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Thrifty Mommy

August 27th, 2008

Get a 40% Off Michael’s Coupon

Click here to get a 40% off Michael’s coupon.  It’s good for 40% off one item.  I haven’t seen any problems with clicking on the site more than one to print additional coupons.  The coupon expires August 30, 2008.  Thanks to my friend Karen for the tip.
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By Karen -- 0 comments

August 19th, 2008

Sometimes “Sorry” Isn’t Good Enough

My husband and I were out of town for job training last week and on the way home we stopped to get gas.  I was floored when my North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) debit card did not work.  What to do?  We had to have gas to get home!  Thankfully, we had a credit […]

By Karen -- 20 comments

August 19th, 2008

Comparing Prices on School Supplies

I may be alone here, but I am not one of those moms that let’s their kids pick out their own lunchbox.  The lunchbox that I buy needs to suit our needs.  It needs to hold the items that we use most in the right way.  It’s almost like finding the perfect purse.
Yesterday I went […]

By Karen -- 10 comments

August 13th, 2008

10 Thrifty Ways to Save Money with Pets

It doesn’t take long for pet owners to figure out just how expensive animals can be.  Sometimes it’s like owning a child.  Some of the expenses you may incur are shots, neutering or spaying, an invisible fence, litter box, cat litter, food, leashes, toys, chew toys, cage or home, travel carrier, and more.  Although these things […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

August 11th, 2008

An Interview with Teri Gault, CEO and Founder of The Grocery Game

 
I’ve been talking about The Grocery Game for months.  And it seems obvious that I would because this has been the top avenue that I have found to save the most moolah on your grocery bill. I’ve talked the talk and I’ve walked the walk.  I’ve taught you all how to use it and I’ve showed […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

August 5th, 2008

Know how to make change

So I went to the store the other day and had just gotten back from the bank.  Normally, if you know me, stealing my purse will get you about $3 in change.  But I gave the clerk a $100 bill.  She had no idea how to make the change and had to call a supervisor.  […]

By kellys -- 8 comments

July 18th, 2008

Top 30 Yard Sale Tips

As I shared earlier this week, we made $2953 at our yard sale last weekend.  Prior to that, the most we had ever made was $580.  I can’t guarantee that you’ll do as well as we have, but here are some tips to help you get started. 
1)  Go through closets, dressers, toys, cupboards, cabinets, bookcases, etc before […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

July 14th, 2008

A Crazy, Draining, and Profitable Weekend

The last few days have been kind of a big blur.  As most of you loyal readers know, I’ll be moving in just a few weeks.  We are downsizing considerably.  I’ve been going through every drawer, dresser, cabinet, box, and space that I can to declutter and purge the things that we don’t need. 
Each time […]

By Karen -- 16 comments

March 31st, 2008

Ways to save money when buying formula

So for some reason, I have lost my ability to nurse Little Man.  I am hoping my milk will come back soon.  But I can certainly see the other side of the coin these days.  It is very disheartening to have to pump and get only 2 oz at a time.  It makes me want […]

By kellys -- 23 comments

March 19th, 2008

Want to Win Some Cash?

The Lifestyles Channel is currently engaged in a contest.  All you have to do is leave a comment on various blogs.  The winning blogger that wins the internal contest will be awarding one of their visitors with some money.   We could all use some extra money, so get out there and start commenting. The list of Lifestyle […]

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