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The Frugal Diva
The Frugal Diva has to admit it unnerved her to think that Jamba Juice was over 20 years old. It seemed just the other day that this novel concept with the cute logo had opened. There are college students who have only know a world with blended drinks as a meal option. Jamba now has a deal for spring. These three 16 ounce smoothies – Strawberry Surf Rider, Banana Berry, and Aloha Pineapple – will be $2.49 until May 20th. Limited time offer valid at participating locations listed below. Offer not valid with catering orders. Offer cannot be combined…
The Frugal Diva always wondered how to decide between driving and flying if the distance was not too great. Jon Lal at befrugal.com has a way to help you decide and some tips for saving on your travel plans. When planning a trip, start with a free online tool to decide whether flying or driving makes more sense. The Fly or Drive Calculator (http://www.befrugal.com/tools/fly-or-drive-calculator/) factors in time taken, cost and carbon emissions. Complete your reservation to get the most for your money: 1) book online 2) use a coupons and cash…
Mark your calendars for the 2013 Green Festivals: New York area the New York City Green Festival is April 21 & 22, and the Business to Business (B2B) Green Trade Wholesale Buyers Day, April 19. Returning to Chicago the weekend of May 18-19. Washington, D.C. September 21-22 Los Angeles October 19-20 San Francisco November 9-10 These are terrific events with all the latest information on the environment, organic food, and green businesses…
There’s no place like home and that is especially true for great meals at the best prices. The Frugal Diva loves the whole process of making dinner. First lovingly finding the nicest potatoes, the freshest chicken, and the juiciest peaches. Secondly integrating them into the refrigerator and pantry. Thirdly cooking them with the Frugal Dude for a great meal. The cooking part used to involve cookbooks however now the internet has a plethora of sites that offer recipes. Recipes need to meet several criteria – low on the fat, easy to find inexpensive ingredients, and be delicious. Working…
While The Frugal Diva loves fresh food sometimes having a backup plan means saving money. I always have frozen turkey meatballs for a quick pasta dinner, frozen wholegrain waffles for a quick breakfast, and frozen fruit to add to smoothies or a healthy dessert. March is National Frozen Food Month and even if you’re not an extreme couponer, you can still strategize your grocery shopping to save money. Time is another important thing to save. Coupon site BeFrugal.com founder Jon Lal offers this advice: 1. Make a list. This basic strategy saves a ton of time and money…
If a health food store and big box store had a child it would be called Sprouts. This is a full service market that combines a fabulous produce department (about 40% of the store) with a natural food store’s selection of everything else at great prices. What does that mean to the average shopper? If your shopping list includes fresh produce, organic cereal, whole wheat baguettes, eco friendly cleaning products, grass fed beef, and a teaspoon of rosemary this is the place for you. With their low shelving, you can find everything you need quickly plus there are…
Sun Trust Bank has gone back to the tradition of helping consumers save money. They know that even a small lifestyle change helps you put money into the bank. This is how we used to live. Yes, we bought things after we could afford them not before. This allowed you to sleep at night and divas need their beauty sleep. Frugality does not mean deprivation. It means creativity. It involves finding what you need at the best price. Going to the museum on free days. Having friends over for a book club. Or how about a movie club where you…