Atlantas Frugal Mom

Jewelry Deals For Under $3

04/21/2015 by Barbara

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Did you know you can score some killer jewelry deals for $3 or less on Amazon?? Each week, I will bring you jewelry deals that you can snag for super-cheap. These items are fantastic for keeping in stock for Mother’s Day, birthdays, Christmas presents, teacher gifts, ….and just about any occasion! Make these deals even sweeter with FREE two-day shipping via Amazon Prime. You can try Amazon Prime FREE for 30 days. Or if you’re feeling especially generous, you can bundle one of these jewelry deals with the Gift of Amazon Prime. …just a thought!

Super special thanks to Couponing for Freebies for sharing!

Jewelry Deals for Under $3

Bracelet Tibetan Tibet silver Bangle $2.84 shipped [Read more…]

Keep on saving! :o)
--Barbara
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Filed Under: holidays, Mother's Day

Orkin’s Guide to Ousting Bed Bugs

04/08/2015 by Barbara

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So if you’re at all like me, the title alone of this post just sent you spiraling in to an upheaval, complete with the childish on-the-chair “it’s a bug” dance. What? No one else does that? Mmkay…

Recently, Orkin hosted a blogger event for Atlanta bloggers. In exchange for sharing skin-crawling information during the event and in this post, I receive a form of compensation; however, all opinions and bad puns are completely my own. I also wish to note, as I’m typing this, I’m listening to the clickety-clacky crunchy sound of stink bugs fluttering around my den. Bonus points?? [Read more…]

Filed Under: giveaway, health and fitness, household services, sponsored post

Painting with a Twist

03/27/2015 by Barbara

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This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Painting with a Twist in Buckhead. I’ve received a form of compensation in exchange for promotion; however, all opinions and bad puns are completely my own.

As a mother, I think it’s important to find ways to do “grown-up” things with other grown-ups, without a hint of kids around. Ok, fine, sometimes I consider a trip to the grocery store good escape… But now Buckhead has another great place for you to escape: Painting with a Twist. Here, you can paint on a canvas, enjoy good music, wine or beer, and create unique, personal masterpieces they can take to their homes or gift to others. The artwork ranges from landscapes, abstracts and cityscapes, to creative renderings of animals, iconic buildings and florals. [Read more…]

Filed Under: around town, giveaway, sponsored post

Hey! Your Disney Side Is Showing!

03/25/2015 by Barbara

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Recently, I was blessed with a great opportunity to host my very first Disney Side Party, courtesy of Mom Select. For a variety of reasons, we kept it small. Actually, with the threat of “winter weather” heading towards Atlanta, the party almost didn’t happen – but thankfully, the “winter weather” held out until we were done showing our Disney Side. 😉 The party girls consisted of girls ages 4-6, as well as my 3-year-old son.

We started off by decorating our princess party bags as our guests arrived. The bags would later be filled with party goodies. The girls (and my son) enjoyed using our Disney stamps, stickers, crayons and markers to make their bags uniquely their own.

Then, we headed in to the den and played a few Disney-themed games. Although there were “winners” with some games, no one seemed to be keeping track, and they all just had fun. Here’s what we did: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney

My Bucket List

03/18/2015 by Barbara

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So I created this bucket list back in 2010. I’ve been able to check off a few things on the list, which feels nice. Some items are goofy, and literally involve time travel – so until the good ol’ Doc brings me my own DeLorean, I’ll have to just consider those things wishful thinking. But the realistic items, I’d love to accomplish in some capacity.

My Bucket List

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Filed Under: random ramblings

Little Ways to Save BIG on Gas at Kroger

02/25/2015 by Barbara

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What goes up must come down. And in the days of cheap gas, what goes down, must come back up, right? Argh, while we enjoyed gas prices hovering right under two bucks, it was inevitably fleeting. But no matter what the price of gas is, I am really enjoying reaping the benefits of Kroger’s fuel points rewards program.

A friend of mine recently posted his big savings on Facebook, during the low gas prices in the hay days, a few weeks ago. 99¢ a gallon = SWEET, right?!

Find out how you can make the most of this amazing program.

Ways to Save BIG on Gas at Kroger

Use your Kroger card every. single. time. Period. Simply put, if you don’t scan that card or input your alternate id each time you shop at Kroger, you’re losing out. Each dollar spent on your Kroger card goes toward your fuel points rewards. For each $100 spent each month, you can get an additional 10¢ off per gallon. Remember: whenever you use your Kroger card at the Kroger gas pumps, you automatically get 3¢ off per gallon.

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Filed Under: Kroger

How to Save Money Eating Clean

02/04/2015 by Barbara

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The next installment in my New Year, New You series involves clean eating. We’ve discussed the benefits of fitness, as well as simple ways to stay active. So clean eating is the next logical component in this discussion.

Recently, there’s been a huge spike around the world in interest regarding eating clean. Eating clean is a great way to improve your overall health and lose weight if you need to! It can be hard to make this adjustment on a budget though, because there is a misconception about the cost of eating clean. The great news is that there is definitely a way to save money and eat clean!

How to Save Money Eating Clean

The first step to save money and eat clean is set up a budget. Decide how much you are able to spend each month on food, and more importantly how much you want to! No matter what you decide, if there’s a will, there is a way and you can save money and eat clean. Setting a budget is important so you don’t go crazy overspending and ultimately give up because it becomes too expensive. [Read more…]

Filed Under: health and fitness

Better-for-You Baked Ranch Quesadillas

01/29/2015 by Barbara

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Yep, I used the phrase “better-for-you” and “ranch” together. And I mean it, y’all! I recently had an opportunity to create a recipe as part of the blogger program by Naturally Fresh® and The Motherhood, who compensated me for my time and the development of this recipe. However, all opinions, experiences, photos share here, and bad puns are all my own.

So how on earth can I make “better-for-you” baked RANCH quesadillas? It’s simple: with Naturally Fresh® Lite Ranch, which is made with Naturally Fresh®’s own nonfat buttermilk cuts the calories in half, and it’s made with real, wholesome ingredients. You’ve got to look in the refrigerated section at Publix or Kroger to find Naturally Fresh® products – and you can also utilize the Naturally Fresh® App to find products near you.

With a little thing called The Super Bowl coming up in a few days, I thought baked ranch quesadillas – with my own twist – would be a great snack for any party. Wouldn’t these be the perfect appetizer to serve? More importantly, with a few tweaks, I created a better-for-you appetizer (or meal!) and gave it some healthier updates.

Better-for-You Baked Ranch Quesadillas

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Filed Under: giveaway, recipes, sponsored post

Feed-a-Cold Quick Soup

01/26/2015 by Barbara

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So last night, in the midst of all the coughing my family has been doing this week, I made pasta on a whim for the kids. One thing led to another, and I had a soup for me and the hubs (for the life of me, I cannot get the kids to eat soup!) and pasta for the kids. It was simple, and I really just grabbed whatever I had available in the fridge. It was nice because it was simple, yet filling – and from start-to-finish, took less than 20 minutes.

Here’s what I did, and here are some ways you can jazz it up and make it your own.

Feed-a-Cold Quick Soup

First, you’ll need: [Read more…]

Filed Under: health and fitness, recipes

Surviving Snow Mountain, Southern Style

01/17/2015 by Barbara

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So I completely get that there are quite a few “transplants” in the Atlanta area who have plenty of experience with snow. Heaven help us, we all learned last year just how poorly Atlanta as a whole deals with snow, so how on earth can Atlantans enjoy the local phenomenon known as Snow Mountain? It’s simple, we slap on our rain boots, and enjoy the cold snow, Southern Style. 😉

I was recently invited out to Stone Mountain’s Snow Mountain with my family to enjoy the tubes, the snow, and the atmosphere. If you’ve never been, make sure you go NOW, as it’s only here through Sunday March 1! Littles can enjoy The SnowZone (perhaps a child’s first expereince with -ahem- building a snow man), and enjoy the adventures of the Little Angels, complete with SnoBoggans – bigger kids will LOVE Avalanche Alley and Tube Runners. The whole family can indulge in snacks and treats at the SnoDeck, and then enjoy S’mores at Snow Fire Point while watching the sun go down.

Make sure to book your times in advance, as you get two hours to do the tubing. Also, check for discount tickets if you’re a Gas South customer. Check with ticket information for further details.

It was a wonderful experience, but honest-to-goodness, I just wasn’t sure how this Southern girl was going to get her two littles ready for the snow. Thankfully, my mom got the kids snow suits for Christmas, so they had a basic outfit, at least. I will share a few tips: