Category Archives: Frugal Things

What’s Up With the Header?

If you have been to my blog more than once in the past couple of days, you might wonder why the header image keeps changing. This one is here to stay, I promise. I discovered the open source answer to … Continue reading

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Coupon Deals of the Week

Here are the great deals I found this week, combining store sales and coupons. Crest Whitening Expressions toothpaste was on sale for $1.98. I also had a $1.00 off coupon, which was doubled. Final cost: Free! Herbal Essences shampoo was … Continue reading

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Scholastic Warehouse Sale

Remember the Scholastic school book fairs? Well, Scholastic also has warehouse sales and they are a great way to pick up a few things for your homeschool on the cheap. I went to one last year and got a few … Continue reading

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Saving Money With Coupons

A lot of people say that they do not use coupons or shop sales because they just don’t have the time to bother. While it is true that there is some time and effort involved, the money saved can be … Continue reading

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Frugal Friday: Money Saving Printing Tips

Updated Yesterday I needed to read about 15 pages worth of documents on a website for a local TV show that I am doing tonight, but I had a really bad migraine and could not read on screen, so I … Continue reading

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Taming the Grocery Budget Monster

Several months ago, I started tracking how much we were spending on groceries. This is an area that I have never been very good at budgeting. I tend to buy what we need and then worry about how to pay … Continue reading

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Frugal Friday: Keep These on Hand

This week I am going to repost something that originally appeared on my old homeschool blog. This is still one of my favorite tips for getting by on less. This week I share a tip that has been a lifesaver … Continue reading

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Frugal Fridays: Camping

As you read this, we are getting ready to go on our yearly family camping trip. What a great time to do a post on this popular frugal family getaway. Where to camp: I love to camp at state parks … Continue reading

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Frugal Fridays: Making Meat Stretch Further

I finally got a chance to get on the computer today. And I’m glad I did because I wanted to share a tip for Frugal Fridays, hosted by Biblical Womanhood. This might not be anything new to you veteran frugal … Continue reading

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School Supply Savings

Finally, I am home (and have internet access) and can do another Frugal Fridays post. In the spirit of Back to School, my tip is about homeschool supplies. I buy all of my supplies when they are featured as the … Continue reading

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