Monthly Archives: November 2011
Try these green wrapping and decorating ideas from Whole Living. My favorite is wrapping gifts in reusable items such as scarves, kitchen towels, or wash clothes. Eco Lizzie has fun ideas for gifts under $15 that include a reusable to go flatware set for $7. Check out her 5 simple ways to green your New Year. Who better then the Sierra Club to give you great green suggestions for the holiday season. For all those getting new phones, you can drop off that old phone at any Staples store, as part of the Sierra Club cell phone recycling program. Each…
Kroger is a wide reaching grocery chain with different names locally. However the loyalty programs are pretty much the same. Here in LA, the Frugal Diva shops staples at Ralphs and tries to wring the most benefits out her loyalty card. Gift Cards – Buy them here while you shop here and you get loyalty points. Time saver and bonus rebate all in one place. Wines – Get them by the half dozen and save an extra 10%. Weekly Specials – Once you have your rewards, use them on items that are already discounted for the maximum savings. Coupons –…
Even if you don’t work at home, you still need office supplies, paper, and all the other necessities that Staples carries. Recycle ink cartridges – For each one Staples gives you $2. As anyone with an ink jet printer knows, this will add up very quickly. Last year the Frugal Diva collected $34 to spend at Staples. Coupons – Keep track of your supplies and wait until you get a coupon with a discount for the amount purchased. Organization is the key to saving time and money. Household items – Staples now carries paper towels, toilet paper, cleansers…