tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:43:26 +0000cornmazefallhayridesAs a Grand Rapids native and a consistently broke individual I pledge to offer you great insights on how to live frugally right here in Grand Rapids, MI. If you'd like to see me write on something specific please e-mail savedfromwaste@yahoo.com to let me know.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)Blogger2043125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-3427907714655396832Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:10:00 +00002012-01-11T08:15:03.882-06:00If you like seeing free movies then head over to gofobo.com right now and either sign in or sign up to get free tickets to see Man On A Ledge on January 18 at Star Theater at 7 pm. This is a pre-screening so you'll be seeing it before it comes out in theaters! Here's how to do it once you've signed in or signed up:Go to the screenings tab at the top of the screenOn the side type in your zip http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-movie-tickets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-238646865365525376Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:21:00 +00002011-12-20T08:22:52.377-06:00Stop by myESPN to snag a great deal for Christmas. You can make a personalized ESPN cover and print it for free! Just add a picture of someone and print away. Frame it and you'll have a great Christmas gift at no charge!Thanks Freebie Blogger!http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/12/free-personalized-espn-poster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-955103494634479752Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:11:00 +00002011-12-20T08:13:12.597-06:00Walmart has an online deal for you right now. You can get an electronic $50 iTunes gift card for just $40. This is a great way to save on something that's hard to find a deal on. No coupon necessary!http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/12/50-itunes-gift-card-for-40.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-3327180141357633553Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:09:00 +00002011-12-20T08:11:06.852-06:00Right now you can get a coupon for a free bottle of Essence of Beauty hand cream at CVS when you like their Minute Clinic on facebook. It's a purse-sized bottle so you could use it as a stocking stuffer.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/12/free-hand-cream-at-cvs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-5444084753056217466Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:01:00 +00002011-12-20T08:03:13.345-06:00Today thru December 24 you can click on the restaurant.com icon on the left of this page to get a $25 gift certificate for just $1!! The code to use at checkout is JOY.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/12/25-restaurantcom-gift-certificate-for-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-6170547682214245043Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:41:00 +00002011-12-20T07:57:11.013-06:00After having a hard winter's worth of play your coat may be aching for a cleaning. Today you can get $40 worth of dry cleaning at Hi-Tone Dry Cleaning in Jenison or Wyoming for just $20 when you get today's Groupon. To get yours just click on the Groupon icon on the left side of the page.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/12/deal-on-drycleaning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-3892593487025056140Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:36:00 +00002011-12-20T07:40:28.857-06:00If you have kids and you haven't stopped to check out Big Binder, you don't know what you're missing. This great local blog has lots of stuff to offer. Today I'd like to highlight two recent posts:Winter Break Without Breaking the Bank - All sorts of great ideas to try while the kids are on winter break.What's Happening a the Library This Week - Get the lowdown on Kent District Library http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/12/things-to-do-during-winter-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-2159724568506185171Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:16:00 +00002011-11-05T09:18:25.914-05:00Walgreens has another offer where you can get 25 free 4x6 prints but you have to hurry because this offer ends today, November 5th. Here's how you do it:Go to the Walgreens photo site and upload your photos.Add 25 photos to your cart and go to checkout.Use coupon code FORU25 (you can also use coupon code FREE4X6 for another set of free 25 prints) and choose in-store pickup. You’ll get 25 photos http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/get-25-free-4x6-prints-at-walgreens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-2497719475379755522Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:05:00 +00002011-11-05T09:13:08.848-05:00If you are wanting to get family pictures done, have a newborn or some other special occasion that needs to be photographed Groupon has a deal for you. Right now you can get a professional photo package worth $273.97 for just $49. This deal is with Grinz Photography. Here's what you get with that deal:A 30–60 minute in-studio photo shootAn 8”x10” photo print (a $24.99 value)Four 4”x5” photo http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/groupon-photo-deal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-6321341562820601150Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:22:00 +00002011-11-03T19:27:23.359-05:00Celebration has started showing the first 3 Twilight movies on Tuesday nights for $4. The next one will be on November 8th and it will be New Moon. Each show will have two different times that you can go to. The ticket cost will be $4.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/twilight-tuesdays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-742815195287198705Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:47:00 +00002011-11-03T18:48:56.015-05:00During the month of November you can get a free sub at Subway when you buy another before 9 am. This is a great way to plan your lunches and save some money.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/bogo-free-sub-at-subway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-8742241924530208069Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:37:00 +00002011-11-03T18:41:37.725-05:00This week Toys R Us is having a sale on Crayola crayons that's perfect for stocking up or just stocking stuffers. On Friday and Saturday only you can get a 24 ct. box of crayons for just $.25! They are 4/$1 on those two days! Stock up now while the price is hot! The fine print says you must buy 4 in order to get the deal. It also says that quantities are limited so hurry in.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/crayons-for-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-8538873408164835523Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:33:00 +00002011-11-03T18:36:39.666-05:00If you "like" Barnes & Noble on facebook right now you'll be able to print a coupon for 50% off the retail price of one book in their store. This coupon can also be used online.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/50-off-coupon-for-barnes-and-noble.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-6648373003388900219Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:47:00 +00002011-11-02T17:52:03.108-05:00Get ready for holiday cooking by printing a $0.50/1 Gold Medal Flour coupon. This is good on any 5-lb. bag of flour. http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/gold-medal-flour-coupon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-485736889829785120Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:35:00 +00002011-11-01T20:41:05.136-05:00Car enthusiasts will love this event! GR Auto Gallery is having an open house on November 10th at 6 pm. They are celebrating their one year anniversary in their new facility and they're inviting you to join them for a fun night of food, beverages and cool cars. The party will end at 10 pm and there will be some entertaining contests while you're there. You can find out more at their http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2011/11/novemberfest-at-gr-auto-gallery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-8225141639871810250Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:34:00 +00002010-11-10T17:35:30.574-06:00Next time you're heading to Ruby Tuesday for dinner make sure you "like" them on facebook first and you can print a coupon for a free appetizer when you purchase an entree.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/11/free-appetizer-at-ruby-tuesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-5985779660586922513Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:38:00 +00002010-11-02T18:34:52.981-05:00On November 16th at 6 pm the Wellness Forum will be having a free cooking demonstration on delicious low fat, vegan meals with Chef Stroufe. Reservations are required since space is limited. Call 942-7907 to register.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/11/free-vegan-cooking-demonstration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-4343573421069553462Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:03:00 +00002010-10-11T08:32:05.662-05:00I am currently writing every day about saving money on this blog, twitter, facebook and examiner.com. I also send out an email to a list of people who read the blog but haven't signed up yet. All of this takes a lot of my time and effort and I do not get paid to do it. So I have decided to take a break from writing on this blog to evaluate what is the best use of my time and how I should http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-on-hold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-7596900388698004313Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:23:00 +00002010-10-08T09:26:03.913-05:00Five Easy Pieces is the next movie in line for the I Love That Movie Film Festival at Celebration Cinema on October 11th and 13th. Just $3 to get in!http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-love-that-movie-film-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-4073400162856259029Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:21:00 +00002010-10-08T09:22:56.525-05:00It's time for another Build n' Grow clinic for kids at Lowe's. October 9th at 10 am kids can make a funhouse mirror for free!http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/lowes-build-n-grow-clinic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-5056144943488574977Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:12:00 +00002010-10-08T09:21:09.740-05:00This week you can watch the new release movie You Again at Celebration Cinema for just $3 because of their Sunday Radio Discount Night. Find times and locations here.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/sunday-discount-movie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-1609679539699589131Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:10:00 +00002010-10-08T09:12:13.066-05:00Treat yourself to a snack. The Freebie Blogger says you can take a survey to get a free cookie at Quiznos, no purchase necessary. Find out more here.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/free-cookie-at-quiznos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-7824149926045977506Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:04:00 +00002010-10-08T09:09:02.581-05:00Money Saving Mom says that you can get a personalized photo mug or desk calendar through Snapfish for free when you pay $4.99 in shipping. Check it out here.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/cheap-christmas-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-5453885886642344423Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:03:00 +00002010-10-08T09:04:39.307-05:00After Art Prize is over the Grand Rapids Art Museum will be offering $1 admission until October 17th. That's still a great deal for all they offer!http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/gram-admission-only-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175551973588726377.post-4945683969560581521Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:48:00 +00002010-10-07T10:52:31.222-05:00Fall open house at the Y, Pumpkin Fest and more at my examiner page.http://grandrapidstightwad.blogspot.com/2010/10/latest-examiner-articles_07.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grand Rapids Tightwad)