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The Frugal Diva
Eating at restaurants is inherently expensive however there are ways to whittle down the costs. Restaurants.com is a big help in this area. They offer discounts in the form of prepurchased gift certificates. Now the most important part is to make sure this includes restaurants that you frequent or would like to try. Read the restrictions which sometimes include minimum purchase prices and other fine print. One of the best ways to use this site is for special occasions. You know you are going out for a birthday, anniversary, or to impress your new in-laws. Purchase a $50…
Never has the word “no” been so welcome. No dimethicone, no paraben, no mineral oil, no animal testing or products make the BWC Hand & Body Lotion worth trying. Vitacost had sent me a bottle to review and this is The Frugal Diva’s very unscientific report. After one week of usage, I like it for the following reasons – it did not upset my sensitive skin, it absorbed quickly, left no filmy residue and my skin felt softer immediately after application. All these things would be immaterial to The Frugal Diva for a high priced bottle…
There is an easy way to give your loved ones a meaningful gift — even on the thriftiest budget! Give the gift of Green America membership! Respond today to this limited-time offer and you can take advantage of big savings: Your first membership will cost just $20 and the second is absolutely free. With their gift, your friends and loved ones will receive: • Green America ‘s 2013 National Green Pages™— a directory of thousands of eco-friendly, socially responsible products and services in your area and online. Businesses are CERTIFIED with our strict screens. No greenwashing here. • Guide to…
How to describe Tuesday Morning? The most interesting yard sale in the world, going through the home of an eclectic shopper, or a surprise every time you shop. All of the above applies. There are not many places that have Chantal cookware, a pet stroller for your puppy, electric patio heater, and an iPod music system for your listening pleasure. All at a sizable discount. They shop the world for discontinued brands, colors, and styles so that you can wander among the goodies and find what you need. This is truly treasure hunting. One time you might find a vortex…
Holidays are a great time to catch up and reach out to friends that you haven’t seen all year. From Thursday, Nov. 15th to Nov. 18th from 2 to 5 PM, Starbucks has a great twofer going. Buy one drink and a second one of equal or lesser value is FREE. Enjoy this even more if you are a Starbucks Rewards Member. The Frugal Diva loves loyalty programs and this one rewards you with a free drink after every twelfth beverage and your birthday, free refills on coffee and tea, and special offers. You’re buying the…
There is one thing that makes anyone feel truly rich-doing an act of kindness. Now I’m not going to get all preachy on you. Just think when someone asks you for directions how good you feel helping them out. When someone drops a package and you help them pick it up. When you give a few canned goods to the local food drive. I know we all want bright and shiny new things for the holidays. Maybe what we really want is to feel part of the community that we live in, maybe we want to help…
There is a place with free books, free DVDs, free magazines, free books on CD, free Internet and use of reference materials. This place is called the public library. I live in Los Angeles and the public libraries have provided me with reading material, books on CD, magazines, and fantastic DVDs including Louis Malle documentaries and The Simpsons Movie. I listened to Little Scarlet by Walter Mosley on CD during a long drive. I looked through two months of Martha Stewart Living. Having a problem with your Internet? Just scurry over and use the library computers to answer your email…