Category Archives: Frugal Friday
Jan
21
Frugal Friday: Winter Does Not Equal Hibernation
Hey Chicagoland…Northwest Indiana…Southern Wisconsin…Da Region… Are you freezing your dupa off yet? Holy crap, I am. We even had to turn the heat up *gulp* to a whoppin’ 69 today. Like a heat wave in here…let me tell you. I’m … Continue reading
Jan
14
Frugal Friday: Money Is Not Disposable
What are your feelings about disposable household items? Ya know, the ones on which you spend too much money, use for a few minutes and lackadaisically throw away to only sit in a landfill for eternity (unless you have a … Continue reading
Jan
07
Frugal Friday: Spices and Prices
Do you cook at home a lot? don’t even say no Yes, it takes time. Yes, it takes planning. Yes, it takes very little skill. So, why should we bother when it’s so easy to hit the McDrive-Thru or sit … Continue reading
Dec
10
Frugal Friday: Christmas Card Postage
By this time in the holiday season, you should be chock full of FREE or discounted Christmas cards. You DID get a good deal on cards this year, didn’t you? With all of the promo codes out there, you better … Continue reading
Dec
03
Frugal Friday: Save 20% on Early Bird BlogHer Tickets
I know, I normally like to give thrifty suggestions on Frugal Fridays, but I couldn’t pass this one up! If you are a social blogger, then you already realize how expensive blogging conferences can be especially if you are a … Continue reading
Aug
27
Frugal Family Fun: The Beach (& Giveaway)
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
Jul
02
Frugal Friday: Chummy Recipe
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
Jun
11
Frugal Friday: Saving The World…and a Buck or Two
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
May
07
Frugal Friday: Nix the Souvenirs
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
Mar
19
The Coupon Stink Eye
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
