The Budget Queen March 2012 Newsletter

 The Budget Queen March 2012 Newsletter

Top O' the Morning to You! Spring is upon us and it's time for a fresh start. I don't know about you, but I'm already spring cleaning and organizing. It brings peace of mind to have everything more streamlined because when you know what you have, you are not overbuying or buying for convenience. I began to reflect upon this in terms of frugality and I realized that there are a few key concepts that work cohesively. My reflection inspired a series entitled Frugality and Peace of Mind and in the coming months you can look forward to many new articles and updates.

Saving this month-It's the beginning of the month so there are lots of new coupons for you to print, Clothes Mentor is having a $1 clearance blowout sale this weekend, the Friends of the Library Sale is underway and for entertainment-the free Bach Lunch Series kicks of this Friday, March 9^th!

Frugal Health-Many of us have resolved to get fit in the new year and there are some really wonderful and frugal ways to do just that! Right now, Curves for Women is offering 10 days for $10! Curves provides the opportunity for a unique total body workout in just 30 minutes, with cardio and strength training combined! On the days when you can't visit the gym, you can implement a walking regimen. The Walk with Walgreens program is a free program you can join and is an incentive program that rewards you for walking!  What can you do with surplus produce? Juice it! I recently created a tasty green juice recipe (just in time for St. Patrick's Day) and it is perfect for breakfast.

Save with a better routine-Do you find yourself rushing in the mornings to get everyone out the door on time and then wasting money on fast food for breakfast because you never have time to cook in the mornings? My latest article entitled “How to Create a Kid-Friendly Morning Routine that Works” may be helpful to you!

Have you “liked” our page on Facebook yet? It's one of the easiest ways to keep up with what is going on in the frugal world of The Budget Queen! I post the latest deals, article links and news there and it's in real time, so it's the best way to find out about a last minute deal and easily share information with your friends!