Archive for February, 2010

Online Print-Free Coupons from Cellfire

by: Frugal Michael February 28, 2010

In the ongoing search to save as much money as possible on our grocery bill we take our savings anywhere we can find them.  One of the coolest innovations in recent years has to be the advent of the online coupon.  A major player in the digital coupon game is Cellfire, a company that creates [...]

Free Dave Matthews Band Song Download

by: Frugal Michael February 27, 2010

Let’s face it; everyone loves Dave Matthews Band, right?  Well everyone with musical taste loves ‘em.  So how could I pass up the opportunity to grab a free download of the Dave Matthews Band song “Seven” from the box set Europe 2009? I couldn’t.  I can’t. So go and download your copy of DMB’s “Seven” [...]

Free Downloadable Yoga Classes

by: Frugal Michael February 27, 2010

Life got you a little stressed lately?  If you have never given a second thought to trying yoga, it is a great workout that is good for your body and your mind.  The best part about it is that you can participate and learn yoga regardless of your current level of fitness (or not). Why [...]

National Pancake Day

by: Frugal Michael February 23, 2010

Apparently today is National Pancake Day just one week after Fat Tuesday.  Now I am the one who is generally skeptical of “National Days” in general but when it comes to those that exist to show an appreciation for food i am all over it. Not to be outdone by a bunch of Englishmen who [...]

Make Your Own Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff Clone

by: Frugal Michael February 23, 2010

I have said it before and I will say it once again – I just can’t understand why people will pay for Hamburger Helper and similar boxed meals when they can do the same thing with a handful of ingredients and it will taste better, be better for you and if you’re a careful shopper [...]

Michael Takes a Pledge

by: Frugal Michael February 21, 2010

A few weeks back I finally got around to watching the much talked about film Food, Inc. and though it didn’t really give me much information that I wasn’t already acutely aware of (I have been a food activist for most of my life), it was presented in a very realistic and easy to comprehend [...]

Free Pretzel from Auntie Anne’s!

by: Frugal Michael February 19, 2010

Want a free pretzel from Auntie Anne’s?  Well on February 20, 2010 you can get exactly that!  Between 10 am and 3pm tomorrow only, the popular snack chain is giving away their delectable delights! Click here for more info.

Make Your Own Homemade Granola

by: Frugal Michael February 15, 2010

Does anyone else get sick of paying top dollar for over-processed foods at the supermarket when you can easily make your own version at home?  Today in Freedom from Convenience Foods Month we are going to tackle one of my favorite high energy snack foods – granola! Michael’s Quick Granola INGREDIENTS 1 stick margarine or [...]

Make Your Own Krystal or White Castle Mini Cheeseburger Clone

by: Frugal Michael February 13, 2010

This recipe was adapted from a Pampered Chef recipe I sampled at a party last year.  It tastes just like the mini burgers from Krystal or White Castle! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 slices American cheese 1 [...]

Sweet Valentine’s Deal from H&R Block – up to 70% off online tax prep

by: Frugal Michael February 12, 2010

Tax time is upon us and the folks at H&R Block are offering a sweetheart of a deal.  From February 12-14, 2010 you can take full advantage of the H&R Block Basic, Deluxe or Premium online tax preparation package for the same price – just $14.00! If you dread tax time as much as I [...]