Tag: frugal
member name: Renita P.
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February 14, 2009 10:27 PM EST --
** Adding an updated comment. Some have mentioned internet printed coupons. However, a HUGE problem for many of us is a) many stores will not accept them due to so many fraudulent ones popping up and . . .
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October 24, 2008 01:25 PM EDT --
Not too long ago I posted a comment about how you can cut Dryer Sheets in half or even in fourths and still have them work as well, thus saving money.
Well, I just read about this yesterday so I'm . . .
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April 28, 2009 11:33 PM EDT --
I'm sharing this for the Incredible group that is looking for great egg recipes here.
This is one that is a "free-for-all" with no official "recipe." My husband and . . .
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May 11, 2009 06:03 PM EDT --
Tried out a new recipe tonight. I wasn't sure how the kids would react since it has black beans in it and they generally won't eat beans of any kind (except green beans), but I got a "infinity . . .
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April 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT --
Ok..so day #2 of the E-Mealz menus has been completed. Tonight's menu was Shrimp in garlic butter sauce over pasta with steamed veggies.
I melted butter in a pan and added shrimp and let . . .
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April 30, 2009 11:37 PM EDT --
So, tonight was my 3rd night of using the E-mealz plan. If you want more info on that, please pm me and I'll be happy to tell you more. Tonight's meal cost about $8.50 for 4 people . . .
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May 01, 2009 11:19 PM EDT --
Well, tonight was not really an e-mealz menu, but it was inspired by the menu plan!
Total cost of this meal was approximately $5 and fed my family of 4.
Stouffer's Chicken Lasagne, family sized, . . .
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May 06, 2009 11:04 PM EDT --
Haven't posted about these in a couple of days because we kinda did our own thing for a day or so. But, tonight my freezer was looking pretty bare as I hadn't shopped in over a week! Luckily . . .
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August 06, 2009 11:52 AM EDT --
My new blog is updated for the week. The magazine was very pleased by the responses and comments received last week. I'd sure appreciate it if you could go take a look and leave comments again! . . .
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August 08, 2009 07:13 PM EDT --
I had an enjoyable day at Publix today. First I had to work - demonstrating Ritz Crackerfuls. I really liked the crackers, although I admit to being disappointed (although not surprised) that . . .
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October 17, 2008 11:45 PM EDT --
This is actually a repost from a couple of years ago, but with the economy as it is, I know more and more people are seeking economical methods of just about everything! So, here it is again. I have . . .
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January 12, 2009 10:33 AM EST --
Have you looked at your phone bill recently? Well, my bill just jumped up about $30 so I was looking at it to see why. Apparently they did not bill me for my long distance service for 2.5 months so I . . .
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June 05, 2009 09:58 PM EDT --
I am so excited to FINALLY have this project done and published! Yippee!
A huge, huge thank you to Heidi Cole for her awesome design work on the book cover, which you can see . . .
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April 28, 2009 07:44 PM EDT --
So, last week I talked about this site called E-mealz (if interested you can pm me for more info) that gives you a meal plan & shopping list based on the sales of your favorite store. . . .
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May 06, 2009 09:06 PM EDT --
Ok...so here's how I got almost $150 in groceries for less than $60!!
First some acronyms....
BOGO - buy one, get one free
MC - Manufacturer coupon
SC - Store Coupon
OOP - Out of Pocket . . .
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May 13, 2009 08:16 PM EDT --
Went to Publix to hit the sales before they ended. Spent more than I wanted but still did good. I was bummed though. I'd been told that Publix had Chinet plates on sale for $2 and there were coupons . . .
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June 07, 2009 05:02 PM EDT --
Had a few stops to make this week. I went and checked out a local produce stand this weekend so most of my produce was purchased there - Can't remember what all I got, but I spent just over $10 . . .
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August 20, 2009 10:36 PM EDT --
For those interested, here's the link to my blog on Smart Shopping at Boca Raton Magazine.
Click here
Questions and comments on the blog are greatly appreciated!
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September 03, 2009 05:15 PM EDT --
My weekly blog is now available for those who wish to see it. You can view it here.
I do have a link to a freebie on Blue Bunny for this weekend only.
Hope you find it helpful. All comments/questions . . .
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November 21, 2008 12:16 PM EST --
how you managed to come from the family you were raised in? LOL
With my family visiting, I've been amazed at some of the things I have learned that apparently were not taught to me from my family! . . .
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