GFCF Mommy Reviews Frugaldad.com

I know from the statistics that Google sends me about my blog that many of you are concerned about saving money. In this economy, who isn’t?!  It seems that a post I did awhile back about where to find coupons for organic and GFCF items is one of the most visited on my blog.   

Consequently, when I discovered Frugaldad.com, I thought I would share this link with you.  Frugaldad.com does all the work of searching the web for a variety of products which can be ordered online and have coupons for discounts currently available.  This site has received rave reviews by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Treehugger, and Business Week.

Right now, The Dad is featuring savings from sears.com at frugaldad.com.  The current discount is for tv’s at Sears, 30-50% off.  However, there are hundreds of categories that you can check out, including health and wellness items, groceries, amazon.com deals, legos.  There are products for pets, for kids, travel.

The interface for The Dad is very easy to use.  Just click on the product group you are seeking, and see if any coupons are available.  If you see something you need, just click and you are linked to the company’s website where the offer appears. All the major stores you can imagine are featured:  Walgreens, Kmart, Walmart, Dell, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and more.

It is somewhat similar to CouponMom, sort of clearinghouse for current deals, but on a larger scale and for a greater variety of products.  You have to check frugaldad.com frequently, since offers expire and change.  But I must say, The Dad has pulled together a ton of information that would take anyone a lot of time to discover by web surfing and googling on his or her own.

I was also impressed that frugaldad.com has a philanthropic heart.  He has created The Frugaldad Undergraduate Scholarship.  Each year, he awards $5,000 to two students towards their tuition for college. 

Currently, there are no coupons under the Health and Wellness, Grocery, or Kids categories.  But I will be sure to check back on a regular basis.  Right now, if you are in the market for a TV, there are some good deals at Sears. I also saw lots of great coupons under the Pets category. We are getting ready to bring home The Prince's autism service dog, Annie, who is still in training, in a few months and searching the Pets section saved me lots of time.

The Dad also has blog entries on various topics of interest to him. For example, this week he wrote an interesting post about the Sears Company, both in terms of marketing history and his fond memories of fantasizing over the catalog.

I cannot imagine the amount of effort it takes to maintain this site.  My hats off to FrugalDad for all his hard work. 

South Florida GFCF Parents: Check out The PlayGround Theatre's Autism and Sensory-Friendly Inclusion Performance of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"

Brochures with a picture-story study guide describing what to expect when you attend a theater performance are available. Use these with your children prior to the event to prepare them for the experience.  The theatre will provide modifications to sound and lighting, noise-cancelling headsets, and a quiet room. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/children. For tickets and additional information, contact Judy Litt at The PlayGround Theatre, 305-751-9500.

I cannot tell you how impressed I am with this organization! The Prince, Professor, and I were honored to be a part of a small focus group to prepare for this performance.  The PlayGround Theatre was the first in the State of Florida to present a shadow performance where specially trained American Sign Language Interpreters performed as "shadows" on stage alongside the Company's actors.  They have an innovative and comprehensive approach to making a live theatre performance accessible for all children.  Special accommodations are available so children with sensory, motor, cognitive, and other developmental challenges can enjoy the performance, giving them a sense of empowerment and inclusion.  Now, they have created a special program for children with Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder.

The Prince, Professor, and I will be there, along with my local parent posse!