Deceptively Delcious Recipe - Pita Pizzas - Succes/ Fail

Wow, I didn't really expect this. However, I didn't expect M to be in the mood she was in. I also couldn't locate 4" pitas and thus when I cut through the cheesy goodness the spinach oozed out. She started shaking her head no immediately. What is with the color green? Why does it scare some kids so much?

I also think that M wold pick these Pizzas apart anyhow, as she usually picks at her food.

I loved them. I will make them again for myself anytime. Happy that I found this great idea!

How to be a Frugalista - Lesson # 5

Shop where the crowds don't. I shop in two areas of town that seem to get less shoppers than in other areas. Alas, if you are a fellow Coloradan I'm not giving up my spots!
However, pay close attention! Do you every drive by a mall or a store and notice the parking lot is empty? That is a good sign that their clearance racks are stocked full of items! (Yes, a true Frugalista LOVES a good clearance sale!) These are also the best places to go after a holiday to pick up decorations for next year!

How to be a Frugalista - Lesson # 4

Don't rule out Craigslist. We all probably know more than one person that has been skunked on craigslist. I myself have been victim to more than one shady deal or sketchy person. However, don't rule out buying (or selling) on this great free site. I purchased my nursery furniture on there which included the crib, mattress, dresser, and glider for $350.00! Talk about savings! I figure once princess peanut is older she will get nicer furniture. As of right now for a room that she only gets changed in, the furniture is great! I also purchased a travel swing in near new condition for less than half of what they were going for in the store. Sometimes you will have to drive across town  so you should always factor in the value of your time and fuel. If you are searching for a particular item, search early and often! Most sellers adhere to a first to respond first dibs policy!

How to be a Frugalista - Lesson #3

Learn to love leftovers. I know, I know... no one really LOVES eating the same thing twice. Well... It's time to get over that. I love eating out as much as the next gal. I also realize that I was spending a hearty chunk of my money on my love of good food. It was extremely hard for me to change my habits because I used to be a "never eat anything twice" person. My hubs is a stay-at-home Daddy, and we have half the income that we used to. That is when I had a talking to with my taste buds. I convinced them and myself an important lesson. Who cares if you had meatloaf for dinner, it was good then.. and will be good at lunch too.

Frugalista Mommy - Lesson # 2

Lesson # 2. Two is better than one. Email addresses that is. I'm a firm believer in having more than one email address. I personally maintain 3. One email address I strictly use for website registrations. This allows for me to register at websites for the places I eat, shop, and play. I'm registered everywhere, Betty Crocker, Old Navy, Ulta, anywhere I shop. You can weed out the coupons and offers that you will use and delete the others. Last fall Old Navy offered their subscribers 40% for mentioning an email offer in store! Don't miss out on opportunities like that because you don't want the junk mail. You could be missing out on some serious savings.

Frugalista Mommy - Lesson # 1

How to be a Frugalista:

(First you must remove that chip from your shoulder. Dusted off? Now we can begin.)

Lesson # 1 - Veer off of the beaten path. I often find amazing deals and worthy finds in unexpected places. Gift shops, thrift stores, ethnic markets, dollar stores, the list goes on and on. A hotel chain was changing hands across the street from my office a few months back. During the renovation the gift shop was liquidating their inventory quietly. I picked up a Burt's Bees lip balm set for $1.99, that made me smile.