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Thrifty Mommy

July 25th, 2008

20 Ways to Save on Coffee

I confess.  Within the past few years, I have become a coffee snob.  Honestly, it wasn’t intentional.  I promise.  I wish that my palette craved regular coffee because it’s a lot cheaper.  Unfortunately, that is not the case so I have learned to be frugal and save some money along the way.
1)  Brew your own […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

July 16th, 2008

Saving on Entertainment

The following is a guest post.
Summer break is almost over. Are the kids getting restless? Or maybe the better question is whether the parents are getting restless. Keeping everyone busy on a budget can be a challenge anytime of the year, but especially during the summer. Here some tips to help you save on entertainment […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

July 15th, 2008

Thrifty Hobbies

The following is a guest post. 
I started running again the the other day. My workout plan involves running on 5 nights a week between when the kids go to bed and my bedtime. Three of those nights are weekdays. I realized that this could save me some pretty decent money.
Instead of spending money on any […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

July 11th, 2008

Finding Cheap Baby Clothes

The following is a guest post.  
I have four children and I’ll be honest not all were 100% planned (not timing anyways) and each comes complete with their own funny story. I found out that I was pregnant with my third child, a little girl, only after I had just got rid of all the baby items […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

July 8th, 2008

Thrifty Links for 7-8-08

Find out how to care for orchids, hamsters, kittens, and more at How to Care for It.
Find out what the Bible says about money.  I especially like the ones about contentment and debt.
Pick of the Crop - Your Guide to Choosing Flavorful Fruit
Last year, I wrote an article about souvenirs just being over priced crap.  […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

July 7th, 2008

Thriftiness: It’s All About Where You Are

The following is a guest post.
As you read this, my little family and I are preparing for our annual summer treck to Bulgaria, my husband’s homeland. Once hidden behind the iron curtain, Bulgaria and its people have been making adjustment after adjustment to the fall of the Societ Union, to the robbery of its treasury […]

By Karen -- 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

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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By Karen -- 2 comments

June 15th, 2008

Up and coming surprise …

Stay tuned to Thrifty Mommy next weekend very closely as Karen is coming to my house and we should have lots to tell.  We are working on a surprise for you guys and we can’t wait to finish it and share it with all of you.  We know you will love it and we look […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

June 6th, 2008

Thrifty Links for 6/6/08

My friend Revka at The Porch Light shares 5 ways to save on car insurance.
Lisa shares a recipe for baked banana squares.  This sounds delicious and I’m excited to try a new recipe for my bananas.
Linette shares some tips for grilling vegetables.
Marye shares a recipe for homemade caramel frappuccino. She even gives us a recipe for […]

By Karen -- 4 comments