Tag Archives: free food

A Week of Free Meals

Do you want to give your monthly budget a boost? Take advantage of having a week of free food to give you the extra monetary padding you need. The best thing about this plan is that you can usually do it several times a year. Okay, so I have to admit that the title above is a little misleading. What I am really talking about is cooking from the supplies of food that you already have, which means at some point you probably spent money on it. But, the meals you make with that food can still, in my mind, … Continue reading →

Free Food and Entertainment

On Friday we hit the jackpot in free family food and entertainment, thanks to our community. Taking advantage of local activities can be a fun way to become involved with your neighbors, learn new things about where you live and have some fun frugally! We happen to be pretty lucky to be able to live in the area that we do. Before living frugally, we might have passed up some of the free community activities that are available. But knowing how much fun they can be now, there is no going back. If you have any of these types of … Continue reading →

Where to Get Free Food

If you are in a desperate situation with your food budget, there is hope. Here are some ideas that you can use to get free food. Barter your services for food. Rather than work for money, work for food. Someone who may be reluctant to hire you for money might be happy to feed you instead. Babysit, cut hair, mow a lawn, change someone’s oil, tutor a child, help with a resume, clean a house, mend some clothes, pick up someone from the airport, do laundry, etc., all in exchange for home cooked meals or groceries. I have a pantry … Continue reading →

Yummy Freebies

As restaurants start to feel the pinch of rising inflation and lower sales, they are looking for more aggressive ways to bring budget conscious customers through their doors. Through the use of coupons, fast food restaurants are offering free food as a way of grabbing our attention. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs has a coupon circulating for a BOGO on hot dogs. It doesn’t say any other purchase is required. We can feed two kids for the price of one. The coupon expires December 31, 2008. Arby’s is offering a free roast beef sandwich with the purchase of a medium fry … Continue reading →

Advanced Tips: An Income And Free Luxuries

If you have been practicing a frugal lifestyle for a while, you probably know all about the basics of saving money. You cut coupons, turn off your lights, shop at yard sales, etc. But if you want to take it to the next level you will need some advanced tips. Here is some advice on getting some of those free luxuries that you may be spending too much for now, or even doing without, all while earning an income. There are many easy part-time jobs that you can do that have perks for the employees. And by taking advantage of … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Travelers Stuck With Bad Seats Are Rewarded With Fast Food

If you plan to fly over the Thanksgiving weekend and find yourself dealing with the unfortunate fate of sitting in a middle seat—take heart—and a burger, or a Frosty, or French fries, or even some chicken nuggets… Fast food chain Wendy’s just announced that as part of an advertising campaign for its new gift card program it is giving away free $1 cards for middle-seat passengers at nine airports over Thanksgiving weekend. The idea of gift cards may not be new at powerhouse fast food chain McDonald’s, but they’re new for Wendy’s (the third-largest hamburger chain), which has up until … Continue reading →