Category Archives: Cheapo Talk

Kid Grade Twitter Party tonight – RSVP for prizes!

Ever want to head to Chicago with your family…but have no idea on where to go, what to do or how to have fun with your kids without spending a fortune? duh, of course Well, Kid Grade has just launched … Continue reading


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Family Fun

[Almost] Wordless Wednesday

So…somehow, this morning’s twitter conversation went to the topic of sweat pants v/s yoga pants…and how I own neither…and what we wear around the house to keep warm…thigh-butt cellulite nightmares might have possibly be discussed…not that I would know anything … Continue reading


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Events, Wordless Wednesday

Get Your Shopping On: Cheapo’s Black Monday GIVEAWAYS

Straight up…I’m going to be frankly honest here. As a frugal blogger, I get a LOT of free shiz. Seriously. Food, toys, gift cards, parties…you name it except for cash, I pretty much receive it. Get this…my husband has even … Continue reading


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Discount Christmas, Giveaways

You Know It’s Winter When…

…you never watch TV but have seen five movies in three days. …you’re late for work because the electric blanket is so warm and the house is so cold and…well…you just don’t want to get up. …you invite friends over … Continue reading


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Giveaways

It’s Veteran’s Day, Yo.

Yesterday was the 235th birthday of our United States Marine Corps. Hoo-rah! Today is Veteran’s Day. Unending thanks to those of you who are or have served this proud country in any branch of our armed forces. Tomorrow’s my30th 35th … Continue reading


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Freebie Deebies

Sometimes Life Just Gets In The Way

I’m going to talk here…just for a second. Do you ever wonder where the time goes? I mean…really…I’m not just repeating the ole’ cliche , but seriously…how the hell did I EVER “do it all?” Work, sports, house, homeschool, blogging, … Continue reading


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[Almost] Wordless Wednesday: Hotel Fun

What to do in a budget hotel when you are halfway across the country…by yourself. Please cut me some slack…it’s been a long week.


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Travel, Wordless Wednesday

That Ticket Costs HOW much?

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

My Butt has been saved

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, Promo Codes

BlogHer Gone Bad

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


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