to buy winter boots for our kids and my husband. The steel toes are a nice comfort for me.Th...
SAVE MONEY ONLINE FOR CAR PARTS
A Chevrolet AC Compressor runs between $200 and $300. In the summer heat that sounds pretty reasonable. I'm willing to bet that we'd all like the price closest to the $200 mark though. I'm writing this for my southern readers who are still feeling ...
SOUP UP YOUR CAR'S ENGINE
I used to make personalized license plates for a living. Granted, I was 18 years old and had very little in the way of bills. It was my own little business though, and it did allow me to live on my own from the time I was 18 to the time I became eng...
FRUGAL FIND: JEANS FOR $13.80
If you enjoy buying quality clothing at the most affordable prices possible then Heavenly Couture is your new best friend. They specialize in offering the highest quality discount clothes in women's fashions and teen clothes.They search for the bes...
ZENNI OPTICAL HAS $8.00 EYEGLASSES
Remember those funky eyeglasses I told you about? When I realized I was going to have to get some glasses I did my usual search for frugal finds. I found and shared ZenniOptical.com with you. Well, Fox News just reported about them also! If you d...
CRAFTY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
I just have to share the frugal Halloween idea my friends over at Mommies With Cents have posted today. Here are 5 very cute and inexpensive costumes to save the pocket book while putting smiles on our little treaters faces. :o)BeeMonkeyLegoSushiPira...
