Earn Free Gift Cards through MyPoints
Friday February 27, 2009
I just ordered a $25 Regal Cinemas gift card for my husband's birthday (shh ... don't tell), and you know how much it cost me? Not a dime.
So, how'd ... Read More
Top 5 Survey Sites
Thursday February 26, 2009
People often ask me which survey sites I recommend. In answer, I've put together a list of my favorites. It includes two that I've kept a secret until now:
Top 5 ... Read More
Featured Reader: Betty, AR
Wednesday February 25, 2009
Name:
Betty from Arkansas
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
Garage sales
Your Best Bargain of All Time:
10 cases of beef jerky. I went dumpster diving at a store that was going out of ... Read More
Free Pancakes at IHOP
Tuesday February 24, 2009
A few week's ago I mentioned that IHOP would be offering free pancakes on National Pancake Day. We'll the day has finally arrived. Stop by IHOP today between 7am and ... Read More
Save Money at JCPenney
Monday February 23, 2009
Like to shop at JCPenney? Then, consider this money-saving tip:
Participate in the Customer Satisfaction Survey
Look at the bottom of your next JCPenney's receipt, and you'll find an invitation to take ... Read More
How Restaurant.com Works
Friday February 20, 2009
Planning to eat out this weekend? Then, why not do it with a $25 restaurant gift certificate purchased for $2? Nope that's not a typo, it's just a sale at ... Read More
Featured Reader: Ellen, CA
Thursday February 19, 2009
Forum Membername:
EllenMarie
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
I try to get things for free as much as I can. Then I turn to stores such as Target and Wal-Mart for ... Read More
You Might Be Frugal If ...
Tuesday February 17, 2009
you have more coupons in your wallet than cash.
15 More Signs that You Might Be Frugal
Photo © Flickr user shareski
Make Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags
Monday February 16, 2009
These days it seems every grocery store and discounter has gotten in on the reusable grocery bag crazy, and while the .99 that they typically charge for the bags may ... Read More
Frugal Sweets for Your Sweetheart
Friday February 13, 2009
Have you secured a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart? If not, there's just enough time to pull off an impressive gift. Head to the kitchen to whip up one ... Read More
How To Tell If Eggs are Still Good
Thursday February 12, 2009
Wasting food is one of my pet peeves, which is why I was not happy to discover an egg in my fridge that was past its use-by date. Is it ... Read More
Featured Reader: Faith, SC
Wednesday February 11, 2009
Name:
Faith from South Carolina
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
Goodwill for clothes; Aldi and WalMart for groceries; Dollar General for make-up and cleaning products.
Your Best Bargain of All Time:
My ... Read More
Free Long Distance Call on Valentine's
Tuesday February 10, 2009
Still paying for long distance service? Then, you're going to love this deal: 1-800-FREE411, the free directory assistance provider, is offering free 10-minute long distance phone calls on Valentine's Day. ... Read More
Cheap Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Monday February 9, 2009
Valentine's Day is this Saturday. Do you have a gift picked out for your sweetie yet? If not, consider making one yourself. Rain Blanken, our DIY Fashion guide, has put ... Read More
Eat Out for Free
Friday February 6, 2009
Enjoy eating out, but feel like you just can't afford to do it right now? I say do it anyway. And no, I'm not proposing that you go out and ... Read More
Free Valentine's Day Fun for Kids
Thursday February 5, 2009
If Punxsutawney Phil is right, we have another six weeks of winter ahead of us. That's a lot of time to keep stir crazy kids entertained. Do you have a ... Read More
Featured Reader: Sharon, KY
Wednesday February 4, 2009
Name:
Sharon from Kentucky
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
Goodwill or the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Your Best Bargain of All Time:
A like-new Tommy Hilfiger purse for $5.
View the rest of ... Read More
Make Your Own Laundry Detergent
Tuesday February 3, 2009
Clean clothes are one of life's necessities. Store-bought detergent? Not so much. Learn how to make your own laundry detergent, and you'll have a bit more change to empty out ... Read More
When Others Waste Money
Monday February 2, 2009
Wasting money you hate to do it, but do you also hate when other people do it?
Are you so frugal that you cringe when others throw out food, ... Read More

