From the category archives:

Shopping

Stocking Stuffers Almost Broke My Budget

Mark and I hit a couple of stores yesterday to pick up 3 or 4 things on our list that we weren’t able order online. I am REALLY proud of us for having a shopping budget this year (for the first time ever!) and really working hard to stick to it. Believe it [...]

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Age Old Grocery Debate – Generic or Name Brand

I was spending some quality time on twitter this morning… or catching up on my distractions (tomato tomahto)… when I spotted a link to this interesting YouTube video, posted by Elizabeth of Table for Five.

Every once in a while, the Generic Vs. Name Brand debate kicks up and makes the rounds on the ‘net.  I [...]

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Frugal Fashion Friday ~ Sinfully Fashionable

This edition of Frugal Fashion Friday was written by my friend Sara Colvin.  When she offered to write this article for me, I was ecstatic.  Sara is not only gorgeous, but talented.  Her home sewn Halloween costume was EPIC.  I’m convinced she could make a burlap sack look stylish.  Thanks for the article Sara!  I’m [...]

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Frugal Fashion Friday

I have to admit, I know nothing about fashion. I don’t read the magazines. I don’t know what the “it” colors or fabrics are. I’m a comfort and warmth girl. Most of the time I manage to leave the house looking like an adult chose my clothes (although a rumpled [...]

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I forgot to give the cashier my coupons!

Poof! I lost out on $26.50 in savings, just that fast. Or did I?
Last night was my night to do our weekly shop. I loaded up all of my coupons and my list from **The Grocery Game and went to Publix.  I love going on Tuesday night.  Everything is restocked from the [...]

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