Irony

I have no problem remembering to bring my reusable grocery bags to Aldi (which charges you for grocery bags), but I always forget to take them into Harris Teeter... or Target... or Walmart... or every other store that gives away free bags?

Must. Do. Better.

Frugal flowers for Valentine's day

You don't have to pay $$$$$ for flowers for your Hunny on Valentine's Day. It's easy to get lovely, quality flowers for a price that keeps something in your wallet for Feb. 15 and beyond.

For your blooms, try your local grocery store. Aldi has flowers for $3.99/bunch. Put 2 or 3 together for a showstopper bouquet.

Or try your local farmer's market. In my town, you can pick up gorgeous bouquets at the farmer's market for way less than a florist's V-day mark-up.

Once you have your flowers, visit your local thrift store for a kickin' vase. Like these (especially the cute curvy one in the center):



The price:




Yes, that says $1.99. Can't beat that!

I'm still alive, part 2

I'm still alive.

Promise.

That $3 Amazon.com credit burning a hole in your pocket?

Remember the $3 Amazon.com MP3 credit? I just realized that Amazon.com also has a page of 50 albums downloadable for $5 -- and some of them are really great CDs! The list includes one of my all time favorite Christmas albums -- A Charlie Brown Christmas. Check it out here.

Already spent your $3 credit? No fear: Amazon also has many album downloads for my favorite price: FREE! Just scroll to the bottom of the 50 for $5 page to see the free sampler albums.

Free music!

Longing to hear the Sounds of the Season? (Or wishing for some music to block out "Jingle Bells" after your trip to Walmart?)

Amazon has the deal for you. They're offering $3 in Amazon MP3 downloads -- for free! This offer is good through Nov. 30 and has to be redeemed by Nov. 30, so hurry and get your free tunes.

What can you get for a dime?

At Food Lion this week (9/23-9/29) you can get a box of Food Lion brand Macaroni and Cheese for a mere 10 cents. The sale is "while supplies last," so if you're interested, move fast!

Free on Facebook

Back when you were in grade school -- and friends were oh-so-important -- adults would tell you that you can't buy your friends.

Unless, of course, you're a major corporation trying to boost your Facebook presence.

Texas Pete is offering its Facebook fans a free coupon for hot sauce when they reach 100K fans. If you're a fan by then, then you're in luck.