It’s hard to believe it, but it was three years ago that I started blogging at Thrifty Mommy.  I had never blogged before, but I love to save money. 

I actually landed this job because I would send out emails ranting about the debt that Americans were in and how we were spending more money than we were making. 
The average American spends more money than they make. When will this stop? It is going to catch up with us at some time or another.
I wrote that statement three years ago.  Indeed, it has caught up with us.  We are in a …read more

Some of you may have been a little busy checking out our new look and location, but if you’ll take a moment to look at my bio to the right you’ll see that something has changed.  I am now the mother of three, not two, children.

Don’t worry.  I didn’t go through a nine month pregnancy and childbirth without telling you.     My husband and I are adopting a 10 (soon to be 11) year old.
We met J while we were working at the group home last year. Sometimes in life you question God and wonder why He placed you …read more

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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I just wanted to say that due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not be blogging for Thrifty Mommy in the future.  I have loved developing this blog and am so fortunate for all of your support over the years.  You guys have been unconditionally supportive of me and I want to say thank you to all of you.
You totally supported my and b5’s decision to bring Karen onboard a couple of years ago, and I am whole heartedly appreciative of all she has done.  She will do all of you proud as Thrifty Mommy goes on.
There will be some changes …read more

I thought it would be nice to say hi to everyone before I jump in with some thrifty posts. I am really excited to be blogging here with Jennifer.
Where I am in my thrifty journey
When I am grocery shopping, I can stretch pennies until they think they are dollar bills, but I am not so great with the saving portion of a thrifty life. I am working on learning more about all that confusing Roth IRA and investment portfolio stuff.
I am doing pretty well with debt issues and will be sharing tips on paying off mortgages and the pros and cons …read more

Thanks who all particpated in The Couponizer contest. I’ll pick 10 winners at random this weekend and notify the winners. Please visit often for more contests, but don’t be a stranger. Just because I’m not giving anything away at the moment doesn’t mean you shouldn’t come on in and join us. We’re always up for company!

Julie from DeClutter It picked a winner…

Remember going on scavenger hunts when you were a kid? Sometimes they were the most fun part of a social gathering – wasn’t it fun to be given a list and going off with your teammates to locate feathers, safety pins and purple crayons? b5Media’s Home and Dining Channel also remembers. What better way to reward our loyal readers than with a fun Fall Harvest Scavenger Hunt?
Here’s how it works:
On October 1st, participating Home & Dining blogs will post a list of words and the date that word is to appear in Home and Dining. Each day those words …read more