Category Archives: Thrifty Thursday
Jan
20
Thrifty Thursday: Key Fumbler
How much time do you think you spend fumbling around with keys…only to drop them in the snow…pick them up…find the right one…and drop them again? How many times do you SWEAR you have the right key but it just … Continue reading
Nov
05
Thrifty Thursday: SO Much CANDY!
Wow. Thanks Halloween. Thanks a lot. I now need to put away my “skinny” jeans that I worked SO hard to get into. Besides stuffing more and more into my mouth, something needs to be done with this candy. Considering … Continue reading
Jul
22
Sampling for Charity
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
Jul
01
Thrifty Thursday: The Power of Wind
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
Jun
10
Thrifty Thursday: Kids Summer Movies
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
May
06
Thrifty Thursday: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
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
Apr
29
Thrifty Thursday: The Coupon Mother Load
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
Feb
11
Thrifty Thursday: The Five Buck Club
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
Jan
28
Thrifty Thursday: Homemade Birthday Cake
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
