Frugal Family Fun Blog » online http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com Good times on a budget! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:01:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Beautiful Custom Jewelry Giveaway from Lisa Leonard Designs http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/03/beautiful-custom-jewelry-giveaway-from.html http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/03/beautiful-custom-jewelry-giveaway-from.html#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:39:00 +0000 Valerie http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/03/10/beautiful-custom-jewelry-giveaway-from-lisa-leonard-designs/ ...Read the Rest]]>
[Update: And the winner is... Jody from Mommy Moment! Congratulations!! Thanks to everyone for entering this fun giveaway! ]

It’s time for another fun giveaway — this one from the lovely and super-talented Lisa Leonard from Lisa Leonard Designs! If you have not seen her beautiful custom jewelry before, it is amazing! Each piece is unique and perfect for everyday wear.

I have been an admirer of her jewelry for some time now, so when Lisa contacted me to see if I would host a giveaway, I jumped at the chance! I adore the clean design of these pieces, plus Lisa is an absolute sweetheart. Any piece from her jewelry collection would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift….. (Hint, hint, Mark… Hee hee!)
Now the fun part — One lucky reader will win a $50 gift certificate for Lisa Leonard Designs! To enter for your chance to win, visit Lisa’s shop and leave a comment telling me which piece is your favorite. Be sure to leave your email address in the comments field! Tweet/Blog/Facebook about this fun giveaway, and you’re in for three more entries!! (Just be sure to leave a comment that you blogged/Facebooked/tweeted).
This giveaway ends Saturday, March 13th @ 6:30pm EST and winner will be chosen by random.org


This giveaway is now closed! Thanks to everyone from entering! Another fun giveaway starts soon, so be sure to check back! 
]]> http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/03/beautiful-custom-jewelry-giveaway-from.html/feed 230 5 Tips to Save Money on Eating Out http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/06/5-tips-to-save-money-on-eating-out.html http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/06/5-tips-to-save-money-on-eating-out.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:01:00 +0000 Valerie http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/06/12/5-tips-to-save-money-on-eating-out/ ...Read the Rest]]> Last week, Mark and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary, and we thought it would be nice to take the family out for dinner to celebrate! As a frugal freak, I’m always looking for ways to save money and cut costs. Here are some of our favorite ways to save money on eating out:
  1. Kids Eat Free — Visit kidseatfree.com for local restaurant deals featuring free kid’s meals. This can be a huge money saver, especially for those large families with several kids.

  2. Restaurant.com — Find deals on neighborhood restaurants and purchase $25 gift certificates for just $10! 

  3. Entertainment Book — Depending on where you live, and how often you go out to eat, the Entertainment Book can be a huge money-saver.

  4. Brochures from Local Hotels — If you live near any hotels, visit the lobby and pick up any brochures for local attractions. Many of these contain coupons for restaurants as well!

  5. Yellow Pages — Your local Yellow Pages is also a good source for restaurant coupons, and some even list several menus from restaurants (which could save you lots of time too).

]]> http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/06/5-tips-to-save-money-on-eating-out.html/feed 7 Get Your FREE Sub http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/02/get-your-free-sub.html http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/02/get-your-free-sub.html#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:16:00 +0000 Valerie http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/02/25/get-your-free-sub/ Quiznos is giving away coupons for a free sub to the first million people who register at http://www.millionsubs.com Go get your coupon!

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My mother-in-law first told me about this tip, and I am so glad she shared it with me! If you are a literature junkie, be sure to check out DailyLit.com to read books for FREE via email or RSS. Lots of children’s titles are available too. It is so easy to sign up and get started. First, browse their collection of books to find the title you want. Enter your email address, and click subscribe. Most books are available in several segments that require less than 5 minutes a day of reading. The best part — no late fees from the library! For more information, click here.

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One of the questions I am asked quite frequently is “How do you get the best deals on electronics?” Here are some of my favorite tips to save big bucks on that new digital camera, laptop, or other electronic purchase:
  1. Network: Let everyone know that you are in the market to buy a (insert electronic name here). Often a friend of a friend may have exactly what you are looking for, or know of a place that is having good deals, so it never hurts to get the word out.
  2. Buy Used: Place an ad on Craigslist. It is free, and you may be able to snag a good deal. Also, browse eBay for listings on used items.
  3. Try Refurbished: Check out Amazon Warehouse for great deals on refurbished electronics. Our digital camera came from here (Nikon D40), and we have been so happy about this purchase.
  4. Open Box Models: I went to a large electronics store to buy a sub-woofer for Mark. I asked about the Open Box model and got a substantial discount. It even came with the same warranty, just no box — they wrapped it in bubble wrap.
  5. Other Deals: If you have not checked out Woot, you should. Woot features one item a day (usually deeply discounted) and they sell it until it is sold out before offering another item the next day. No matter what you buy, the shipping is always just $5!!
]]> http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/02/save-on-electronics.html/feed 2 Save Money on Eating Out http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/02/save-on-eating-out.html http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/02/save-on-eating-out.html#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:45:00 +0000 Valerie http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/02/20/save-money-on-eating-out/ ...Read the Rest]]> Go to Restaurant.com and use checkout code DINE to purchase a $25 gift certificate to your local favorite restaurants for just $2!! Certificates do not expire for a full year, so it is a good time to stock up. Offer good today only.
We have used these before (and given some as gifts), and it is always a good deal!
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