Disclaimer: Beyond utilizing some of the following websites and services myself, I am not affiliated with them, nor do I necessarily endorse any of them. I offer them only as a convenience to my visitors.
I welcome your suggestions of websites to add to this page! Send an email with the subject line: "Frugal Link" (Please, only send links to frugal-themed sites or services that you have used and would recommend to others!)
(Listen to the Dave Ramsey show online for free. Find out about his resources to help you become debt-free. I highly recommend!)
(A comprehensive resource for information on making things, fixing things, cleaning things, improving things, etc. If you want to "do it yourself" but aren't sure how or need a little help, check here first!)
(This website lists the latest deals at tons of websites and and retail locations nationwide. Find out about free offers and samples! They also have an active deal-seekers forum, printable coupons and promo codes, a price comparison resource, and links to the weekly ads for a number of stores.)
(Site full of articles on frugality-related topics. Lots of good reading!)
(Connect with others in your local community to recycle unneeded items to others who can use them. Items will always be free!)
(Try out a new restaurant with a discounted dining certificate! Check in often, because this site often runs promotional deals for even greater savings!)
(Great site to find new favorite recipes without having to buy a bunch of cookbooks! One of the best parts is the reviews: you can see how others have rated the recipes you're interested in, and read about different variations they've tried.)
(Know you need to cut back on eating out, but don't want to live without your favorite restaurant dishes? Here's a great selection of restaurant recipe copy-cats! So learn how to make that "Bloomin' Onion" at home and wow your family and friends! Be sure to read the comments and reviews at the bottom of each recipe...sometimes they contain important modifications.)
(Another site featuring restaurant recipe copy-cats. This one does charge a small fee for some of their recipes, but they also offer many for free.)
Warning: Self-discipline may be required when you see some of the deals available! Remember your budget and focus on what you really need!:o)
(Local classifieds - find used items in your area at good prices, and be sure to check out the "free" page!)
(Find thrift stores in your area, learn more about thrift shopping, and exchange tips with other thrift shoppers)
(New and used items auction site)
(New and used items. Often especially good deals on books, movies and music.)
(Discount website for new merchandise)
(This website offers ONLY ONE good deal a day--usually electronics--and they sell only that one item. When their day's inventory is gone, it's gone. A new product is featured every day starting at midnight.)
(One of my favorite stores. Clothes, accessories and home items at huge savings over department store prices! Their stock is always changing, so you have to check in regularly to find the good stuff! Ask your local store what day of the week their shipments arrive and go in the morning.)
(Another of my favorite stores for home and craft items--this is the page where you can subscribe to their weekly specials and coupon email, or view this week's ads. Hobby Lobby has wonderful discounts on part of their merchandise every week!)
(First quality closeout gifts and household items. Many top namebrands. Everything is 50% to 80% off regular retail prices!)
(While some of their prices are only fair, it's not hard to find some really great deals at Big Lots on anything from food to household essentials, if you look for them!)
(Click on the BIG SALE link on the homepage. Find great gifts and home items at huge discounts!)
(Low cost, high-quality women's health and fertility products)
(Currently only in Texas and Oklahoma...amazing prices on new books!)
(Learn the secrets of bypassing companies' annoying automated phone answering systems so you can talk to a real live person! See their Database to find the right method for the company you need to call.)
(Are you considering cloth diapering? Here's all you ever wanted to know about that and more!)
(Another cloth diapering resource)
(Ringling Bros. offers vouchers for one free circus ticket to any baby under 12 months old living in the US. The ticket can be redeemed anytime during the child's lifetime.)
(Find out which restaurants in your area offer "kids eat free" discounts, and when.)
(Learn which businesses offer discounts to home educators)
(Though this site has a rather confusing layout, it's a treasure trove of content if you give it a chance! Click on the "Activities" button and scroll down. Contains recipes and instructions for all kinds of homemade fun for children!)
(Tons of ideas to help even the creativity-challenged parent plan a fun birthday party for their child. No need to pay for parties at over-priced entertainment centers with crummy pizza! The pictures of birthday cakes made by parents for their children are especially fun!)
