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Simply Thrifty

Archive for the ‘Holiday Thrift’ Category

August 4th, 2008

Target Toy Clearance

Target is having their annual summer 75% off toy clearance sale. I was able to finish my Christmas shopping for three new additions to my Christmas list and picked up a gift for my middle brother, who is impossible to shop for.
I got five of the really nice little build it kits for $1.58, a […]

By Katelyn Thomas -- 0 comments

July 3rd, 2008

Fabulous Fun For The 4th!

My blogging buddies here at the B5media Lifestyles channel, have done some awe inspiring posts on how to celebrate Independence Day. I’d like to thank Heather, for creating this list of blogs posts!
Marcie at A Child Chosen, shares her reason for loving the 4th of July, with a sweet and reminiscent post about her anniversary.
Heather […]

By Kadi -- 0 comments

July 3rd, 2008

Let FREEdom Ring!

In honor of the Fourth Of July, I have put together a small list of  sites that offer free stuff. Enjoy!
Free Grants For All
Free Samples
Free Ice Cream
Free Virtual Hair Styles
Free Cruises 
Free Lightbulbs
Free Dog Food
Free T-shirt
Free Wine Guide
Free Fruitista Freeze
Free Wilson Golf Balls
Free Giveaways For Cool Mommy Gear
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By Kadi -- 1 comment

June 29th, 2008

Ideas For The 4th

 
The fourth of July is my husband’s favorite holiday. His family has always gotten together for a huge potluck (I say ‘huge’ because it is at least 40 people strong,) and a night time fireworks display. However, times have changed and most of his family goes camping at the beach, now. Since gas prices and […]

By Kadi -- 0 comments

March 21st, 2008

A Small Easter Candy Rant

I only have one child. I like to give him a little variety in his Easter basket but hate having to buy several separate bag of different kinds of candy only to give him a few pieces each. At all the stores they have plenty of “family-sized” bags of candy but no “one child-sized” […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

March 20th, 2008

Pennies for Your Eggs?

If you’re like me you have a big jar of pennies on a shelf in your home. Our pennies are in the garage in a huge gallon jug. We’re going to roll them up soon and take them to the bank, but my sister Dawn gave me another great idea.
Sunday is Easter. Easter […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

February 14th, 2008

5 Places to Find Free Valentine’s Day E-Cards

I always use e-cards for birthdays, and sometimes just to send a message of thanks or good thoughts. A couple of years ago I started sending free Valentine’s Day e-cards to my husband at work. Even though I bought a card to give to him personally, I thought it would be a nice touch […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

February 13th, 2008

How to Make a Paper Rose

Can’t afford to buy your sweetheart a dozen roses this Valentine’s Day? Why not make them for her instead? I know I’d be touched if my husband made a bouquet of flowers for me!
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By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

February 10th, 2008

Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Ideas

So Valentine’s Day is next week. For most couples it’s a day to celebrate and show your appreciation of each other. For most of us romantic evenings in overpriced bistros are out of the question. What follows are some ideas for a romantic evening together. None of them cost much money and all come […]

By Deborah Ng -- 1 comment

February 5th, 2008

A Valentine’s Ode to My Cheap Husband

 
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I love you dearly
Even when the thermostat is set at 52.
 
We don’t go out to dinner
or take in a show,
but we visit the library
to save on dough.
 
We’re saving so much money
by doing it ourselves,
That’s why we have no paint on our walls
or bedroom shelves.
 
You don’t buy diamonds […]

By Deborah Ng -- 22 comments