This past Christmas, my mother-in-law made a fabulous set of audio book recordings on CD for Emily. I consider these priceless heirloom gifts. Emily calls the CDs “Grandma Music”. Char choose three or four bedtime story books and recorded herself reading them using a program called Audacity. You can download Audacity for free by clicking […]
$10 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway
January 6, 2009 by
I thought it would be fun to do another giveaway, so here we go! I am giving away one $10 iTunes Gift Card to one lucky reader. Download music, audiobooks, videos… whatever! There are several ways to enter this fabulous giveaway: Become a Follower — Click here to become a follower of Frugal Family Fun Blog, and […]
Reminder — Free Coffee Mondays At McDonald’s
January 3, 2009 by
Just a reminder, if you are heading out to work Monday morning, you might want to give yourself enough extra time to make a quick run to McDonald’s. For a limited time, McDonald’s is offering a free premium roast coffee on Mondays. I am not sure if this is nation-wide or not, but the last […]
This Weekend — Save Money on Movies
January 3, 2009 by
Here are some easy ways to save a few bucks on movies this weekend: Save at AMC Theatres — Click here for a printable coupon good for free popcorn at AMC with the purchase of any fountain drink. Offer good until 1/15/09. RedBox — If you haven’t tried RedBox yet, why not give it a […]
25 Free MP3 Music Downloads + 1 Bonus Audiobook
January 3, 2009 by
Looking for some free tunes for your iPod? Check out emusic.com for a free trial that includes 25 free music downloads and 1 bonus audiobook. Take 2 weeks to decide if you like emusic and if you don’t, cancel and keep the 25 music files as their gift to you for trying!
New — From PBS Kids
January 2, 2009 by
Emily alerted me to a new find on the PBS Kids website, one of her personal favorites. PBS Kids.org just released a new online learning tool called PBS Kids Play, an interactive virtual activity center that adjusts to your child’s individual level and tracks development with custom progress reports! It is primarily geared towards kids […]
Free Tea Samples
January 1, 2009 by
Mmm… I love tea! Mark and I drink tea year-round, but especially during the cold winter months. Here are some great samples you can request for free! I have personally requested and received these, and I highly recommend the following: Yogi Tea — Sample pack includes Meditative Time, Mexican Sweet Chili, and Berry Anti-Oxidant. I […]
Free Coffee Mondays at McDonalds
December 27, 2008 by
For a limited time, McDonald’s is offering a free premium roast coffee on Mondays. I am not sure if this is nation-wide or not, but the last few times they offered it, it was. Leave us a comment, and let it know if it is in your area, or not. Yeah, free coffee!
$10 Target Gift Card Winner
December 19, 2008 by
Wow! There were 290 entries for this fabulous giveaway, and the $10 Target gift card winner (chosen by random.org) is mhemrich from Life as Vinny’s Mom! Here was her winning comment: I love Target. I just found your blog today, and am super excited to become a follower. You have some great ideas! Thanks to […]
$10 Target Gift Card Giveaway — Ends Today
December 19, 2008 by
Today is the last day to get in your entry for the $10 Target Gift Card Giveaway! Winner will be chosen by random.org and contacted via email for mailing information. Click here for details. This giveaway ends at 6pm EST. Good luck!
$10 Target Gift Card Giveaway
December 10, 2008 by
I am a huge fan of Target, and this week I am giving away a $10 Target gift card! Keep it for yourself, or give it to a friend for the holidays. Tip — Be sure to go to the gift kiosk to print out coupons to stretch this gift card even further. Here […]
Give Green Holiday Gifts — For Free!
December 8, 2008 by
This holiday season, promote a better environment with these green gifts that help reduce waste. The best part — they are FREE! Stop Junk Mail — Junk mail uses a tremendous amount of resources. Use CatalogChoice.org to create an account for the recipient to pick which catalogs are of genuine interest, and CatalogChoice will work […]
Coupon Giveaway – Last Chance to Enter
December 5, 2008 by
My very first giveaway is almost over. The coupon giveaway ends at 6pm EST, so be sure to get your entry in. You could win 50 coupons (many are for organic items)! Details here. FYI: Another giveaway starts soon!
Frugal Gift Idea — One Day Carbon Free
December 4, 2008 by
Visit BrighterPlanet.com to find out how you can give the gift of being carbon neutral for a day, for free! From the site: Forget fruitcake. This year, you can spread your holiday cheer by giving presents that contribute to the fight against climate change. Give the gift of carbon neutrality for a day — […]
A Great Mail Day!
December 1, 2008 by
I am so excited because today I received some great goodies in the mail! Here is a list of what arrived today: Letter from my Aunt (she lives in Argentina). Hola Tia Ines!! I love getting cards from friends and family, so this just made my day. Sample of Tide laundry detergent. To get your […]
Coupon Giveaway
November 25, 2008 by
I am doing my very first giveaway this week! I am a huge fan of coupons because the savings really do add up. Last month I saved a couple hundred dollars using coupons. For this drawing, I thought it would be appropriate to give away 50 free coupons (many are for organic items)! The coupons […]
Cleaning Day
November 20, 2008 by
Today is cleaning day in our house. I am planning to attack the clutter that has taken over the dining room table, but sometimes I lack the motivation to clean and I keep procrastinating. There is never any end to the cleaning, and I can come up with about a million excuses not to clean. […]
Get Ready to Read Skill-Building Activity Cards
November 16, 2008 by
Get your FREE set of skill-building activity cards here. These are filled with great ideas to bring literacy skills into your home and daily routine. They are free and easy to print out, and all 36 activity cards are available in Spanish or English.
