Food and Drink

Healthy Food on an Unhealthy Budget

July 25, 2011

On NPR, I got a call from a guy who said he cooks at home but is gaining weight. I also know a lot of people who say that eating healthy is more expensive. Take a browse around Whole Foods or The Fresh Market and you may not see the same prices as say, oh, [...]

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Extreme Makeovers

July 21, 2011

Hello, my Frugalistas! So I ran across this article about how restaurants like Red Lobster and regular grocery stores are undergoing big time facelifts to stay competitive. In the case of the grocery stores, you may go into one and start thinking you are in Whole Foods with the upgrades. Wi-Fi cafes in the local [...]

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Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven *today*

July 11, 2011

Hello, my Frugalistas! Today, you can get a

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Free Cat Food at PETCO

July 7, 2011

Meow! Go to so many people are leaving their pets behind after eviction. My poor apartment complex has so many stray cats, I can barely walk down my steps without coming across a ball of fur napping in the shade. Poor kitties! I’ll be glad when the market picks up and people are able to [...]

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Frugalistas Love Grand Openings

February 17, 2011

Hello! So one of my friends, Jewel, invited me to hang out with her at a grand opening of a new bridal shop in Boca Raton, last night.  She’s a blogger and was going to cover the event. She even offered to scoop me up, which was music to my ears. Why? Grand Openings= Grand [...]

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No-Buy Test: Cook What’s in Your Kitchen

February 11, 2011

Food waste is a major problem. Let’s slay it.  Check out this video with a friendly tip. Hint: Supercook.com is your friend! How often do you waste food? Are you a freezer queen? I hope so? What recipe/dish did you throw together using what was left in your kitchen- and LOVED?! P.S. Food waste tip: [...]

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15 Sites to Save Money When Holiday Shopping

November 30, 2010

Good day, my Frugalistas. I hope that you aren’t all shopped out from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I was a good camper, last Friday. I just hung about with my BFF. We went out for lunch at a reasonably priced Mexican restaurant and then I cracked open a bottle of Merlot at her bachelorette [...]

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I AM Thankful for…

November 25, 2010

All of you who read my blog and give me encouragement with every post I write. I am thankful for the stories we share on saving on Facebook, Twitter and in the comment section here on the blog. I am thankful to everyone who pre-ordered my book on saving money. Publishing is no joke! I [...]

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Toni Braxton files for bankruptcy

October 12, 2010

I was a little hurt when I found out that Toni Braxton filed for bankruptcy – again. She is between $10 to $50 million in the hole. I love her voice and her fashion sense. Her Las Vegas show was acclaimed. I wonder if her high-end persona is keeping her in the poor house. If [...]

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How I Saved It: Grocery edition

September 21, 2010

Hey Frugalistas! Today, we have a guest post from journalist Sofia Santana. By day, Sofia is kick-butt reporter covering South Florida’s gritty and often wacky crime beat. But off the clock, she’s a Frugalista like us, trying to find ways to save on groceries. Check her out! How I Saved on Buying Groceries by Sofia [...]

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