Atlanta's Frugal Mom

Anyone who's known me for any length of time will easily testify to my simple, comfortable clothing style .  And I use the term "style" rather loosely.  I have never been a fashion queen , and was well in to my late teens before I even realized that fashions came in seasons.  In fact, until recent enlightenment, I thought Jimmy Choos was some kind of trendy restaurant ...

A trick I've learned after doing laundry for almost twenty years?  (I know, I know, I started doing laundry when I was, like, five...  tee hee)

Oh, those handy-dandy plastic baggies!  They may not be the greenest way to take your lunch to work or school, but if you know how to STREEEETCH their lives, you can detect a shade of green on them.

For the love of all that's good and green, here are some crafty ways to re-purpose those frozen dinner trays, instead of tossing them straight in to the recycling bin.  (Heaven forbid they go in the regular trash!)  Just keep in mind they should NOT go through the microwave any more, and should be hand-washed or dishwasher top rack.   :o)

Did you get your post card in the mail from Babies R Us last week?  They're running a promotion for gift cards with the purchase of select products mostly Proctor & Gamble. *   This promotion is running through October 14, 2010.

What in the world can you do with all those coupons you've saved up, are about to expire, and won't get around to using?

What do the birds say when they fly over the clothing department at Target? (.....wait for it......)

Kotex has some great free sample packs available. There are three different "packs" from which to choose. As with most sample offers, there are sure to be some great coupons accompanying your samples. These are GREAT to keep in your purse! :o)

A Little Bit of Philly is running an offer for a free reusable tote bag .  You must enter your email and mailing address to be eligible.  It doesn't specify on the site, but it's safe to assume one free tote per household. I've seen this offer being promoted on a few other blogs, so hurry and grab yours while supplies last!  :o)

Pirate's Cove in Duluth Arrrrr!  Looking for a good deal, matey?  (Sorry, that's as Pirate-ey is I get...) When's the last time you've played miniature golf? If you wish to get back in to the swing of it (pun intended), then check out today's Half Off Depot deal:

Get a free sample of Woolite Dry Cleaner's Secret when you enter your information.  Also, while you're there, you can sign up to print a coupon for $1.50. 

  After a slightly disappointing venture to my dear, dear, Rite Aid today, I discovered that their coupon policy has changed.  Sort of.  Being a dilligent blogger and coupon-er, I checked their policy online, and found out the truth.

Okay, folks, AFM is in need of some computer help! In the process of setting up this very blog (initially on Wordpress), a nasty, nasty, nasty virus/trojan/whatever attacked our computer!!  We have taken some measures (immediately installing AVG and Spybot, as well as  running out that instant and purchasing Norton, with coupons in hand), but they seem to have only put a bandaid on a rather large gash...  We are still wary of what may be lurking on our system, and are in desperate need of some Nerd Herd help. (Couldn't resist -- Chuck starts back tonight!!) So, I am asking you, my fellow readers, to share with me a company or an individual you may know who can help us out.  Or, if YOU are a member of the Geak Squad or the Nerd Herd, please please please contact me! Thank you in advance!  :o)

I'm rather envious over this one.....  

I just got wind of a new store hitting North Point mall in Alpharetta: Buy Buy Baby .  It's a division of Bed, Bath, and Beyond , and will accept current BBB coupon you may have.  (Apparently, this location is so new, it's not yet listed in the mall's directory, nor on BBB's website!)

What ? Norcross Art Fest, a showcase of art and entertainment, celebrating the beauty of historic downtown Norcross.  Music, food, live entertainment, and children's rides.

Dunwoody's Chili Cook Off, a part of the two day Dunwoody Music Festival , is October 23rd, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., judging from noon to 1 p.m.

The Dunwoody library is hosting its annual Friends of the Dunwoody Library Book Sale.

The 25th annual Sandy Springs Festival is just around the corner!  It is always located at Heritage Green, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle. Tickets are $5 for adults ($7 for a 2-day pass), $3 for kids ($4 for a 2-day pass).   Kids under 5 are free, as are Heritage Sandy Springs members.  

Walgreen's is running their Schick Intuition Razor's as a BOGO sale right now for $10.99.  Not a great  deal on its own, but pair it with coupons and you've got a great deal.  (There are currently $2 off coupons from a few weeks ago in the Sunday paper.)

16th Annual Insect-ival! at the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia Saturday, September 25 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Visitor Center.  $5 per person; $20 max/family; children under 2 years are free. 

You can apply to get a coupon for a box of tampons from RepHresh Brilliant, a pH-balanced tampon.  

Here's a new Pampers code:

Did you know that if you save your Arby's reciept, you can get a FREE regular roast beef sandwich or a Beef 'n Cheddar?

This is from an email I recieved about some great groups meeting at the Jewish Community Centers of Atlanta .   You need not be a member of the JCC, nor necessarily Jewish to attend.   (However, some events are more specifically geared to the Jewish community.)  This is another great opportunity to interact with other moms, and for your little one(s) to socialize.  :o)

Thanks to a hot lead, I am super-excited to share with you ClipZone .  It's an iPhone App, but it's also a website, so you can access it even -gasp!- without an iPhone.   (Coming soon for Droid and HTC Touch.)

If you're out in Pine Mountain, GA -or care to take a trip out that way- this is a good deal.  Admission is normally $17.95, but through this Half Off Depot promotion , you can get admission for just $8.00.

As a follow up to a previous link to an AJC articl e, I have some information to share about the natural gas options available. After doing a little investigation in to the recent surge in offers for a fixed rate gas plan, I have come to a few conclusions. First, most of the fixed rate prices are between $0.719 and $0.81. Guess what? Unless I'm planning on heating the Taj Mahal this winter, that ten cents won't make a whole heap of difference. What does make a difference are the following:

Here's another Pampers code, worth 10 points: