Ifè Oshun: Notes From A Thrifty WAHM
Daily Thrifty Tips and Frugal Info
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – BJ’s Warehouse Free 60-Day TrialPosted by oshun on April 30, 2009
If you’re looking to try buying items in bulk and are interested in trying and /or comparing warehouses, here’s a free pass that will give you a 60-day go round at BJ’s. You must activate it at your local BJ’s by July 6, 2009. Although I’m a member of Costco, I give BJ’s props for [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Food AuctionsPosted by oshun on April 29, 2009
One of the latest, and most unlikely of, crazes coming out of our economic recession is the auctioning of groceries. Food retailers who are looking to unload excess inventory are now doing business with the auction houses who have found a new market in thousands of families across the country who are looking to make [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – More Free Ice CreamPosted by oshun on April 28, 2009
Don’t you just love it when the weather gets warm? It’s such a great time to enjoy some ice cream, and there seems top be a lot of the free kind out there. Carvel’s joining the free ice cream fray to offer a free Ice Berg, those frosty drinks made of ice cream, soda and [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – 16 Ways To Save $100Posted by oshun on April 27, 2009
Reader’s Digest offers what is now a classic article on sixteen easy, everyday ways to save your household a good chunk of change. Tips include everything from car insurance to property tax. The article suggests you can save $100 a year with all these tips combined, but experience has shown me just No. 15 alone, [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Dog FoodPosted by oshun on April 24, 2009
In an effort to soften the impact the humans’ economic crisis is having on our pets, Dogswell is offering a FREE bag of dry dog food to folks who’ve recently become unemployed. The first 10,000 people to sign up are eligible, and you can sign up until May 15. Thanks to Coupon Cravings for the [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Chicken From KFC & El Pollo LocoPosted by oshun on April 23, 2009
Today I saw a long line of cars, at least 20, all waiting on the busy main street before turning off into a lot full of eateries. Upon closer inspection, I realized they were waiting to get to Popeye’s chicken and there were more people on foot spilling out of the door unto the sidewalk. [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Starbucks In CanadaPosted by oshun on April 22, 2009
Here’s a last minute entry to add to our Earth Day freebie lists. You can get free coffee if you bring your own mug to your friendly local Starbucks. Now… (here comes the disclaimer)… I know this is the deal in Canada, but as for the U.S. the info is a little hazy. ABC says [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Ice Cream!Posted by oshun on April 21, 2009
Who doesn’t like free ice cream? For most of the day today, April 21, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can visit your local Ben & Jerry’s for a free scoop of the sweet stuff. Share this Post[?]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Hot Baby DealsPosted by oshun on April 20, 2009
If you’re looking for consistent, daily deals on all things baby – diapers, formulas, and the like, check out BabyCheapskate. You can also find diaper reviews and a coupon trading group for baby stuff. Share this Post[?]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – More Earth Day FreebiesPosted by oshun on April 17, 2009
I recently shared some info on where you can get free goodies for Earth Day and guess what? Here’s even more great stuff for the upcoming Green festivities. Cutiebootycakes is hosting a terrific giveaway where you can score an awesome Brita Digital Water Filter, a Bissell Little Green Carpet & Upholstry Cleaner, and more. Get [...]
