I am a big fan of the public library. Even though I've forked over more than my share of late fines (oops!) borrow materials has still saved me hundreds upon hundreds of dollars over the years. However, it's not just for checking out books, CDs … [Read more...]
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Homemade Halloween Costume Idea: Bunch of Grapes
Homemade Halloween Costume Idea: Bunch of Grapes For this frugal "bunch of grapes" Halloween costume, I used a purple sleeper (you could also use a purple sweatsuit) along with balloons and artificial greenery. Using small safety pins, attach … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Pizza: Gourmet Taste with a Walmart Price Tag
I first tried this dish at Granite City Food and Brewery in Maple Grove, Minnesota. On their menu, it's called the BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza. It was DELISH! What made it taste exceptional was the cilantro and red onions. I recently tried making … [Read more...]
Create a Custom-Made Collage from Thrift Store Frames
Like most moms, I have a deluge of artwork that comes home from school with the kids. I hate throwing it away and often wonder what I can do with it to display it or preserve it. One solution is to create a collage frame. Instead of paying $30 or … [Read more...]
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries On our road trip from Minnesota to South Carolina last year, we made it a point to only stop at independently owned restaurants -- the more unique, the better! This photo is from Hillbilly Hot Dogs in … [Read more...]
Saving Big Bucks at Aldi: Supermarket Strategies
I recently made my first trip to the brand new ALDI Grocery Store in my town. I had big expectations – moms have been raving about ALDI on Mommysavers for years. My first impression didn’t generate fireworks – in fact, I was a little disappointed. … [Read more...]