Welcome to “Cents”able Momma

Hi, and welcome to “Cents”able Momma. My name is Corrie, and I am married to a wonderful husband and stay at home with 2 rambunctious, but fun boys (9 and 7).

I’ve always been a “frugal” person, but I discovered the land of frugal blogs in May of 2008 where I learned even more techniques. God led me to those blogs, because about 2 weeks later I was unexpectedly laid off from my at-home part-time job. I didn’t work many hours at home, but it was enough to earn some extra money for my family. So, now, I could save money for my family.

I intend to share what I’ve learned from playing the Drugstore Game (as it’s called…shopping for “free” items at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid), and share some of the good deals and freebies that I happen to run across. I’ll also share some of my techniques for earning some extra money here and there.

I love to read, so it’s a passion of mine to find FREE Kindle books – usually I’ll post at least one Kindle freebie each day.

I am by no means perfect at this, but I hope to share some of my frugal journey with others and help link them to others that can help them too. I am trying to be the steward of our family resources that God wants me to be.

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I love to hear from my readers, so please feel free to contact me.  I am also PR friendly, because I love to spoil my readers with fun giveaways.

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{ 14 comments }

Tonya Dey September 12, 2009 at 3:14 am

Hi, I found your website through the baby center website and am very interested in learning how to save money. I am the proud mother to a beautiful 7 1/2 week old girl, a wife to a fabulous hubby, as well as being a part time student and stay at home mom. I would love any advice that you can possibly give me, at 32 this is my first child and I really don’t know what I’m doing. I am used to working full time and making decent money while going to school (bartending/server/assistant wine director), and haven’t really had to “bargain” shop before and don’t know where to start. This website is a Godsend after my late evening excursion to Meijer, where I found myself a little overboard in the money department since they carry everything. I would like to know how I can cut corners, find good coupons (diapers, babycare, food, etc.), and possibly earn a little income to help contribute to my family if at all possible. I can be contacted at deytonya@yahoo.com, thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Gema @ Fashion Cents For Mom October 9, 2009 at 3:42 am

I enjoy your blog. I am new to blogging and I am trying to get to as many blogs as possible to see what is out there. I don’t think I have ever spent so much time online in my life! My blog is about being fashionable on a budget, but I also have recipes, coupons for clothing at various places for adults and children. I just wanted to tell you that I have added your button to my blog, and was wondering if you could add me to your blogroll. I really would like to make some bloggy buddies. I hope to talk to you soon, Gema

melissa February 19, 2010 at 11:28 pm

where at in michigan are you located?

Shannon November 26, 2010 at 5:16 pm

I too, wanted to know what general area of Michigan you’re in! It is great to find bloggers in this state! Most that I know are in states with stores I’ve never heard of!

Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma November 26, 2010 at 5:37 pm

I’m in the metro Detroit area :-) .

joyce Craig April 5, 2011 at 1:01 am

Hello Corrie,
What a great Blogg you have composed on top of the informative links.
I would love to mention your site in my newspaper article”Happiness Tips for Everyday Living” about coupons .It is in a small paper in W. Tn. This truly has been a journey for me to encounter as I learn while sharing with others. As you mentioned God lead you to the bloggs, Amazing isn’t it how God opens doors when we are listening.. Thank you sweetie!! Be Blessed,
Joyce

Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma April 5, 2011 at 7:53 am

Hi Joyce,

Thanks for the comment! Of course, you are welcome to mention my blog in your article :-) .

Corrie

Kelli April 11, 2011 at 9:20 pm

I’ve tried to subscribe to the newsletter but I can’t activate my subscription. The email that is sent to me tells me to click the link and the link sends an email to my address—it is weird. I would like to activate the subscription but it won’t work.

Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma April 11, 2011 at 10:31 pm

That’s odd! I just subscribed to my site with a secondary e-mail address that I have, and I didn’t have any problems. I do see your e-mail address as still pending under subscribers.

The only thing I can think of is to go directly to Feedblitz (my e-mail newsletter program) and create an account. Then click on Subscriptions to manage the subscription and click “Activate”.

I hope that helps, and I apologize that you’re having so many problems!

Jessica April 28, 2011 at 9:52 pm

I’m having the same problem… did you figure it out?

Nancy Cashatt September 20, 2011 at 9:40 pm

Found your site while shopping for a DVD, The Shunning. Was excited to see that I could be entered in contest for a free DVD. Enjoyed the good savings, coupons etc available. Will visit you often!

Sherry November 15, 2011 at 4:10 pm

Enjoying your website

shirley March 2, 2012 at 7:38 pm

If you live in one of the areas that no longer gets the Red Plum insert in your paper, click here to sign up to get the RP insert by mail. If you want to see which papers still include the RP insert, click here.

this doesnt work how do i sign up i dont get red plum thank you
shiryl thank you

Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma March 2, 2012 at 10:32 pm

Try this link instead – http://www.redplum.com/info/contact.aspx