Category Archives: Thrifty Thursday

Jul
22

Sampling for Charity

Posted by Cheapo McFrugalpants with 1 Comment

Concerts. Festivals. Expo Halls. Mail. Stores. Parties. Hotel Rooms. Internet. Everywhere you look, there are free samples. You can’t help yourself, can you? Me neither. I HAVE to pick them up. Why? Because I absolutely, need, can’t-do-without a little baby … Continue reading →


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Jul
01

Thrifty Thursday: The Power of Wind

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Let’s talk gas & electric bills….your favorite subject, right? Mine too *uh-hem*Last year, I was SO totally jazzed that we were able to lower our budget payment by $121.00 per month. Here it is…that time of year when the budget … Continue reading →


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Jun
10

Thrifty Thursday: Kids Summer Movies

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So, school is out. Are you going crazy yet? “I’m bored.” “It’s too hot outside.” “There’s NOTHING to do!” From June 13 to August 13, Goodrich Quality Theaters is offering NINE family friendly movies, Monday through Friday at 10:00 am, … Continue reading →


Filed under Family Fun, Thrifty Thursday
May
06

Thrifty Thursday: Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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Springtime: n. the season of spring Otherwise known as “Baseball Season” in the McFrugalpants household. We live in a house divided. My “baseball savant” husband and “pitcher” son are both Chicago White Sox Fans boo hiss. I, on the other … Continue reading →


Filed under Family Fun, Thrifty Thursday
Apr
29

Thrifty Thursday: The Coupon Mother Load

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Um…riduclous…yee-aahh… And believe it or not, I never buy a Sunday paper. I’m fortunate enough that my ever so gracious aunt owns a local gas station. She saves the inserts and gives me a pile, about this size, every two … Continue reading →


Filed under Couponing, Thrifty Thursday
Feb
11

Thrifty Thursday: The Five Buck Club

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Have you ever heard of the FREE Kerasotes Five Buck Club? Don’t get the wrong impression. It’s nothing like the “Mile High Club” or the “Kitty Kat Klub.” This club is going to save you some money all the while … Continue reading →


Filed under Family Fun, Thrifty Thursday
Jan
28

Thrifty Thursday: Homemade Birthday Cake

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No eye rollin’. Contrary to popular belief, it is not difficult to make a birthday cake – nor does it take THAT much time (I prefer cheesecake.) Over the course of one year, how many cakes do you think you … Continue reading →


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