My Frugal Simcha | Bat Mitzvah on a Budget

The Bat Mitzah girl (in red) and her extended family Last month, my family attended the Bat Mitzvah of our dear friends the Perets from Houston (soon to be Israel). Lucky for me, Abbi - of You Get What You Get blogging fame - agreed to write this … Read More →

FREE Disney Vacation Planning DVD

We were *this* close to booking a trip to Disney for my birthday later this summer. Call me crazy, but I thought it would have been so fun to surprise my kids (yes, for my birthday - see? Told you I was a bit nuts.) Anyway, when push came to … Read More →

FREE Package of Tide Stain Release, Today at 2 p.m. EST (Facebook Offer)

At 2 p.m. EST today (6/22/11), Tide is going to be giving away 25,000 free packs of Tide Stain Release on their Facebook Page. Like the page, then try to snag the coupon before they are "sold out". If you miss out, though, you have one more chance … Read More →

Walgreens: Chex Mix as Low as $.01 for 3 Bags!

I don't know what it is about Chex Mix, but I seriously love that stuff - but only in the summer. Weird, right? I especially love those little rye chip thingies. OMG, yum! Anyway... Walgreens supposedly has select flavors of the 5.5-oz bags on … Read More →

Southwest Airlines: Fares as Low as $40 One-Way!

Through June 23, Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 40th anniversary with fares starting as low as $40 one-way. On flights up to 450 miles, the one-way fare will be $40. Flights 451-1250 miles will be $80 one-way and one-way flights in excess … Read More →

Reader Q&A: What’s a “Money Maker”?

Today's reader question comes from LW. She's wondering how "money-maker" deals really work. Do you have a question about budgeting, couponing, menu planning or anything else? Please send me an email - I love hearing from my readers! You mention … Read More →

Time to Reevaluate the Sacred Cow of Tuition?

Earlier today, I posted about how confronting once sacred cows in our budget really helped my husband and me grow in our financial responsibility. In the comments section, a number of you talked about the sacred cow of day school tuition. This is … Read More →

Vocal Point: FREE Sample Motts for Tots Apple Juice

Oh my goodness, it's free sample day! Vocalpoint (my absolute favorite site for great free samples and super high value coupons) is offering up a free sample of Motts for Tots apple juice. It has 40% less sugar than regular apple juice. If … Read More →

Get a FREE Bounce Dryer Bar

Go here to sign up to get a FREE Bounce Dryer Bar. You will need to "like" the Bounce page on Facebook. … Read More →

Free Bottle of Kaboom Foamtastic with Oxi-Clean

Get a FREE bottle of Kaboom Foamtastic with Oxi-Clean when you fill out their request form and use the coupon code freekaboomtixc at checkout. We tend to use vinegar and baking soda for most of our cleaning needs, but I am looking forward to … Read More →