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Build up your christmas fund


If you are a stay at home mom, chances are that you would like to find a way to earn some extra money. It could be for extra grocery money, saving up for Christmas shopping or just a little cabbage so your child isn’t the only one of his friends with...

Meet giada delaurentiis on october 1st!


I just got off the phone getting my ticket, so it's safe to share this with you now (because if I told you people about it and then couldn't get my own ticket, I would be MAD!) Giada DeLaurentiis is coming to Williams-Sonoma in the King of Prussia Ma...

I’m dreaming of a frugal christmas


As of today, you have 90 days until Christmas.  I'll wait while you scream with panic. You done?  ‘kay…… In keeping with our new cash-only life, we have dedicated ourselves to getting through Christmas without swiping the credit card once.  This is a...

Visit disney for free in 2009


Get free admission (with ID) on your birthday in 2009 when you register your birthday on Disney's site here.  Register the rest of your family's birthdays while you are there so that they can get free admission as well! (and since Brad and one of my ...

Apple juice pork with squash and golden raisins: $2.31 per serving


(photo by Kana Okada) It's time for another recipe from Every Day With Rachael Ray and the $10 Spot Section.  Last night we made this recipe and it was the first time that my children so much as touched a squash in years, much less enjoyed it! Apple ...

Baby steps to raising frugal children


My name is Mindi and I am a Reformed Spoiled Brat. (HI Mindi!) I grew up during the Reagan Years.  By the time I was 10 and realized that there was a whole world out there beyond my metal skates, it was 1980 and living to excess was all the rage.  At...

Why i love acme, part trois: or $174.72 for $-2.68


I know that I need to get the Acme Markets ad info up, but I spent the morning shopping and at my sons Kindergarten Halloween parade!  I thought that by showing you what I got, you can get some ideas for deals.  I'll get the full ad up later today! Y...

Christmas sucks: and i’m giving it away!


I run hot and cold on Christmas.  One day I am walking around humming “Joy To The World” and the next I'm yelling “THE KID IS A SCAM ARTIST!” when I hear that Christmas Shoes song (my friend and I agree that he probably sold those shoes on eBay becau...

We interrupt this blog for a rant


Dear Mr. Identity Thief: I hate you.  I hate you with a white hot passion that is usually only reserved for brussel sprouts. You weren't happy with just hitting me last month?  You had to do it again?  And dude?  A membership to a stock photo website...

Christmas sucks: and the winner is…..


  With all of the craziness of Thanksgiving, the funeral and 11 hour drives that turned in to 16 hour drives, I didn't get a chance to pick a winner last week for this giveaway. But I am pleased to announce that the winner of this book is Trina from ...