Supporting Local Businesses

Over the weekend I have made new discoveries for those of us who are always looking to save money.  On North Monroe Street, next to Domino's, there is a Thrifty Groceries store, much like a dent and bent store, where you can get all kinds of grocery items (non perishables) for cheaper than retail price.  Upon checking out, I learned that when you spend $10, they enter you in a drawing to win $100 cash.  They do this drawing every month!! 
Along with the super cheap groceries, I know that many people I know have diet restrictions that do not allow them to eat regular pastries and baked goods.  Well, I have news for them!!!  There is a new baker in town, and while there is not a set location at this time, Desserts Anonymous does special order desserts. They will attempt to make anything you request, and so far they are 100% successful at making everything.  "Like" them on Facebook!  (Maybe eventually we can get a discount for liking them!) 

On that same "thrifty" note this week......

I know that earlier this week I posted about Etsy.com, a website where a great many people promote their items for sale, mostly handmade, and very unique.  Also, I have noticed that there is a great deal better quality in what I see on this site as compared to other sites. 
However, today's post isn't about a website, it a shop right here in Tallahassee, where I shop frequently and continue to introduce my friends to.  It's Lucky Duck, Resale for Autism, located at 3244 N Monroe St.  It's in the shopping center almost directly across from WalMart, behind the Scissor Works Salon.  There are clothes racks outside, with clothes for $1 a piece, along with a great deal of items for a great discount.  All clothing inside is $3 unless it has a tag (which means it's BRAND NEW) and those are $5.  Plus lots of goodies for the children, household stuff, you name it, they probably have it.  They even have a Facebook page, so be sure to check it out!!

Are you crafty???

Are you a crafty person?  Do you sew, or paint, or make small little things?  I have found this website full of handmade things, Etsy.com, and I wouldn't be passing this on if I didn't like what I see.  I also think that those of you who are artsy could definitely benefit from being able to do small things you enjoy and make money doing it.  

Freebies!!!

Who doesn't like getting stuff for free, even if it's just samples and coupons??  MySavings.com is a fantastic site to do just that.  You can get daily emails with what is new on the site, or just check it on a regular basis to see what is there. 

Some days....

If you have been following my blog, I'm sure everyone noticed that last week, after I had posted about posting at least once a week.  After having posted THAT, city workers were out cutting and cleaning and took out my cable lines.  : (   SO I was without cable for an entire week.  But now I am back and (hopefully) will be able to stick to the original plan!!