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Buca di Beppo is of my favorite places for getting together when you have a crowd and want to dine without breaking the bank. Birthdays, wedding showers, and office parties are more fun when the dinner is family style. The menu contains Italian favorites such as Caesar salad, chicken Marsala, and spaghetti marinara. Everything comes in small or large size. For example the apple Gorgonzola salad in the small size which feeds three is $13.99, the large feeds six for $19.99. Pizzas are in the same price range. Pastas and entrees average from $15 to $18 for the…
With gas prices going up every minute, the Frugal Diva has spent a lot of time on the Gas Buddy site. They list the lowest prices sent in by gas buddy members. Arco leads with their no credit card policy to avoid passing the fees onto the consumer. As you probably have guessed, those with Costco Memberships have one more benefit-among the lowest gas prices in town. Since all indicators say gas prices are rising this is a good time to go over their fuel saving tips. Who knew that the air conditioning used about 20% more fuel? And…
This is for natives and tourists. There are many places to spend big bucks in Malibu however enjoy this beautiful town for an afternoon and spend less then $20 per person for a day vacation. The Adamson House Tour is a guided tour through the house which contains its original furnishings and is decorated with the renowned Malibu Potteries tile. Trained volunteer docents relate the history of the house, details of its architecture and furnishings, and the history of the family that lived in and created this distinctive home. And what does this all cost -$5.00 per person includes…
In a frenzy of spring cleaning, the Frugal Diva attacked her spice rack to see how long some of these little bottles had been living in the pantry. As it turns out, the rosemary had been hanging out there since the nineties. I made a list, checked it twice, and promptly went into sticker shock at the market. It was cheaper to follow the spice trail to India then to restock. Since I love to cook there needed to be a solution that cost less and still provided me with high quality spices. Hailing from the Midwest, Penzey’s…
June 16th will be here before you know it. Start now and take advantage of these great deals. See what’s out there for all kinds of dads. Goldstar for Fun Dads – Look for discounted tickets for everything from plays to food tours of Chinatown to baseball tickets. Nordstroms Menswear sale starts on June 14 for Traditional Dad – Dress shirts and preppy casual for the Dad who likes to look pulled together. Restaurant Deals for Gourmet Dad – Plan in advance and save with these options for eating out. Shutter Fly has personalized cards and albums for…
Thanks to Tara Wagner, The Frugal Diva learned quite a bit about money saving apps. Tara Wagner is a staff writer for TechBreach. She has worked from home for over a decade, and loves sharing news and advice with fellow telecommuting moms and dads. She’s fascinated by new tech and new ideas; and when she finds time to unplug, she enjoys long hikes in the mountains near her home. She lives in Denver. Data plans can be expensive, but if you’re trying to cut costs and you’re locked into a contract, you can make the best…
Six Simple Tips To Make The Most Of Your Space A guest post from Tara Wagner a staff writer for TechBreach. She has worked from home for over a decade, and loves sharing news and advice with fellow telecommuting moms and dads. She’s fascinated by new tech and new ideas; and when she finds time to unplug, she enjoys long hikes in the mountains near her home. She lives in Denver. If you’ve moved to a smaller space to save money, it’s easy to feel like your house is just too cramped to throw a good…