Meet the Carters….

I’m not into “Extreme” anything. The word “extreme” radiates pain through my body.  From my personal experience, extremities in life eventually hurt people and relationships, which cannot be replaced with a coupon. However, the words “frugal”, “simplicity” and “balance” are much more appealing to me. At the end of the day, I feel that I’ll [...]

Shop for Seasonal and Off-Season Deals

  I’m always on the look-out for good deals, scrounging clearance racks and off-season merchandise frequently.  This is how I find some of my best deals!   I must say, though, that I love this time of year even more shopping for food, reason being that there are so many “season only” deals out there and [...]

Don't Forget to Check the Clearance Racks

  I rarely come away from a clearance rack or isle disappointed.  I can always find something of use.  At Kroger last weekend, they had a clearance cart with those silly Tomagotis that my kids just love.  I figured they would be great for their Christmas stockings and at only $3.74, I bought all remaining.  [...]

How to Save Money on Batteries

Batteries….love ‘em, hate ‘em. About 10 years ago, I would have been perfectly content to be Amish and ban the use of batteries completely.  Battery operated toys and gizmos drive me nuts, but I’ve come to terms with the fact that they are a part of my life.  I’ll even clip a coupon or two [...]

Prioritized Living: Apples, Football and Teen Drivers

! Rome, McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples It’s Friday and what a week it’s been here at the Tribe! We’ve had engagement announcements, teenagers getting their driver’s license, parent/teacher conferences, an assortment of financial decisions, watering about 3 acres of grass seed, baking for a football team and getting cars in for maintence.  All good stuff, [...]

My Great Deals this Week – Two 4 One!

  I had a pretty decent savings week….the key word seemed to be “Two for One”.  I had coupons for these Sunbelt Fruit and Grain bars, buy one get one free.  The reviews from the kids aren’t so great for this product, however…just saying.  The fun thing about the Edge gel was not only was [...]

My Incredible CVS Deals

I had a little time this afternoon (doesn’t happen often) and I wanted to get to CVS to take advantage of the $1.77 Kellogg’s cereals.  Coupons in hand, along with 2-$25 gift cards from transferred prescriptions, I made my way to CVS. Hearing that CVS had a lot on clearance was exciting, with $50 in my hot [...]

All You ~ Grocery Challenge and a Super Deal

   Today completed shopping for week 2 of the All You ~ Grocery Challenge!   I spent $158.89 at Walmart this week and got just about everything I need.  I will be spending another $30 or so on Friday for 3 fresh, free-range chickens.  I met a “military wife and mother to many” vendor at the Farmer’s market, [...]