Frugal Living Year in Review, What We Learned in 2011
Birmingham Bargain Mom
DECEMBER 31, 2011
Here's a round-up of the thrifty and frugal living lessons we learned in 2011.
Frugal Living Community: Frugal Gardening Live Chat
Saving Cents With Sense
APRIL 5, 2011
Head over to the Frugal Living Community tonight, 4/5, at 8pm EST to discuss Frugal Gardening with me and my co-host, Melissa from Stockpiling Moms. We will be discussing ways to garden on a budget, using spall spaces, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. So head over and RSVP – and I’ll see you at the chat!
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Monica & Cathy over at Fabulessly Frugal are on a mission to help you save money while living a fabulous lifestyle. They share the best online shopping deals while providing you with awesome frugal living ideas, recipes, and simple hacks to make life easier. She also shares deals in and around the St. Louis area.
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Frugal Living: Making Planet-inspired Crayons from Old Crayons
Birmingham Bargain Mom
APRIL 17, 2012
I finally purged our crayon bin this weekend. I'm sure you know how nasty crayon bins can get. With the help of the oven and cake pop pan, I made what my kids are calling crayon planets. See here.
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Frugal Living: 13 Uses for Silica Gel Packets
Birmingham Bargain Mom
APRIL 16, 2012
Yes there 13 uses for these little packets -- don't throw them away.
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Frugal Living: 11 Uses for Dryer Lint
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JANUARY 11, 2012
Do you reuse your dryer lint?
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Frugal Living: 12 alternative uses for baby oil
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JUNE 21, 2012
There are a number of uses for baby oil besides tanning (or cooking your skin).
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79 Frugal Living: 5 DIY Auto Maintanence Tips + Video
Birmingham Bargain Mom
MAY 12, 2011
Don't pay for someone to do small tasks on your car. Here are some tips to help you get started saving money on car maintenance.
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96 4 different Bargain Mom classes at Home & Garden Show Feb. 13-16 + ticket giveaway, 10 winners
Birmingham Bargain Mom
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Christie Dedman, Bargain Mom, will teach 4 different frugal living classes at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show Feb. 13 through Feb. cat:Bargains Deals'
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Meet a Reader | Megan from California
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
I’m not going to buy them all the things, but I have no idea how to stop them from wanting them (or if that’s even my job as their mom). Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? I remember my mom showing me how she balanced the checkbook every month and paid bills. Not really. I don’t know yet!
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Frugal living: Homemade icepacks & heating pads
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JUNE 17, 2013
Need an ice pack or heating pad? cat:Bargains Deals'
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71 Frugal Living: Saving Money on Your Summer Power Bill + Reader Tips
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JUNE 3, 2011
Did your parents ever say to you "Stop standing there with the refrigerator door open, I can't afford to refrigerate the whole house!" My reply -- "Well turn the AC down so it won't be so freaking hot in here!".
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Frugal Living: How to make a potholder rug
Birmingham Bargain Mom
MAY 22, 2012
This looks like a fun craft that repuroses pot holders into a comfy rug for your kitchen.
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Frugal Living: 10 Uses for Twist Ties Found in New Toy Packaging
Birmingham Bargain Mom
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
We know manufacturers are trying to prevent theft by strapping the toy to the box like it's about to be thrown from a plane at 30,000 feet. However, there are uses for those twist ties.
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Frugal Living: Turn Cereal & Product Boxes into Bookmarks
Birmingham Bargain Mom
APRIL 11, 2012
Here's a quick and easy tutorial to make some fun bookmarks for your kids, yourself or plan ahead for a VBS craft.
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Frugal Living: 8 Tips For Creating Your Own Home Summer Reading Program
Birmingham Bargain Mom
MAY 31, 2011
Check out these tips to help you create your own at-home summer reading program to encourage and entertain the kids this summer.
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91 Frugal Living: 9 Unusual Uses for Bananas
Birmingham Bargain Mom
APRIL 12, 2012
Here are some unusual uses for bananas, banana peels or their leaves.
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76 Huggies Mom Club | FREE Huggies Coupons + More
Saving With Shellie
DECEMBER 30, 2013
If you are a new mom or expecting a new little one, register for the FREE Huggies New Moms Club. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Freebies Diaper Deals Mom' Find more Freebies I’ve posted recently.
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Frugal Living: How to turn a lamp into a bird bath + video
Birmingham Bargain Mom
APRIL 19, 2012
Have you thought about repurposing an old lamp? How about turning it into a bird bath? Here's how.
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Frugal Living: Saving Low Power Batteries
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JANUARY 25, 2012
Here's a tip that could save you some money.
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Frugal Living: Use Old Baby Socks to Hold Otter Pops
Birmingham Bargain Mom
MAY 21, 2012
Reuse old baby socks to protect little hands from frozen summer treats.
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91 Frugal Living: 11 Uses for Old Business Cards
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JUNE 1, 2012
Don't throw those old business cards away.
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83 Frugal Living: Free Gift Closet Organization e-Chart
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JANUARY 12, 2012
I've created a free organizational chart to help you manage your gift closet in 2012.
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RECIPE: Brown Sugar & Honey Body Scrub
Saving With Shellie
APRIL 15, 2014
This would be perfect to whip up for all the moms in your life for Mother’s Day. What mom doesn’t need a little pampering? Be sure to Follow me on Pinterest and check out my Mother’s Day Board for more ways to spoil Mom! Deals Around Town Frugal Living' Use it on your body from head to toes.
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89 Frugal Living: 10 Alternative Uses for Nail Polish via Bargain Babe
Birmingham Bargain Mom
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
Got any unexpected uses for nail polish? See if your tip is on this list. If it's not please share!
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Frugal Living: How to make being a one car family work
Birmingham Bargain Mom
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
See how we make being a one car family work.
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Frugal Living: Clothes line installation, tips, prices & more
Birmingham Bargain Mom
MAY 16, 2011
For less than $25 you could set up a clothes line and be on your way to utilizing the summer sun instead of your power company.
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61 Frugal Living: Turn Summer Clothing Clearance into Cheap Winter Wardrobe Pieces
Birmingham Bargain Mom
AUGUST 11, 2011
Think ahead and be creative when you look at the summer clothing clearance racks.
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Frugal Living: Keeping an Extra Pair of Shoes in the Car
Birmingham Bargain Mom
AUGUST 10, 2011
Ever have a pair of shoes break or a wardrobe malfunction?
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Frugal Living: How to Make a Mason Jar Spout
Birmingham Bargain Mom
MAY 23, 2012
Here's a fun project you could make as a gift or for your own kitchen.
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70 FREE Huggies New Moms Club | Get Huggies Coupons Via Mail
Saving With Shellie
MARCH 28, 2013
If you are a new mom or expecting a new little one, register for the FREE Huggies New Moms Club. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! I did this with each of my boys and they send coupons and more via mail.
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58 Guest Bloggers Needed for Bargain Mom in July
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JULY 9, 2012
Would you like to guest blog on Bargain Mom? Share your frugal living, homeschooling, back to school, crafting, couponing or DIY tip and you may be chosen to appear this month. Do you blog?
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51 FREE Huggies New Moms Club | Get Huggies Coupons Via Mail
Saving With Shellie
JANUARY 8, 2014
If you are a new mom or expecting a new little one, register for the FREE Huggies New Moms Club. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! I did this with each of my boys and they send coupons and more via mail. Freebies Baby'
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51 Mean Girls make Pretty WICKED Moms
Saving With Shellie
JUNE 4, 2013
On Tuesday, June 4, it’s a raging, raucous mommy war as six feisty Atlanta mothers make their small screen debut on Lifetime’s all-new unscripted comedy, Pretty Wicked Moms. Don’t miss the premiere of Pretty Wicked Moms Tuesday, June 4 at 10/9c on Lifetime. Catch a first glimpse below! It’s going to be the MAMA DRAMA of the season!
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Personalized Mom & Grandma Family Tree Prints – $8.99
Saving With Shellie
APRIL 2, 2015
These precious Personalized Mom & Grandma Family Tree Prints are just $8.99 We all know moms and grandparents love to show off their children and grandchildren so let them with this personalized print! This 8″ x 10″ family keepsake makes a great addition to any Mom or Grandma’s home.
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Keep Calm & Ask Mom T-Shirt – $5.99
Saving With Shellie
MAY 1, 2013
Mom always has the answer! Get this Keep Calm & Ask Mom T-shirt for $5.99. Show your Mom you appreciate her this Mother’s Day with this clever t-shirt and get a great deal. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !
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Frugal Living: 7 Uses for Onion or Potato Sacks
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JANUARY 19, 2012
7 uses for produce sacks.
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69 Frugal Living: Cut energy costs with heavy drapes or curtains
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JANUARY 4, 2012
How winterizing your windows can save you money.
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65 Fashion Friday | Hand Picked Favorites for Mom + FREE Card & FREE Shipping!
Saving With Shellie
APRIL 24, 2015
Today Cents of Style is honoring all the Moms out there with a very special Fashion Friday. Cents of Style has hand picked some of their favorite items just for Mom. Just use coupon code MOM at checkout to get your Fashion Friday discount. The post Fashion Friday | Hand Picked Favorites for Mom + FREE Card & FREE Shipping!
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40 Frugal Living: What to do with pressed powder when it breaks
Birmingham Bargain Mom
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Do you have tips for fixing broken pressed powder.
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Would You Like To Guest Blog on Birmingham Bargain Mom
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JULY 18, 2011
Do you write a cool blog about frugal living, deal seeking, green living or crafting? I love to feature you in a guest blog segment this month. Get the details here.
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91 Frugal Living: Free gift closet organization printable chart
Birmingham Bargain Mom
JANUARY 9, 2013
Get organized in the new year.
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Join Similac Strong Moms for Freebie, Coupons and More!
Saving With Shellie
JANUARY 7, 2014
If you are a new or expectant mom, be sure to sign up for Similac Strong Moms. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Click the banner above to sign up! Find more Baby Bargains happening now and snag some great buys for your littlest ones!
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55 Frugal Living & Couponing: Never Pay for Magazine Subscriptions, Well Maybe 1
Birmingham Bargain Mom
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
Are you paying for magazine subscriptions?
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