Thrifty Mom
Let's be Thrifty Together
February 2012
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02/28/12Buying a Camera—LocallyI have a shopping weakness for a certain online retailer that offers free shipping. Just ask my close friends and family—I can't get enough of it. I buy ink, diapers, books and coffee. I order magazines and download music. Isn't everyone lured by free shipping and low prices? But large online retailers won’t always net you the best deal. Last year, I decided I wanted to set a lofty goal of learning how to take great photographs. I wanted to do something... Posted at 10:15 AM | Permalink | Comments: 10 |
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02/21/12Make a delicious dish on the first tryThe peanut gallery is alive and well at my house. When I try a new recipe, I get instant feedback, sometimes on just looks alone. Since everyone has an opinion, I need to put my best dish forward and make sure I get it right the first time. Not only do I aim to please the crowd, but I aspire to save some money as well... |
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02/14/12Saving money is just a click away!When I'm in line at the grocery store checkout holding my pile of coupons, people often ask me, "Where do you get your coupons?" My answer—lots of places! While most coupons are available in your weekly Sunday newspaper, there are more printable coupons available on the internet now than ever before. Check these websites for coupons... |
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02/06/12Cutting Costs Without Cutting CouponsIn 2012, I'm resolved to save more money on my groceries. With the cost of everything going up seemingly by the minute, I have to have a plan when I hit the grocery store. While I almost always take along my handy coupon binder, I know some of you just don't have the time or energy for coupon clipping. So how can you save some change at the grocery store without clipping a single coupon? Here are some tips to try next time you are buying groceries... |
