Ooo, this is just in time for summer gift shopping and giving– coupons and sale notifications for new gadgets! I may be a little too late about this before Father’s Day, sorry. Some of these gadgets would make super cool Father’s Day gifts! Oh well, get something for next year, eh? The website is GeekAlerts.com. [...]
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Do You Buy Shoes Online?
June 2, 2011
I have never purchased shoes online. I’ve been too afraid. I’m pretty fussy about my shoes, and prefer to try them on first. I wish there was a bit more consistency among sizes. For example, a size 7 wide can mean ANYTHING, really, depending on the shoe. Because some shoes that say they are size [...]
Don’t Forget Savings.com!
May 12, 2011
Sprrriiiingggg is HERE! Yes yes! And now that the threat of snow is FINALLY over, I can turn my attentions to all the work I need to do around here. And there’s a lot. Besides finishing up a lot of the small, incomplete renovation work around here, there’s the yard work. The flood and the [...]
Oh No, Mother’s Day is Sunday!!
May 6, 2011
Oh gee. I guess the days have whizzed by. I just found out that Mother’s Day is Sunday. :brudder: Grrrrrrreeeeeeattttttt. I have two mothers (that sounds funny, haha)– one is my stepmom who is like a mom to me, the other is my “real” mom who lives far away, so we don’t see each other. [...]
Frugal Alert: Zany for Zenni
May 5, 2011
AI CHI HUA HUA! Have you been to an optician lately?? The cost of eyeglasses is absolutely through the roof! Tears stung my eyes when I saw the price tags. How can they charge SO MUCH for eyeglasses. Do you have any idea how cheap it is to make them? Like, $25 or so. The [...]
Frugal Alert: Dell Coupon Codes
May 2, 2011
Getting a Dell computer anytime soon? Don’t forget the Dell coupons! Always check for online coupons before clicking that “Buy Now” button. You can save a swatch of cash in so doing, believe me. And some offer free shipping, which, with a computer purchase, can save a lot of money. I usually try to keep [...]
Home Ec 101: A Great Book for Newlyweds, Home Schoolers
April 30, 2011
Springtime! It’s here! Oh, ignore all that mud and rain and frigid nighttime temperatures– there’s green out there! While shopping yesterday, the daughter and I spotted a plethora of limousines in town. It seems that every year, as soon as the snow is gone, everybody races out of their winter-weary homes to get married or [...]
Very Cool Shopping Decision Website!
April 29, 2011
This is one cool website! It’s called Pikimal.com. Strange name, I know. I have no idea where they got that name. But I love the idea behind the websites. It’s a “shopping decision” website. When you search for a product on Pikimal, you can sort, filter, set preferences and get reviews on the best product [...]
Frugal Alert! Baby Products Coupons and Deals
April 23, 2011
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I thank God every day that my four kids are out of diapers and off baby food. MAN oh man, that stuff was expensive. I have seen prices go up and up, and I wonder [...]
Vistaprint Supplies Discounted or Free
April 7, 2011
Need office supplies like promotional pens, calendars, sticky notes, etc? Or just have a hankering for personalized mousepads, t-shirts, checks, or coffee mugs? My favorite online promotional supply store is Vistaprint. I’ve been doing business with them for over four years now, ever since a young man showed me his business card and told me [...]

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