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What to Buy in February (i.e. Get Cheaper!!)

February 3, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Want to know what tends to be less expensive in February?  Here is a list: Home theaters– thinks Superbowl sales!! Chocolates– think after Valentines day sales Weddings– February is off season (except maybe Valentine’s Day) Bicycles– Stores are making room for next seasons stock Boats– so who is running out for a boat? Humidifiers– not sure why on this one.. Fragrances– After Valentines.. Flowers– see above 🙂 Fitness equipment– Stores stocked up for Jan 1.. now no one wants it.. {Read More}

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So What’s Buried in the Back of Your Freezer?

January 19, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

OK- I will admit it- I am not the most organized. A few scary places in my house are: 1. My desk 2. My Pantry and 3. My Freezer. If you haven’t noticed I like to save money- so stocking up is a big part of my life- the problem- I kind of loose track of it all. And finding a once nice piece of meat at the back of my freezer that is now white and covered in ice {Read More}

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Save $54.79 Every Month By Snipping and Subbing Your Cable Plan!

December 20, 2013 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Have you noticed that cable costs continue to rise? It seems that at least once a year, cable companies like to sneak extra fees in on us. Before you know it, your favorite shows can be costing you $100.00 a month to enjoy! Over the course of a year, you can be paying well over $1200.00 for cable services. But lucky for us, there are ways to “snip and sub” on your cable plan, and the end result can be {Read More}

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Went Off the Deep End- Made My Own Deodorant!!

December 1, 2013 by jlpenner 7 Comments

Yes, I went ultra frugal and made my own deodorant- crazy right, I mean, can’t I just use some coupons and get it free or almost free. Yes, I could, but..I have been advised by my doctor to use an aluminum free deodorant for health reasons. And the expensive “natural” alternatives to regular deodorant are just not cutting it. And to be honest I was never that exited about the effectiveness of the regular stuff anyway. So, a few months {Read More}

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Round up of 15 Ways to Save $54.79

November 27, 2013 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Did you know that if you save $54.79 everyday that it adds up to about $20,000 a year.. that is a ton of money!! Here are 15 ways that you can do just that!! Maybe you can fit some of them in your life! Save $54.79 a Month: Try Cooking in Bulk and Cook Up Some Savings! Save $54.79 Every Month By Snipping and Subbing Your Cable Plan! Save $54.79 Every Two Months: Visit Your Local Library! Save $54.79 a {Read More}

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Do You Ask for Discounts?

November 25, 2013 by jlpenner 5 Comments

The other day I was reading Corduroy to my daughters for school.  Apparently, when I was their age this was one of my favorite books and I know why- I loved the fantasy that my stuffed animals came alive at night and that is essentially what this book is about. A little stuffed bear in a department store comes alive after a little girl who wants to buy him notices he is missing a button.  He tries to find a {Read More}

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