Hey all you blog stalkers out there,
I promise I am trying to think of some more great frugal ideas. I have been busy lately and my mind is not thinking too creatively right now. So.....I ask for your comments. Leave an idea for us of what it is that YOU do to be frugal. We'd love to hear from you.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Website Deals
I'm reposting this. All credit goes to Holly from SunnysideUpsideDown and her original post. Thanks Holly for all the leg work!
Since we are on a tight budget here in Chi Town I have been scouring the internet on ways to save money and find deals. I have found a couple things that are worth sharing.
Free Jewelry: This site gives jewelry away for FREE! The catch? You must pay for shipping, which is $6.99 and you can't combine purchases. BUT it is sterling silver and gemstones. My mom has ordered some from the site and says the jewelry is beautiful. They only offer four pieces at a time and they change every few minutes, so if you see something snag it quick!
Want free haircuts? I don't even remember where I got this tip, but I just scored an appointment for a free haircut so I thought I'd pass it on. On craigslist there is a section called 'Services' and sub-category for 'Beauty'. If you check it OFTEN new and upcoming stylists will post ads for free haircuts, facials, etc. They need to build up their portfolios and so they offer free services. You have to act quick, hence the checking OFTEN. I have responded to several and finally scored the free one just yesterday. I have my appointment on Monday so I'll let you know how it goes.
Shopping High for great deals and freebies. She posts freebies, and items that are on super great deals. Most are online, but occasionally it is coupons for a free item that you have to take to the store. I have scored free antibacterial stuff at Bath & Body Works and free frozen lemonaid at Corner Bakery just to name a couple.
Fantabulously Frugal is similiar to Shopping High. They post coupons and freebies and such, but it seems that the majority of her posts are geared to when retailers are having great online and in-store sales.
Betty Crocker - You can print coupons right from their website and the best part is that you select the coupons you want and only print them and not a bunch that you won't use.
Pillsbury - Same as Betty Crocker. The coupons on this site change about once a week (I think) so keep an eye on them.
Diamond Shark - This site has one deal every day. It is always jewelry, it might be a watch, a pair of earrings, a ring...but it is ALWAYS a steal. Name brands are a regular occurance and the shipping is always free.
So there are a few. I am also looking to increase my shopping saavy...any of you out there have some tips to share?
Free Jewelry: This site gives jewelry away for FREE! The catch? You must pay for shipping, which is $6.99 and you can't combine purchases. BUT it is sterling silver and gemstones. My mom has ordered some from the site and says the jewelry is beautiful. They only offer four pieces at a time and they change every few minutes, so if you see something snag it quick!
Want free haircuts? I don't even remember where I got this tip, but I just scored an appointment for a free haircut so I thought I'd pass it on. On craigslist there is a section called 'Services' and sub-category for 'Beauty'. If you check it OFTEN new and upcoming stylists will post ads for free haircuts, facials, etc. They need to build up their portfolios and so they offer free services. You have to act quick, hence the checking OFTEN. I have responded to several and finally scored the free one just yesterday. I have my appointment on Monday so I'll let you know how it goes.
Shopping High for great deals and freebies. She posts freebies, and items that are on super great deals. Most are online, but occasionally it is coupons for a free item that you have to take to the store. I have scored free antibacterial stuff at Bath & Body Works and free frozen lemonaid at Corner Bakery just to name a couple.
Fantabulously Frugal is similiar to Shopping High. They post coupons and freebies and such, but it seems that the majority of her posts are geared to when retailers are having great online and in-store sales.
Betty Crocker - You can print coupons right from their website and the best part is that you select the coupons you want and only print them and not a bunch that you won't use.
Pillsbury - Same as Betty Crocker. The coupons on this site change about once a week (I think) so keep an eye on them.
Diamond Shark - This site has one deal every day. It is always jewelry, it might be a watch, a pair of earrings, a ring...but it is ALWAYS a steal. Name brands are a regular occurance and the shipping is always free.
So there are a few. I am also looking to increase my shopping saavy...any of you out there have some tips to share?
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Free Arby's Sandwich!
Sorry it's so late in the day, but today at Arby's you get a free turkey club sandwich with the purchase of a drink. If you're up to dealing with the crowds, it's worth a free sandwich!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Free Bowling at Fat Cats - Utah only
My friend called me today and said that Fat Cats Bowling offers free bowling over the Summer to kids ages 5-15. The kids get 2 free games per day on M-F from 9AM-5PM and up to 5 kids per family.
You do have to pay for the shoe rental (not included) and the adults have to pay to play. But, you can sign up for a "Family Pass" that is $29.95 and then up to 4 adults (parents, grandparents, babysitters or whoever) can bowl on the family pass, also getting 2 free games per day.
This is a limited time offer. You need to go to Fat Cats (click link or go to www.fatcatsfun.com) and then click the "Kids Bowl Free" icon in the upper right hand corner. Then you can register your kids online and they will email you your "Kids Bowl Free" pass within 24 hours.
So...technically if you do the math (and it is not likely you would go this often, but humor me)....then it would be $2.72 a week (11 weeks) for 4 adults to bowl. Remembering that you have to pay for the shoe rental, so it's not quite that cheap, but really, you are getting 2 games per adult, so it comes out to be 34 cents a game per adult (and that is if you only go ONCE a week). Not too shabby!!
Note-- as for the 11 weeks-- thatis just a guess on my part. I do not know officially when the summer bowling program ends. That's just when school starts again for my kids.
Cheap summer fun!! Can't beat that!
You do have to pay for the shoe rental (not included) and the adults have to pay to play. But, you can sign up for a "Family Pass" that is $29.95 and then up to 4 adults (parents, grandparents, babysitters or whoever) can bowl on the family pass, also getting 2 free games per day.
This is a limited time offer. You need to go to Fat Cats (click link or go to www.fatcatsfun.com) and then click the "Kids Bowl Free" icon in the upper right hand corner. Then you can register your kids online and they will email you your "Kids Bowl Free" pass within 24 hours.
So...technically if you do the math (and it is not likely you would go this often, but humor me)....then it would be $2.72 a week (11 weeks) for 4 adults to bowl. Remembering that you have to pay for the shoe rental, so it's not quite that cheap, but really, you are getting 2 games per adult, so it comes out to be 34 cents a game per adult (and that is if you only go ONCE a week). Not too shabby!!
Note-- as for the 11 weeks-- thatis just a guess on my part. I do not know officially when the summer bowling program ends. That's just when school starts again for my kids.
Cheap summer fun!! Can't beat that!
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