Missing You

"Wow, what's happen to my Frugal Buddy?"

We've received several emails asking why our website has not been updated in over 2 weeks.

The answer is that we have been hit with illness, holidays and life. Having several kids ensures that when one gets sick, they all get sick. Thanksgiving is creeping up and we are starting to plan our holidays. We have family coming from out of town in the next few months, so I doubt we will be updating the site again this year.

I appreciate everyone who's subscribed and those who visit our site daily. I hope you stick with us. We'll be back after the holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

Houston Disney On Ice Winner!!

Sorry for the delay in announcing this giveaway's winner.

Our winner is.................



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Shelly! Following us on twitter as @phxbne. Shelly, you have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected.

Thanks to everyone who entered this giveaway. I wish I had enough tickets so all of you could go!! More giveaways to come!!

Groupon - Collective Buying Power for Great Deals

Groupon is a really great site for getting awesome deals by using collective buying power. They have them in 35 cities across the US right now. They are mostly deals for local places.

Like, for Dallas, recent deals included:

Dallas Scaregrounds Tickets - Retail $20, Groupon Price $10

4 Hour Unlimited pass to Amazing Jakes (unlimited food and games) - Retail $40, Groupon Price $18

Cookies in Bloom 24 gourmet cookie basket - Retail $40, Groupon Price $25

Body Beautiful Studio 40 minute body wrap - Retail $60, Groupon Price $30

Those are just a few examples. They have new offers daily. Sign up HERE for the daily updates so you don't miss anything. Perfect for picking up some great holiday gifts at a discount!

HOT The Children's Place Coupon (In-store & Online)

15% off at The Children's Place

You can print the coupon and use in the store or you can shop online with the coupon code.

If you shop online, put all your items in your cart, then go to BigCrumbs to either sign up or log in for 4.5% cash back on your purchase. (Make note of the online discount code before you begin shopping.) Once you get to Big Crumbs, search for "childrensplace" and it will take you to the site where you can go directly to your shopping cart and checkout as usual.

$5 Survey Available

Earn $5 for signing up to take online surveys.

Halloween Freebie @ Sears

Take your kiddo to Sears on Halloween in their costume and they'll get a free Mattel toy. This is while supplies last, so get there as early as you can. No purchase necessary.

There's a $5 off $25 toy purchase printable coupon available right now too. (valid in store only)

Thanks Free Sample Freak!

Inspiring Hope Basket Giveaway

Brandie, at Free Sample Freak, is having a wonderful giveaway right now. Go check it out!

The Inspirational Hope Basket includes: a sleeved travel mug, a running ribbon charm bracelet, a pink leather strap keychain, a cinch bag and a set of inspirational note cards!

Disney Movie Rewards

If you participate in the Disney Movie Rewards program, here are 2 codes for you.

Enter "gobloon" for 30 points.
Enter "heart" for 50 points.

You can cash in your points for Disney merchandise.