Category Archives: Frugal Tips

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent

Share Several of you have asked me how to make Homemade Laundry Detergent, and I’ve got the recipe for you right here! I’ve been planning on making this for almost a year {yes… it’s taken me awhile to get to … Continue reading

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Groupon Daily Deals = BIG Savings!! {Restaurants, Beauty, Travel + more!}

Share I’ve mentioned Groupon before, but have you had a chance to check it out yet?? Each day there is a new highly-discounted ‘Daily Deal‘ ~ usually 50 – 75% off! Grab a deal for yourself, or give one as … Continue reading

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Viva Paper Towels Coupon: $1/2 {+ Frugal Paper Towel Alternatives!}

Share A new Viva Paper Towels Coupon was just released for $1.00 off 2 rolls!! {coupon can be printed twice!} Or… if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to paper towels, try using rags… or Skoy Cloths! I’ve been using … Continue reading

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How to Make Homemade Foaming Soap

ShareI. Love. Fluffy Soap! It’s true ~ I love the foaming suds… but not the price. So one day I got creative, and found a way to make my own by simply refilling my existing bottles! I’ve been doing this … Continue reading

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Borders Summer Reading Program for Kids = Free Book!

Share A great way to keep the kids occupied in the summer is by reading… and what better way than with the incentive for a Free Book! Borders Bookstores has a Summer Reading Program for kids! Here’s how it works: … Continue reading

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Half Price Books Kids Summer Reading Program = Free $3 Gift Card each week!

ShareHalf Price Books is hosting their annual Kids Summer Reading Program! Each week, if your kids {age 14 and under} read for 15 minutes per day, they’ll earn a Free $3.00 gift card! So… a lot of reading could add … Continue reading

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Thrifty At-Home Facials and Mask Recipes…

Share As I’ve said before… pampering yourself doesn’t need to be expensive. So… skip the spa and treat yourself to some good ol’ pampering at home! At-Home Facial Mask Recipe: This mask recipe is great for both toning and tightening! … Continue reading

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How to Save Money on Swim Diapers…

Share I love anything that has to do with water… the beach, the lake, the swimming pool ~ yes, I love it all! If you do too… then here are some tips to save money on Swim Diapers for your … Continue reading

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Thrifty Mother’s Day Gift Ideas…

Share Are you on the hunt for some Thrifty Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for your Mom or Mom-in-Law?? Well, I’ve got just the thing!  Here are some of my favorites… Photo / Card: Make her a Free Mother’s Day Photo … Continue reading

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Thrifty Foot Scrub and Soak Recipes…

Share Pampering yourself doesn’t need to be expensive ~ so skip the spa and treat yourself to an at-home Ultimate Treat for your Feet! Take some time to pamper yourself, have some fun bonding time with your mom or daughter, … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Ice Cream Freezer Burn…

ShareI’ve got a fun, simple little trick to share with you today… How to Avoid Ice Cream Freezer Burn! If your ice cream isn’t being gobbled up quickly, we all know about that icky fuzzy little freezer burn it can … Continue reading

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Turn your Extra Books into $$ with Cash4Books

Share If you have any extra books, kids books, or text books laying around your house, now you can easily turn those into cash! I have been using Cash4Books for the past year, and love it! It takes a lot … Continue reading

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How to Clean your Curling Iron

ShareHave you ever wondered how to clean your curling iron?  There are several ways, and here is one of my favorites… Well… I’ve got a confession to make… I’ve got had gunk. Gunk on my curling iron ~ lots and … Continue reading

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How to Make Fun and Thrifty Love Notes

Share As you know… Valentine’s Day is almost here.  So yes, that means loooove is in the air! It’s a great time to be leaving your sweetie love notes, but you can also have fun with these any time of … Continue reading

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What’s Growing in my Garden…

Share A fabulous way to save money on produce is by growing it yourself! You may remember how our grapefruit tree gave us 125 huge ruby red grapefruit last year, well… it’s done it again! No… it didn’t produce 125 … Continue reading

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How to Save Money on Dryer Sheets…

ShareThere are so many great ways to save money and cut costs on laundry. One simple way is to cut your dryer sheets in half…. Now I know several of you are already doing this little trick, but for those … Continue reading

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