Meeting Updates!

Cool links, great ideas, and topics of discussion at recent meetings:

• Want to really see some money saved-check this out: http://greateyeglasses.com. First step, get your prescription form your doctor, then shop here for a great bargain on top quality eyeglasses. These glasses (a huge variety) only cost between $15 and $30.
• Angel Food Ministries, http://anglefoodministries.com At this site, you can purchase various pre-packed baskets of foods at reasonable prices. This is a church run organization-several churches in Marion County participate.
• At a recent meeting, the group discusses the new supermarket, Aldi Foods (located on Easy Street near What-A-Burger). According to several frugal shoppers, there are certain foods that are very worthwhile (a gal of Milk is at least a buck cheaper than anywhere else) but there was minor concern over whether families used to brand named items would go for discounted brands. Further feedback on shopping experiences at Aldi is encouraged and appreciated.
• At a recent meeting, Cara discussed selling/disposing of broken electronics on eBay, Craigslist, and Freecycle. Cara recently sold a broken iphone on eBay for $150. Also advertised a broken TV on Freecycle (repair costs exceeded its value) and someone hauled it away in a day.
• Per Cara, http://dollarsurveys.net is still proving semi-lucrative. She reports earning $14 in two weeks filling out surveys while watching TV!!!
• Welcome new member: Tony Belden!! At his first meeting, our newest frugal pal offered several good ideas and back issues of Consumer Reports to peruse. Thanks, Tony!
• REMINDER: Don't forget!!! The first Frugal Club clothing swap is next Tuesday, March 10th!! Frugal members are encouraged to bring well-loved but still fabulous clothing to the exchange. Accessories are welcome too! You may very well come away with a new wardrobe!