Category Archives: Frugal Friday

Aug
27

Frugal Family Fun: The Beach (& Giveaway)

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with 30 Comments

My latest obsession. Beautiful. Peaceful. Relaxing. Wonderful. Why did it take me ALL summer to get here? No television, no internet, no phone – not even a signal omg the first time I thought I was going to die It’s … Continue reading →


Filed under Family Fun, Frugal Friday, Giveaway
Jul
02

Frugal Friday: Chummy Recipe

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with No Comments

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 →


Filed under Chummy Recipes, Frugal Foodie, Frugal Friday
Jun
11

Frugal Friday: Saving The World…and a Buck or Two

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with No Comments

Let me begin by saying, “The Lord did not bless me with skills for sewing.” One day, while channeling through blogland, I happened across a site that mentioned making Homemade Fabric Sandwich Wraps. I thought, “hmmm…what a great idea! And … Continue reading →


Filed under Frugal Friday, Save The Earth
May
07

Frugal Friday: Nix the Souvenirs

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with No Comments

How many parents are with me when I say, “I hate meaningless, overpriced, junk toy souvenirs.” Holy wow! Look at all of those hands go up! I was a child once. I remember the time that I just HAD to … Continue reading →


Filed under Family Fun, Frugal Friday
Mar
19

The Coupon Stink Eye

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with No Comments

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
Feb
14

Monster Jam 2010

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with 1 Comment

Smoke and dust envelope you like a cloud…exhaust so thick it burns your eyes…a mixture of cheering and music blaring to maximum heights… Just when you think it can’t get any better… your seat starts to rumble… the stands start … Continue reading →


Filed under Feld Entertainment, Frugal Friday, Monster Jam
Jan
22

Frugal Friday: Got Paper?

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with No Comments

I print a LOT of internet coupons. There. I said it. I do, because it saves me a boatload of money each week. When I mention it to other people who aren’t familiar with them, they tend to give me … Continue reading →


Filed under Couponing, Frugal Friday
Jan
15

Frugal Friday: Got Ink?

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with 1 Comment

This is my printer. This is my printer with ink. See how many cartridges it takes…all at once? Said printer will not work even if ONE color is empty…even the very light blue which, really, how much light blue do … Continue reading →


Filed under Frugal Friday
Jan
08

Frugal Friday: Time to Order Angel Food

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with No Comments

Were you ever able to to take a look at the Angel Food Ministries website that I talked about a few weeks back? If not, now would be a good time! The order deadline (in person & online) is January … Continue reading →


Filed under Angel Food Ministries, Frugal Friday
Dec
30

Sleep In the New Year: Mattress Shopping

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with No Comments

***Warning: this is a long post, so take notes. But, I wanted to write it because it sums up almost all of the information I searched for HOURS online to find – and basically couldn’t find it. So, here is … Continue reading →


Filed under Cheapo Talk, Frugal Friday