The Frugal Flyer- Vol.1 Iss. 1

Vol. 1, Iss. 1

Baldwin County’s FREE Money Saving Guide!

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May 2011 Locally Owned & Operated

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Favorite

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Tips on how to lower yourPower & Grocery Bill!

Legitimate ways to make money at home!

Full Discount Shopping Directory from A to Z!

FREE Info about FREE and Discounted merchandise & services

ThriftStores

ResaleShops

DollarStores

LowIncome Programs

Consignment

Shops

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Do ItYourself

Full Service Auto Detailing including,

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Wax & Buff

Clean Windows

Dashboard

Vacuum

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Door Jams

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Table ofContents

Money Saving Tips

Frugal Favorite of the Month

Discount Shopping Directory

Ways to Make Money at Home

Recycling Tips

Free Stuff

Prescription Saving Tips

Help for Those Who Need it

Reader Tips

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A word from the Lady

Hello “Frugal” Readers!

I cannot express how psyched I am to finally get the first issue of The Frugal Flyer printed and in the hands of the public! I came up with the idea of The Frugal Flyer in hopes that all the helpful information inside it will help others as much as it has helped, and continues to help, me and my family in life! I thank my advertisers for helping me get this off the ground, and I also thank you, the read-ers, for picking this publication up and reading it! I am always open to questions, comments, concerns, and even constructive criticism. Please feel free to contact me at 251-767-9946 or email me at: [email protected]. Again, thanks for reading, and please: look for another issue next month!

Frugally Yours,Natasha FlottOwner/OperatorTasha’s GraphixxThe Frugal Flyer

For Advertising Rates, DistributionInformation, or Business Opportunities :phone: 251-767-9946email: [email protected]

If you have an idea for a new section orinformation for an existing section, please don’t hesitate to share!

DISCLAIMER: Publisher, Tasha’s Graphixx/The Frugal Flyer, reserves the right to revise or reject for any reason at its sole discretion any advertising copy submitted. All advertising materials created by Publisher remain the property of Publisher and may not be reproduced in other publication without Pub-lishers written consent. Publisher shall not be responsible for any special, incidental, or consequental damages suffered by any party resulting from its

errors or omissions. Advertiser accepts all liability for its content of all advertising supplied by it.

For Your Electric Bill... Use CFL’s in place of regular incandescent lightbulbs. These energy-saving bulbs use less electricity to produce the same amount of light, AND they don’t burn out as often.

Unplug things you are not using. Appliances and electronics suck up energy even when they are not turned on. Cell phone chargers use energy too even when your phone is not plugged into the other end!

For Your Water Bill... Use less water with every flush by placing a jug or bottle filled with water in your toilet tank. The jug or bottle takes up space in the tank, so it cannot refill with as much water!

Consolidate your cleaning. One large load of laundry takes less water then two medium or small loads. Same goes for the dishwasher.

For Your Grocery Bill... Use Coupons! Especially if it is for some thing that you were going to buy regardless. Alot of stores will let you stack coupons as well!

Buy in Bulk! Many items, such as meats, are cheaper by the pound if purchased in bulk. So if you have a deep freezer, here’s all the more reason to stock it up!

For Your Vehicle... Switch to an aftermarket, reuseable airfilter. Not only do you not have to replace it as often, but it also will give you better gas mile age!

When replacing ANY parts, buy aftermarket. Most of these parts are cheaper then factory parts and they promote better performance!

Vehicles get better gas mileage when they have more then 1/2 a tank of gas. So it may cost you more when you fill up, but you won’t be filling up as much!

Submit Your Tip... Have a good money saving tip? Submit it to: [email protected] and be featured in our “Reader Tips” section!

Money Saving Tips!


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Favoriteof the Month

The The Waterfront Rescue Mission is a Christian organization that has provided food, shelter and cloth-ing to the homeless in the greater Pensacola area for over 60 years. During this time the Mission has grown to minister to those in need from Mobile, Alabama to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Crestview, Florida. The scope of services offered has also stretched to include recovery and career development programs for homeless men and women with drug and alcohol addictions. The programs are supported through dona-tions from generous supporters in the community and the proceeds from the small chain of Bargain Center stores that the Waterfront Rescue Mission operates Bargain Centers are located in Pensacola, Milton, Ft. Walton Beach, Crestview, Cantonment, FL and Foley, AL. Customers are encouraged to join the “Bargain Club” to receive unadvertised specials and discounts through their email inbox. Simply email them at: [email protected] with the message, “Sign Me Up”. Waterfront respects the privacy and time of their customers, information will never be shared and email communications will be limited to 1 per week.

2365 North McKenzie St.Foley, Alabama 36535

943-4581

The Waterfront Rescue Mission Bargain Center is a non profit organization, which means: NO SALES TAX! So: a great place to shop and save lots of money, while also donating to a great cause! Its a win/win! The bargain center carries a variety of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, bric brac, bedding, furniture, and more! Check out the clearance section weekly to get 50% OFF already great prices!

The Waterfront Rescue Mission is always accepting donations. If you have something you would like to donate but are unable to move it, or you do not have transportation, give the Bargain Center a call at 943-4581 and they will schedule a pick up at your home!

If you would like to volunteer, donate, or just get more information about The Waterfront Mission and theirBargain Centers online, go to: www.waterfrontmission.org, Or find them on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waterfront-Rescue-Mission-Bargain-Centers/106974642657214

BAY MINETTE

Benefit Shop 700 E. 2nd St. 937-1562Burke’s Outlet 104 McMeans Ave. 580-2005Dollar General 800 McMeans Ave. 937-2008Dollar General 42142 Old Daphne Rd. 937-8871Dollar Tree 617 McMeans Ave. 937-8545Goodwill Easter Seals 906 McMeans Ave. 937-7085North Baldwin Consignment 610 S US Hwy 31 937-1452Thrift Town 713 Dolive St. 937-1163

DAPHNE

Double Dip 25945 Alabama 181 626-9973 Dollar General 27955 US Hwy 98 Ste H 625-1772Dollar General 28580 County Road 13 626-2528Discovery Thrift Store 9908 County Road 64 621-0682Goodwill Easter Seals 29700 N. Main St. 625-4310Hertha’s Second Edition Boutique 25325 US Hwy 98 625-4332 Lily Pads 28588 US Hwy 98 621-0337Pass It On 1203 US Highway 98 # 4E 625-8898Sam’s Club 29683 Frederick Blvd. 626-6909 St. Paul’s Thrift Shop 1709 Main St. 626-6102

ELBERTA

Dollar General 24753 US Hwy 98 986-3708Baby’s Breath Boutique 25042 State St. 986-6667Universal Consignment 25128 Old Foley Rd. 986-5796

FAIRHOPE

Big Lots 150 Eastern Shore Shop Ctr 929-3640Burke’s Outlet 90 Plantation Pointe 929-0720Dollar General 100 N. Section St. 929-0053Dollar General 177 Baldwin Sq. 990-8847Dollar Tree 197 Baldwin Sq. 990-3782Eastern Shore Consignment 204 Fairhope Ave. 929-0712 Ecumenical Ministries Thrift Store 564 Fairhope Ave. 990-8995Fairhope Avenue Consignment 210 Fairhope Avenue 990-5990Fred’s 350 Eastern Shore Shop Ctr 928-0004 Goodwill Easter Seals 90 Ecor Rouge Pl Shop Ctr 928-8087Haven Resale Shop 367 Morphy Ave. 929-1911Hissy Fits 21193 Alabama 181 626-7787LA Pickers 16925 Alabama 181 583-3721Second Edition Boutique 330 Fairhope Ave. 928-4866Sweet Seconds 21193 St Hwy 181 928-8771Yvonne’s Resale Boutique 50 S. Church St. 929-2555

FOLEY

2 Bargain Hunters 17411 Co. Rd. 10 949-6262American Merchandise Liquidators 15810 St. Hwy 59 970-1100Burke’s Outlet 1104 S McKenzie St. 970-3211Checkouts 814 S. Mckenzie St. 943-4433Clothes Closet 105 W. Berry Ave. 943-1739Connies Reruns 804 S. McKenzie St. 943-1100Devine Consign 8388 St. Hwy 59 943-4250Dollar General 151 E. Riviera Blvd. 971-6814Dollar General 1121 N. Mckenzie St. 943-5836Dollar General 17977 US Hwy 98 943-9343Dollar Tree 171 W. 9th Ave. 970-2529Family Dollar 806 S. Mckenzie St. 943-1695Family Dollar 14627 Us Hwy 98 965-1200Foley Flea Market & Liquidations14809 St. Hwy 59 943-6349Green Ant 109 S. McKenzie St. 943-3696Luv Me 2 Times 8685 St. Hwy 59 970-5882Restore 22970 US Hwy 98 986-3906Salvation Army 2015 N. Mckenzie St. 943-3883Second Best Consignment Boutique101 S. Mckenzie St. 943-2378Southern Comfort Liquidatons 21040 Miflin Rd. 943-3443Waterfront Bargain Center 2365 N. Mckenzie St. 943-4581

GULF SHORES

Dollar General 15827 A St. Hwy 180 968-2773Family Dollar 1720 Gulf Shores Pkwy. 968-4577Holy Spirit Thrift Shop 3865 Gulf Shores Pkwy. 968-2797Raychel’s 2200 E. 2nd Street 968-5046Sweet Repeats Consignment 3839 Gulf Shores Pkwy. 968-5597

LILLIAN

Dollar General 34463 US Hwy 98 962-2086Twice Upon a Time Thrift Shop 34423 US Hwy 98 961-2330

LOXLEY

Dollar General 3300 S. Hickory St. 964-2571Liquidation Outlet 30231 St. Hwy 59 964-4568

ORANGE BEACH

Dollar General 25241 Perdido Bch. Blvd. 981-6097

PERDIDO

Dollar General 23512 County Rd. 47 937-7063

ROBERTSDALE

Dollar General 21797 St. Hwy. 59 S. 947-5858Fred’s 17870 Magnolia Farms Rd. 947-2345Goodwill Easter Seals 18450A St. Hwy 104 947-3545Habitat Restore 22460 St. Hwy 59 S. 986-3906Second Best Consignment Boutique 22286 County Rd. 48 943-2378Thrift Shop 23010 St. Hwy 59 S # B 947-6001

SILVERHILL

Dollar General 16170 Silverhill Ave. 945-1058

SPANISH FORT

Dollar General 6729 Sp. Ft. Blvd. Ste. A 626-0030Dollar Tree 10200 Eastern Shore Blvd. 625-3814Ross Dress for Less 10200 Eastern Shore Blvd. 447-0351Tween Brands 30500 Alabama 181 626-3583

STAPLETON

A Touch of Sonshine 35411 St. Hwy 59 580-3805Dollar General 13434 Finley Ln. 937-7096

STOCKTON

Dollar General 52755 St. Hwy 59 937-7482

SUMMERDALE

Dollar General 110 St. Hwy 59 S. 989-2520Dollar General 13516 County Rd. 32 989-2119Hwy 59 Flea Market 804 State Hwy 59 S. # 20 989-6642Second Thought Consignment 103 St. Hwy 59 N. 989-2444

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There are so many scams out there, that it isalmost impossible to believe there are actuallylegitimate ways to make money from home. Wehave weeded through the scams and “get richquick schemes” and came up with a list of realways to make some extra money from home. Now remember- these things are not going to pay your rent, but they may give you enough extra to fill up your gas tank or buy the kids’school uniforms! Nowadays, every little bit helps!

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www.DollarSurveys.net: Just type in your Paypal email address and you can take a survey, upon completion, $1 will be deposited into your paypalaccount. Limit is one per day. If you did finishone survey a day, that would be $365 extra ayear!!! (if you don’t have a paypay account, youcan sign up for free at www.paypal.com)

Customer Referrals...Banks, cell phone providers, car dealerships,and many other businesses will provide a creditto customers who refer new customers. For ex-ample: Say you are a T-Mobile customer; yourbill is $100 a month. T-Mobile credits you $25for each customer referral. So if you refer fourpeople a month,and they get cell phones, yourbill is pretty much non-existent! Can’t beat free!

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For the Kids... When you go out to eat, keep the crayons that came with the kids’ menus, and avoid spending so much money on Crayola.

When it comes to crafts, try using things you already have laying around the house such as empty paper towel rolls, old magazines, and spare beads or buttons.

Around The House... Instead of buying tupperware, wash and reuse plastic food containers such as butter tubs or cottage cheese containers.

Don’t throw away those Wal-Mart bags yet! Use them as trash bags for the small can in your bedroom or bathroom! Or, you can take them back to Wal-Mart, and they will recycle them for you!

Plastic hairspray bottles, after being washed and rinsed out, make great misters for your indoor and outdoor plants!

Acceptable Items for Baldwin CountyRecycling Drop Off Sites... * Cardboard (un-waxed) * Newspaper * Magazines * Phone Books * Plastic Bottles * Milk Jugs * Detergent Containers * Soda Bottles * Aluminum Cans * Aluminum Scrap

THEY DO NOT RECYCLE GLASS!

For more information on a location nearest you, call (251) 972-6878.

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Your Credit Report... By visiting www.annualcreditreport.com you can view all three of your credit reports for free once a year. (Make sure to print them!)

Books & Movies... Forget redbox and blockbuster, remem ber the library? Thats right. Not only can you rent your favorite books for free, but the library also has VHS and DVD mov ies up for rental. As long as you bring them back by the time they are due, it is absolutley free!

Cell Phones... The service plan of course is not free - BUT the phone doesn’t have to cost a thing! Most cell companies will give you a free phone, even a smart phone, with a two-year contract! Set on a specific phone? Try www.wirefly.com - they have cheap phones for most major carriers!

Water... Other than your monthly utility bill- there is NO reason to shell out a dollar for each bottle of water you drink! Get a reusable water bottle, and refill it by the tap. If your a tap-water-phob, then buy a filter, in the long run you still won’t be spending as much on bottled water!

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure... If you don’t mind used, visit: www.freecycle.org. The name explains it all really. As a member, you can post wants or offers, and its all FREE!! So give that old couch you were going to throw out to someone who needs it! The freecycle gang also puts together “Free 4 Alls” where you can bring some things you would like to get rid of and leave with some things you may need!

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Prescription Savings TipsOTC medications...

Name brands sometimesare best, but if you read thelabels, you will see that alot

of “generic” or “storebrand” medications have

most, if not ALL, of theexact sameingredients,

and amounts ofthem, as the name

brand. So, this meansfrom Tylenol to Prevacid,

Cold Meds to Vitamins, you could be saving a TON of cash! Just read the label! Of course, if you are worried

about a certain variation of a product, talk to your phar-macist, they can research drug interactions and such if

you are on prescription medications, ect...

FREE Prescription Savings Cards & Coupons... Online there are many different web-sites that will either: send you a card or direct you to one that you can print out and take to your pharmacy! Be advised some medications do not get as large of a discount as others. Some give only a discount of a few dollars, and others save 50% to 75%. If its free, then try it right? Here are some websites that provide pre-scription savings cards and coupons for FREE!

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MONDAY

Fried ChickenBeef Tips

Chicken TeriyakiMashed Potatoes

Green BeansBrown Gravy

CornSteamed Cabbage

RiceSoupBread

Dessert

TUESDAY

Fried ChickenLiver & onions

Teriyaki ChickenMashed Potatoes


Black Eyed PeasTurnip Greens

SoupBread

Dessert

WEDNESDAY

Fried ChickenChicken & Dumplings

Fried PorkChopsMashed Potatoes


YamsPeas & CarrotsFried Squash

SoupBread

Dessert

THURSDAY

Fried ChickenMeatloaf

Baked Chicken Dumplings

Mashed PotatoesDressing

Brown GravyCollard Greens

Okra & TomatoesButter Beans

SoupBread

Dessert

FRIDAY

Fried ChickenGrilled Pork Chops

Fried FishMashed Potatoes


Mac & CheeseRed Beans & Rice

SoupBread

Dessert

SATURDAY

Fried ChickenSweet/Sour Chicken

Fried FishMashed Potatoes

Green BeansBrown GravyLima Beans

Peas & CarrotsFried Okra

RiceSoupBread

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SUNDAY

Fried ChickenRoast Beef

Shrimp CreoleBaked ChickenChicken Gravy

BroccoliDressing

RiceSquash Casserole

SoupBread

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Hash BrownsSausage LinkSausage PattySausage Gravy

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As if the economy wasn’t already bad enough, the deepwater horizon spill happened and severely affected life for many of us here on the Gulf Coast. Luckily, through it all, there are programs and agencies set up to help those of us who are struggling right now. So whether it be assistance with your power bill this month, food to feed your family this week, or maybe rent assistance, you will find what you need from at

least one of the places listed below...

Help for those who need it...

American Red Cross(Bay Minette).............................251.937.3801(Foley)........................................251.943.3844Angel Food Ministry...............251.968.2411Bay Area Food Bank .............888.704.3663Community Action Agencyof Baldwin County.....................251.626.2646Christian Service Center........251.968.5256Catholic Social Services..........251.947.2293Ecumenical Ministries(Eastern Shore)..........................251.928.3430(Bay Minette).............................251.937.8115(Foley)........................................251.943.3445Family Crisis Center @ FirstBaptist Church of Foley..............251.970.2901Genesis Church..........................251.986.5843Lighthouse Shelter....................251.947.6197

Meals on Wheels(Elberta/Foley)..........................251.943.1433(Lillian).......................................251.961.1291(Orange Beach).........................251.981.6751(Gulf Shores).............................251.968.3900(Loxley)......................................251.964.5330(Daphne/Sp. Ft./Fhope)...........251.928.3430Salvation Army........................251.943.3883

Food Stamps(Robertsdale)........................... 251.945.2400WIC(Bay Minette)............................251. 937.6935(Robertsdale)...........................251. 947.1910(Foley)................................... ....251.943.7260


Government Programs

To find out what type of assistance is available at the present time, you must call the organization and ask. Most places will require an appointment, along with proof of income, or lack thereof, iden-tification, ect. Each program or agency has their own rules and guidelines. Please be advised that

The Frugal Flyer is not directly affiliated with any of the agencies listed above.


Kidspace Childcare

307 E. Myrtle Ave. Foley, AL

$95 per week!Open 6am to midnight, 7 daysMeals & Learning Included!

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READER TIPS

Microwave Play Dough

2 cups flour, sifted1 cup salt4 tsp cream of tartar2 TBSP vegetable oil2 cups water2 (4oz) packages unsweetened Powdered Drink Mix (Kool Aid,etc)MIX dry ingredients ,then add wetingredients, in large microwave-safe bowl with wire whisk until smoothMICROWAVE on HIGH for 3-5 min-utes, stirring every minute, until mixture is too thick to stir.COOL.KNEAD until smoothSTORE in air-tight container or plastic bag.KEEPS for monthsNo refrigeration needed!Kid & Pet Safe!

I use dryer sheets with each load of laundry, after each load I save the gently used sheets, putting them in a zip lock bag.I use 2 saved sheets when drying towels and bed linens,they come out soft and smell great.After towels & linens (2nd use) use them to dust your computer screens & TV screens (3rd use), then toss. Instead of buying expensive dusting sheets, I use 2 dryer sheets, just wrap them around your Swiffer Duster (overlapping in the center)use and then toss.

One of favorite uses for saved dryer sheets is to use them for dusting furniture, picks dust up like a magnet.It’s a big $ saver!!!

Got a Good One? To Submit Your Tip go to:www.tashasgraphixx.com/SubmitYourTipFF

Jennifer Smith,Gulf Shores

Glenda Byars,Gulf Shores

Submit your tip to The Frugal Flyer today and be featured in an upcoming issue! We are always accepting reader tips to feature on our website and in our publication!


Do-It-YourselfCOST BREAKDOWN & SAVINGS

Prior to making our own, we were using Arm & Hammer liquid detergent. Here is the breakdown in cost analy-sis:

(**note** you only need to use 1 tablespoon of this homemade detergent per load, although you can use 1 – 2 scoops for heavily soiled loads)

* Arm & Hammer® liquid 100 ounce detergent – $6.79 – 32 loads = $0.21 per load * Tide® with Bleach powder 267 ounce detergent – $20.32 – 95 loads = $0.21 per load

* Jabs Homemade powder 32 ounce detergent – $2.98 – 64 loads = $0.05 per load

As you can see, whether I compare against traditional store bought liquid or powder, I am saving $0.16 per load!

There are also many other benefits of homemade products aside from cost savings.SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

I purchased all these ingredients at my local grocery store:

* 1 – 55 ounce box of Arm & Hammer® Super Washing Soda = $3.99 * 1 – 76 ounce box of 20 Mule Team® Borax = $4.99

* 1 – 10 pack of 4.5 ounce bars of Ivory® Bar Soap (**note** you can use cheaper soap, I actually had this on hand already. Use whatever tickles your fancy – Other brands of commonly used bar soaps include Pure & Natural®, Fels-Naptha® and/or ZOTE®. Both ZOTE® and Fels-Naptha® are made for and sold as

“laundry bar soap.”)

All items were found in the laundry isle.A SIMPLE RECIPE

Each batch yields approximately 32 ounces (between 32-64 loads based on how many Tbsp used per load).

* 1 bar of shaved bar soap (Ivory, ZOTE, Fels-Naptha) * 1 cup of borax

* 1 cup of washing soda

Thoroughly stir together for 5 minutes and enjoy the results! That’s it folks…seems too good to be true, but it is true indeed!

Regarding High Efficiency (HE) Front-Load Washers:

You may have been told you need to use “special soap” for your HE front-load washing machine. Let me enlighten you as to why. HE front-load washers require “special soap” for one reason and one reason alone…low suds; because they use less water, they require soap that is less sudsy. The good news is, the homemade

detergent in this recipe is VERY low suds. Just make sure you use the recommended amount of detergent.

The HE designation is just another advertising mechanism the industry is using to try & swindle consumers into buying “special soap” that they charge unnecessarily exorbitant prices for.

Recipe for DIY Laundry Detergent by: www.diynatural.com

Laundry Detergent

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