Ifè Oshun: Notes From A Thrifty WAHM » Frugal Living http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun Daily Thrifty Tips and Frugal Info Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:55:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Using Your Dryer To Lower Heating Costs http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-using-your-dryer-to-lower-heating-costs/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-using-your-dryer-to-lower-heating-costs/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:40:45 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=624 Tip Hero offers a fascinating, and useful, article on how to use your dryer to help with lowering the heating bill.

This is a great tip for those of us who are experiencing frigid weather for the holidays.

Check it out here.

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-using-your-dryer-to-lower-heating-costs/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - $5 Dinner Recipe Book http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-5-dinner-recipe-book/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-5-dinner-recipe-book/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:47 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=611 It’s true! Your favorite $5 dinner mom, Erin, is translating her site into a book full of recipes that will each feed a family of four for just $5.

One of the things I like about Erin’s recipes is the fact they are pretty varied and healthy, so even vegetarians can get some great recipes. Although we’re not sure exactly what recipes will end up in the book,you can pre-order now.

Congrats to Erin for the book deal, and congrats on the new baby!

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-5-dinner-recipe-book/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Free Duracell Batteries http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-free-duracell-batteries/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-free-duracell-batteries/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:49:37 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=588 This is a true steal… but legal.

Now through December 26th you can actually get 20-packs of Duracell Batteries at Staples for free.

If you are not already a member of their Staples Rewards program (which you r

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/12/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-free-duracell-batteries/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Being Frugal With Time http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-being-frugal-with-time/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-being-frugal-with-time/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:24:51 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=584 Sometimes as working moms, we learn the hard way that it’s important to be frugal with your time as well as your money.

This is one of those times for me. Demands on my time are reaching a peak now that I am finishing up a very important project that is in vital need of even more of my immediate, and total attention.

That means, the undivided attention that is left after working outside the home, dealing with a five year old with new teeth coming in, and all manner of family demands.

So I’ll be taking a short break from the daily thrifty tips. I will return at the beginning of next week. I sincerely hope this doesn’t inconvenient anyone. But in the meantime, please visit my site ThriftyWAHM.com and check out our blogroll of great sister sites chock full of thrifty tips and frugal advice.

See you soon!

BEST,
Ife

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-being-frugal-with-time/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Payless BOGO 50% http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-payless-bogo-50/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-payless-bogo-50/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:40:55 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=582 After the huge Oprah blowout, Payless is at it again with this great offer that lasts until Dec. 1.

Buy one item, get the second one for 50%. That goes for anything in the store from shoes to accessories.

You can take advantage of the offer both in-store and online.

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-payless-bogo-50/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Extensive Kids Eat Free List http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-extensive-kids-eat-free-list/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-extensive-kids-eat-free-list/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:31:26 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=580 Kudos to CouponDivas who compiled this lengthy list of restaurants where kids can eat free.

You can find establishments for any day of the week (including Saturday and Sunday), and for almost anytime of day. Included are old standbys such as IHOP, along with Fuddruckers, Chevys, Golden Corral, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Chick fil A, Bennigan’s, Jason’s Deli, and so many more.

Honestly though, while we appreciate the offer who would take their kid to eat at Hooters at 11 pm?

Entire list

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-extensive-kids-eat-free-list/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Kids Eat Free At Boston Market Until 2010 http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-dau-kids-eat-free-at-boston-market-until-2010/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-dau-kids-eat-free-at-boston-market-until-2010/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:19:14 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=577 Until January 31, 2010, Boston Market will let up to two kids eat free on Saturdays and Sundays with an adult purchase of 6 bucks or more, or up to four children with the purchase of a family meal.

The offer covers all kids 14 and under.

No coupon’s necessary. Just take the kiddies and go. Here’s more info.

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-dau-kids-eat-free-at-boston-market-until-2010/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - 50 Free 4×6 Prints http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-50-free-4x6-prints/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-50-free-4x6-prints/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:04:45 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-50-free-4x6-prints/ Sign up for a free membership at Shutterfly and you have 30 days to redeem their offer of 50 free 4×6 prints.

Not bad for a site that offers free unlimited storage, free personalized websites, and a host of other photo goodies.

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-the-day-50-free-4x6-prints/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Free Godiva Chocolate http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-thd-day-free-godiva-chocolate/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-thd-day-free-godiva-chocolate/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:16:55 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=568 Godiva chocolate.
Free.
Honestly, do you need more information?

Go get it!

Thanks Cheap Today!

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]]> http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrifty-tip-of-thd-day-free-godiva-chocolate/feed/ Thrifty Tip Of The Day - Target: 6 Wii Games For $30? http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrity-tip-of-the-day-target-6-wii-games-for-30/ http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/2009/11/thrity-tip-of-the-day-target-6-wii-games-for-30/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:38:11 +0000 oshun http://oshun55.com/ifeoshun/?p=564 It looks like Target is offering a sweet deal for all you early Christmas shoppers.

From now through Saturday (Nov. 7), you can scoop up up to 6 Wii games for as low as $5 a pop. Just print the 2 for $10 coupon. Feedback on DealSeekingMom and FrugalFind say it works.

Stock up on the games today, and good luck!

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