It's that time again!
Come join the Frugal Club, today, for a
Come join the Frugal Club, today, for a
Frugal Clothing Swap,
Sept. 22, 12-1pm in Bldg 5-203!
Hope to see you there!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Upcoming Frugal Meetings!
Frugal Club member Cara reports regarding the August 25th meeting: "At today’s Frugal Club meeting, we made some plans for upcoming months and changed some dates around (pending room availability). Please make note and mark your calendars – all meetings are scheduled in 5-203 at noon. "
"September 22nd – Our semi-annual clothing and accessory swap. Start cleaning out your closets now! It’s been 6 months since our last, really successful, swap and it’s time to do it again."
"October 27th – A hobby swap! Lots of our members have gotten into – and out of – hobbies that are now crowding the storage spaces. If you have scrapbooking supplies, beading/jewelry supplies, knitting, quilting, soap making, candle making – whatever! – supplies that you’d like to swap with others, bring it to this meeting."
"December 8th – We’ve decided to merge the 11/24 and the 12/15 meeting into one meeting on the 8th. At this meeting, we plan to have a cookie exchange AND a “re-gifting” party! If you’d like to participate in the cookie exchange, bring two dozen cookies and take two dozen home. As far as the “re-gifting” party goes – we’ve all been given gifts that were never going to use, haven’t we? You receive them, say “Oh – it’s so beautiful!” and then put it in a closet never to be seen again. Well, here’s your chance to get rid of that white elephant. Oh – and to make it more interesting – wrap it up. Then we’ll exchange our re-gifts. Bring as many of them as you like and take that same number home. You may end up with something you really like! No buying anything new for this party (that would defeat the frugal purpose) – re-gifts only!"
"September 22nd – Our semi-annual clothing and accessory swap. Start cleaning out your closets now! It’s been 6 months since our last, really successful, swap and it’s time to do it again."
"October 27th – A hobby swap! Lots of our members have gotten into – and out of – hobbies that are now crowding the storage spaces. If you have scrapbooking supplies, beading/jewelry supplies, knitting, quilting, soap making, candle making – whatever! – supplies that you’d like to swap with others, bring it to this meeting."
"December 8th – We’ve decided to merge the 11/24 and the 12/15 meeting into one meeting on the 8th. At this meeting, we plan to have a cookie exchange AND a “re-gifting” party! If you’d like to participate in the cookie exchange, bring two dozen cookies and take two dozen home. As far as the “re-gifting” party goes – we’ve all been given gifts that were never going to use, haven’t we? You receive them, say “Oh – it’s so beautiful!” and then put it in a closet never to be seen again. Well, here’s your chance to get rid of that white elephant. Oh – and to make it more interesting – wrap it up. Then we’ll exchange our re-gifts. Bring as many of them as you like and take that same number home. You may end up with something you really like! No buying anything new for this party (that would defeat the frugal purpose) – re-gifts only!"
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Frugal Club Meets Today!!
Updates for August Frugal Club meeting:
- Want to keep up with all the daily deals online, visit http://www.dodtracker.com/miscellaneous/ to get up to the minute info on the most popular daily deals to be found!
- Attention Frugal photogs: If you register with a new account on Walgreens between now and Aug. 24, you’ll be credited with 25 free 4×6 photo prints. They’ll charge for shipping, however you can get that fee waived if you opt for in-store pickup.
- Coupon site update- here's a link to a newly discovered coupon site (thanks, Frugal Member Diana!)...check it out and let the group know what you think: http://www.couponcabin.com/
- Don't forget to check out Kmart- from time to time they are offering double-coupon shopping!!
July Frugal Club Meeting Updates:
Big thanks to Frugal Club member Cara for providing the following report of the discussion from the July 2009 meeting:
- We discussed the “Cash for Clunkers” bill – details are at http://www.cars.gov/. Sadly, this program is reported to end on Monday, August 24th, 2009.
- We discussed the 10 most and least expensive cars to insure – visit this site for more information! http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/article/107172/most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-insure
- Good to know: According to info found by a frugal gal, 42% of employers (including gov’t) are pulling credit reports on potential job candidates – especially those dealing with money. Jobseekers should note that head hunters and hiring agencies are looking for the “Highest quality individuals”....so, it just makes sense (and cents!!) to keep being frugal....
- In consideration of the challenging economic environment, many finance wizards recommend a 3-tiered emergency fund - $500 in cash in your house, $1000 in a checking or savings account, and 6 months of income in a CD. This is a goal everyone should work towards!
- Keep your frugal bucks safe!! To thwart of would be thieves, hide that $1000 in emergency cash at home. Consider hiding it in the following places: tinfoil wrapped in the freezer, in a picture frame between the photo and the cardboard, the “soil” of a fake plant, under an extremely heavy piece of furniture, and in a used can of soup-stacked with other cans. One member related the story of a break-in at her home and said the only thing that wasn’t touched in her house was the garbage pail. Now she keeps emergency cash in a ziplock between the garbage liner and the pail.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
July Meeting Reminder!
The Frugal Club will meet on Tuesday, July 28, 12-1:00 p.m., Bldg. 3- PDC Conference Room. Hope to see you there!!
To hold you over until the next meeting, enjoy these specialty frugal tips:
For eyeglass coupons that are reportedly a better deal than some benefit plans, check out what JC Penny's has to offer here... if you try and buy, share your experience with others!
http://www.jcpeyes.com/coupons.html
For the frugal techie, here's a great site to check out. Let us know what you think...
http://news.cnet.com/cheapskate/?tag=bc
For the frugal super-shopper who must have a bit of retail therapy every now and then, here's a great site chock full of frugal tips and savings links. Enjoy!
http://www.bargainist.com/about/
To hold you over until the next meeting, enjoy these specialty frugal tips:
For eyeglass coupons that are reportedly a better deal than some benefit plans, check out what JC Penny's has to offer here... if you try and buy, share your experience with others!
http://www.jcpeyes.com/coupons.html
For the frugal techie, here's a great site to check out. Let us know what you think...
http://news.cnet.com/cheapskate/?tag=bc
For the frugal super-shopper who must have a bit of retail therapy every now and then, here's a great site chock full of frugal tips and savings links. Enjoy!
http://www.bargainist.com/about/
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