This past week, we discussed some ways to save money on Halloween.  One of our readers asked for tips to save money on Halloween candy.  Here are some ways to save.

1)  Give less candy.  Kids don’t need all of that sugar anyway.  I’ve even been to some houses that just have a big bowl sitting out on the porch.  Cut back on the amount of candy you give.
2)  Buy in bulk.  If possible, check out deals at warehouse clubs.  Most times the prices are less and they have assortments of candy just for Halloween.  If it’s too much candy, split …read more

I went to the dollar store today for some packing tape.  While I was there, I decided to walk around for a few minutes and I saw a package of pull-ups inside of a bin.  It looked like it was some stuff that the manager was working on or marking down to clearance. 
I inquired about the pull-ups in the bin because they had been opened and taped with packing tape.  I thought perhaps I could get them to mark down the pull-ups since someone had opened them.  At first the lady told me that they weren’t going to mark them …read more

Last year, I wrote numerous articles about grocery shopping, saving money with coupons, stockpiling, The Grocery Game, and getting groceries for next to nothing.  This year, I’m really struggling.

In December, our family moved to a very rural area.  It’s beautiful out here.  The neighbors have llamas, donkeys, horses, and cows.  It’s nice and quiet.  There’s just one problem . . . the only grocery store around is Food Lion. 
Food Lion does have some nice weekly specials that I like to stockpile, but I am really missing my Lowe’s Foods.  Each week, I would print out The Grocery Game list for …read more

Last week there were rumors swarming about Kmart having super double coupons this week.  The rumors turned out to be true. 

Across the internet there are mixed reports about which coupon special Kmart is running.  Some are saying it’s double coupons up to $2 and some are saying up to $4.  One person has said that some coupons are being tripled, depending on their value.  It seems the news varies according to your area.  I would say to call your Kmart for more information but it seems that in general their people are not very friendly.  It might be easier to just …read more

Restaurant.com is having a spring sale.  Get $25 dining certificates for only $4.  Simply enter the code SEASON at the checkout and hit “apply”. 

For those of you who have not used Restaurant.com before, this is a real website.  My husband and I have purchased many certificates from them.  The simple catch is that you have to spend more than the value of the certificate.  With a $25 certificate you have to spend $35.  It’s a great way to try out new restaurants though.
This offer ends Monday, April 13, 2009.

Hello everyone.  If you’re a regular reader, then you may be wondering what’s going on around here.   Thrifty Mommy is now part of b5media’s lifestyle portal, Blisstree.
We may be at a new location and have a new look, but don’t worry; we will continue to help you save money.  Thrifty Mommy will still provide you with coupons, tips, strategies, recipes, sales, and many other ways to save you time and money.  Feel free to leave a comment letting us know any topics you’d like tackled.
We look forward to many more great conversations with you.

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How many of you have tried Restaurant.com?  You can get restaurant gift certificates at reduced prices.  Yes, there a few rules to using them, but it’s a great way to try out a new restaurant.  If you’re lucky, your favorite restaurant might even be featured.
Right now, Restaurant.com  has their gift certificates for 80% off.  You can get them for only $2!  Simply enter the discount code MENU at the checkout and hit “apply”.  This sale ends Sunday, March 15.
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For many, money is tight this year.  That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a great Valentine’s Day.  Dismiss your expectations about what Valentine’s Day should be.  This is a day to make your mate feel special and to spend time one another. 
1)  Make a romantic dinner at home.  I don’t know about you, but in the past few years, I have given up on going out on Valentine’s Day.  It is not fun to go to your favorite restaurant and wait an hour or more to be seated.  It’s not romantic at all!  Instead, make a special meal at …read more

We have been married for 14 years and we have never owned new living room furniture.  Not ever.  Through the years, we have purchased used furniture from friends and borrowed some from my parents.  Finally, this year I was determined to buy a new set . . . until I saw my neighbor’s new furniture for sale.  He only wanted $100 for his one-year-old Lane recliner couch that he never sat on and $100 for the one-year-old leather recliner.  Of course, I bought it.  How could I possibly pay over $1400 for a new set when I could get his for …read more

 
Lifeway has a great deal on the Prince Caspian dvd.  You can pre-buy the dvd for only $19.99 (reg $29.99).  When you pre-buy the dvd, Lifeway will also give you two $5 cards towards another purchase.  This pre-buy special is good until December 1st.  This is a great opportunity to save some money on Christmas purchases.
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