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The Frugal Diva
Who knew how many things you could get for free if you were a kid? You had them now you have to feed them. Here are some places that give you free meals (please check with local stores as there are sometimes exceptions). Quiznos give you one free Kidz meal with any adult entree. Children under 12 only so don’t bring your adult off spring and expect to get them a freebie. Chevys kids eat free on Tuesdays. Islands kids eat free on Wednesdays. Not free but great prices and fresh fare at Souplantations and Sweet Tomatoes –…
As divas, we all need a night out and as we know live theater is an unparalleled experience – it is also an expensive experience. That is why I am going to tell you about a theater ticket service in Los Angeles and New York so amazing that no one even believes it exists. Theater Extras allows you unlimited access to a variety of small and large theaters, musical performances, and special events around town. Memberships may be used in either Los Angeles and New York so if you travel back east, you can use it to see all that…
Yes, all Frugal Divas know about the 99 Cent Only Store however still they continue to amaze me. How did that song go “99 bottles of shampoo on the wall.” Well, just about – along with Epsom Salts for a spa bath, band aids for cuts, toothbrushes, scrunchies, manicure products, household cleaning products, envelopes, and the list goes on. Dinner tonight? Spaghetti, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, french bread, and salad – all for under $5 and you have dinner for four. Vegetarian, healthy, tasty, and bought in one store on the way home. The combinations are endless. The…
Now divas need a certain level of care – great shampoos, lavender soaps, electric toothbrushes- and my local Bed, Bath, and Beyond at 11854 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (PH 310 478 5767) stocks these items. They have a new Health and Beauty Care department that carries a raft of drugstore items and specialty brands such as Nature’s Gate and the Natural Dentist products. The prices are good however when you apply the coupons that we all carry in our purses and cars, they are fabulous. The Natural Dentist mouthwash which was featured in Oprah on The…
Great guest post for summer vacation plans! If you’re skipping out on a vacation this year, don’t let your finances be the reason for your sacrifice. While traveling can often eat into your savings, spending a fortune on your vacation is not necessary. There are many budget-friendly travel tips that can help even the most cash-strapped globe trotter’s vacation dreams become a reality. Choosing Your Trip Traveling during the off season can literally save you half of what you would pay to travel during peak seasons. If you’re traveling by plane, consider leaving in…
Frugal Divas need their coffee and it better be good and fresh. Now we don’t need all that expensive equipment. A blender and a coffee maker will get you to the same place as a $2000 super duper coffee making machine. Frankly my car isn’t even worth that much. Jennifer Moss of Babynames.com, gave me this great tip on becoming a coffee diva with home ground beans. Maybe you don’t have counter space for a grinder and don’t want to shell out the money for it. Jennifer says “Then use your blender!” Most…
Summer time is stock up time at Crate and Barrel. If you have been yearning to update your home with place-mats, dinnerware, or new wine glasses- go for it this month. Now they have something that helps out all of us. A way to shop by collection instead of by item. What a great way to rethink your decorating ideas and get some insight into drapery choices, what style suits you best, and why you really need to throw out that bean bag chair. Check out individual stores for select items that will be on sale for up to…