Tag: frugal
member name: Mary M.
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August 16, 2008 10:56 PM EDT --
We had so much stockpiled that I haven't really made a "major" shopping trip in a while. We've also really been watching our pennies, so we've been only buying absolute necessities. . . .
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March 21, 2008 06:27 PM EDT --
My Gather Home Depot gift card arrived today! Just in time for some gardening supplies! My husband rattled of a pretty hefty list right off the bat, and I told him I'm going to have to spend . . .
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April 12, 2008 03:33 PM EDT --
Well . . . I'm over the initial shock of all the Gather changes and decided I'd publish my first article on the 'NEW Gather."
I had an amazing experience at CVS, as the title might . . .
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June 14, 2008 07:10 PM EDT --
I almost didn't go to CVS this week, but my husband has asked if I would pick up some Gas-X thin strips for him and I discovered we were almost out of toilet tissue (I'm not sure who is using . . .
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June 14, 2008 08:16 PM EDT --
Honestly, the regular priced items for sale at CVS are typically more expensive than grocery stores or general merchandise stores. The reason shopping at CVS can be valuable, even profitable, is because . . .
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July 09, 2008 07:44 PM EDT --
Food prices and the cost of really everything else is on the rise on an almost daily basis! I used to keep a "price book" back in the day when I was really organized and fully committed to frugal . . .
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December 15, 2008 09:38 PM EST --
I consider frugality an art form and a religious conviction. My upbringing included the adage, "Anything worth doing is worth doing well." Recycling and reusing just about everything was learned . . .
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January 24, 2009 06:25 PM EST --
This week when I received my grocery store flyers it was tough to decide whether to go to Kroger or Food Lion. Both stores had a lot to offer in terms of savings and we also like the fact that we can . . .
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July 20, 2008 09:24 PM EDT --
These days even those who formerly wouldn't have dreamed of clipping coupons or planning their car trips more wisely to save on gas are getting on the "frugal band wagon." I'm . . .
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April 19, 2008 10:24 AM EDT --
Yesterday I had a bunch of things to do. First I went to my best friend's house and we spent a long time doing timed writing prompts together. It was so much fun and she is having some great revelations . . .
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January 26, 2008 02:16 PM EST --
This recipe was included with the Angel Food groceries we picked up this morning. The pork road and dry pinto beans were part of our order this month.Makes: 7 servings; Prep time: 20 minutes
Slow . . .
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July 21, 2008 01:31 PM EDT --
If you are single, a couple, or just plain crowded in your living space and don't think you have the money or the space to store bulk item purchases, here are some tips.
Find some "buying . . .
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January 14, 2008 09:19 PM EST --
My husband and son picked up some more free firewood! I've been really amazed at how many opportunities to acquire free things have come our way. Wayne Dyer talks about attracting into our lives what . . .
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January 25, 2008 06:11 PM EST --
I'm pretty excited about my day! I spent a little over 2 hours and saved lots of money, thanks to tips and announcements from sale announcing, coupon sharing, frugal friends on Gather!
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September 05, 2009 07:47 AM EDT --
Drum roll, please! On August 23, I made my official debut as the Richmond Frugal Family Examiner at examiner.com! I'm very excited because I combine two of my passions to help others in some very . . .
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January 04, 2008 02:34 PM EST --
Well, we made it through Christmas and New Year's Eve! Since 2008 did actually arrive, in our case, without much drama or fanfare, it's time to implement some of the lifestyle changes I . . .
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January 26, 2008 02:02 PM EST --
We picked up our second month's Angel Food Ministries food from a local church this morning.
From the Angel Food Website:
What is Angel Food Ministries? Angel Food . . .
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March 30, 2008 01:29 PM EDT --
Yesterday I made my weekly CVS trip. I didn't need much, though my husband had a list that included a couple of semi-pricey items. I had a coupon for $1.00 off 2 Kellogg's cereals & . . .
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April 24, 2008 06:11 AM EDT --
Ground beef/ground turkey : Mash 1 can kidney beans or black beans. Mix the mashed beans with 2 pounds of ground meat. For meatloaf : add bread crumbs, crushed corn flakes or regular oatmeal . . .
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May 24, 2008 03:06 PM EDT --
The weather here in Richmond, VA is absolutely glorious today! It was yesterday as well for which I am so grateful. I got all my 'running around' errands done yesterday and today I spent . . .
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