Go Forth and Survive!
May
17
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Hello! My name is Michelle.  And you are visiting Frugal and Free. The purpose of this site is to spread the Good News of being Frugal and getting things Free.

For years, I have been getting dishwasher soap, shampoo, deodorants, toothpaste, toilet paper and many other items for mere pennies, sometimes only tax on the dollar. 

  • It’s simply a matter of collecting as many coupons for the items you use as


Jan
01
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Hello, made it to Grocery Warehouse (an Albertson’s store) for the Hot pockets sale 5 for $10–Buy $20 in product, get $5 off and it was the last day of Double Coupons so 10- 50cent off c/o times 10= 10.00 off = $5.00 for 10 boxes plus 2 more at $1 each = 12 boxes of hot pockets for $7.00= .58 each box. Happy New Year!!! Many deals in the new… Continue reading



Nov
12
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Hi! I am in a rush this morning but just a note…went to the Mega Sale at KS last night. Was able to do 2 orders and got 100.00 worth of groceries/product for approx $10—I goofed and only got 5 popcorn when I should have had 6 (after work, a wee bit tired) and so I didn’t get the auto $5 off—but I will talk to the store about an… Continue reading



Nov
02
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

If you have a Kroger store near you (I have King Soopers) currently, until 11/18/08 the Pert PLus is on sale 2 for $4-there are $2 off coupons out from 10/19 Smartsource insert which makes it FREE!  That would make a a great deal all by itself, but courtesy of Pert Plus, you get a $2 Cat (catalina coupon good off your next order!) which sweetens the deal up quite… Continue reading



Sep
06
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

If you have ever gone to buy some needed spices, I am sure you have gasped just as I have in the grocery store.  One trick I learned a long time ago is to start off in the ethnic section of the grocery store—mainly the Mexican area. You will find all kinds of spices, not only chili powder, cumin, etc. but oregano, garlic powder, sesame seeds. It’s always a good idea to… Continue reading



Aug
27
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Broaden your horizons and take the BBC’s free online language courses at bbc.co.uk/languages . Choose from among complete beginner courses in French, German, Italian and Spanish. You can also dabble in Chinese, Japanese, Greek and others.

Have a great day~ ~Michelle… Continue reading



Aug
22
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

******F & F Deal Alert*******   Walgreen’s has Hershey’s Candy,  (Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s PB Cups, Hershey’s Miniatures)  6- 9.2 oz bags 2 for $3.00 with a $1 off Instant Coupon in Easy Saver booklet. Sale good through Saturday, August 23rd, 08.

HARRISBURG, Pa. -The maker of Snickers bars and M&Ms candies said it is raising wholesale prices on various items to offset the higher costs… Continue reading



Aug
19
By: Michelle | Discussion (1)

Don’t PAY to find a number at home or for your cellphone. Dial 1-800-FREE 4-1-1, just have a few ads to listen to.

Also, Google has FREE 411, 1-800-GOOG-4-1-1

Those extra charges will kill you on the cell phone bill. SO, program these numbers in and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!

Have a good day.

~~~Michelle… Continue reading



Aug
13
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Crayola has some new dry erase markers out. They are offering free markers to teachers. You have to list the school’s name on the on line form. www.cexpschools.com/offer1  

Have a great day…

~~~Michelle… Continue reading



Aug
02
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

These muffins are so good—I knew they were to die for while they were still in the oven— Nice treat for any morning especially the weekend. Hope you enjoy!

2 medium eggs.
Zest of 2 oranges, minced.
1 ¼ cups of unbleached flour.
1 cup of half and half.
¾ cup of chocolate, chopped finely.
¾ cup of sour cream.
¾ cup of cake flour.
½ cup of cocoa powder.
¼ cup of brown sugar.
6 tablespoons of butter softened.
1… Continue reading