{Hotel Chocolat Review & Giveaway}

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Hotel Chocolat Review & Giveaway ( pronounced shok-o-LA) The kids have been getting an advent calendar every year since they were young. Usually inexpensive but nonetheless a fun little gift to help count down the days until Christmas. This year, I received three items to sample from Hotel Chocolat. First, the delicious dark chocolate advent calender (similar to the photo below). Besides the health benefits of dark chocolates, the quality and taste of the cocoa is superb. Hotel...

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Every time I turn around lately, I hear more news of job loss, changes in health care coverage and just on a very basic level – the frustrations with these challenges. And just like Heidi of The Frugal Girls and Kelly with Grocery Outlet, for many others, including myself, it is time to re-evaluate and take a new path on this journey. I am frugal but my focus has changed to really think more about choices all around. Companies are looking for our business now more than ever. I am looking to make purchases with companies that are doing more than campaigning for our...

An Open Letter to Corporate Executives

Dear CEO: I have been told by a few pr reps that the frugal consumer is not apart of your client base. Shocking. Seriously, who doesn’t want to save money right now on their purchase, even for expensive products? For higher priced, quality items, I save.  Do you really factor frugal clients out because you don’t want your product to seem cheap? By not addressing the changes in the economy, you are missing willing consumers. Are your companies being as frugal minded as we are? Things to take into consideration before purchasing through your company: How much...

Last Minute Tips for that Holiday List

Still holiday shopping? Don’t break the piggy bank. Last minute tips to tackle the rest of that shopping list!! I bet most of you have finished your holiday shopping lists. It’s all in check, right? Holiday meal, wrapped presents, baked goodies, family and friends guest list, not! Wait a minute, have you forgotten anyone. Most importantly, are you looking for extra funds for the last minute items? Here are a few things I have done in the last few weeks to save money. I collectively found and saved almost $200 extra for holiday shopping. Here is...

Fru’s New Year’s 2010 giveaw...

Congrats to Tamara S. !!! (pending verification) Happy New Year all and now that you’ve found the TripTik give it a whirl for your next trip! UPDATE 12/31/09 Giveaway: $50 Amazon Gift Card! Treasure Hunt Question: What is the name of the AAA online trip planner and include the link to this tool from their site. Entry deadline is 11:59 pm pst 01/01/2010! 24 hr giveaway. Know the answer? Fill out the form and include your answer here. Giveaway winner will be chosen from all correct answers (random.org). Winner must respond w/in 24 hrs of notification or a new name...