Free KIVA loan! Wow!

Here's one of the greatest freebies I've come across...ever!!

KIVA is a microcredit loan site that connects entrepreneurs in developing countries with people who can help them reach their goals by loaning a small amount of money that is paid back in small installments. This amazing system has proven successful around the world and is a proven and powerful way to empower people by helping them do what they know they can do to support themselves and their families.

Since learning about microcredit five years ago, I have been an active supporter of this incredible system and have even been able to visit small communites in other countries and meet women whose lives have literally been transformed through being a part of programs such as these.

KIVA is an awesome site because you can choose where in the world you want to put your money and you can choose the individual and project that you want to fund.

Right now, you can sign up and make a $25 loan for FREE!! Yes!! This costs you nothing and you can be a part of this amazing process and be inspired. Check it out!! There are a limited amount of free loans, so do not wait.

How often do you get a chance to change lives around the world....for free?

FREE Sharpies, Scotch tape, and photo prints at Target (plus $.50 pillows!)

One of my favorite hobbies these days is checking out what I can score for free or very cheap at my local stores, including Target, every week. Lots of stores have started their back to school sales already and you can find some great freebies!

Use these coupons and you can score these items for FREE at Target:

• $1/1 Sharpie product (look for 2-packs on sale this week for $1)
• $2/20 photo prints (on sale for 10 cents a print)
• $1/1 Scotch magic tape (on sale for $1 in back-to school section)

....and while pillows for $.50 may not be free, it's a pretty awesome deal anyway! Print your $2/1 bed pillow coupon here and look for Room Essential pillows for $2.50. Sweet!

FREE $10 to spend on fun stuff!

I love these deals like this!

A new site, HomeSav, is offering an awesome freebie to entice you to check out their stuff: a $10 credit to spend on their site. Love it!

They offer some cool stuff for home and family. I am sure finding something to "splurge" on with your FREE ten dollars will not be hard! :)

Check out the site, claim your free credit, and enjoy!

Stay tuned....

A big

HELLO

to all the Frugal Happy Mama followers out there!

I have to apologize for leaving you all hanging. Ug.
When I started this blog, I was so excited to share with all the other frugal mamas (and papas) out there all the amazing deals and ideas that I was enjoying. But as time went on, I realized that my desire to maintain this blog at the level that I intended was really stressing me out. Bummer. Saving money is fun!

My 1 1/2 year old, Little b, is where I spend most of my energy every day. Keeping the blog updated every day started taking my energy and time from her, which just didn't work. She's the coolest person I've ever met which helps me keep my priorites straight.

As you read this, a FHM revamp is in the works. New posts, new recipes, new giveaways, new simple pleasures, and (importantly!) new ways to save you money.

So stay tuned.....the Frugal Happy Mama is back.

Awesome World Market Coffee Deal

There is a very cool deal on great coffee from World Market/Cost Plus that is good only today.

They are running a buy one get one free on all their coffees in store and online. They have a nice line of coffee, including organic and flavored varieties.

Want to make this deal even sweeter? Join their Explorer Rewards club and when you buy 6 bags of coffee, you get one free! Every Wednesday you get double points for each bag of coffee which means that you can score a free bag even quicker. When I signed up for the Explorer Club, they also sent me a coupon for 10% off my next purchase.

You can get this deal online and even go through Ebates to get 4% cash back on your order!!

This deal does not come around very often, so stock your coffee pantry today!

FREE Picaboo photo book!!

This is an awesome offer that I am thrilled to see return!

FREE photo book from Picaboo (up to $39.99 value)!

You can get a free hardcover large classic custom photo book, and $39.99 will be deducted from your total. You will have to cover shipping, but this offer is a steal!

Just use code FREECC at the checkout to get your $39.99 credit.

This offer is only good for new customers and the promotion will end March 22nd.

I LOVE Picaboo and their photo books and cards!

The software that you use to create books is far superior to any other photo book making sites that I have used. Picaboo rules!! Give them a try!

75% off Mattress Firm Groupon!

Planning to buy a mattress this year? This is a GREAT Groupon for you!

$50 for $200 towards a mattress at the Mattress Firm!

This Groupon is good at all their locations and is valid on a mattress or mattress set and must be used by September 9, 2011.