Category Archives: Cheapo Talk

Aug
31

That Ticket Costs HOW much?

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My Grandpa Johnny had a stroke this week. Even with the loss of speech and partial paralysis, we have been hopeful….hopeful for something, anything. Recognition? Recovery? Hopeful that everything could just go back the way it was a week ago? … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Travel
Aug
27

My Butt has been saved

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Confession: I sort of slightly tend to panic when my Blackberry battery light turns…gulp…yellow. Sweat may start to form as the light reaches sudden death red. Sadly, I do not like to be NOT connected.  Not connected to who? You? … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Code Specials
Aug
22

BlogHer Gone Bad

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Wouldn’t one think that if one took a four day trip to New York City to meet a zillion of one’s best blogger friends that one would take lots and lots of pictures? Um…yeah…I took, like, none. WHAT? I know, … Continue reading →


Filed under BlogHer10, Cheapo Talk
Aug
05

BlogHer + Me = CrazyExcitedMadCool

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First of all, if you already know about the madness they call BlogHer, then you should be familiar with feeling like this: Me and @MommyInstincts at BlogHer09 – Glitter Guts Photos ‘Nuff said, right? If you are going, I’ll see … Continue reading →


Filed under BlogHer09, BlogHer10, Cheapo Talk
Jul
04

Can I Have Your Attention…

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Please excuse my excitement bare with me. The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants will be going through a bit of a redesign. I know…you can’t wait…me neither. In the meantime, if things look a little wonky, it’s because they are. … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk
Jun
13

Cheapo’s Q & A

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Yesterday, a question was posed to me: “What would be your biggest piece of advice about saving money?”You know, that was a tough question to answer. I like to combine MANY money saving tactics to get the most bang for … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Couponing, Kroger
Jun
05

In Case You are Wondering Where I Am…

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…And I’m sure you are…right? RIGHT? I’m trying to learn all about WordPress so I can run my new blog. Yup! The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants will soon be getting a face lift. I can’t wait. *wink* PS – … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Meet-Ups
Jun
03

No "Me" in Memorial Day

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Oh, little Podunk Midwestern towns…we do love our parades, don’t we? Homecoming, Harvest Days, Memorial Day…damn hell, you say the girls’ basketball team won sectionals? Wellll, let’s have a parade! All in all, it does sound kind of silly, doesn’t … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Family Fun
Apr
28

Calphalon and Bacon

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Does it get any better? ‘Nuff said. For those of you who follow my Twitter feed, (@ItsToni – and if you don’t follow me, you really should. Go ahead. Click.) you may have noticed that I do all of my … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Frugal Foodie
Mar
19

The Coupon Stink Eye

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Coupon Stink Eye: n. a discouraged look (ie: scowl, pursed lips, raised eyebrows, squinty eyes, etc.) given to a patron checking out with any number of coupons. May also be accompanied with rude remarks, deep breaths or occasional, audible heavy … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Frugal Friday