Monthly Archive "June2009"
Television goes digital
Wow! It's finally here. Our television is now digital. I only got cable, last year. I considered dropping it to save expenses. I even tried to cut a deal with my provider but that didn't work. I know I couldn't get a better deal on my service because television was going digital. I could drop [...]
Free resume and printing at Office Depot
Office Depot is providing free copies of resumes, up to 25 single-sided pages, as well as free faxing to five different domestic numbers, up to 25 pages in total. More info here. Out of all the freebies I post, I think this one among my favorites. Faxing is rather expensive if you don't have your computer rigged [...]
Free shake from Wendy’s today *Wednesday*
Free Frosty-cino Shake from 3-5 p.m. today at Wendy's in the Miami-area. Slurp! Thanks, Jewel, for the tip!
Frugalista speaks to students at Florida Memorial University
I'm going to talk to students at Florida Memorial University today about blogging! Yay! Fruga loves the kids and blogging! What do you like about blogging/blogs?
MasterCard Savings program review and $25 card giveaway
Hello, Frugalistas! MasterCard launched a new program called Mastercard Savings that allows debit and prepaid cardholders discounts with certain merchants. The prepaid card looks like a gift card, but it's different because you can keep loading it with money. The cardholders have to enroll in the MasterCard Savings program hook ups at savings.mastercard.com. Once you sign up, [...]
National Donut Day today
Hmm. Click here for more info. I won't be participating. I am back exercising and a moment on the lips, forever on the hips! Have a fabulous, fun and frugal weekend. I'm having a giveaway next week so be sure to tune in at this same bat channel! xoxo, Frugal
Would you date to save money?
Wow! I ran across this blog post on facebook about how in this spotty economy, some women may be more likely to take a date from a guy they have no interest in for financial reasons. I mean, dinner and drinks can get expensive. Some women are open to the "dating meal plan." Hmm. If [...]
Free float night at Sonic *today*
Free root beer float from 8 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday at Sonic. For more information, click here. Burp! Thanks, Paradise A., for the tip.
Peter G. Peterson vows to donate $1 billion through foundation
Hello, Frugalistas! I read this Newsweek essay by billionaire Peter G. Peterson, who is a retired co-founder of The Blackstone Group, a financial advisory firm. Peterson, who is the son of Greek immigrant father who saved money and practiced philanthropy, has vowed to create financial awareness about America's national and personal debts and committed $1 [...]
Free music from Amazon
Whoa! Amazon.com has some free downloads. I checked out the playlist. Some are a bit vintage. Tone Loc anyone? All good. Whatever moves you! What are you listening to? Do you have the new Eminem? I like the song Ego by Beyonce. Thanks for the tip, Richard!
