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Finding Coupons and Deals for Family Fun

Before you set out for your next fun family outing, gather your coupons and deals. You can save 50 percent or more compared to the other folks waiting in line to get in. Plus, if you buy your tickets or passes in advance, you can probably skip the lines altogether and get straight to the fun. Entertainment and Family Fun Books For about $25, you can purchase an entertainment or family fun book that contains hundreds of coupons for local restaurants and attractions. These books are sold online and through fundraisers. Many times, you can get a discount if you … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Coupons!

Winetags, stockpiles, catalinas, rain checks and peelies — what are all these strange words, and what do they mean? I will be taking you step-by-step, explaining a lot of these strange terms, and helping you understand coupons and how to use them. Some of the things I plan on writing about are: different ways to organize your coupons, different values of coupons, rebates and organizing rebates, getting to know your stores and their coupon polices, what to do with expired coupons, and many other topics. Yes, it is possible to save big money using coupons, if you know the right … Continue reading →

Homemade Cleaning Recipes: Wipes

Make your own laundry detergent; prepare some homemade cleaners; make your own baking mixes.  Whatever it is that you currently buy at the store to keep your home running, from baby wipes to toilet cleaner, chances are that there is a homemade version that will save your money, be gentle on your cleaning surfaces and your family. Non-toxic cleaners are healthier and easily made. Plus, who doesn’t like saving money in the household budget? I’ve gather some of the best and complete homemade cleaning recipes and make your own blog posts on Families.com. Bookmark these posts, so you can come … Continue reading →

How to Make a Weekly Frugal Food Plan

Food is quickly becoming one of the biggest expenses in the average family’s budget. Attack your food budget with a weekly money-saving plan. Each day pick a task that will help you save money on your food bill. Developing a weekly frugal food plan can reduce the cost of feeding your family. Below, you can see an example of my own weekly frugal food plan. You can use it as a guideline and customize it to make it your own, so it makes sense for you and your family. Sunday Go grocery shopping with a list and coupons. Distribute bulk … Continue reading →

Frugal Month in Review: October 2008

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot October has come and gone, but we can still enjoy fall and the celebration of Thanksgiving and all of the great joys of the season. Take a look back at all of the ways to save money that were featured last month. October 1st Frugal Halloween Costumes It is fall and Halloween is approaching fast, are you ready? What do the kids want to be? You can make some great homemade costumes … Continue reading →

FREE Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash at CVS

On the back of the new CVS extra value book for December 2007 (which you can pick up in store), you’ll see a big picture of Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash, with one of my favorite phrases: “It’s like getting it for FREE.” Woohoo! You need to pay 5.99 for the mouthwash (16 oz, or the 1 oz spray), and then you’ll get 5.99 back as CVS Extra Bucks. They will be printed immediately, right on the end of your receipt. (More about that in a moment.) Free mouthwash – that’s great, isn’t it? Wait – that’s not all… go to http://www.oasisdrymouth.com/ … Continue reading →

FREE Extreme Energy 6-Hour Shot at CVS

I love the new CVS extra value book for December 2007 (which you can pick up in store). I just posted about the FREE Oasis moisturizing mouthwash. Right next to that great deal, on the very back page, is another fun deal for Extreme Energy 6-Hour Shot. It’s a 2-pack, each bottle holding 4 oz. No, I’ve never heard of Extreme Energy 6-Hour Shot. But, it’s free. So am I going to buy it? OF COURSE! This new drink boasts: “World’s most extreme energy shot!” “Works blazing fast!” “No crashing” “Zero sugar” and “Feel the Rush!” Well, I already get … Continue reading →

Cheerios Racing – Pay Me! Get $10 Gas Card with Purchase of 10 General Mills

You could do this deal straight up and it would be a bargain. But I know that some of these items will be on sale in the next month or so. I didn’t want to wait, plus I already had some of the coupons. If you don’t have the coupons, you might think about purchasing them from a clipping service. Fees vary, but most charge a nickel or a dime apiece to find and clip them for you. If you don’t yet have your coupons organized, it can be worth it. If I had bought a clipping of ten coupons … Continue reading →