Being frugal fit and fabulous
I had this article pop-up on my yahoo homepage this morning, 4 Do-It-Yourself Hair Remedies. I’ve heard one or two of these before but with slight variations. Found it interesting, I think I’m going to try number two: add volume (with avocado and egg) sounds fun and messy!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted regularly…life has been CrAzY; regardless there HAVE been some great deals lately and unfortunately I haven’t posted them…here are this weeks Fabulous, Frugal finds!
I hit an estate sale this week and found these lovely 3 Liter jars! I’ve been looking for a few to store my almond and coconut flour…best part is they were only $2!
Kroger has been having various mega-deal sales lately and I finally hit this weeks sale. My total before coupons was $65; after coupons and mega-deal prices I paid $8…HUGE savings…I couldn’t imagine paying $65 for this stuff.
Free Items: (3) colgate toothbrushes, (3) dial hand soaps, (1) ronzoni pasta, (2) wolf chicken chilis, (3) Honest Ade drinks.
I took both the kids this morning and hit a dozen or so garage sales (or lawn sales and driveway sales as my daughter informed me they should rightfully be named, since none were actually in the garage). We made a H-A-U-L.
The weather in N. Texas has been HOT, I mean 105°+ until this past week were we were high 70°-80° for a few days and so begins the start of GOOD garage sale-ing!
We spent right around $20. We were on the look out for new bikes as both kids have grown by inches and bounds over the summer…no luck on bikes but we did score some other great deals! Over 23 clothing items; mostly for my daughter, all name brand…Justice, Children’s Place, Gap, Old Navy, Aeropostale, American Eagle, etc. I even scored two brand new GAP summer dresses for myself! We got a couple brand new leapfrog DVD’s for my 4 year old, plus some great learning flash cards and workbooks. My daughter got a few Judy Blume books and some new math-workbooks. They were both thrilled about the US puzzle in the cool carrying case and the wading pool (which is strange because thy are both too big for it, but it was FREE so we’ll enjoy it until they’re bored and then pass it along)! Missing from the photos are two suvvy puppies my son latched onto and a bag of “magic rocks” my daughter was excited about!
When I garage sale I am careful not to come home with junk. I inspect all clothing for holes, tears and stains. I try not to get emotionally attached to anything just because it’s “a good deal” and I only buy things I know we will be able to utilize and sell or pass on later! Hope you have as much fun finding garage sale deals as we do!
If you’re in the Dallas Metroplex area you may want to head to the Dallas Arboretum/Botanical Gardens. Throughout the month of August they will be having August Dollar Days; admission through August 31st is only $1! We’re planning on taking the kids this week!
My purchase from the recent $10 off $10 deal at the Natural Store came in! I’m more than pleased with the products and quality!
It’s a new month and that means internet printable coupons have “re-loaded!” My favorites from coupons.com:
$1/3 Libby’s canned Vegetables
.75¢/3 Larabar
.75¢/1 Muir Glen (nearly free organic tomato paste at Walmart, 97¢)
.30¢/1 Yopliat Greek yogurt
.50¢/1 Yopliat SIMPLY go-gurt
$1.25 off LaCroix Sparkling Water (still on sale for $2.50 at my Target)
$1 off Truvia sweetner
The Natural Store is offering $10 off any $10 order, no minimum purchase required! There are several deals on their site; deals like – buy 4 save $4 etc. Looks like your purchase will automatically adjust; if you spend less than $10, then your order total (before shipping) will automatically be adjusted and subtracted from your order. Standard shipping is $4.99 flat rate! This offer expires on Monday July 26, 2010.
Here’s what my order looked like, the pumpkin seeds were $2.39 and then buy 4 Save $4:
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Thanks MoneySavingMom!
Famous Footwear had some issues, “hackers” they said, with the $10 off $10 coupon code they offered yesterday. They have initiated a NEW offer, still $10 off $10, for online purchases if you become a fan! Detailed instructions are listed under their “exclusive offer” tab. Basically all you need to do is send an email to the address given and they will send you a one-time use code…sounds like people were abusing the coupon offer previously. I sent my email and am excited to see what we can get…these kidlets of mine have feet that just don’t stop growing! The coupon codes will be sent 7/14 and expires 7/15 so be on the watch, shipping will be FREE!
Head over to EatBetterAmerica for some great coupons, here are my favorites:
.75¢/3 Larabars
.30¢/1 Yoplait Greek yogurt (should triple at most grocery stores)
$1/1 Nexcare (should make for some FREE bandaids)
$1/1 Green Works Dishsoap
$1/1 Green Works Cleaning or Laundry product
This article titled 10 Ways to Soothe Sunburn, popped up today when I checked my yahoo.com email. I found it interesting; as it highlights useful ways to stop the pain of a sunburn as well as repair the damage caused…all with common ingredients found around the house.
