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Archive for June 2008

June 30th, 2008

Would You Do This?

I know I should have been packing, but a person needs a little down time, right?  Anyway, I stumbled across an article at lifehacker about refurbishing your appliances with stainless steel contact paper. 
I’m sorry, but I just can’t wrap my mind around this one.  Contact paper?  Really?  Has anyone else seen just how ugly and […]

By Karen -- 9 comments

June 30th, 2008

Sales for the 4th

With Independence Day just around the corner, I’m sure you are gearing up for those backyard gatherings. So begin hitting the sales now so you won’t have to wait until the last minute.
Food Lion Buy 1 Get 1 Free Specials:

Oscar Mayer Meat
Plumrose Lunch Meat
Breyers Ice Cream
Cheez-it
Cherios (general mills)
Chips Ahoy
Freezer Queen Entrees- Turkey
Freezer Queen Entrees- Steak

Walgreens […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

June 28th, 2008

A Call for Guest Posts

As some of you already know, my family will be moving in a few weeks.  In just five weeks, we need to:

sell and/or giveaway about half of our possessions
finish the home repairs we started
put our house on the market
pack our things
celebrate our two children’s birthdays, which includes a small birthday party
take the kids for their yearly […]

By Karen -- 13 comments

June 27th, 2008

If you knew me … AAADD

I am sure when Karen reads this she will bust a gut laughing.  But my sister sent this to me because she saw me in every line.  Granted, this was sent in an email but it truly is my life.

Thank goodness there’s a name for this disorder.
Somehow I feel better even though I have […]

By kellys -- 7 comments

June 27th, 2008

Putting your stuff up can be very Thrifty

Tracee over at blogfabulous is really frustrated with her 2 year old for taking her cellphone and putting it in water twice.  This is a great waste of money, I agree, Tracee.  Now you have to buy a new phone.  Kim Komando has great ideas for drying out your cell phone so that you don’t […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

June 27th, 2008

Top 10 Thrifty Date Outings

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on dates for them to be fun.  Fortunately, there are some entertainment options that don’t have to break your budget.
1)  Bowling - You don’t have to be a good bowler to go bowling.  Being silly and laughing at yourself are part of the fun.
2)  Parks -  It’s ok to […]

By Karen -- 12 comments

June 26th, 2008

Sign Up at Luvs and Get a $5 Coupon

Sign up at the Luvs website to get your welcome kit.  The free package (while supplies last) includes:

a $5 Luvs coupon
coloring page
a copy of Luvs Moms Mantra

Don’t worry.  Even though Cuddlebug is potty trained, I’m still looking for ways to help you all save on diapers.  :) 
Thanks to Babylune for the tip.

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June 26th, 2008

Redneck technology

I was sent the cutest email about redneck technology.  It deals with everything from downloading to floppy disks to my 3 favorites:

click
double click and
reboot!

So check out the link to find out all about the latest redneck technology.  I am just sorry I couldn’t show you myself.  But due to image restrictions, I can only give […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

June 26th, 2008

Thrifty Links for 6/26/08

Helpful Tips to Prepare for Vacation
Homemade Granola Recipe
Free Healthy Eating Cook Books
20 Mule Team Borax - A MomGadget Review
My CD Storage Mistake - Save Yourself Some Trouble
Master Mix for Cookies
What Are You Doing at the Beach This Week?

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June 26th, 2008

Free Thomas the Train activities at Toys r Us

Toys R Us is having a Thomas the Train day this Saturday, June 28th.  There will be story time every half hour, Thomas the Train and friends wooden railway play table time, and coloring fun.  Nothing like some free entertainment for your kids as long as you aren’t tempted to buy anything while you are […]

By kellys -- 1 comment