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Thrifty Mommy

August 5th, 2008

Price Gouging Impacts Families

I’ve been told for quite some time now that gas companies are only allowed to charge a certain amount above what they pay for the gas. The Department of Energy even has a site where consumers can report price gouging on gasoline.
A recent trip to Wal-Mart left me questioning what is going on around […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

July 23rd, 2008

Free $30 Gift Card from Rite Aid

Here’s another chance to get a free $30 gift card for transferring a prescription.  This coupon is from Rite Aid.  When using the coupon, you’ll also be entered to win a free gas for a year.  Check this week’s flyer for the coupon or you can download it here at the Rite Aid website.
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By Karen -- 1 comment

July 9th, 2008

How Gas Prices Are Changing “Me Time”

The following is a guest post. 
As a stay-at-home mom of three boys ages three and under, it is VITAL that I get some time to myself. It helps me establish my identity outside of being a wife and mom and it makes me a better spouse and parent.
In the early months of my new stay-at-home […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

May 14th, 2008

Can You Cut Your Expenses?

Each time I turn on the news or open a newspaper, there is information about the rising cost of gas and groceries and people that are struggling to make ends meet.  While there is absolutely nothing I can do about the cost of gas, I can work pretty hard to cut our grocery bill.
Here are some […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

April 25th, 2008

How are your gas prices?

I went to the gas pump to day and had to pay $3.49/gallon.  That is ridiculous.  How in the world are we supposed to buy the necessities when gas is so high and milk is almost $5 a gallon here?
What is gas like where you live?  I can’t wait to hear how expensive it is […]

By kellys -- 38 comments

December 18th, 2007

What Are Your Plans?

I just completed an article 10 Ways to Entertain Kids While Traveling and thought this would be a good time to ask you what your plans are.  Will you be traveling over the holidays?  Will you stay home?  Let us know in the poll and comments below.  You’ll find the poll in the sidebar above the categories.
If you […]

By Karen -- 0 comments