Category Archives: Local Folks

Hey Local Folks! 8/31 & 9/1

Yes, today was Triple Coupon day and yesterday was 10% off day at our “loco” Five Star Groc Shop. I must say, I had some disheartening news this week. While checking out with my fist full of coupons, the cashier … Continue reading


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Hey Local Folks! 8/18

For all of you local Five Star Shoppers – don’t forget today is triple coupon day! Did you clip your tripler from last week’s Market newspaper? With that particular coupon, you can triple up to 10 coupons with a face … Continue reading


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Hey Local Folks! 8/11

Today is 10% off day at the local Five Star groc shop! Did you remember to clip your coupon from last Wednesday’s Market Newspaper? This coupon will save you 10% up to $3.00. Not a bad savings for a little … Continue reading


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Hey Local Folks! 8/10

“Hey Cheapo! Did you remember that today is TRIPLE Coupon day at your local Five Star?” Did YOU remember to keep your Market Newspaper coupons from last Wednesday? Believe it or not, I have not had a “regular” grocery shop … Continue reading


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More Frugal Flicks!

Ooohh! More cheap summer fun! Thanks to Steph at Adventures in Babywearing. She commented on last weeks’s Frugal Friday: Free Flicks, letting us all know that the CineMark in Valparaiso ALSO has $1.00 movies during the weekdays. Click here if … Continue reading


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Hey Local Folks – 10% off Today!

Local Folks, did you remember to use your 10% coupon at Five Star today? You can save up to $3.00 with it! Don’t forget to clip both of your coupons from this week’s market. Next week, Monday will be 10% … Continue reading


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Hey Local Folks – Three Times the Savings!

“Hey Cheapo! How do you maximize your grocery savings?”Always, always, ALWAYS pair your coupons with items that are already on sale. And…when possible, use them on double or triple coupon days. Sometimes you will end up making money! How can … Continue reading


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Frugal Friday: Free (or low cost) Flicks

Hey, Hey Frugalites! Well, I should say, frugal peeps that live in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Looking for some cheap, Summer fun for your kids…all the while keeping nice and cool, and maybe, … Continue reading


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Hey Local Folks – Meet the Meat! 6/9

“Hey Cheapo! How did you get all of that meat?” Hey Local Folks! Did you get to the Meat Truckload Sale at Five Star? If not, watch for these in the future; usually once every two months or so. You … Continue reading


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Hey Local Folks! 5/12

“Hey Cheapo! Are you grocery shopping today?”Mcfrug was just crazy with coupons today. So many deals to be had, she couldn’t pick just ONE store; she had to stop at FOUR!The First Shop Stop: Local Five Star (Triple Coupon Day!) … Continue reading


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