My 5th Anniversary Just Flew By (So I Want To Give You Something)

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My 5th Anniversary Just Flew By (So I Want To Give You Something)

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It’s 1:30 in the morning on September 4th.

I just realized that I never did a “it’s my blogiversary” post on September 1st.

September 1st 2009 I started this website.  I was in between semesters in graduate school and I don’t handle down time well.  I had been couponing for about six months (to pay for the previously mentioned graduate school) and my family had gotten sick of me talking about deals all the time.

I figured I would start the website, help a few people and give myself something to do.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

Five years later it’s a full time job.  When I was getting my Masters in Organizational Leadership this is not at all what I pictured myself doing with it.  I figured I would be a VP at some company, carrying a briefcase and wearing a suit.

Instead I get to meet you guys and hope that what I do can make a difference in you achieving your goals.  To give you more time with your family.  To retire earlier.  Whatever it is that you want saving money can be a part of making that happen.

I also started a new website on September 1, 2014.  It’s not ready to roll out yet but when it is, you guys will be the first to know.

In the mean time I want to give you guys the chance to win something because you are amazing.  I’ve got a $100 for you and I will let you pick the store (or restaurant)- as long as I can get to it (via internet or in person).

Wanna win?

You can enter up to 4 times:

1.  Leave a comment telling me what you like about “A Frugal Chick”.

2- “Like” A Frugal Chick on Facebook.  Leave a second comment letting me know you do!

3- Follow A Frugal Chick on Twitter.  Leave a third comment letting me know you do!

4- Subscribe to A Frugal Chick’s e-mail newsletter.  Leave a fourth comment letting me know you do!

Each comment will count as an entry!  On September 18th the computer will randomly pick a winner.  They will be e-mailed and have 24 hours to respond.  If not a new winner will be selected.

Good luck!

 

 

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Comments

  6. Zhavon Malone says

    I like A Frugal Chick better than most couponing sites because it’s well-organized, stays on top of the deals and makes it really easy to find the coupons. The design of the blog and style of writing are also very welcoming.

  7. Mari M. says

    I love your website because of all the great deals I can look for and coupons for essentials! It’s a great website!

  13. Deborah Montagna says

    I already follow you all over the place! I love getting the details of savings deals from so many of my favorites stores! I have seasonal allergies and am happy to say I cashed in on the Target Mucinex deal 4xs!!! That’s over $90 of relief I have for only about $12 total!!!!
    Thank you very much and here’s to another 5 years together 🙂

  33. Katie says

    I love this website and try to check it multiple times daily. You never know when a new deal will pop up. And happily I await your Sunday appearance on WVEC each week. Thanks!

  45. Joy Sawyer says

    I love afrugalchick, because it keeps me up to date on deals. I don’t have time to search, so I just come here and see what’s going on. Thank you for all that you do.

  54. Michelle says

    Your web site is very helpful as I’m looking for the best deals. I have 4 kids, and if I don’t coupon, I’m spending $$$. I’ve learned about coupon stacking, which I previously thought was a no no, and I learned how to coupon at Walgreen’s from your video! What a great thing you have going…

  58. Nancy says

    I love everything about your blog and religiously check it daily. Especially like that your deals are local to me. You have helped me save both time and money and I am very grateful for that. It is a plus for me that you do all the research for me and I especially appreciate all the Harris Teeter deals as that is my favorite grocery store. Thanks for all you do and happy anniversary too!

  60. Doreen Sowers says

    Love the local deals, things to do on the weekend activities, and just look forward to getting the emails and see how to save money. Thanks for doing this!

  63. maria says

    I love the deals you find me. I’m really sorry if this has posted before all jumbled up but the site kept freezing up on me. I just want to make sure you know how awesome I think you are.

  72. Maria Bowmai live the gear deals you find men says

    I love the great deals you find me – saves me money so I get to do fun stuff too!

  78. Ashley says

    I love your site especially the grocery store match ups. Thank you so much for all your hard work! I also watch you on WVEC on Sundays. You have saved me tons of money and I can’t thank you enough.

  83. Jennifer says

    I appreciate the announcements I would not otherwise know about. Things like free admission to parks, 1/2 priced lunches, etc. Thank you.

  84. Laura says

    I appreciate the work you do so your viewers don’t have to. I have only been a subscriber for about 1 year but I find I am purchasing Christmas gifts earlier & saving more by educating myself with your newsletter. Thank you!

  102. michelle says

    Your site saves me so much time on coupon match ups. I also LOVE when you give the early “heads-up” when Harris Teeter is going to do super doubles. Gives me extra time to get ready!

  104. Linda says

    Your site saves me so much time. Instead of having to search for everything myself, you have it all in one spot. I follow you everywhere and record the 13 News on Sunday to watch your report. Thanks for all the hard work you do.

  118. sandy weinstein says

    liked on facebook for a long time, same name

    by the way a big happy anniversary, keep up the hard work

  120. Christy Wilson says

    I love this blog and find all the information you provide very helpful. I look forward to receiving my emails about great discounts and specials. Thank you for everything. It is greatly appreciated.

  122. Cara Varela says

    My favorite thing about this site are the daily emails. I love being able to see the top deals of the day all in one place. Thanks for all you do!

  123. sandy weinstein says

    love the coupon match ups and the deals. also like that your blog is not so clogged up with lots of unnecessary ads and little ads everywhere

  128. Kimberly Winter says

    I love finding out about great deals, especial things to do as a family. I also love that you’re local.

  129. Jennifer says

    I love how easy you make it for me to find a good deal and save a few dollars. As a stay at home Mom, and a young couple saving to buy a house, every penny counts and my husband appreciates the effort I’m (through your site) am making to reduce our spending.

  134. Ruth says

    I love finding new ways to save when I think I’ve already thought of everything, then you give me a new idea.

  137. Tiffany W. says

    I love how i can find deals on the site all the time. Letting us know where to buy and when to wait.

  139. ashlyn says

    So thankful for this website and local deals, with school starting back and fall ball I have one place to go to find all the deals and it’s super easy! Thank YOU

  141. Lauren says

    I love all the hard work you put into trying to make other people’s life easier. It really is a great gift you have. The voice lessons are going to help me so much, and would love to go to one of the couponing classes you have (hopefully soon!).

  143. Mikayla K says

    I like that I can get some great deals that you seek out for us, without doing the research myself. Saves me time being a busy mom and saving money is a plus on our budget.

  144. Lorrie Amerson says

    What’s not to like about your site? There are so many things you find for me that I had no idea about. You have saved me so much time and money!!! I thank you for that. Oh yeah Happy Blogiversary!!

  145. Christina Johnson says

    I love your site! I find out about all kinds of deals that I wouldn’t have a clue about otherwise! Thank You!!!

  146. Taunia says

    I have also subscribed to your email newsletter to be sure I don’t miss out on the deals and love have it in an easy to read format with links!
    Thank you!

  151. Jessie says

    I like it gives my friend and I ways to save money and find deals together even though we’re far apart.

  154. Taunts regan says

    I love all the deals in one place stuff I would have to search constantly to stay on tp of you bring in an organized way. Thank you

  157. Cheryl says

    I love the variety of things you post. The story about your trip to MD in the snow to pick up your friends car was one of the things I remember. Cool story & very well written. I love the local store matchups too.

  159. Kim R. says

    I love that you make couponing practical and easy to accomplish without dedicating your whole world to it.

  161. Ujena says

    Your site gives helps me save, is tuff living on a budget but if i am able to save i sm able to stay within that budget so thank you for that, i am a fan on facebook

  168. Gina says

    I love being able to check out your blog to find the greatest deals! It makes couponing less overwhelming and helps me find deals I would have overlooked. Thanks for all of your hard work!

  179. KaDee S. says

    This would be very useful to win! Not only would it help for that week’s worth of groceries, but I can out myself to the test with the help from one of your classes I took a while back. It was very informative and I greatly appreciate the time you take to help us out!

  183. kathy says

    I love your help in saving us money and finding bargins.
    I also like that I have messaged you several times
    And you answer and are interested
    In what we have to say. Your help is greatly appreciated
    Thank you!

  194. L.Seay says

    I love all the deals that actually work out for MY local stores! Your site also encouraged me to purchase 2 Kindle Fire HDs for my household and they are getting used daily! So, now we absolutely love the Amazon Free Books you post! T hanks so much for enhancing our lives!

  196. Elizabeth says

    I love all the amazing deals you share with us daily!! You truly help out a lot of people and we are very grateful!! Also I get excited to get free samples and things in my mailbox…TY again

  200. Angie Woge says

    I love to see what kind of deals you will come up with next. It’s fantastic, I’m so glad I friended a frugal chick!

  201. Stephanie Benton says

    I love that you cover so many different deals…coupons, tickets, free shipping, restaurants. So helpful and something for everyone! I like you on FB, follow you on Twitter and subscribe to your newsletter!

  207. Paola acosta says

    I love that you provide much detail information regarding deals. I also love it that you provide deal information in different forms of communication.

  208. nikki says

    Your hard work is truly appreciated by all of us. As a mom of a 1 and 2 year old finding deals is essential but time consuming. You make my life so much easier with all of your deal and coupon list. Thank you and happy anniversary!

  219. Marleen V says

    I love the time, energy, sweat, tears and heard work that you put into this site to give us great deals every day! We really appreciate them! Happy Blogiversary!

  220. Jessica says

    I’ve checked in with you everyday now for years. You’ve saved me lots of money 🙂 Thank you for your hard work & Happy Anniversary!

  221. connie voodre says

    I love that you post savings on a variety of items as well as where to get the best deals with coupons.

  222. Nicole Locklear says

    I love A Frugal Chick because you help me save money so that I can continue to be a SAHM. Thank you for all that you do!

  229. Kim says

    I just discovered Frugal Chick and live in Va. Beach. I love it! My kids roped me into watching the extreme couponing and so I am trying it out.

    I did all 4 things you mentioned above! This is #1.

  231. Cheryl says

    I like watching you on WVEC on Sunday mornings.
    I keep trying to find time to make one of your classes.

  232. Melanie Boyle says

    I love your site. I check it daily. Thanks to you, I have saved a lot especially during the holidays! Thanks for all of your hard work!

  233. Leigh says

    I love your site and I check it daily. I always tell others about you when they want to start couponing. Thanks for all your hard work.

  235. Brenda says

    Love all the hard work, amazing deals, love seeing you on WVEC every Sunday morning (never missed one time) and most of all the energy and kindness you have for everyone is amazing. This is why I love your site.