Simply Thrifty

April 30th, 2008

It’s .31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins

Here’s a great way to take the family out for an affordable treat. It’s .31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins! From 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM each person can get up to ten scoops of ice cream at .31 cents each.That’s right put a triple decker on that cone for less than a […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

April 30th, 2008

Attention Thrifty Homeowners

Did you gut your master bath the week after you moved into your house six years ago and haven’t gone back since?

 
Did you peel all the wallpaper in the hall and add primer in hopes of painting before winter set in four years ago? Have you taken to decorating your walls with kids art […]

By Deborah Ng -- 10 comments

April 29th, 2008

Where I Work

Ever wonder what your favorite blogger or writer’s office looks like? Do you picture them in an elaborate wood paneled and leathered study? Or perhaps a coffee shop in the city? My office isn’t that interesting. Made up of second hand furniture and discards from our basement, my working space is nice and quiet and […]

By Deborah Ng -- 30 comments

April 28th, 2008

DIY Fence Project Update

So I was going to have some more video but it’s pouring down rain here. Maybe I’ll take some for you tomorrow. When we last spoke about the fence project I told you how Mr. Ng and I were taking estimates from various handymen and landscape contractors. Just about all of us gave us […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

April 28th, 2008

All Contests Winners Will Be Picked Tomorrow

Hi, I know you’re waiting with baited breath to learn if you won any of the contests from last week. I’m a little behind, but winners will be chosen tomorrow. I’ll send an email to those who won prizes within 24 hours of the drawing.
Thanks so much for playing! We will have a few more […]

By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

April 25th, 2008

Giveaway: Icelandic Glacial Water

If you’re spending a lot of time outdoors, you’re bound to be thirsty. Bet you wouldn’t mind a case of water, would you? I’m pleased to announce Icelandic Glacial Water has donated a case each to be given away to two lucky winners.
That’s right, who looks out for you?
Named the ‘Best Water of 2007’ by […]

By Deborah Ng -- 150 comments

April 24th, 2008

The Sad Saga of the Almost Empty Chip Bags

Has this ever happened to you? You’re cleaning out the junk food cabinet, a place you rarely visit because the temptation is too much to bear, and find a graveyard of chip bags filled with crumbs.
This is what I found yesterday:

2 bags of tortilla chips - one filled with crumbs, one still with a […]

By Deborah Ng -- 7 comments

April 23rd, 2008

Giveaway: Greenlite Environmentally Friendly Light Bulbs

Now here’s a product I can really get behind. The Greenlite lighting company has offered three winners an environmentally friendly light bulb.
I can’t sing the praises of this product enough. Each Energy Star rated bulb may cost more at the checkout, but they last five to eleven times longer than your average 60 watter. The […]

By Deborah Ng -- 185 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Presenting the Best of Simply Thrifty: Earth Day Edition

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If you’re a regular to this blog you know I’m all about saving money and the environment. Over the past year I’ve written many posts about environmentally friendly issues and my predecessors wrote some before that.
In honor of Earth Day:
The Best of Simply Thifty Earth Day Edition

32 Uses […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Giveaway: Life Fitness Premium Pulsating Back Massager

I haven’t had the opportunity to review the Life Fitness Premium Pulsating Back Massager but I’m happy to give one away during the Bloggy Giveaways.
I don’t generally like to do this, but I’m going to cut and paste the description sent to me so you’ll know more about the product. Looks to be a […]

By Deborah Ng -- 559 comments