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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. The same goes for things like clothes. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Market for the Strange - a cool alternative market where you can get your picture taken with The Grinch and/or Krampus and find gifts for the goths or other unusual people in your life. Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. I've bought so much from this market over the years for gifts.

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What to buy in March: Food Deals and more !

Coupons Do Work

Frozen Food Month : frozen meals and entrees, veggies, side dishes, desserts and juice concentrate. Clearance : winter clothing, snow shovels, ski and sledding equipment. Clearance : winter clothing, snow shovels, ski and sledding equipment. Food Sale Items this month: Frozen Foods. Corned Beef.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. American households waste about $600 of food a year. Eat those leftovers!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms. Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. But I had to SHOP for clothes. Cloth diapering.

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Giant: Moneymaker Gift Card Deals Starting 3/13! {5X Points}

For the Mommas

Giant: Moneymaker Gift Card Deals Starting 3/13! {5X Here is another nice gift card deal starting from 3/13. You will receive 5 X’s the gas rewards when you purchase select gift cards. What’s great is these gift cards do not have any activation fees and you score a moneymaker return on gas. 5X Points}. Earn $62.50

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Caring Causes - Salvation Army 2 Million Pounds

Motherhood Moments

The Twin Cities Salvation Army is launching its third annual “2 Million Pounds” food drive Wednesday, with the goal of restocking its nine metro area food shelves. Last year, The Salvation Army's record-breaking food drive collected the equivalent of 2.2 million people visited a Minnesota food shelf last year—which is 1.7

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