Tag: frugal
member name: sarah g.
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March 07, 2009 12:06 AM EST --
The grocery store that I frequent is having an AWESOME sale this week so my friend and I hit it hard today and I plan on hitting the sales again. I bought all of this food for only $18.63 and I . . .
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February 08, 2009 09:53 PM EST --
I was thoroughly loving the Sunday paper today because of all the coupons that were in it! There were some spare coupons in the newspaper bin and I asked the cashier if I could take them and she shrugged . . .
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April 02, 2009 09:57 PM EDT --
The grocery store that I frequent put out coupon books for the month of March and in those books, were coupons for Free bagels, free frozen pink lemonade concentrate, free frozen Veggie steamers, free . . .
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April 01, 2009 08:26 PM EDT --
In February, I vowed to begin keeping track of our monthly grocery expenses, not only out of curiosity, but also to get a ballpark figure of what we spend per year on groceries. Today I sat down with . . .
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January 07, 2009 08:58 PM EST --
How many of you have started Christmas shopping for next year? I will fully admit that I started the day after Christmas! HA! My husband simply shakes his head and smiles. After being together . . .
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April 05, 2009 08:52 PM EDT --
~~~~~~~~~FREE GUM ALERT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I am a complete Walgreens addict because I feel like they offer so many good deals, especially if you are a coupon freak like me and enjoy . . .
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January 09, 2009 08:20 PM EST --
Tonight I made dinner for my family of 6 (well, only technically 5 of us are eating normal food!) for only $2.75!! Here is a run down of what we had:
*box of pasta (79cents)
*huge can of diced . . .
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January 02, 2009 09:13 PM EST --
Today my mother and I had a girls day out, well except that we brought the baby with us! We hit Target and were instantly greeted with the $1 bins which were marked with a big beautiful "75%" . . .
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March 02, 2009 03:58 PM EST --
I decided to keep track of our grocery spending each month (starting in February) because I was just really curious as to how much we were spending on food. I am an avid couponer and I belong to . . .
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December 16, 2008 07:12 PM EST --
I went in really only to dispute a price that they rang up wrong the other day, but ended up scanning the aisles anyway. This is what I bought:
2 boxes of Betty Crocker cheese scalloped potatoes
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October 20, 2008 09:42 PM EDT --
Disclaimer: THESE ARE SINFULLY DELICIOUS. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EAT JUST ONE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADDICTIONS THAT MAY FORM!
recipe for somewhat healthy and cheap pumpkin whoopie pies: . . .
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December 16, 2008 07:38 PM EST --
As most of my Gather friends know, I had a baby almost 4 weeks ago. I am gradually beginning to fit into some of my "normal" clothes, but I am realizing that my wardrobe needs some serious . . .
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February 19, 2009 11:38 PM EST --
I had another GREAT mail day today! I don't know why I get so excited over the things I get in the mail, but I do. It's the little things for me!!
Okay, today's goodies are:
*2 . . .
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September 29, 2008 08:48 PM EDT --
These are some of the things you may have seen advertised Below and how much food and groceries cost in the 80's
2% milk $1.59 a gallon Iowa 1987
Apple Juice 99 cents per gallon New . . .
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December 05, 2008 12:31 AM EST --
To keep mice out of your garage or attic, place moth balls around the perimeter. This works very well and also seems to keep spiders away as well!!
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October 01, 2008 08:21 PM EDT --
Make this simple black cat costume with a sweat suit and a few other supplies.
Wear a black sweat suit. Make a Cat Ear Headband to wear. Use felt or even construction paper and cut out a long thin . . .
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October 01, 2008 08:34 PM EDT --
Materials Needed:
Green Hooded Sweatshirt
Brown Sweatpants
Silk Leaves (Fall colors work well)
Raffia or Hay
Craft Wire or Twist Ties
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Fake Bird and/or . . .
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October 01, 2008 08:43 PM EDT --
Use these ideas to create a unique and simple dalmation costume.
Wear a white sweat suit. Make a Dog Ear Headband to wear. Cut different sized circles out of black felt. Use tacky glue to attach your . . .
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February 19, 2009 08:20 PM EST --
As I was sitting in my cubicle today, I was trying to come up with ways to save a little bit of money each month. I happened to have some bills in my purse so I went through a couple of them. . . .
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March 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT --
We got home a bit late tonight because we decided to take a walk with our friends next door. By the time we arrived home, it was 7:00, so I had to throw something quick and somewhat nutritious together. . . .
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