Last Minute Free and Frugal Valentine Ideas

With Valentine's Day just a couple of days away, here are some last minute ideas to make the day a little more fun for you and your children. Free and Frugal Valentine Ideas - I love this post! It's one I wrote as a brand new blogger last year and has lots of fun ideas that my kids enjoyed when they were younger. Free E-Book with Valentine Desserts - Easy Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes Valentines Day Music Sampler [+]

Guest Post – 17 Ways to Save Your Family Money

Many thanks to my new blogging friend Karen, from Saving the Family Money, for writing this guest post.  Her blog is a fantastic complement to mine because she posts quite a few more specific deals than I do.  If you are a bargain hunter, I know you will enjoy her site as much as I do. Thanks Karen! I have become such a deal addict that whenever I need to make a purchase, I go through [+]

Inexpensive Doll Clothes

If you have a girl in your home, chances are, you have heard of the American Girl dolls. My daughter saved up for hers and "Lauren" is now a treasured possession. You are probably also familiar with the price tag of the clothes, accessories and furniture. Through the years, I've found a few ways to save on the clothes without my daughter feeling deprived. Check the American Girl website throughout the year and look in the "sale" [+]

Free Movie Rentals

We do not watch or rent videos often, but when we do, it's a special occasion. Whenever we have a household project we need to tackle or want to reward the children, I go either to our local library or Blockbuster for a bargain. Because we rarely bring new videos home, they are extra special and the provide necessary time my guy and I need for either our own downtime or to occupy the children so [+]

Frugal Mac – Perfect Use for Leftover Meat

The other day, I was looking for a quick chili-type dish but wanted to use what I had on hand, which wasn't much since I was going to the grocery the next day. I came up with Frugal Mac because it was very similar to Chili Mac but cost just a few cents per serving. This dish was about $3.50 for the entire pot and lasted several meals and snacks. I assembled this dish without a [+]

The Secret Thrift Shop

I'm convinced each town has a secret thrift shop and I'm so excited to have found the one near me. (If you know me personally, I'd be happy to fill you in on my secret store.) If you live near a large city, there will be one near you too. I live in the county outside of our largest city and I drove into the city limits on the side of town where the homes [+]

Children’s Place 15% off Printable Coupon

Edit: ** This coupon has now reached its print limit and the promotion is over. ** Children's Place has been one of my favorites when shopping with my children. My daughter is still young enough to shop there and she has been known to get quite excited about some of the styles. In fact, we bought a few styles in two sizes. It helped that the outfit she loved was on the clearance rack and I [+]

Baby Week – Baby Coupons Edition

Here are  a few more baby coupons you might find helpful. (If you are not on Just Doing My Best's  home page, be sure to click over there. There are a few more posts  that include manufacturer coupons and programs.) If you are starting your Christmas shopping early or worried about stretching your Christmas budget, there many additional Hasbro coupons at the site linked below or you can click here. I was at Walmart today and [+]

Gimme Some Sugar – Nearly Free at Walgreens

Today I hit Walgreens and stocked up on some great sales while using my Register Rewards. Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup for .39 each was one of my best deals. (I got it by combining the store sale of .89 each with an Internet Printable for $1.00 off two.) I also found an amazing deal on Domino Sugar, but unfortunately I did not have a coupon. I found one for you, so you can get an [+]

Freezing Meat Without the Mess

I love finding bargains for my family, especially when the bargain includes well-priced meat. Meat is so expensive but my husband and son consider it a very important part of the meal, so I like to keep a good variety on hand. I usually shop the sale ads and buy the cuts that are about 99 cents per pound. I recently bought a tray of pork chops, large enough for 4 meals, for about $5.50. However, [+]