Category: Spending Less
Philanthropy on the cheap
November 20th, 2009I've blogged before about how I buy toys on sale and clearance all year round so that our family can participate in numerous holiday toy drives around the holidays.
Another way we like to help others is by contributing to food banks. Each year, we buy … more »
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I don't budget
October 23rd, 2009I got a call last week from from a nonprofit in town asking if I would come give a talk about budgeting. I politely declined because, well, I don't have a budget. I know that all the major financial gurus are advocates of budgeting, but I think for most… more »
Another frugal Utah blogger
October 15th, 2009I have found yet another frugal Utah blog that I really like. It's called SheShopsSmart. I particularly enjoy the weekly meal planning feature and the recipes. Check it out for yourself here. more »
Get your ski discounts now
October 11th, 2009Don't forget, Utah's ski resorts are already offering an array of discounted season passes and other offers for the 2009/2010 ski season. Go here for a list of offers from all the resorts. There are some great deals for kids. There's a $25 passport th… more »
Saving money without coupons
September 23rd, 2009I know several people who absolutely hate clipping coupons. If that's you, there still are plenty of other ways to save money. My two favorites: 1. Buy store brands. The quality of many store brands have become better in recent years, and many stores a… more »
What is a coupon database?
September 22nd, 2009I recently started using AFullCup.com, which has a number of useful tools for bargain hunters. My favorite part of this free site is the coupon database. If I see something on sale that I want to buy, I can search the database to quickly see if there is… more »
Stocking up
September 18th, 2009Most every grocery store company operating in Utah is having a "Case Lot" sale this week or some other great deal on canned soup and other foods. Check your local ads. You can buy store brands or name brands and use coupons. I stopped by Albertsons th… more »
Couponing class
August 21st, 2009One of my favorite frugal blogggers, the Utah Deal Diva, is offering a couponing class. If you're just getting started with coupons and trying to save money at the grocery store, this is a great opportunity to learn from an extremely smart shopper. I lea… more »
My afternoon in a thrift store
August 21st, 2009I decided to write my back to school story this year by hanging out in a Deseret Industries thrift store and interviewing people about the recession. Since I love shopping at thrift stores and garage sales and love to tell others about my deals, I'd figu… more »
You can still go camping!
August 7th, 2009Interested in a quick getaway? How about camping? Utah has a lot of campgrounds, including a number that are surprisingly close to the Salt Lake area. Go here to check out a list of campgrounds and what spots can still be reserved. more »
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