Here Are Five Tips to Win More Contests
I won $100! A couple weeks ago I entered a pie recipe to Sandra Lee’s Semi-Homemade Pinterest contest. I’m always up for a challenge and thought it would be fun. Five days later I found out I WON! My recipe won a $100 Sears/Kmart Gift Card!… ...
Craft Like Martha Stewart For $1
Jam Packed With Savings! I’m a closet Martha Stewart wanna-be. I would love to spend $18 on one Fiskars hole puncher that cuts circles just right. Or how about $25 on craft paper to make tags? Just no, Martha..just ...
Read MoreBest Things To Buy In May
Trying to get a deal on a big ticket item is easier if you are patient and strategic. Every month is a better month than others for buying certain items. Being frugal translates to ‘shop smart.’ Waiting to buy when the time is right is definitely smart shopping! May flowers bring…DEALS! ...
Read MoreHere’s a Quick Way to Repurpose a Milk Jug
Milk, It Does a Bird Good Last week I was in Lakeshore Learning, a teacher supply educational store. A craft kit bird feeder caught my three-year-old’s eye. She was near melt-down-fever-pitch wanting this kit for $16.95. I was actually considering it, until I realized there was no crafting involved. It was a wooden pre-made bird feeder… ...
Read MoreGive Me 10 Bucks, I’ll Give You a Water Table and a Week of Crafting
Holler! It’s a Dollar! My older two kids are home for Spring Break this week and I know I better have a plan or plan on total chaos! In addition to parks and libraries, crafting is on the list! I love ready made crafting kits. No need to buy all the separate supplies or spend… ...
Read MoreA 50 Cent Solution to Storing Fresh Onions
Pantyhose! Well, knee-highs to be precise. A couple weeks ago I bought a 5 lb. bag of onions for $1.99. Onions and potatoes are usually a better deal in large pre-packaged bags. Most consumers reach for the $.99/ lb. produce. But, if you find a good storage solution, the larger bags will stretch… ...
Read MoreBest Things to Buy in April Includes an Office Chair from Amazon 79% Off!
It’s Spring! Time to garden, hear the birds chirping and smell the roses! It’s also time to start bargain hunting. Every month is a better month than others for buying certain items. Being frugal translates to ‘shop smart.’ Waiting to buy when the time is right is definitely smart shopping! The following are the ...
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Hi! I'm Isra, aka The Frugalette. I'm a full time wife and mama, part-time wanna-be foodie chef and all the time coffee-addict. Just don't call me cheap! To read more about my fancy life gone frugal click here...
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