Reader Challenge: How do I get the best deal…

Elizabeth emailed me and told me about an HP6310 All-in-One Printer that she was interested in getting. She had seen it for 50% off at Office Max and asked if I could do a quick tutorial on how I would go about figuring out if that was a good deal. So here is my quick [...]

What to do with all that chocolate…

If you went up to Walgreens (there is still time!) to snag your 17 bags of hersheys kisses for .03 cents each you may be sitting at home surrounded by hersheys kisses thinking…now what?!? Here is our plan to get the most out of our finds: 1-saving 1 bag for the kiddos easter baskets 2-giving [...]

Frugal Recipe Friday-Homemade Yogurt

Frugal Friday Recipe: Making your own yogurt Making your own yogurt is surprisingly easy and sooo affordable.  I make my own yogurt several times a week because we eat so much of it. But it can last up to two weeks in your fridge! Here are my top reasons to make your own yogurt 1-easy, easy, easy -About [...]

Frugal Recipe Friday-whole wheat honey oatmeal bread in your kitchenaid

Frugal Friday Recipe: My favorite whole wheat bread recipe Making your own bread can seem daunting but it is quite simple once you get organized. This recipe I have adapted from several different recipes to have all my favorite elements, honey, oatmeal, wheat and of course using my kitchenaid. Here are some of the reasons [...]

A beginners guide to Rite Aid

Shopping at Rite Aid For the pacific northwest Rite Aid is another great store for getting amazing bargains by taking advantage of some of their programs. Note: Rite Aid is generally more expensive then your local grocery store unless you shop sales. In addition to their sale prices Rite Aid’s has thier SCR (single check [...]

A beginners guide to Walgreens

Shopping at Walgreens For the pacific northwest Walgreens can give you some of the best deals for grocery’s and toiletries when you take advantage of their programs. It may seem a bit daunting at first but is quite simple one you get inot the swing of things. Note: Walgreens is generally more expensive then your [...]

Recipe for laundry detergent (liquid)

Frugal Friday Recipe: Make your own liquid detergent

I know what your thinking, how ridiculous to make laundry soap. But let me assure you it is very much worth the minimal effort you put in. Here are my top three reasons to make your own detergent:

1-easy, easy, easy

2- lots of fun, it’s like creative license to make goop in your kitchen

3-very economical.

What are e-coupons? How do I use them?

E-coupons are coupons that you load directly onto your frequent shopping card. The advantages of E-coupons are: 1. They can be combined with other coupons and are automatic. 2. They are totally free, you don’t have to buy a paper or pay any sign up fees 3. You don’t have to worry about “finding a [...]