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


Jul
05
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

for those who love, are obsessed with, or simply have a thing for the color purple.
www.thepurplestore.com… Continue reading



Jul
05
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Here’s a great freebie sample for yourself or for hubby, if you are feeling generous **smile** 

Kimberly-Clark will send you a sample of SCOTT® Xtreme Rags

       www.kcdiy.com/xtreme/Xtreme.aspx… Continue reading



Jul
03
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Just wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy and SAFE 4th of July. I will choose to watch fireworks this year from the backyard of our first home! I just can’t seem to spring for buying fireworks. It would be like lighting up a $20 bill. (That’s not realistic–just how much can you get for $20 now days?)

Anyway, simple holiday for this family. Just enjoying time… Continue reading



Jun
25
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Hello. Hope everyone is doing well today. Half way through the work week…then the weekend!

Here is a link to the Frugal and Free Cutter!  This thing is the greatest thing since the internet! LOL   http://www.frugalandfree.com/stuff.html cutterCheck it out! Works great  on opening DVD and CD cases, slicing tape on boxes and packaging—and the obvious, COUPONS and newspaper articles!

Don’t forget, be frugal today. Got leftover coffee?… Continue reading



Jun
18
By: Michelle | Discussion (1)

Just wanting some feedback. I have 3 teens. Out for the summer. They can eat more than I ever imagined possible.  The big thing for them is “snacks.” If it has to be cooked, Oh My Goodness, that is tragedy! It has to be ready to stick in the mouth—NOW! Even nukeables, at times, just aren’t quick enough.

Well, I can start on a “When I was a kid…” Yeah, yeah… Continue reading



May
25
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Go here, here, and here to load all of the current e-coupons to your Kroger card and then  get ready to save, save, save!… Continue reading



May
24
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

If you still clip to save — and increasingly fewer of us do (????)  – you’ll soon be able to stop. Instead, you’ll get discounts electronically. Here’s how that will work.

By Melinda Fulmer

Paper coupons appear to be headed the way of the VCR… Continue reading



May
23
By: Michelle | Discussion (0)

Just to let you know, I will be updating and posting a lot this weekend…I have just returned back to work fulltime after being on a 6 week unpaid leave. Yeah! TGIF! I look forward to bringing you lots of freebie links, printable coupon links and general info on how to make your budget “sing.”  Have a great Friday and I will be back tomorrow.

—Michelle… Continue reading



May
17
By: Michelle | Discussion (1)

Little Caesars FREE crazy bread coupon.  UTAH or COLORADO only.   Good through 6/30/08

  Free Crazy Bread