The Frugal Free Gal

Ways to Save Money on Flowers

Valentine’s Day is coming, and you can’t go wrong with giving your sweetheart flowers! Fresh flowers are fragrant, beautiful, and make the recipient feel so very loved. And while fresh flowers can get pricey, very pricey, you don’t need to go broke buying your sweetie a nice bouquet. To make sure you get the…
Five Ways to Save Big When Dining Out

How much does the average restaurant meal cost a family of four? Somewhere around 50 or 60 dollars? Maybe a little more if you get appetizers and a few margaritas for mom? Sure, a break from cooking and doing dishes is totally worth it, but if you dine out often (at least once a week),…
Save Money: Give Yourself a Pedicure at Home

Do you get regular pedicures at your local salon? I’m guilty of getting pedicures in the past and paying at least $30 (after tip) each time. When I stopped to think about how much money I was spending on something that I could do myself and for free at home, I quickly decided to cut…
FREE Printable for Mother’s Day

Head on over to print out this super cute “Me & My Mom” Mother’s Day Gift Printable for FREE, courtesy of the Love and Marriage blog! All you need to do is print it out and fill in the blanks. Consider putting it in a frame to make an awesome but inexpensive gift for mom!…
How an Allowance Can Help Teach Kids About Money (and 6 tips to help)

Some people give their kids an allowance and some don’t. If you’re among the roughly 50 percent of parents to offer a weekly dollar or two – or if you’re considering joining the group – today’s entry is for you. It’s packed with lessons to help you get the most educational bang for your child’s…
Free ASPCA Pet Safety Pack

Request here Anyone with a pet should head over and request this free ASPCA Pet Safety Pack! It includes a pet rescue window decal and an Animal Poison Control Center magnet. Two things you may never need, but you’ll be thankful you had them just in case you do! Request more freebies here and join our Facebook group to…
FREE Firetruck Kids Activity

Request here Head on over to request a FREE Firetruck Kids Activity Sheet, courtesy of the US Fire Administration! Simply add it to your cart and checkout. You will need to make an account on the site if you don’t have one already. You can also download and print it out if you choose. This…
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Activities for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Activities for Kids St. Patrick’s Day is March 17! What do you do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Most of you probably find something green to wear along with creating a few crafts. Head over to Enchanted Learning to find St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Activities for kids! Make a…
How to Make Your Own Household Cleaners

How to Make Your Own Household Cleaners Interested in making your own household cleaners? Check out these great recipes from reader, Nicole! Laundry Soap Powder 1 bar of soap (Ivory is the cheapest. I have tried all brands and found no difference.) 1 c. Borax 1 c. Baking Soda *Grate the soap. I use a cheese…
10 Driving Tips to Save Money and the Environment

10 Driving Tips to Save Money and the Environment Fuel costs have been rising steadily for a few years and probably won’t be going down any time soon. At the same time, CO2 emissions have more than doubled in the last twenty years. We have tried to avoid the issue for years, but we are…