Category Archives: deals

#61: Get a facial

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Several years ago I was chatting with a colleague, and she and I casually discussed our weekend plans.  She excitedly shared that she was getting a facial.  I had heard of facials before, but didn’t really know what the process entailed.  My … Continue reading →

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#70: Try on a pair of Vibram FiveFingers shoes

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

I used to be a runner. Despite being largely sedentary as a child (focusing on academics, music, and TV instead of sports or athletics), when I arrived at college with no car or bike, I had no choice but to … Continue reading →

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Beaming because of beans

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Tremendous potential existed at the grocery store today.  Beans were on sale for $.99 a can – and the store was offering a coupon for an additional $.40-off per can, knocking the price down to $.59 a can.  Additionally, I … Continue reading →

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Free music

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Apparently a big-name coffee shop is running a promotion where if a customer buys a specific type of summer drink, that person receives a free music soundtrack – specifically, a playlist of 10 songs downloadable via iTunes.  If you read … Continue reading →

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The various sides of shopping

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

The downside: I had to go shopping.  (Yes, I “had” to.  Truly, no choice in the matter.) The upside: I found everything I needed in one store.  Yay! The downside: I was in that one store for two hours, trying … Continue reading →

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Risible rebate

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

Today I eased back into more of my “normal” (non-sick) life: I got groceries, did some light straightening up around the house, and caught up on mail from the past few days.  Amid the bills and magazines, I uncovered the … Continue reading →

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Some big deals!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

I have written in previous posts about how I delight in saving money; I love me a good deal. Today I completed the weekly grocery/supply trip for my sweetie and I, and I scored us some sweet bargains! I did … Continue reading →

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