Thrifty Mommy

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 -- 7 comments

July 16th, 2008

Back to School Sale at Wal-Mart

I know it’s hard to believe, but school is just around the corner.  Stores are already starting their back to school sales.  Here are the specials that Wal-Mart is offering:

Bic 10-pack mechanical pencils 1.82
twin-pocket portfolio with prongs  .15
Elmer’s 4-ounce glue or 2-pack glue sticks .22
Bic Cristal 10-pack blue pens .88
70-sheet spiral notebook  .05
Crayola 24-pack crayons  .22
Georgia-Pacific […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

June 25th, 2008

Start Saving with My Bi-Lo

Use your Bi-Lo Bonuscard to sign up at the Bi-Lo website.  By doing so, you can browse 64,000 recipes, watch cooking videos, print coupons, find out about promotions, and plan your menus.  You can access My Bi-Lo anywhere.  All you need is a Bi-Lo Bonuscard.
Do you shop at Bi-Lo?

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June 9th, 2008

Save on Diapers at Target

Target is offering some great coupons for saving on diapers and wipes.

$2.50 off Luvs diapers  
$5 coupon off Pampers diapers and wipes

As always, Target allows you to use a manufacturer’s coupon along with their coupon for even more savings.
Also, here are some printable coupons for food products.  In case you want to shop online, Target is […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

May 19th, 2008

May Savings at CVS

Each month, CVS offers Extra Care Bucks back on select items in their stores.  Some items are free after you get their bucks. The bucks work as cash coupons toward other CVS purchases and they print with your receipt at the end of each transaction.
I find the CVS system a bit complicated. I still have to […]

By Karen -- 10 comments

March 21st, 2008

Find a Local Discount Grocery Store

Today we had to take the kitty to get her stitches out and on the way home we spotted a new scratch and dent grocery store.  I told hubby that we didn’t need to go in because we did not have anymore room in our cabinets.  lol  I told him I was holding out for triple coupon […]

By Karen -- 12 comments

March 20th, 2008

Triple Coupons at Harris Teeter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Triple coupons are a thrifty person’s deal come true.  You can usually get stuff for free, or pretty stinkin’ close to it.
Harris Teeter has just announced that they are tripling coupons March 27, 28, and 29.
Mark your calendars are start sorting those coupons.  Have fun saving money!
Thanks to our reader, Mary, for the info.

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By Karen -- 2 comments

March 10th, 2008

Why spend or save money for the long haul

I was listening to the Laura Ingraham Show on Monday and she was talking about her BFF’s mom passing with cancer and the road they are traveling.  This was after my mom sadi that my grandma is giving up with life and is ready to sleep.  This got me to thinking.  No, I am not […]

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January 30th, 2007

The Thrifty Smart Cookies

   
Five young and thrifty Vancouver women were chosen to appear on the Oprah Winfrey show for their money saving habits.
After seeing Oprah’s Debt Diet show, Katie Dunsworth decided it was time for her and her friends to stop spending, start saving, and get richer. The show motivated Katie and four of her friends to start a […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

January 9th, 2007

The Wickhams plan to save $10 million for retirement

I read a story in the USA Today yesterday that inspired me and shamed me all at once. Luke and Hanna Wickham of Orlando, Florida desire to have $10 million in savings and retirement investments buy the time they are in their 50’s. How awesome is that! They don’t want to […]

By kellys -- 2 comments