August 8th, 2008
I was listening to Candy and Potter today and they were talking about weddings. Listeners were calling in and telling how much they’ve spent to be in someone’s wedding. I listened for a while because my husband was just in a wedding last week. The cost involved really hit home for me.
When my husband and I […]
By Karen -- 16 comments
April 28th, 2008
We have a new poll up. Please take a moment to vote and comment below. Thanks!
If you’d like, you can view the results of the last poll about reusable grocery bags.
Have the rising gas prices changed your driving routine?
Absolutely! We avoid going out if possible.
A little. We’re cutting back some.
Not at all. We do the […]
By Karen -- 5 comments
April 28th, 2008
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again . . . I hate those little plastic grocery bags. I can’t stand how they accumulate in my house. It drives me nuts that I put them in my van so that I’ll take them to the store to recycle, but forget to take them inside and […]
By Karen -- 6 comments
March 26th, 2008
The recent article about reusable bags has brought about some good conversation. It’s time to poll our thrifty readers to see what you do. Do you have reusable bags that you take to the grocery store? Are you stuck on the plastic bags and couldn’t live without them? Let us know.
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By Karen -- 23 comments
February 25th, 2008
While writing 10 Ways to Save Money When Eating Out, I addressed the fact that a large portion of your tab could be from beverages. We polled the Thrifty Mommy readers and I am proud to say that you all are very thrifty. Here’s the results of the poll:
What do you order to drink when eating […]
By Karen -- 0 comments
December 18th, 2007
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
August 21st, 2007
My friend and I were having a discussion the other day and I disagreed with her. When she takes her kids places she always buys them a souvenir.
Last year she took the family to Disney on Ice. The tickets alone cost her more than $100. Then she bought each child a souvenir and I think […]
By Karen -- 10 comments
July 6th, 2007
We’re looking to change the colors at Thrifty Mommy, but wanted some input from our readers? So, what do you think . . . pink and brown? Blue and brown? Don’t like those? Let us know. There is also a poll on the right sidebar. Thanks!
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By Karen -- 9 comments
March 31st, 2007
I went out this morning and was glad to see that yard sale season has begun. I stopped at several yard sales. At my first stop I picked up a bunch of maternity clothes. The clothes aren’t for me. I got some for my SIL and will use the rest to sell on ebay to get […]
By Karen -- 1 comment
February 25th, 2007
At Thrifty Mommy, Kelly and I try to offer a variety of articles with subjects such as sales, ways to save money, free shipping, conserving energy, and so forth. We would like to know what kind of articles you’d like to see most in the future. Please vote in the poll to the right or leave […]
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