Monthly Archive "March2010"
Free Whitestrips at Walgreens
On Saturday (March 27th), beauty advisors at Walgreens stores will offer free samples of new Crest 3D White Whitestrips and coupons for the new Crest and Oral-B 3D White collection. The line includes Professional Effects Whitestrips with Advanced Seal Technology, Vivid Toothpaste, MultiCare Whitening Rinse and Advantage Vivid and Pulsar Advanced Vivid Toothbrushes. What do [...]
#dealchat round up!
Ok, if you are missing my weekly #dealchat on twitter, why is that? I’m not the kind of girl who likes to be alone! We have so much fun sharing ideas on the best techniques and deals around town. It’s even getting noticed. Journalist Chris Nelson who blogs on a Baltimore Sun site wrote a [...]
Best Frugal Blogs of 2010
Yippee! The fine and lovely women at Tucson on the Cheap named thefrugalista.com one of the “Best Frugal Blogs of 2010.” Yours truly got the nod in the “general category” which works well for me. I think the fine ladies at Tucson on the Cheap were a fan of Dine-In Week! Yay! Frugalista is a [...]
Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Today is free cone day at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream from noon to 8 p.m. We love free! Nom Nom! What’s your favorite flavor? Sherbet, anyone? I’m so safe. Excite me. Leave a comment below!
What health care reform means for you
Ok, like wow. I am still surprised that the health care reform bill got passed. The debate was so intense between the Democrats and Republicans. And here we are, with it approved in Congress. Here are some links explaining what it means for you and your money: 1) Washingtonpost.com has an awesome interactive graphic that [...]
Disney on Ice Giveaway
Hey Frugalistas! I am hosting a Disney on Ice “Worlds of Fantasy” ticket giveaway for the South Floridians. Yay! I have two sets of four tickets -one set for the Bank Atlantic Center show in Sunrise, Fla., Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. and a set for the American Airlines Arena show March 31 at [...]
Twitter #dealchat
Hi Everyone! So we are rolling full steam ahead with #dealchat, a weekly discussion on Twitter to talk about the best ways to find deals. I’m going to post after every #dealchat the transcript for all the hard-working Frugalistas who can’t make the 8 p.m. est chat every Wednesday. Last night we held the #dealchat [...]
Will student loans save health care?
Hi Frugalistas! So there’s a new twist to the health care bill: student loans! Yep, Democrats are trying to overhaul student loans by taking on some provisions to the never ending health care bills. From the Wall Street Journal: The student-loan provisions would end federal subsidies to banks that make college loans and shift lending [...]
Free mascara
Sephora inside JC Penney is offering a free deluxe sample of Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara. While supplies last! I like this freebie because we are supposed to replace our mascara every three months. Mascara can get a tad costly but it’s so necessary! Happy saving, Fruga What’s your favorite mascara?
The Red Pump Project
Hello, my Frugalistas! Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It’s time for us to take action on the impact of the virus on women and to remind everyone to get tested for HIV. Every 35 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with HIV. One in four Americans living with HIV is a woman! [...]
