Instead of the Dishes » Entries tagged with "saving money"
Florida’s 30a Beach Trip on a Budget
Vacations are something that every family needs (IMO), but planning one on very limited funds can be stressful. We love the beach, but getting (and staying) there frugally can be a real challenge. We are lucky that the nearest beach is one of the most beautiful in the world, Florida’s Emerald Coast, which is also known as the Beaches of South Walton, and sometimes just by the name of the highway that runs along it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Spending Less, Travel
5 Tips for Saving More at the Grocery Store
Today’s blogger, Renae Chiovaro, and I were roomies at the Type-A blogger conference last summer even though we had never met before. Lucky for me, Renae is super nice, and we study many of the same subjects, like raising rowdy kids, saving money, and working with dentists! The price of groceries has been steadily on the rise over the last few years. Meat prices continue to rise as the price of grain increases. With a few … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Guest Blogger
Passionate Penny Pincher: Blogging for Good
Today I have a blog post up over at Passionate Penny Pincher about ways to save at the grocery store without using coupons. I met the proprieter of Passionate Penny Pincher (wew! that’s fun to say!) at the Savvy Blogging Summit earlier this month. Laurie was immediately warm and friendly, and I was really intrigued when I learned that she donates half of all her blog income to charity. Right now she is working toward being … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Write & Blog
Even More Ways to Save on Groceries
I’ve written before about saving money at the grocery store by playing The Grocery Game as well as about ways to save with or without coupons. I thought I’d share a few more tips I’ve picked up since then. I must be getting pretty good because I’ve averaged 48% savings over my past four shopping trips (one per week). To quote one of my favorite original-Arkansan sayings, “I’m not braggin’. I’m just tellin’ ’cause I’m … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping
Blog Action Day: Climate Change for Families
I’m excited to be taking part in my first mass-blogging event. Today is Blog Action Day, and this year’s theme is Climate Change. Being a former science center administrator, I know first hand that discussions on climate change can start to feel overwhelming really quickly. That’s doubly true when you’re five and you don’t even know what the word “climate” means. Throw into the mix that many families have different beliefs, religiously based or otherwise, about climate change and what we should or shouldn’t be doing, and you’ve got a hot spot. No matter your background, your age, or your beliefs, the bottom line is that we need to take care of our Earth, since, at the moment, it’s the only human-friendly environment around. The numbers don’t lie, and they do … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Go Green, Spending Less
It’s Time for Some Entertainment
If you like to eat out, shop, or travel (who doesn’t like at least ONE of those things?) then it’s time to get your copy of the 2012 Entertainment Book. The Entertainment Book contains over 400 coupons, many of which are BOGO for restaurant entrees, specifically for your local city or region. I picked up my 2012 Entertainment Books last week, and was happy to find that there are $65 in Kroger coupons again this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Product Reviews, Spending Less, Travel
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