A Guest Post by Shannon Byrne in Free Offers Ever wonder why every major restaurant chain has invented its own birthday song when “Happy Birthday to You” is literally the most recognizable song in the world? It’s not just because it’s hard for servers and patrons to clap along to – it’s because the proprietors want to avoid copyright infringement. That’s right: the 150 year old tune is still under copyright until…
A very helpful guest post for supermarket strategy Looking to trim some bucks from your grocery shopping bill? Here are a few easy ways to save money at the supermarket. Sign up for Rewards Cards. Pretty much every store offers a free loyalty program. These programs not only give you discounts on select items at the store each week, they can also lead to additional savings throughout the year. For example, the Giant supermarket chain…
Today’s guest post is by Gabrielle Greene who co-blogs on TipsOnHowToSaveMoney. Her friends often refer to her as “Gaby Gabs A lot,” especially if it has anything to do with freebies and saving money! Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching and Black Friday shopping is right on its heels. And, this year, the deals are starting even earlier with some retail stores opening at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving. There are two types…
That is the question. For the Frugal Diva the answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no. Now what happens when it’s a chilly afternoon and you want have a cozy cup of something however it has wandered into the no caffeine portion of the day. Meaning that I will be up way past my bed time if I indulge. In steps Teeccino Herbal Coffees with some very tempting flavors for that afternoon break…
When The Frugal Diva bought the red Geo Prism, it never occurred to me that it would be in my possession for 20 years. Let’s get this straight, I don’t drive a lot (actually it came down to about 5,ooo miles a year) since work has always been close to home or at home, so my attitude toward cars is the easier and cheaper, the better. This translates into my…
Today we have a guest post. Mike Freiberg is a staff writer for HomeDaddys, a resource for stay-at-home dads, work-at-home dads, and everything in between. He’s a handyman, an amateur astronomer, and a tech junkie, who loves being home with his two kids. He lives in Austin. If you’re on a tight budget, tweaking your décor can be a great way to make your home feel new…