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…
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…
Some money saving tips from Katie White, a writer and handywoman from DIY Mother who is passionate about self-reliance and conservation. She takes pride in making her home a more sustainable and comfortable place for her husband and two kids. She lives in Dallas. Especially if you live in an older home, you’re likely already feeling the pain of winter utility bills; but a weekend’s worth of work could save you hundreds…
True love means never over spending to impress someone. Coupon & savings expert Jon Lal – founder of BeFrugal.com – provides the following money-saving tips for Valentine’s Day: In an effort to save, many will make gifts. This is fine if you enjoy doing so, but consider the cost of your time as you make cookies, an old-fashioned homemade paper valentine or write a poem. Using technology can help you save time, while…
When did the Super Bowl become a national holiday? It seems like you must be either attending a party or throwing a party to not be considered a total social reject. Here are some great ideas for savings. Super Bowl tips from coupon site BeFrugal.com founder Jon Lal: If you are throwing a party: o Use an online service like Eventrbrite for free invitations & tickets. o Go with a potluck style party – where…
Sure there are no newsboys anymore (and now they would include newsgirls) but The Frugal Diva is still a sucker for the printed page. How lovely to sit with a cup of coffee and gently turn pages. First the entertainment section for movie reviews, then the business section for new products, then the local information, and the world at large. You can get it on your computer or iPad however it’s just not…