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Restaurant Coupons by Email In the age of email we have the ability to get coupons straight from the restaurant we want to visit. Sign up for email clubs and birthday clubs that restaurants in your area offer. Red Lobster sends out a birthday coupon and other $ off meal coupons throughout the year. Budgets are tight so enjoy dinning out and saving.

 

Coldwater JokeA man went to visit his 90 year old grandfather and while eating the breakfast of eggs and bacon prepared for him, he noticed a film-like substance on his plate. So he says, "Grandfather, are these plates clean?"

 

Resetting Your Analog/Digital Converter BoxWe're switching from analog TV to digital TV reception by way of those converter boxes that the government is advertising. It's a way of still using your old analog TV when the TV switch to digital occurs in Feb 2009.

 

Dog JokeI was just sent this joke by email and laughed all evening. As the mother of two grown daughters who were very close together in age, I can say that I could have written that note once upon a time! If you think your readers will enjoy it, please feel free to post it.

 

Catsitting: A JokeThere was once a middle-aged bachelor named Bob who was in a new relationship with a special lady friend. He liked her very much, but there was one drawback; her huge, spoiled, spiteful cat. The cat seemed to always be glaring at him, as if it knew that Bob hated cats.

 

Preserving Game Boards and PiecesWhen my family purchases new games with game boards, before they play the first game, I use wide, clear packing tape and reinforce corners of both the bottom and top of the game box, and any inserts inside the box.

 

Joke: Marriage ScriptureA Pastor asked if anyone had a scripture relating to marriage. Someone in the back of the room piped up and said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do".

 

Joke: New Airline RulesAttendant: "Welcome aboard, sir. May I see your ticket?"

 

Cool Sensory Toy for Kids (and Adults!)Tape a large square of sticky shelf liner (Mac Tac) to the floor, or to the wall, or a door, UPSIDE DOWN. (That's right, sticky side UP.) Kids love sticking their hair to the wall and their hands and feet to the floor! Doesn't have enough glue to really stick, just enough to have fun!

 

Joke: Jewish and Catholic Wedding SongA lovely Jewish woman was to be wed to a handsome Catholic man. Traditions were equally important to both families and this made choosing a theme song for their wedding a major challenge. The groom's brother had a rich operatic voice and was especially noted for singing Ave Maria.

 

Frugal Trips To The MoviesI bought this large purse at a garage sale that works perfect for storing your snacks and drinks in. We never go to the new release shows, because they soon will be out at Dollar Theaters. My kids and I go to the Dollar Tree and I let them pick out 1 snack.

 

Joke: Buttered ToastWhy did the man throw his buttered toast?

 

Questions For God: A JokeA man had a dream talking with God. He asked God TIME must be different in his dimension, to which God explained 1 second is equal to 1 year.

 

Frugal Food Tips While On VacationOur family has been fortunate to be able to travel to some pretty exciting places over the years. My travel philosophy has always been that the budget should be spent on the sights and sounds that could not otherwise be experienced at home and not so much on the food portion of the budget.

 

Post Tips on ThriftyFun to Avoid Doing Housework : )I asked my boyfriend for tip ideas and he gave me this one! Post tips on ThriftyFun to avoid doing housework. "*grin*" As I'm on ThriftyFun all evening!

 

What Religion is Your Bra? - A JokeA man walked into the ladies department of a Macy 's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter.

 

A Good Joke for an Election YearWhile walking down the street one day, a US Senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

 

How Do You Get a Nintendo Wii?To score a hard to find a Nintendo Wii Console, here's what I did: First, I searched online for all stores that sell video game consoles and checked to see if they were in stock.

 

Add Your Own Nuts to Fast Food SundaesIf you or your kids love nuts on your sundaes from Dairy Queen or other drive-up ice cream places, bring a baggie of nuts from home. The ice cream shops usually charge 50 cents or more for nuts and a family of 4 could save $2.00 on one visit.

 

"How Far Does This Elevator Go Up?"My friend, Monica, is an accomplished harpist who frequently plays for weddings, receptions, parties and other such events. She is also blonde and has an appropriately cherubic face.

 

Elephant Stew (Joke)Cut elephant into small, bite-size pieces. This should take about 2 months. Add enough brown gravy to cover, cook over kerosene fire for about four weeks at 465 degrees F.

 

Digital Television Switch Coming In 2009"Television as we know it is about to change. By law, television stations nationwide must switch from the old method of transmitting TV signals known as analog to digital television (DTV) on February 17, 2009."

 

Convert Exercise Tapes To DVDI have been slowly saving my exercise VCR tapes to DVD. By the time I really need to do this, the VCR/DVD recorders will be out of fashion, I am sure. So, if you have a favorite VCR tape that might not have been popular enough to be brought back to life as a DVD, keep this in mind!

 

How to Get HD Shows on Your HDTVThere is a nice article in the Dallas Morning News. It tells about how to get it. Easy reading. Mentions antennas, cable, satellite, dish, TIVO, etc. It sounds complicated when I re-read it, but this article is very simple and straightforward.

 

Book Trader ClubsJoin a book trader club and get books for free. All you do is mail the books you don't want to other people and order the books you want to read from the books listed on the websites.

 

Is The Coast Clear? - A JokeThe doorbell rings in the middle of the night, and the wife gets up to see who it is. She comes back to bed and the husband says, "Who was that?" The wife says, "Oh, it was some woman."

 

Duck in Hardware Store - A JokeA duck walks into a hardware store. He asks the manager, "Do you have any duck food?" The manager says, "No, we don't have any duck food." The duck leaves, and comes back later.

 

A Wife's Duties (A Joke)Three men were sitting together bragging about how they had given their new wives duties. The first man had married a woman from Iowa and had told her that she was going to do dishes and house cleaning.

 

Write Articles for Press InvitationsIf you want to get invited to local artistic events, consider writing a column on that sort of thing for your local newspaper. As a member of the press, you will get lots of free invites!

 

Counting Cattle JokeA Wyoming cowboy was herding his herd in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy.

 

Use Elmer's Glue For PuzzlesThis is for folks who do puzzles and glue them when they're done. I use regular Elmers white school glue and it does a nice job and it's a lot cheaper then the special puzzle glue you have to buy.

 

Audiobooks From The LibraryListen to audiobooks! I get them for free from the public library and listen to them as I drive and when I go for my power walks. I "read" about 2-3 books weekly using this method.

 

Tiger JokeA Tiger was giving a wedding party for his friends. A Cat also came and danced with the others. Tiger asked "Who are you?

 

Save On Group Tickets At Sporting EventsHere's a picture of my sons at a Portland Trailblazers/Seattle Sonics basketball game last weekend. If you are planning to go to any sports venue as a group, contact the group sales office to see about discounted tickets or other special deals.

 

Easy Tip CalculationsHere's a trick for computing a 15% tip in your head. Start by calculating 10% of the bill and then add half. For example, if the bill is $24 dollars, a 15% tip would be $2.40 (10%) plus $1.20 (half of 15%), for a total of $3.60.

 

Thrifty Tips For GolfMy husband and I went golfing and it reminded me that he has gotten great deals on golf clubs for the both of us at thrift shops! Then we go to the municipal course, so it's within our means!

 

Adding Less Dressing to Your SaladWhile dining, be careful not to slather on too much dressing on top of your salad. We like the taste of the dressing, but not all those calories they pack onto our waistlines. Ask for your dressing on the side.

 

Be a Tourist in Your Own TownBe a Tourist in Your Own Town. I live in Kenosha, WI, a great area, almost right in between Milwaukee, WI (30 minutes away) and Chicago, IL (about an hour away).

 

Just For Fun - Television TriviaJust For Fun - Television Trivia. Scottish inventor John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of television in 1926 in Soho, London. Ten years later there were only 100 TV sets in the world. Today there are almost a billion TV sets in the world.

 

Discount Sites for TicketsDiscount Sites for Tickets. Just got 2 tickets to a rock concert (with a famous old timer) for $10 a piece from a discount site and ALSO found out about FREE museum admission this Weekend!

 

McDonald's Dollar MenuHere is a cheap lunch tip: McDonald's has a $1 menu. Order a side salad, which is small, and the 4 piece chicken nuggets. Cut the nuggets into small pieces. All for only $2!

 

Burglar JokeBurglar Joke. A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, "Jesus is watching you. . .

 

Parrot JokeWanda's dishwasher quit working so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, "I'll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I'll mail you a check. . .

 

Theatre Rewards CardsIf you frequent movie theaters regularly, check and see if they have a Movie Rewards program. You get points every time you purchase tickets and when you get enough points, you get something free like popcorn, a drink or a free movie ticket.

 

Coroner JokeIn a murder trial, the defense attorney was cross-examining the coroner . . .

 

What Does the Bible Mean JokeWhat Does the Bible Mean Joke. A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means !"

 

Investing for Your Retirement JokeInvesting for Your Retirement Joke. If you had purchased $1000.00 of Nortel stock one year ago, it would now be worth $49.00.

 

Asian Chicken Salad From The Dollar MenuWhen eating at a fast food place, I order a side salad off the Value (i.e. dollar menu) Menu and a 5-pc chicken nuggets.

 

Moving JokeA family had spent the day moving from their Iowa farmhouse into a brand new house in a nearby development. . .

 

A Young Monk Arrives At The Monastery-JokeA young monk arrives at the monastery. He is assigned to helping the other monks in copying the old canons and laws of the church by hand. . .

 

Drive-In MoviesIf you have a drive-in movie theatre near you it can be a fun and relatively inexpensive way to see a movie as a family.

 

DVD Subscription Services - Use It Or Lose ItMovie subscription services like Netflix can be a great deal, but only if you use them. Keep track of how many movies you receive from them each month and divide that by the monthly service fee.

 

Fine Jewelry JokeMrs. Johnson decided to have her portrait painted by a famous artist. She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets and a ruby pendant." . . .

 

Mental Fitness TestMental Fitness Test. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. . .

 

Snowman JokeThere are 2 snowmen standing in a field. . .

 

Comic: Hurry HoneyHurry honey...

 

Comic: Clipping CouponsClipping coupons...

 

Restaurant Bill DiscrepanciesI am learning that restaurant-bill discrepancies are not uncommon, but they are rarely caught. Many patrons now pay with debit or credit cards. The check arrives at the table, and they give it a cursory glance at best. Provided the final amount falls somewhere in the acceptable range, they sign and go. And that could be a big mistake...

 

Comic: PrescriptionPrescription...

 

Eat Half Your EntreeYou have probably noticed that the serving sizes at most restaurants is either more than a person can eat or more than a person should eat.

 

Comic: Junk MailDealing with junk mail...

 

Health Food Jokeam and Edith were 85 years old, and had been married for sixty years. Though they were far from rich, they managed to get by because they watched their pennies. . .

 

Comic: Gas PricesGas prices...

 

Comic: Dog LoverDog Lover...

 

Avoiding Overeating at RestaurantsHere's a tip to keep you from overeating at restaurants or even at home. About 30 minutes before the meal, eat an apple. Apples are very rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that slows digestion so you feel fuller longer. "An apple a day, keeps the pounds away!"

 

Traveling on a Train JokeI don't know if this one's been posted before but I had another funny joke to share. (It's always funny to hear good ones again...)

 

Salesman JokeA salesman knocked on the door of a house and a little boy holding a cigar answered. The salesman looked at the boy in surprise and said, "Is your mommy or daddy at home?"

 

Vacuum Salesman JokeA salesman knocked on the door of a house in a new housing development and a lady answered the door. He began, "Ma'am, I'm selling the newest innovation in vacuums, this is the greatest little machine I have seen in a long time," and with that...

 

Horse JokeWhat happens to old horses?

 

Frog JokeWhat happens when you illegally park a frog?

 

Kitten JokeWhat kind of kitten works for the Red Cross?

 

Tough Chicken JokeWhere do tough chickens come from?

 

Rooster JokeHow do you stop a rooster from crowing on Monday?

 

Bear JokesQ. What kind of fish do grizzlies catch?

 

Easter JokesSince Easter is approaching, here are some fun Easter jokes to tell the kids! (Or anyone!)

 

An Old Timer Is... JokeAn old timer is a person who remembers when a pie was set on the windowsill to cool - not to THAW!

 

Gift for Mom JokeA man went into the pet shop to purchase something for his mother's birthday. His mother was alone and he thought it would be a good idea if she had a nice companion with her. He couldn't decide what kind of a pet...

 

Grandma Thinking Ahead JokeGrandma was walking her grandchildren down the street, when a lady said to her,"My, what charming children. How old are they?"...

 

The Price of Food JokeHas anyone ever noticed that the only food that never goes up in price is...

 

Heaven JokeA woman approached the Pearly Gates and was greeted by St. Peter who said, "Before you enter, you must spell a word." "Oh," she said. "What word?" "Any word you like," he told her.

 

Pride JokeSwallow your pride occasionally...

 

Eggs in One Basket Joke"He may not have all his eggs in one basket, but I think he has enough to fry an omelet."

 

Keeping from Eating Too MuchWhenever you go out to eat, box up half of your meal. That way, you don't eat as much, and you have another meal for the next day!

 

Light Bulb Joke TellersHow many light bulb joke tellers does it take to change a light bulb?

 

Definition JokeWhat is a Shin?

 

Taking It With You JokeTrying to disprove the saying "You can't take it with you," a stingy old lawyer, diagnosed with a terminal illness, finally figured out how to take at least some of his fortune with him when he died.

 

Dentist Bill JokeA woman phoned her dentist when she received a huge bill. "I'm shocked!" she complained. "This is three times what you normally charge."

 

Financial Advice in the Bible JokeA businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was failing, he had put everything he had into the business, he owed everybody. It was so bad he was even contemplating suicide. As a last resort he went to a priest and poured out his story of tears and woe.

 

Seattle Rain JokeA man talks to a kid on the street in Seattle, "Hey kid, I'm here visiting from California for a week and it's been raining every single day...

 

Bomb Squad JokeWhat do you do when you see the bomb squad running?...

 

Dumb JokeDid you hear about the old farmer who saw a pig along side of the road and fearing a car would hit it he picked it up and put it in the front seat of his truck.

 

Bacon and Egg Joke(There's a lot of truth in this "joke".) When trying to define the difference between involvement and commitment, think about a bacon and egg breakfast...

 

Man of The House JokeThe husband had just finished reading the book, 'MAN OF THE HOUSE.' He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife.

 

Alley Cat JokeAn alley cat walks into the corner store, spots the cashier and asks: "hey, got any mice?" The cashier answers: "no." The cat leaves. The next day the cat returns and asks: "hey, got any mice? The cashier yells: "NO!" The cat leaves...

 

Santa JokeIf Santa rode a motorcycle, what kind would it be?

 

Meals on the GoSince we live in a rural area about 15 miles from the town we go to shop, we combine our trips for medical needs, appointments, etc. with our shopping. Often it means we are there at mealtime...

 

Use Straws at RestaurantsTo try to save yourself from getting cold sores, when eating in a restaurant with reusable glasses, always ask for a straw for each of your drinking glasses.

 

Elevator Operator JokeJohn Moore of Michigan, tells about the fellow who swaggered into a hotel elevator and, as it moved upward, started trying to impress the pretty young operator...

 

Sugar in Tea JokeThe hostess poured a cup of tea for a middle-aged man at her party and asked him if he took sugar. "No," he said. "Yes," said his wife brightly at the same moment. Then she turned accusingly to him. "But I always put sugar in your tea!"

 

Farmer Underpaying His Help JokeWhen a rumor got around that a certain farmer was underpaying his help an inspector came to check up. "How many people do you employ?" he asked. "Two hired men and a hired girl." said the farmer.

 

Keeping Track of Low-Cost Family ActivitiesI have a 2 year old son and a VERY limited budget, but I hated that a lack of money could be a barrier to us going out and having fun! Weekends would roll around, and I would be out of ideas as to what we could do that was free or cost very little...

 

Gossip JokeMildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. Several members did not approve of her extra curricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.

 

Start a Book ExchangeMost people know that libraries are a great way to save money on books. Another way to save money is a book exchange with friends and family. An easy way to do this is to set up an email list with everyone that wants to participate and post the books you have available to share to the list.

 

Birch and a Beech Tree JokeIt is hard to find a joke today without a dirty word or two in it, but, here is one:

 

Pastor's Wife JokeGladys was a pastor's wife and went with him to church every Sunday. One Sunday the sermon was particularly long; some people were getting sleepy.

 

Screwing in a Light Bulb JokeHow many light bulb joke tellers does it take to screw in a light bulb?

 

Navajo Message For The Moon JokeWhen NASA was preparing for the Apollo Project, it took the astronauts to a Navajo reservation in Arizona for training. One day, a Navajo elder and his son came across the space crew, who were walking among the rocks.

 

Joke - Raising Boys - 24 Key Points to Pondera) For those with no children - this is totally hysterical! b) For those who already have children past this age, this is hilarious. c) For those who have children this age, this is not funny. (AMEN!)