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Frugal finds in and around your neighborhood.

Avoid Paying Full Retail for Craft Supplies and Gifts

Posted on September 17, 2014 by frugalinformer

With holidays around the corner, maybe you need a some stuff to craft that perfect decoration…or buy a crafty gift for giving.  If the vein of being frugal, make sure you don’t pay full retail if you don’t have to.  … Continue reading →

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50% OFF Everything at Goodwill until Sept. 17th

Posted on September 16, 2014 by frugalinformer

In order to clear the store in preparation for their move to a new location (in the same shopping center), Goodwill at the Northeast corner of 22nd and Kolb is holding a 50% OFF EVERYTHING sale.  And they mean everything!  … Continue reading →

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Last Days to Shop the Pop-up Coach Outlet Shop

Posted on August 26, 2014 by frugalinformer

Hey Coach fans. Did you know there is a pop-up Coach outlet shop here in Tucson?!  It’s at the Foothills Mall and you can save mega bucks on many styles of bags and wallets-up to 65 percent off regular retail … Continue reading →

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Don’t Pay to Borrow E-Books. Your Public Library Gives You Access for FREE!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by frugalinformer

Do you love to read books?  Do you love to be able to read them on your e-reader or tablet?  You may have heard of companies like Oyster, Scribd or a little company named Amazon that will eagerly sell you … Continue reading →

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Save Big Bucks on Kids Stuff at the “Just Between Friends” Back to School Sale, July 24-26

Posted on July 24, 2014 by frugalinformer

It’s back-to-school time and you can save big bucks all-season clothing for infants to tweens and teens!  Parents with clothes and kids stuff that their kids no long use or have outgrown put their things up for sale at this … Continue reading →

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Try Out the New Sun Link Streetcar for FREE

Posted on July 24, 2014 by frugalinformer

You’ve heard all the fuss about the new streetcar that will run in the University and Downtown areas. Well, it’s now up and running and ready for passengers.  Go see what this streetcar system is all about and take a … Continue reading →

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Your Public Library Offers Free Online Movies

Posted on July 23, 2014 by frugalinformer

Sure, you know the Pima County Library offers movies for checkout. But did you know that you can access a boatload of movies ONLINE via the library’s website and IndieFlix.  IndieFlix offers over 4000 award-winning shorts, features, documentaries, and series … Continue reading →

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Loft Cinema Kids Fest Kicks Off at Trail Dust Town, Friday July 18th- FREE

Posted on July 19, 2014 by frugalinformer

The Loft Cinema kicks off it’s 8th Annual Loft Kids Fest on Friday, July 18th at Trail Dust Town.  The event is FREE and starts at 5:30pm. Trail Dust Town is located at 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (west of … Continue reading →

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FREE – Movies In the Park on Fridays

Posted on July 19, 2014 by frugalinformer

It’s summertime and even though the days are brutal, the evenings are comfortable.  Why not spend a Friday evening with your family or friends watching a movie in the park? Cox Communications sponsors these movie screenings and invites area residents … Continue reading →

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Educate Yourself for Free

Posted on July 15, 2014 by frugalinformer

Looks like Isaac Asimov is on to something when he said, “Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.” And when you consider the high cost of college and similar education these days, any access to … Continue reading →

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