Ifè Oshun: Notes From A Thrifty WAHM
Daily Thrifty Tips and Frugal Info
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Ticket To Disney WorldPosted by oshun on October 2, 2009
The “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program is a win-win deal which will inspire smiles all around. In return for volunteering with select organizations, you will receive a pass for a free day at Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks. You can sign up for your volunteer assignment after January 1, 2010, [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – BOGO Free CrocsPosted by oshun on September 17, 2009
As it seemed 2 out of every 4 kids were sporting Crocs this Summer, supplies for the latest BOGO offer won’t last long. Right now the shoes’ manufacturer, Crocs.com, is having a major sale. Buy one pair of Crocs and get the second pair free. As if that wasn’t good enough, they went on ahead [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Cheesecake From Cheesecake FactoryPosted by oshun on September 3, 2009
Just the mere mention of Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake is enough to send many into fits of ecstasy. Imagine what getting a free slice will do… especially when it’s for a good cause. The Cheesecake Factory is teaming up with Feeding America for The ‘Drive Out Hunger Tour. During September they’ll hold events throughout the country [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Passes For Museum DayPosted by oshun on August 28, 2009
On National Museum Day (September 26, 2009) you can visit the museum for free at a number of venues across the country. All you need to do is download your free passes and use th Share this Post[?]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Free Chicken Sandwich On Labor DayPosted by oshun on August 26, 2009
Labor Day is right around the corner, and with it comes a special offer from Chick-fil-a. All you have to do is wear your favorite sports team logo, and an Original Chicken Sandwich will be yours for free, as long as it’s between the hours of 10 am and closing. Get more info Share this [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Kids Eat Free At IkeaPosted by oshun on August 12, 2009
For now you can add Ikea to the growing list of restaurants where kids can eat for free. Until August 16, all children under 12 can get a free meal at any participating IKEA stores. There’s no need for accompanying adults to purchase anything, so feel free to get free meatballs, a PBJ sandwich, or [...]
Thrifty Tip Of The Day – Save Money On Kids’ Dental and Medical CostsPosted by oshun on March 19, 2009
No, this isn’t an ad for Ameriplan. Some other moms and I were talking about how if parents monitored their kids’ diets more diligently, the rate of childhood cavities and obesity in the U.S. would drop drastically. Our kids eat way too much sugar. Not only are they eating candy and drinking massive amounts of [...]
Jadakiss Fundraiser Canceled By Black Church And Community LeadersPosted by oshun on May 8, 2007
The Don Imus bandwagon is reaching full speed with the Black church and Black community leaders finally taking a real stand against negativity in rap music, most recently canceling a celebrity basketball fundraiser at Stamford’s Yerwood Center where rapper Jadakiss and his D-Block crew were scheduled to appear. According to the Stamford Advocate, the rapper [...]
Russell Simmons In 2001: I Am Not Looking To “Clean Up Rap”Posted by oshun on April 25, 2007
At first I prepared to title this post: “Russell Simmons Is A Hypocrite,” but, being a professional, I chose to couch it in neutrality and let you, the dear reader, decide for yourself. However, I just absolutely have to say I am soooooooo disappointed. Simmons, the man primarily responsible for building the rap music industry, [...]
Gangsta Parties Glorifying Black Stereotypes Spark ControversyPosted by oshun on February 1, 2007
The latest craze sweeping the nation is “gangsta parties,” where white kids, according to the Mercury News, “dress in gang gear and drink malt liquor from paper bags.” For real. “A white Clemson University student attends a bash in black face [oh my] over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend [oh my, my]. A [...]
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