This Rocks: "Frugalista" blogs

Friends, this girl loves herself a deal.

When it comes to shopping, I've recently gotten into pairing coupons and sales to get some amazing deals. Why pay more, right?

For example, today I visited Walgreens and picked up their in-store ad. There was a tear-out coupon for $.99 Lindsay Olives, for which I had a "$1 off 2" manufacturer coupon (click on the link and you will, too!). Since you can use in-store and manufacturer coupons together, I bought 2 jars for just $.49 each! Super cheap.

Wags also had an in-store ad coupon for Starbucks Frappucino bottled drinks for $1.29 each. I had manufacturer coupons for $1 off, so I picked up 2 for just $.29 each.

I told a friend that I'd put a listing of some of my favorite coupon / thrifty blogs together for her, and thought I'd share with you folks as well.

1. Krazy Coupon Lady

The tone is tounge-in-cheek, and KCL features a ton of useful information, from listings of internet printable coupons to freebies.

2. Common Sense with Money

Another great site - several updates are made daily. Blogger Mercedes constantly posts great tips about store sales and coupon matchups, free samples and more.

3. Deal Seeking Mom

Tara posts constantly, and seems to scour every edge of the Internet to post about deals! Right now, she has a post about an EarthFare promotion (wish we had these in WI) and a Santa Cruz $.75 off natural juices coupon. Great stuff.

Visiting these blogs is a fun daily activity, and I feel good when I save money. Hope that you enjoy them as much as I have.

Another preview photo from Nashville...

When life gives you lemons....

As Atmosphere says, "...you paint that SH*T gold!" This week has been stressing me out. I didn't get to post at all yesterday, which is fine but GEEZ. Work stuff, some personal stuff and thank goodness that Zak and the pets have been keeping me sane.

I did not get motivated to work out early in the AM on Tuesday... however after work, had a great 35 minute run / walk treadmill workout. I am attempting to get myself into running shape and while it will be a long journey, I am thrilled that I can run for 8 minutes :-D

Some things that I am lovin' this week:

Organic plums that were on sale at Woodman's - it's Thursday and we've already gone through an entire bag! Will have to get some more soon.

Watermellon. This will be out of season soon, and this is by far my favorite summertime produce treat. Mmmm...

Frugal living / coupon blogs like Being Frugal is Fabulous and Krazy Coupon Lady. BFF (love the name) linked to a great weekly deal from Walgreens (today's deal - 20 free photo prints!) and KCL has great how-to advice for coupon usage and deal alerts. I estimate that Zak & I will save at least $5 weekly on groceries due to tips I've learned... and $5 x 52 weeks = $260, people. That's one heck of a start!

I hope to post more later... ciao.