Now through July 5, you can choose three items (choices include meatballs, mac and cheese, two cookies, yogurt, and chocolate milk) to make a kids’ meal at IKEA free of charge. No purchase necessary. For kids under the age of 12 only. More details here.
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Neat, Simple Idea: The Cooking Co-op
Members of a small group takes turns cooking, and the result is that everyone saves time and money—and, depending on who is in your group, you eater better food than you’d scrounge up yourself.
Big Expansion for Grocery Outlet, a Favorite among Frugal Foodies in the West
The store’s nickname may be “Gross Out,” but fans swear by the chain for its great values and decent selection of fresh produce, meats, and dairy products. Like other discount supermarkets, the tradeoff at Grocery Outlet is cheaper prices but less selection—”like a blend of a dollar store and Trader Joe’s,” in one observer’s opinion.
Soda Wars: $3.99 for a Case of Coke
Last summer, the average price for a case of soda was $6.12 in grocery stores. Beverage manufacturers preferred it that way, before soda price wars broke out, with Wal-Mart charging $4 or $5 for a case of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and other top brands, and grocery store competitors matching prices.
Tips! 84 Fresh and Frugal Ones!
Cheap date ideas, tactics for negotiating with your landlord, ways your phone isn’t as dumb as you think, reasons life would be better if it was more like Monopoly, days of the year when people hand you stuff for free, and more.
How the New Federal Dietary Guidelines Will Save You Money
Every five years, a federal nutrition panel makes recommendations as to what Americans should and shouldn’t be eating. The latest report was just released, and while the main goal is make Americans healthier, you’re all but guaranteed to save money if you follow the recommendations.
Free Wi-fi Soon at Starbucks. But Free Booze at Casinos Is Disappearing
Starting July 1, unlimited free wi-fi will be available at Starbucks.
Department of Duh: Way Obvious, Totally Simple, Yet Still Solid Money-Saving Advice
When it comes to saving money, there’s no need to complicate things. Mostly, it’s a matter of being aware of how and when you spend—and then figuring out a way to scale back or avoid spending entirely. The solutions are usually quite simple, but because they involve sacrifice, a little more time, or little more effort, simple doesn’t …
What You Can Learn By Looking at a 1943 Restaurant Menu
Sure, you’ll come to realize just how much more expensive things are today. But inflation is hardly the only reason why things cost so much more nowadays.
Eating on $1 a Day: A Blogger Proves It Can Be Done for More than a Month
How does he do it? Among other things, he forages for lemons and blackberries on public lands, gets lucky by finding the occasional unopened beer (of four) left behind by underage drinkers, and he—yes he—buys tampons in order to snag some free peanut butter.
It’s a Deal: Quiznos $2.99 Meal Promotion
Use this coupon to get a small sub, chips, and a fountain drink for just $2.99 at Quiznos. The coupon is valid through June 15.
It’s a Deal: Free Ice Cream on Saturday, June 5
Head to Friendly’s on Saturday, June 5, between noon and 5 p.m., when each customer is entitled to a small scoop of their favorite flavor, free of charge.