Happy Earth Day! I’ve gathered together some great coupons and freebies from around the web. Some are valid today only, others are offered for several days. Enjoy! In Canada: Free cup of Starbucks coffee when you bring in a reusable mug today. You’ll also save 10 cents per cup on future purchases wheneverr you bring [...]
Frugal Holiday – Wrap Gifts as you Go to Save Time
If you’re anything like me you’ve likely started, or perhaps even finished, shopping for the holidays. One of things I dislike most is being faced with a mountain of gifts to wrap all at once. It takes any pleasure from wrapping and decorating package when you’ve a dozen or more to do at once. When [...]
Welcome Frugal Friends
I’m Merlene Paynter. I’m 39 years old. I’m the mother of two teenagers. I’m changing my life. Frugalous is a combination experiment and journal as I change just about every part of my life. I’ve left my marriage of 19 years. I’m starting my own business. I’m selling my house and moving to an apartment. [...]




