Category Archives: Frugal Foodie

Jul
02

Frugal Friday: Chummy Recipe

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port.man.teau \port-’MAN.-toe\: a word or morpheme whose form and meaning are derived from a blending of two or more distinct forms (as “chummy” from cheap and yummy) Wow! I haven’t posted a Chummy Recipe in a long time…way overdue, don’t … Continue reading →


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Jun
30

Pan Envy: Part 2

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Are you a Pan Peeker? You know…you just HAVE to open the lid while rice is cooking. You just HAVE to open the oven to check on cookies. You just HAVE to take one, tiny, itsy-bitsy, little peek at that … Continue reading →


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Jun
10

Pan Envy

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Isn’t it funny how monetary needs all seem to hit at once? Not so much the every day items…I’m talking big money jobs like getting new brakes, fixing the roof, painting the house, tiling the kitchen floor, painting the walls, … Continue reading →


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Jun
04

Uncle Ben’s at The Chopping Block

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We’re cookin’ it up Chicago Style! Last week, I got the chance to meet some awesome bloggers and participate in an event at Chicago’s very own, Chopping Block (courtesy of Mom Central and Uncle Bens.) First of all, can I … Continue reading →


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May
10

Pssst…Pillsbury My Get Together GIVEAWAY

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Recently, I was chosen to host a My Get Together party from the General Mills Pssst Network. If you have never heard of this program, it’s sort of like Houseparty.com. If chosen, they send you a box of “goodies” to … Continue reading →


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May
06

Pepperidge Farm Twitter GIVEAWAY

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I don’t know about in your neck of the woods, but around here, it’s sports season. If we weren’t at the basketball court, we were at the swimming pool. If not at the pool, you could find us at the … Continue reading →


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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
16

Interview With Cheapo: Online Shopping

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Toni: So, here we are talking with Cheapo McFrugalpants from The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants…how aptly named. I wonder how you came up with such a unique and original blog title. It is literally perfect. Anyway Cheapo, we all … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Code Specials, Frugal Foodie
Mar
14

Ragu Recipe for a Good Start Contest

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Does this picture seem oddly familiar to you? If so, you must have attended BlogHer Chicago last August. I know, I know…why am I standing in front of a WAY too big, Ragu sculpture made entirely out of vegetables? (no … Continue reading →


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Feb
05

Frugal Friday: Restaurant Freebies

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**Speaking of Free Food – TODAY Feb. 5th only, Starbucks is giving away KIND bars to their customers. Be sure to grab one if you are there! Also, Feb. 9th from 6am to 2pm – Denny’s is giving away a … Continue reading →


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