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Thrifty Mommy

Archive for the ‘frugal friday’ Category

November 16th, 2007

Frugal Friday 32: iMommies

I want to introduce you to one of my favorite new websites . . . iMommies.  Jennifer works hard each week to inform us of opportunities.  Some of the great stuff on her site includes information on:

free magazine subscriptions
coupons for free or nearly free food
opportunities to make extra income
free entertainment
free movie screenings
coupon codes
rebate offers
home studies
medical […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

November 9th, 2007

Frugal Friday 31: Thrifty Shoeboxes

A few months ago, I told you that I donate filled shoeboxes to Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child.  I’m sure many of you have heard of this and some of you probably participate in this annual event.
Each year, our family donates 5-11 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child.  You’re probably wondering how in the world […]

By Karen -- 11 comments

November 2nd, 2007

Frugal Friday 30: Pre-Black Friday Sales

Move over Black Friday, the competition is getting fierce.   Wal-Mart has just announced that it won’t be waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to start their Christmas sales.   Wal-Mart is now unleashing their blockbuster deals.
Starting today, Wal-Mart is offering an Acer Laptop with a 14-inch LCD screen for $348, a Sanyo 50-inch plasma HDTC for $998, […]

By Karen -- 8 comments

October 26th, 2007

Frugal Friday 29: Free Fridays

As some of you already know, I also write for a few other blogs.  One of those blogs is A Healthy Balance.  I just started something new at A Heathy Balance . . . Free Fridays! 

Each Friday I will let you know about something you can get for free.  So if you have something you […]

By Karen -- 17 comments

October 18th, 2007

75 Ways to Save Money

 
For this week’s Frugal Friday, I am giving you an additional 25 ways to save money.  I am adding these to the other lists.  Now we’re up to 75 ways to save money (or not spend it).  I hope these ideas will help you to keep more of your money.
Numbers 1-25:  Top 25 Ways I […]

By Karen -- 25 comments

October 12th, 2007

Frugal Friday 27: Let the Games Begin

Ok, I’ve told you about how I started subscribing to the Sunday newspaper so that I can join The Grocery Game.  Now that I have 4 weeks of coupons, I signed up for the 1 month trial. 
The one month trial membership is only $1.  During that first month you can choose as many stores as […]

By Karen -- 9 comments

October 5th, 2007

Frugal Friday 26: End of Summer Clearance

 I went out shopping today, mainly to look at the curtains and rugs JCPenney had on sale.  While I didn’t find anything in their home department, I took advantage of their end of summer clearance.  Here’s what I got:
Gap
boys button up shirt (reg 19.50)  4.97
Belk
womens pajama pants (24.00) 7.19
earrings (20.00) 2.99
girls shorts (18.00) 2.39
girls sandals […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

September 28th, 2007

Frugal Friday 25: Thrifty Stain Removers

A few weeks ago, Cuddlebug snuck a red crayon into the living room and colored on the beige carpets.  What to do?  I called my frugal friend Revka and thought she might have some tips.  Indeed she did and I was inspired to share some stain removal tips with you.
1.  Crayon on carpet - Spray with […]

By Karen -- 12 comments

September 21st, 2007

Frugal Friday 24: 10 Organizing & Decluttering Tips

 
Now that I’m working from home, I’m trying to get a bit more organized.  It seemed things had been piling up and getting stuffed here and there until a later time.  When we let things pile up, it becomes overwhelming and like a defeating task.  Here are some tips to help us stay organized each […]

By Karen -- 8 comments

September 14th, 2007

Frugal Friday 23: Coupon Tips

 
When I was a married college student I was a dedicated coupon shopper.  I had my coupons organized in my little coupon pouch.  I would shop mainly with my coupons at Ingles grocery store because they doubled coupons and I also shopped the sales.  With my technique I rarely paid full price for anything. 
I’ve decided that I need to […]

By Karen -- 13 comments