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. [...]
My Great Deals this Week – Two 4 One!
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, [...]

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