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Archive for the ‘budget’ Category

September 6th, 2008

Don’t forget to ask about fall sales

I have 3 excellent used baby stores in town.  Sometimes, it’s a benefit.  I find great buys and sometimes I just buy because it is a great deal.  But twice a year, my Once Upon a Child has a seasonal sale.  So when I went in the last time, I asked when their fall sale […]

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September 6th, 2008

Why do we feel it necessary to have cell phones?

Karen has been sharing with you her delima on cell phone service lately.  I have been wondering lately why we feel necessary to have a cell phone anyway.  Granted, we have a huge business plan but we pay almost $200 a month for cell phones.  We use our phones for multiple businesses so DH can […]

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September 3rd, 2008

September is the perfect month to buy …

I love the fact that each month is a special month.  September is the best month to buy most things summer related since they are going on sale for the end of season sales.  Here are some great bargains you should be looking for :
Food:

breakfast bars
cheese
condiments
hamburger meat
chips
hot dogs
 drink boxes

Non Food:

school supplies
clothes
party supplies
grills
lawn mowers
picnic items
outdoor furniture
large […]

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August 31st, 2008

Food Lion Saving with no coupons

I realize that my co-author (hi, Karen) will cringe at this post , but I have to tell you that I saved almost 50% on my grocery bill with NO coupons. I have said over and over again that most grocery stores run pretty good sales if you follow them closely. So I […]

By kellys -- 3 comments

August 28th, 2008

Cheap Baby Oil

So I went to the allergist with my son yesterday and he said to put oil on his skin after every bath.  I was happy to hear that he said to use Mineral Oil instead of baby oil.  Basically it is the same ingredients only cheaper.  That made a lot of sense to me so […]

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August 28th, 2008

What has been the worst Money saving technique for you?

Karen and I have shared some great money saving ideas like buying store brands, using the envelope system, and lumping your errands into one trip to save on gas.  Now we want to hear the worst money saving techniques you have tried.
Mine has got to be cutting things completely out.  You do good for a […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

August 27th, 2008

Frugal links for 8-27

Frugal Philosophy
Consciously Frugal
Water everywhere
6 Financial Makeover Tips from Frugal Duchess
Dave Ramsey and financial freedom for some

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By kellys -- 4 comments

August 18th, 2008

I have to tell you …

At Thrifty Mommy, we love to make you smile.  But I have been told lately that we haven’t been saving you money lately like we used to.  So here is a combo for you …
Tags: contractors, laughter

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August 15th, 2008

Wal-Mart resets save you $

My Wal-Mart is redoing the entire inside.  It will be really nice but right now it is a mess!  However, I found some really good deals for my church today.  Actually, my girlfriend, Angie, called me and said that they had some really good deals in the infant section.  I buy items for a baby […]

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August 14th, 2008

How much would you pay for these dresses? part 1

So I went to my local Once Upon a Child and lost my mind. I should have called Karen before I spent a dime but I didnt’ and now I have 6 new dresses for Turkey Butt for this winter and next summer. Take a look and guess how much I paid for […]

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