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Erin's Frugal Living Blog February 2009 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

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
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