Monthly Archives: August 2009

Free Museum Tickets September 26

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Jessie

I just found a great offer over at Mindful Momma – the Smithsonian is sponsoring a free museum day on Saturday, September 26. Museums all over the country are participating, including my own hometown’s Atlanta High Museum of art!  What … Continue reading →

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A Frugal Beach Trip

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Jessie

Man, am I exhausted.  I just got back from a weekend trip to St. Simons Island, GA for a bachelorette party weekend.  One of my best friends is getting married on October, and I am her matron of honor (I … Continue reading →

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The Lure of the Barcode Scanner Part 1: It Beckons

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Jessie

This is the first post in a multi-part series where I document my adventures in registering for and receiving gifts for my unborn first child.  Join me in my quest to keep from falling into too much of a consumerist … Continue reading →

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Thursday Gardening: Bounty of the Harvest

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Jessie

Well, I have yet to post on one of my biggest improvements to date – gardening.  Not only does it save us money, but it will also help us live a more healthy lifestyle.  So, every Thursday I think I’ll … Continue reading →

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Small Step to Reduce Waste – Cotton Produce Bags

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Jessie

I’m always trying to reduce the amount of waste that goes into the trash can (or the recycling bin, for that matter!).  I faithfully carry my reusable totes to the grocery store.  I even have a small bag that fits … Continue reading →

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Food Waste Friday – A bit here, a bit there…

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Jessie

First, let’s account for the things the hubs tossed during the week: 1 1/2 hamburger buns that grew some mold. 1/2 loaf of moldy wheat bread (he’s been the only one making sandwiches, and he did not like this bread) … Continue reading →

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To Haggle or not to Haggle

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Jessie

I am really not a haggler. I hate to negotiate a price.  I’ll ask for a discount on a grouping of items, but that’s about it.  I may point out a defect in an item in the hopes of getting … Continue reading →

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Spend Money Where it Counts

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Jessie

I asked my friend, for whom I am the matron of honor, what she wanted to do for her batchelorette party. “Hey, let’s do a weekend trip to the beach!” Gulp.  We are currently already saving for a trip to … Continue reading →

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My Fabulous Goodwill Find

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Jessie

I am so happy, I just had to share.  I found this skirt at the local Goodwill for just $4.50.  I think it had been skipped over because the zipper was split, but I’ve never let a little problem like … Continue reading →

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