Freaky Frugalite

Do you realize that I STILL have my summer clothes in my dresser? I get later and later every year… I used to be so organized; every early September, the kids and I would make the switch- we’d haul out the dozens of boxes full of sweaters and pants, and pack up the tank tops [...]

Nothing like a possum skulking around in the basement to keep you on your toes, full of vim and vigor while you exercise heartily and obtain your target heart rate for aerobic exercise! Yes indeedy! :blink: We knew something was afoot a few weeks ago, when the cats’ food in the basement started mysteriously disappearing. [...]

I’ve joined up for Blog Jog Day! I usually don’t do things like this, but after reading more about it, I’ve decided to throw my hat in the ring. Blog Jog Day is the creation of Carol at the Blog Jog Day Blog. She’s an author and blogger who wants to encourage serious bloggers to [...]

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine. WOWSA. Have you been to the Pier 1 website, perchance? Holy guacamole, my eyeballs almost popped out. Go on, go ahead and see the site. I’ll wait until you come back…. lala laa laaaa…. So what do [...]

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I grew up near Oneida Lake, New York State’s largest inland lake. It is SO beautiful there. Besides going to the lake and swimming whenever I wanted, I also enjoyed fresh seafood from the lake. There is nothing like delicious fresh, local seafood, yum! But now that I live far away from any lake, seafood [...]

I wish I’d seen this website before I spend a ton of money on baby gates for our dogs! I could have saved a ton of money, and gotten higher quality gates. Oh well, I pass this information on to you in case you need some baby gates, or know someone who does. It’s KidSafeInc.com. [...]

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. Veteran’s Day is Wednesday, November 11. Dollar General (my favorite dollar store) is doing something really nice for the men and women of the Armed Forces and families- they’re giving them a discount to thank them for all [...]

I never seem to make this one on time. But it’s a fun meme and I’d hate to miss it. Questions for this week: 1. What is your favorite kind of pie? 2. Have you ever run out of gas in the car you were driving? 3. How many languages do you speak? 4. Do [...]

Gee, I wish I had seen this New York store before I renovated my kitchen. It’s got the biggest stock of cabinet knobs- especially vintage style- I’ve ever seen! Oh well, I’m always constructing things around the house, so I’m always in need of good hardware. I plan on refinishing a few wooden desks, and [...]