The Couponing Learning Curve: Start Where You’re At

When I first started reading the frugal blogs two years ago, and practicing my own version of kosher coupon shopping, I went through a range of ... emotions. I felt relieved by the possibility of being able to (drastically) reduce our food budget, … Read More →

Target Deals for Week of 12/5/10

There are a number of free or very inexpensive board games at Target this week, so this might be a good time to plan on stocking up your gift giving bin. Big thanks to Kelly, from Kansas City Mamas, for her help with many of these match-ups. She … Read More →

Groupon Guarantee: A Happy Ending

Have you bought a voucher from Groupon yet? One of my favorite things about Groupon is their no-questions-asked money back guarantee. If something doesn't work out as planned with a Groupon, just give them a call or shoot them an email and they … Read More →

Free First Aid Kits at Target, Elsewhere?

There's a new $1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross printable coupon, which you can use these to pick up these First Aid-to-Go kits for free at Target. 1st Aid-to-Go Kit - $.99 - Use $1/1 coupon = Free after coupon! I understand that CVS, … Read More →

More Free Hungry Hippos Games with Printable Coupons

Earlier today I told you how to get a free Hungry Hungry Hippos Travel Version from Target, using the $5 off coupon in today's Smart Source. Well, guess what? Even if you don't get the paper, you can still get in on this awesome deal since the … Read More →

50% off Fisher-Price Loving Family Small Dollhouse

Target's deal of the day is the Fisher-Price Loving Family Small Dollhouse for $19.99, normally priced at $39.99. As always, deals of the day ship for free. From the description, it seems like this is more of a travel doll house, as it has … Read More →

Free Hungy Hippos Travel Game at Target This Week

I hope to get the Target sale match-ups posted later today, but I wanted to point out quickly that you can get a free Hungry Hungry Hippos Travel Game version this week at Target. You'll need a copy of today's paper, so if you were waffling on buying … Read More →

A little rant: The opportunity cost of our choices.

Since posting our Jewish Dave Ramsey story, I have received a number of comments and emails -- most of them positive, but a few of them not. And I'm good with that, because G-d knows not everyone has to like me or like our story. But what I'm not … Read More →

CVS Deals: Week of 12/5/10


CVS has a sweet sale on Zhu Zhu pets. With coupons and sale, you can get 4 for the price of 1! My kids got a few of these guys this summer and while I don't understand their appeal, some marketing guy is laughing all the way to … Read More →

Shavua Tov! (And link to KC Star article)

Sorry to disappear from the blog for 50 whole hours! I missed you guys! Yesterday was a ca-razy day, getting ready for a visit from the kids' grandparents, frying 130 sufganiyot for my son's pre-K class, and cooking for Shabbat. Then in the … Read More →