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Archive for November 2007

November 30th, 2007

Free Shipping at Sears

 Right now Sears has free shipping on mailable orders of $49 or more.  This offer ends December 18th.  I love free shipping.  What a great way to stay out of the stores!
Check the Sears website for details.

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By Karen -- 1 comment

November 29th, 2007

Frugal Friday 33: Saving Money on Christmas

I am posting the Frugal Friday article tonight, as promised on The Cooper Lawrence Show. 
For many, Christmas is a favorite time of the year.  Unfortunately, many times it can be the most stressful.  Here are 30 ways to help you save time and money, and avoid unnecessary stress. 
Gift Giving and Shopping Tips: 
1.  Let friends and family know things you’re […]

By Karen -- 20 comments

November 29th, 2007

Tune in Tonight

Tonight I will be on The Cooper Lawrence Show.  I’ll be discussing ways to save time and money on Christmas.  The Thrifty Mommy segment should begin at around 9:20 p.m.    You can also listen via livestream on her site.  Wish me luck!   ;)

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By Karen -- 7 comments

November 29th, 2007

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

There’s just something about the cool weather that makes me want to bake.  Here’s a recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies.  Enjoy!
1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

November 28th, 2007

Wordless Wednesday: Bald Head Island

Welcome to Wordless Wednesday.  This one will actually have words, because I want to tell you about our trip. 
Friday we left the kids with my parents and spend a night away at Bald Head Island, NC.  This was our first getaway in 3 years!

As you can probably tell from the pictures, it was really cold and overcast […]

By Karen -- 6 comments

November 28th, 2007

60% Off At Restaurant.com

 
Due to the shopping craziness, I’m sure some of you will be eating out more.  Why not give Restaurant.com a try?  Right now their certificates are 60% off.  You can get a $25 restaurant certificate for as little as $4.  Simply enter the discount code “THANKS” at the checkout and hit “recalculate total”.  Also, check […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

November 27th, 2007

Really Cool Musical Machine

My cousin sent me the coolest video about someone who had way too much time on their hands. I wish I could give you the tools to have this much extra time. The video has been prooven false by snopes.com , so I am not going to give you the “facts” that go […]

By kellys -- 3 comments

November 27th, 2007

Christmas gift list

Kate over at Babylune offers us her Christmas list.  I thought it was a great idea.  So I thought I would let you in on some really good ideas for Thrifty Mommy worthy gifts.  Here we go.

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November 27th, 2007

Your Help is Wanted

My children have some money saved from their birthdays and they’ll be getting some money for Christmas too.  I am looking to replace their very old television.  I want to spend $200 or less.  Normally, there are tvs at awesome prices on Black Friday, but I didn’t find any this year.  I saw one last night […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

November 27th, 2007

Did you shop?

Let us know if you shopped on Black Friday. Vote on our poll

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and let us know what you did.

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