Heads Up!!!!

It's been a long time in the making and it should happen within the next two weeks or so. Fine Frugality is getting it's own website. There will be so much more information. It will include coupon sections, a freebie section, budget recipe section...and the list goes on and on....things will be quite slow here until then, but I'll let you know as soon as we're up and running. Happy Savings!

Get A Free Week At A Curves Gym

Burn up to 500 calories with our 30-minute workout, which combines strength training and cardio for a workout that works your entire body, from head to toe. It works every major muscle group and gives you results that last. You also get the total support of our circuit coaches. Give it a try and see how your Curves will amaze you. Now you can try one week free. Just fill out the form to get your FREE pass today. To get yours, click HERE.

Happy Anniversary USO!

February 4th is the USO’s 69th birthday. That’s not a meaningful milestone in itself (unless you’re 68), but it reminds us that in parts of 8 decades, this organization continues to deliver support for troops and families with compassion and relevance.

In 69 years we’ve moved from providing letter-writing stations to providing free Internet connections. Films projected onto sheets have become videos on large screen TVs. There’s still coffee and magazines and comfortable furniture. There’s still the respite from hard duty. And, there’s still Mom in the kitchen making a cake.

How about heading over to the USO website to see how you can help this wonderful organization that turns around and helps our soldiers. Whether it be a donation of money or your time, every bit helps. Click HERE to learn more and THANK YOU to the USO for all that you do.

Clearance, Clearance, Clearance!

I can't stress enough the importance of checking out the clearance section of your local department stores. Today, while at the mall with a friend, I browsed through the clearance section of Boscov's (of course you will always find the clearance section in the back of the store, so you get the bonus of a little more exercise in your day!). I found holiday items at 50 to 80 percent off, which was to be expected, but I also found 70% off of watering systems and some garden tools. Perfect for the upcoming growing season!

So today, I purchased a total of four packs of Halloween napkins (which I love by the way), three garden sprinklers and a garden claw for a total of $4.66 with tax. Are you kidding me?

So don't always assume that you won't find anything you need/want in the clearance section. It's worth your time to take a peek!

Free Reusable Tote From Chi-Chi's (Mail-In)

All it takes is two UPC codes and the receipt from your purchase of two Chi-Chi's products and you've got yourself a new schnazzy reusable tote bag that is very earth friendly. Receipt must be dated before April 30, 2010. If you'd like to get in on this deal, click HERE to print the form.

National Girls and Women In Sports Day

Today is National Girls and Women In Sports Day. It is a special day for girls and women to celebrate their participation in sports and athletics. When Title IX was enacted in 1971, 1 in 27 girls in high school participated in athletics. One in three girls participate in athletics in high school now! Women participated in only 13 of the 24 events of the 1984 Olympic Games; in Beijing in 2008, female athletes competed in 28 of the 32 Olympic events. There has been an explosion in the number of athletic opportunities open to women and girls of all ages and levels of ability.

To help celebrate, why not attend a local girls' competition like a high school basketball game or swim meet. Watch a woman's tennis match on television or simply expose your daughter to sports by playing catch in the yard, teaching her some gymnastics or how about shooting some hoops in the driveway?

Whatever you decide to do, it is important for girls and women to remain active so get going!

Free Sample Jovan "Satisfaction" Perfume

To get a free sample of Jovan's new "Satisfaction" scent, click HERE and then on "Get Free Sample" on the top menu.

Free Fish At Long John Silvers

Head on over to Long John Silver's website to print a coupon for a free crispy breaded fish fillet. While you're there, play the "Spin & Win" game for a chance in their sweepstakes and to print additional coupons. Click HERE to get yours...and have fun!

Happy Groundhog Day!

Happy Groundhog Day everyone! Unfortunately, once again, Punxsutawney Phil is predicting another six weeks of winter for us. But let's celebrate the fun holiday that is Groundhog Day anyway! Here are some fun, frugal ideas to get you started:

Go outside and run around and stomp your feet to try to wake up the groundhog.

Starting today, make a weather graph to see what really happens.

Turn on certain lights in the room or go outside and look for shadows.

On a calendar, count how many days there are until the first day of Spring.

Use a lamp and paper and trace peoples' shadows.

Make groundhogs out of brown play dough.

Make a groundhog puppet using a lunch-size paper bag.

Use a paper plate to make a groundhog mask.

Try playing Shadow Tag with a group of friends.

Pretend to be a groundhog by climbing in a large box. Pop out and see if you can find your shadow.

However you decide to celebrate, hope it's a great one! Happy Groundhog Day!

$1.00 Printable Coupon For Ritz Crackerfuls

On Ritz's Facebook page they have a tab "Open For Fun". If you click on that, there are some games, recipes, etc., but there's also a place to click to print a $1.00 off coupon for Ritz Crackerfuls. Here's the link if you're already on Facebook: RITZ on Facebook.

Happy Spunky Old Broad Day!

So today is Spunky Old Broad Day. We all have a spunky old broad in our lives. You know her, that grandma that roller skates with her grandchildren, the little old neighbor lady who never seems to sleep, that senior citizen who could run laps around you at the track. Well, today she should be celebrated! What joy these women bring into our lives!

My favorite spunky old broad passed away sixteen years ago. She was my grandmother. Talk about spunky. She wasn't the physically active kind of spunky, she was the personality kind of spunky. She had the sharpest wit and the most sparkly eyes of anyone I knew. She loved life and lived it well. I miss her very much.

Let's get out there and do something nice for those spunky old broads in our lives before their magic is gone forever! Happy Spunky Old Broad Day!

Happy Backwards Day!

Today is Backward Day...a day to get silly and do things DRAWKCAB (backward). How fun! Here's some great things you can do to celebrate Backward Day:

• Wear an article of clothing backwards.
• Have the kids guess words that are written backwards.
• Have breakfast foods for lunch and lunch foods for breakfast.
• This might be a good time to learn about opposites!
• Put a masking tape line on the floor and practice walking backwards.
• Play with toy cars and have them drive backwards!!!
• Do as many things backwards as you can: walk, hop, crawl, play games, etc.

Hope everyone has a great Backward Day!!

Free Sample From Redken

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Free Halo Cat Food

Sign up for Halo Pets’ FREE helpful holistic pet care email newsletter and you’ll instantly get a store coupon for 2 FREE 3.5 oz. cans of Halo Spot’s Stew for cats.

Halo Spot’s Stew is the "Gold Standard" in natural cat food for 20 years, with highest quality protein, whole meats and fresh vegetables. It’s ideal for all life stages.

Note: Offer valid for NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.
Current subscribers will receive great coupons every month by email!

Click HERE for free food for kitty. Meow!

Free Sample Arm & Hammer Toothpaste

Arm and Hammer has a new "Brilliant Sparkle" toothpaste and is offering it's customers to "Try it free for a week". Head on over to their website and scroll down to the bottom left hand side of the page for the offer. Ready for a brilliant, sparkly smile? Click HERE.

Free Sample Pampers

Sign up for the P&G Everyday Solutions and receive a free sample of Pampers Diapers with Dry Max.

P&G Everyday Solutions members receive full access to P&GbrandSAMPLER, as well as other great benefits such as: Expert tips and advice for everyday life, the latest P&G samples, sweepstakes and coupons and our free monthly e-mail newsletter.

To sign up and get your sample, click HERE.

Free Orange Julius

Join the OJ Quench club to receive a coupon for a FREE 20oz Orange Julius fruit drink or fruit smoothie. You will also get a great coupon sent to you on your birthday! To join, head on over to the Orange Julius site by clicking HERE.

Free Sample Playtex

The sample includes 3 regular unscented tampons. One sample per household, while supplies last. To get your sample, click HERE.

Today Only!! $5 E-card From Babies R Us

Today only (1/28/10), when you become a fan of Babies R' Us on Facebook, you will receive a $5.00 E-Gift Card is valid until 2/20/10 and can be used in stores or online. To become a fan, click HERE.

Free Insulated Freezer Bag

Try the Skinny Cow rich, decadent creamy vanilla and chocolate sandwiches with 140 calories and 2 grams of fiber each. They really are quite delicious! Right now, Skinny Cow and Sam's Club are offering a free insulated freezer bag while supplies last. (You know, the kind you use to transport your cold groceries home) I'd hurry on this one, it's not going to last long! Click HERE to get yours!