I have been surfing the internet this weekend and “stumbling” some articles.  Here are some great ones that I’ve found.

Christmas will be here before we know it.  Rather than buying bows for packages, try this idea for making bows from magazine pages.  These bows save money, repurpose your magazines, and avoid more products being throw away.  I think I will have to try these this year.
Times are tough and many of us have had to tighten our budgets.  We all have a service to offer.   This information on how to barter online is helpful. 
Custom made aprons seem to be the …read more

Every now and the I find some cool websites and information and I like to pass those on to you.  Here’s some that I found this weekend.  Enjoy!

The Consumerist warns us about the risk we take when we sign up for coffee subscriptions.  There is no possible way I could drink that much coffee.
I have used plastic on my windows before to help keep my heating costs down.  I never thought of using bubble wrap.  This is a pretty neat idea as it is easier to install and uses something that you probably have at home.
My husband makes great eggrolls, …read more

My inbox has loads of information on sales and deals. I’ve decided to combine some of them into one post. Also, I’ve included a few links I’m enjoying. I hope you enjoy the combination.

Get 3x the points in the Pampers Gifts to Grow program with your Pampers wipes purchases.  This offer is good through 11/5/09.
Mommy Snacks has a free Pampers Gifts to Grow code for you to use.  This will give you one point in the Gifts to Grow program.
Save 20% on Christmas cards at Dayspring.  Use the coupon code PREVIEW20 at the checkout.  Also they offer free shipping on …read more

You know, I don’t think I’ve done thrifty link love in literally months! There are a lot of great thrifty bloggers and thrifty minded sites out there who we should take the time to visit. With that in mind, I thought we’d have a little link love to kick off the weekend.

Thrift Store Tips #1: Converting the retail mind to the Zen of thrift – The Thrifty Chicks break down thrift store shopping with a very cool slant on avoiding impulse buys.
Think you can’t afford home security? CNN Money says, “You sure can – even on a budget!”
Living with long-term …read more

Helpful Tips to Prepare for Vacation
Homemade Granola Recipe
Free Healthy Eating Cook Books
20 Mule Team Borax – A MomGadget Review
My CD Storage Mistake – Save Yourself Some Trouble
Master Mix for Cookies
What Are You Doing at the Beach This Week?

Play Library gives us a review of a sandbox where the lid stays on and the sand stays dry.  I like to hear reviews of products so that I don’t spend my hard earned money on things that turn out to be poor quality.
Char at Raising a Healthy Family has a tip for getting jobs done around the house.  Check out her chore bowl.  Looks great to me!
Bekah from Motherhood Moment has some frugal lawn care tips.  She discusses fertilizers and weed killer options that are inexpensive and family friendly.
Campus Grotto tells us how to get the most for college …read more

Here is a seasonal food chart that tells you when fruits and vegetables are in season.  This will help you to know when to get the freshest foods and probably the best prices too.
Did you know that you can grow potatoes in a barrel?  This is so interesting.  Learn how to save yourself some backbreaking work.
Check out my other blog, Little Fun; Little Learning.  I have shown an easy and inexpensive way to make your own learning games.  You can even get the kids to help you out.
I found this recipe for Olive Garden’s Pasta E Fagioli.  It sounds healthy …read more

Thrifty Links for February 16th:
Top 30 Personal Blogs by Dumblittleman
Shopping Goodwill Online
Questions about your Credit Score
Financial tips to save money
Introduction to the Thrifty Life