From the category archives:

Frugal Tips

Free Money Friday-College Savings

August 13, 2010

In an effort to get our financial houses in order I’d like to have a series on how we can make our money work for us.  Don’t worry, it won’t be too complicated or time consuming.  So grab your checkbook, your store loyalty cards and your email contact list and let’s get started…..   I found a [...]

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Making Money Online

August 12, 2010

NCP Nielsen Homescan has announced that the program has been reworked and no longer requires a landline.  They send you the scanner and equipment and you scan the barcodes on all your purchases for the week.  I did this last year but don’t know what the current rewards are. Take a look here 11253 Complete a short survey [...]

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Paid to shop at Target! Lots of Freebies!

August 11, 2010

  What a fun trip.  I would have stayed longer and worked through all my coupons but only had an hour. Here’s what I got: 3 x RE Mirrors $4.99- used 3 x $5 off  Target RE Bathroom Furniture coupons FREE 3x Target Home Photo Trays $9.98 used 3x $10 off Target Home Bathroom Furniture [...]

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Meal Plan Monday 8/9/10-8/15/10

August 9, 2010

It’s not going to be a huge cooking week around here.  The house we live in is for sell and we get a lot of viewing during the dinner hour as people are getting off work.  Can you imagine being in the middle of making lasagna and have people show up and see your messy kitchen?  [...]

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Mystery Shopping, Denver-Style

August 6, 2010

So I am picking up from your wonderful feedback that you want to learn how to get paid to shop.  I’ll be putting together some resources for you but here are the ones that I know about.  Keep in mind that you should never, ever pay for these opportunities.  This is a job like any [...]

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Repurposing That Old Toothbrush

May 14, 2010

One of my favorite cleaning tools is my old toothbrush.  We change toothbrushes around here often(thankfully they’re ususually free with coupons!), and everytime they are added to my cleaning bucket.  They get into the nooks and crannies like nothing else can! Earlier this week I posted my little cleaning session.  I was laughing at myself [...]

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Swagbucks: Mega Swagbucks Friday!

April 30, 2010

It’s Mega Swagbucks Day which means they are giving away even more Swagbucks today! Setting my homepage to Swagbucks has helped tremendously!  Now I use Swagbucks everytime I need to visit as site, whether it’s Denver Metro Moms, my email account, or Facebook!  Recruit your family and friends too-when they earn, you earn!  You’ll find the link under [...]

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Oroweat Bakery Outlet Locations

April 15, 2010

I’ve had a few people ask where the Oroweat Bakery Outlets are located.  There are several in the Denver area: Loveland Bakery Outlet 373 N. Denver Ave Loveland, CO Colorado Springs Outlet 4751 Flintridge Dr. Colorado Springs, CO Wheatridge Outlet 9192 W 44th Ave Wheatridge, CO Evans Bakery Outlet 5050 East Evans Denver, CO Brentwood [...]

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Don’t Let Coupons Embarrass You!

April 13, 2010

  The other night I was at King Soopers.  I didn’t have either of the kids with me so my coupon binder was in the seat where one of them is usually sitting.  When I was checking out, I realized the bagger was putting my groceries in a new cart.  I told the cashier that [...]

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Organization On A Dime

April 5, 2010

Last week I shared with you how I’m always looking for ways to keep the house organized.  I thought I’d share a few inexpensive methods that have worked for us.  The first eliminated purchasing a shelving unit.  With two toddlers toys can take over the house in no time.  I wanted something easy enough for [...]

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