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Guess what? You can watch me live on Talk of the Town again on Friday, January 18, 2013!
I be sharing an easy, healthy recipe for individual vegetable lasagna that also has a fun preparation for kids!
Turn on NewsChannel 5 at 11am if you live in Nashville, or check back later and I’ll post the video here on my blog.
UPDATE: Watch the video of the segment here:
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Guess what? You can watch me live on Talk of the Town again on Tuesday, November 13, 2012!
Not only will I be sharing some of the Hot Holiday Items for 2012, but I’ll be giving you some great Black Friday shopping tips too.
Turn on NewsChannel 5 at 11am if you live in Nashville, or check back later and I’ll post the video here on my blog.
UPDATE: Watch the video of the segment here:
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If you’re wondering how to update your fall wardrobe for less, I’ve got my top fall frugal fashion online shopping tips for you!
I shared these on FOX Tennessee Mornings and the Family Friendly Morning Show this week, so if you missed any of the fabulous fall frugal fashion details, I’ve got them right here for you. Let the online shopping goodness commence!
When updating your fall wardrobe, select a few staple pieces of clothing that can last from season to season and are easy to accessorize. Start with a blank canvas like great jeans, a flattering cardigan or a classic black dress. Then you can accessorize those pieces with scarves, shoes, jewelry etc.
Two of my favorites this season are easy to get online, like this Banana Republic sweater in construction gray:
and the perfect jeans that fit like leggings, the Rockstar Jean that you can get at OldNavy.com
It can be hard to find high quality jewelry that still stays on trend (and doesn’t break your budget!). My favorite is Robyn Rhodes. You’ve seen her pieces featured on TV shows like “The Bachelorette” and “Real Housewives” as well as magazines like “In Style”; she provides trendy pieces even celebrities love, but at a price we ALL can afford!
Everything is handmade in the US and all of their stones are genuine. They believe in giving every woman options – from the best basics to innovative original pieces. I especially love their gold pieces: you will be hard pressed to find pieces with a 14k gold finish anywhere else that are so unique and also so affordable.
Shop online for your clothing at places where you can purchase gently used designer clothing for a fraction of the cost. Twice.com offers high-quality, affordable second-hand clothes online featuring the newest fashions tends. You can send in your clothing for cash, and then turn around and use that cash to purchase new clothing.
Make sure to enter SAMITWICE20 to receive 20% off your first order! What’s better than that…consignment sale prices AND a coupon code!
4. Find Great ShoesShoes can make or break your outfit, so finding a great source for quality shoes is a MUST. 6pm.com (the online outlet for Zappos) is a great resource for shoes at a discount, featuring the hottest brands of shoes such as Keen, Nine West, Crocs, and more. Especially hot this season are animal prints and ankle boots, so choose a pair with a great pattern but in a classic shade like black, brown or tan.
If you want to watch my Frugal Fall Fashion TV segment, I’ll update this post with the video footage as soon as it’s available!
Guess what? You can watch me live on Talk of the Town again on Friday, October 19, 2012!
I’ll be talking about a topic that many of you love to dish about: MAKEUP!
If you’re wanting to transition your makeup from summer to fall without breaking the bank, then be sure to tune it to find out my best tips!
Turn on NewsChannel 5 at 11am if you live in Nashville, or check back later and I’ll post the video here on my blog.
photo courtesy TailgatersUnited.com
Have you ever considered tailgating with your entire family? Well look no further, I have the top 6 Frugal Family Fall Tailgating tips you’ll need to get the party started without breaking the bank!
Fall is here and that means it’s time for some of our favorite sports! Here are just a few ways to save on this unique style of fall, family fun:
1. Why not tailgate with other families at your kids’ sporting events?
Create great family memories with fun ways to involve the whole family (not to mention share the cost). Plan on getting to your kids’ games a little earlier or even go to a local high school football game with another family to start your own tradition!
2. If you are going to a pro event, take advantage of what local teams are already offering.
For example, here in Nashville, our pro hockey team (the Predators) offer a Plaza Party that begins 2 hours before every home game. There’s a great crowd that comes out, and on weekend games they have a band, kids activities, face painters and more. Many NFL & NBA teams do something similar.
3. If you’re going to invest in tailgating gear, find multi-purpose items to spend your money on.
(for example my favorite piece is a folding chair that doubles as a cooler from Rakuten’s Buy.com)
*** On 10/11 only, click on Rakuten’s Buy.com HALLOWEEN PROMOTION where you get 15% back on your order in Rakuten Super Points PLUS another $5 off your order of $50 or more! ***
4. Use your stockpile to supply basics for your party food (drinks, meat, crackers, etc.), then build the rest of your menu around that.
Or pick items that will double duty. For instance, I had a lot of taco kits & barbeque sauce on hand already, so I bought a pork roast that I slow cooked with BBQ sauce and Coke that can double as BBQ pork sandwiches (with cole slaw) as well as BBQ pork tacos! (Recipes found in Ultimate SEC cookbook).
5. When you do plan the rest of your party food, pick a fun focal point:
A great dip in a football bowl, cups guests can take home, cupcakes with team logo, etc.
6. Have games for the kids to keep them busy while the big game is going on…even if you’re just ‘tailgating’ at home! (flag football, cornhole, etc)
What are your favorite ways to tailgate with your family, especially when kids are involved?
Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this post, but only for things I’d buy myself!
I’m a HUGE fan of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, but you all know I love it even more during their free days! So I’ve worked out Frist Center Free Days specifically for my Nashville frugal fans!
That’s right, the folks at the Frist Center want EVERYONE to know what a great resource we have right here in Nashville, so they’ve graciously created a free Frist weekend just for my readers/viewers/listeners!
So from Friday, September 28 – Sunday, September 30, 2012, you get to go to the Frist Center for free on me! Just print this email with the coupon above and show it at admission for a free adult admission.
Remember, you will only find this free Frist coupon on SamiCone.com, but feel free to share it with everyone you know!
Keep in mind, 18 & under are always free!
Will I be seeing you at the Frist this weekend?
Watch me live on Talk of the Town today, Monday, September 24, 2012!
It’s National Coupon Month, so I’m going to share some of my top 3 tips to save on grocery shopping so you can start saving 50% off RIGHT AWAY on your grocery budget each month.
Tune in to NewsChannel 5 at 11am if you live in Nashville, or check back later and I’ll post the video here on my blog.
If you want to learn even more, make sure you come to my Grocery Savings Workshop tonight.
In addition to co-hosting the Family Friendly morning show tomorrow, you can also watch me live on Talk of the Town this Wednesday, August 15, 2012!
It’s actually my THIRD ANNIVERSARY of being the “Frugal Mom” on Talk of the Town, so I’m so share some of my favorite “Save vs. Splurge” items for fashion, back to school, toys, & home!
Tune in to NewsChannel 5 at 11am if you live in Nashville, or check back later and I’ll post the video here on my blog.
Watch me on Talk of the Town LIVE this Tuesday, July 24, 2012! Just tune in to NewsChannel 5 in Nashville at 11am to hear me share how you can still take advantage of sun (free!) Summer Fun on a Budget before school starts…and help the kids learn something along the way too!
