I just read two articles on the interesting site Easy Finance; one on wedding costs and one on future college costs for kids. They really made me think about how we could spend less on our weddings and be a frugal bride! After looking at the average wedding price tag of $26,984 (see infographic below), and […]
Coupon users unite! See how much you know about couponing with this visual resource.
How much do you know about couponing? Do you use coupons now more than you used to? Do you fit the most common profile of a coupon user? (I’m surprised to say that according to this, I do almost exactly! Keep reading to see if you do, too!)
Check out my new Facebook page!
I finally created a Facebook page for Twin Cities Frugal Mom – I invite you to check it out and “like” my page!
Amazing Banana Bread Recipe
Here’s another moist and yummy banana bread recipe that’s a little bit “good for you”. What you need: 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2-3 mashed ripe bananas 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup milk 1 – 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon baking […]
To Flat Screen TV and back – to Old Reliable Tube TV
Our 26″ flat screen Sylvania TV died on Black Friday at about 1pm. We had only had it for four and a half years. To me, that’s not very long. But I suppose that in today’s world of “planned obsolescence” and the fact that there’s always being something better to upgrade to, it probably was. Darn! That thing cost […]
Christmas & Holiday Budgeting
Especially for Families with Kids! Christmas has had a way of overwhelming our family with expenses that we forget about each year until that inevitable “Oh yeah – I wanted to get that gift for that person, too…” memory surfaces, or those great Black Friday deals that make me rush out to stock up on […]
Back to Blogging & Even More Frugal
It’s been a year since I last posted. That’s because I’ve been busy with our new baby who now just turned 1! He’s a little bundle of joy in our lives. But also another reason to pursue the frugal life…to ensure a financially secure future for him and for his 3-year-old big sister. So while […]
A Frugal Christmas
My Childhood Christmas I have to admit that growing up, Christmas was HUGE in my family. And as an only child, my parents wanted to make it very special for me, so in addition to our special traditions of decorating the tree and baking cookies with Christmas records playing (they still play records), going to […]
Farmer’s Markets
If you haven’t yet been to a Farmer’s Market this summer, now’s a great time to go! I love the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market but there are plenty in the Twin Cities area you can find if you pick up a Minnesota Grown directory. Many Farmer’s Markets offer more than just produce – you can find […]
Find great stuff at Half Price Books
This week is a Half Price Books coupon week so I thought I’d highlight them today. Half Price Books locations are all over the Twin Cities and are each filled with great books, CDs, DVDs and more at great prices (half price, yes – though many are priced less). This is a great place to […]