Freaky Frugalite

Saving Money on Eyeglasses

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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Everyone is looking for ways to pinch pennies these days. Which is, incidentally, good. I think frugality makes me more resourceful and less wasteful. Eyeglasses, however, continue to be a very large expense; is this so for you? I have a frugal tip for you, even Clark Howard loves it– check out ZenniOptical for low-cost [...]

Free Samples and Other Stuff

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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Oh tell me, who doesn’t like free loot, huh? I’ve discovered a website devoted to collecting and sorting information for free samples and stuff: Free Catcher.com. They have inexhaustable lists of free samples via mail, online free stuff, free trial offers, and such. They also list places on the Internet to find free music, software [...]

Frugal Hacks: Target Coupon Alert

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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Alright, you frugal freaks! I’ve discovered another great coupon website for you to add to your bookmarks– BestOnlineCoupons.com. According to Twitter, everyone seems to be shopping at Target this year (except Lin!) (and what is it with Target?), so here are some great coupons for you. First, there’s a Target coupon code and Target Online [...]

Hurry! Software Deals and Clearances

Monday, November 22, 2010

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Frugal fans, this is the perfect time to get new software. As with the car dealerships, software vendors are eager to get rid of this year’s models in anticipation of next year’s stuff. I never buy new, “next year” software, (just like I never buy new, “next year” cars), because usually the upgrade to the [...]

Cold Feet/Warm Feet

Saturday, November 13, 2010

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Do you realize that I STILL have my summer clothes in my dresser? I get later and later every year… I used to be so organized; every early September, the kids and I would make the switch– we’d haul out the dozens of boxes full of sweaters and pants, and pack up the tank tops [...]

Babies Cost the Big Bucks?

Monday, November 8, 2010

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Well, teenagers do, too… the amount of money I spend on teens for their food equals the amount of money I spent on diapers and baby gear, I think…. No matter how you look at it, Having kids costs money. However, it’s worth it all. :D Yet I do take issue (haha, get it? issue [...]

Saving the Big Bucks

Saturday, November 6, 2010

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Macys.com has office furniture! I had no idea! I’ve been keeping my eyes open for a nice desk unit–something for the home office here– and have been very unsatisfied with the particle board junk from China (for outrageous prices, too!). I happened to check out Macys.com from my new favorite coupon site (Savings.com), and spotted [...]

Decisions, Decisions!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Woo hoo!!! I replaced my cell phone last week. It’s my first “smartphone” and, oh my word, I am having SUCH fun with it! I got an iPhone 4, and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I can do anything and everything on this thing. And yes, it’s true, there really is “an app for that.” lol! [...]

Win an iPad!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

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I have seen the iPad, and WOWSA it’s a sweet piece of technology. When I took the train a few months ago, the guy next to me had one. It was so difficult not to stare, lol! But they are $500, can you believe it?! That’s way too much for a “fun” gadget. So I’ve [...]