Philo Live & On-Demand TV 7-Day Free Trial (No Credit Card Needed)

December 28, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

What is Philo, and why am I excited to share it here?

Philo TV is live and on-demand TV that includes all these 63 channels (increased from 59!) for $20 a month.

I posted about Philo earlier this year and am so thrilled that the deal is still going – and you can get more channels now too!

And you can sign up for a FREE 7- day trial, without your credit card number!

You just need a mobile phone number, a broadband internet connection, and a supported device, like Web, iPhone & iPad, Android phones & tablets, Android TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

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Hulu Black Friday Deal – $1.99 a month for 12 months!

November 26, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

If you haven’t been sure about signing up for Hulu, there’s no better time to sign up than now!!!

Right now for a limited time, Hulu is offering a special Black Friday deal:

Get Hulu for only $1.99 a month for a whole 12 months!!!!

After that it’s $5.99 a month but you can cancel anytime.

Note that there is no free trial with this offer. It’s also only available to new and qualified returning subscribers.

This offer was offered last year and it was SUPER HOT!

Here’s what you get with the deal:

Streaming Library with thousands of TV episodes and movies
Most new episodes the day after they air
Access to award-winning Hulu Originals
Watch on your TV, laptop, phone, or tablet
Up to 6 user profiles
Watch on 2 different screens at the same time

This deal is only available through November 30th so be sure to sign up now! You won’t find a cheaper price – unless you have a Sprint unlimited plan.

Sprint free offer:

Did you know? You can get FREE Hulu (basic) if you have a Sprint Unlimited Plan.

Get the Black Friday deal here!

What is Hulu?

Hulu offers unlimited instant streaming of current and classic TV shows and hit movies. You can watch current season episodes of select top shows like Family Guy, This Is Us, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Good Doctor!

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The One and Only Ivan is Now Available on Disney+ & Free Printable Educational Activity Packet

August 25, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

New movies are still coming up during this pandemic time! Theaters are starting to open up, and new movies are streaming online.

And I’m excited to share that Disney’s THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN is now available on Disney+!

This is a sweet movie that’s perfect for the whole family, and it has an all-star cast!

I have tips for how to get Disney+ for FREE and also have a FREE educational activity packet to share with you!

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The Baby-Sitters Club is Streaming on Netflix starting July 3rd (& Free Printable Activity Sheets)

July 3, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

If you have Netflix, check this out!

Netflix is bringing back the nostalgia of The Baby-Sitters Club with an original series hitting the streaming service on July 3rd!

When I was a teen I loved The Baby-Sitters Club. I read a ton of the books. I’m so glad they’re hitting Netflix!

About the series:

Ann M. Martin’s beloved books get a modern update in this series that follows a group of girlfriends and their homegrown babysitting business.

Watch this trailer!

Check out these fun, free printable activity sheets!

Click here for FREE Baby-Sitters Club printable activity sheets!

Learn more about The Baby-Sitters Club on Netflix here.

PureFlix Clean Entertainment 7-Day Free Trial

May 20, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

There are so many choices out there for TV streaming…

I’ve shared many and some deals you can get right now for TV, but I wanted to share one that’s unique in many positive ways!

PureFlix is “clean entertainment with faith and family values.” If you’re looking for feel-good movies, inspirational documentaries, hilarious TV shows, and uplifting original content – all family-friendly – you may like PureFlix.

And right now you can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial through my special link.

When you sign up for your free trial, you can choose which option you prefer to be billed for after the trial. Yearly at $83.33 a year or $6.95 a month, or monthly at $12.99 a month. You can change your plan at any time and you won’t be billed until your free trial ends.

There’s so much entertainment out there that’s not for kids – or even appealing to me as an adult – and I love that there is an option like this that I know will always be good and family-friendly.

Learn more and sign up here!

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STARZ 7-Day Free Trial

May 20, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

STARZ is currently offering a FREE 7-day trial! After that it’s $8.99 a month (and up) unless you cancel.

What can you find on STARZ?

The popular series Outlander plus Power, Hightown, Vide, Sweetbitter and many more. Plus thousands of hit movies!

Benefits:

Original series and hit movies. Get access to your favorite shows, thousands of movies and exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content.
Unlimited HD streaming and downloads. Stream on up to 4 screens at the same time or download directly to your device to watch anywhere.
Cancel anytime.

Sign up HERE.

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Philo Live & On-Demand TV 7-Day Free Trial (No Credit Card Needed)

May 19, 2020 By TC Frugal Mom

What is Philo, and why am I excited to share it here?

Philo TV is live and on-demand TV that includes all these 63 channels (increased from 59!) for $20 a month.

And you can sign up for a FREE 7- day trial, without your credit card number!

You just need a mobile phone number, a broadband internet connection, and a supported device, like Web, iPhone & iPad, Android phones & tablets, Android TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

You can even RECORD live TV or save shows to watch up to 30 days later.

And you can stream on up to 3 devices at the same time, using up to 10 profiles for one account.

How the free trial works:

To sign up you just need your mobile phone number. Then after 2 days, you’ll be asked for your credit card number to watch for another 5 free days.

Then you can cancel or if you want to continue you’ll be automatically charged $20 a month. Either way you can cancel anytime.

How easy is that?

I like that you can get 63 channels and on multiple devices – plus the price is reasonable for all that you get!

Are you signing up? I think it’s worth trying out if you’re looking for alternatives to cable and other streaming options.

Check it out and sign up for a FREE trial without your credit card!

More TV deals:

Disney+ – Disney+ is FREE (basic plan) with Verizon Unlimited. Otherwise, Disney+ is $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year. You get a free 7-day trial when you sign up via this link. “The best stories in the world, all in one place.” Frozen 2 is now included in the Disney+ library.

Disney+ with Hulu & ESPN – Bundle the three together for $12.99 a month and save 25%.

Hulu – You can get FREE Hulu (basic) if you have a Sprint Unlimited Plan. Otherwise, Hulu is $5.99/month with ads, or $11.99/month without ads. Hulu offers unlimited instant streaming of current and classic TV shows and hit movies. You can watch current season episodes of select top shows like Family Guy, This Is Us, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Good Doctor.

Amazon Prime Video – You’ll need a Fire TV stick and a Prime subscription, which is $12.99 a year or $119.00 a year, but you get many benefits including many movies and shows. If you’re an EBT or Medicaid cardholder, you can get Amazon Prime for $5.99 a month.

Netflix – Try 30 days free.

CBS All Access – Try it free! It’s $5.99 after that. Students get a 25% discount.

Note: This post was updated on 12/28/20.

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Live on WCCO This Morning: Save Money, Make Money & Help Others in Need While Spring Cleaning!

March 21, 2018 By TC Frugal Mom

Today I was on WCCO This Morning talking with Jason DeRusha and Kim Johnson about my new Twin Cities Spring Cleaning Guide, and how you can save money, make money and help others!

Live on WCCO This Morning: Super Bowl Party Ideas!

January 31, 2018 By TC Frugal Mom

Recently I was on WCCO This Morning with Jason DeRusha (on his birthday!) to talk about and show some fun but frugal Super Bowl Party Ideas!

Watch and see why you don’t want to go to one of his parties – haha.

Here’s the segment:

And here’s the full blog post I wrote with all the ideas and many more!

https://www.twincitiesfrugalmom.com/frugal-super-bowl-party-guide/

Frugal Gift Ideas for the Holidays

December 4, 2017 By TC Frugal Mom

Frugal Gift Ideas

December can easily be the most expensive month of the year. We all know the reason for the season and what really matters, such as time with our loved ones. But most of us like to give gifts to show our love and appreciation for each other. How do we do so without breaking the bank?

Here are some frugal gift ideas to help you give meaningfully without spending a fortune!

I also talked about these ideas on WCCO This Morning!

Here’s the video:

10 Gift Basket Ideas (from my earlier post, Frugal Gift Ideas)

Themed gift basket ideas are frugal, fun and fully customizable.

How to start? Go to your local thrift store, where basket selection is usually pretty good (there are plenty in the Twin Cities – I like Unique Thrift Store, as you may already have read). Buy a simple basket there for cheap. Then come up with an appropriate theme for the recipient. Here are some ideas for themes and suggestions for contents, though the possibilities are endless:

Coffee-lover’s basket
Coffee mug (purchase cheap at thrift store, Michael’s craft store, home goods store)
Packet of coffee (Marshall’s, grocery store)
Biscotti
Powdered Creamer
Chocolate-dipped spoon
Movie Lover’s Basket (can use popcorn bucket/bowl)
Gift card/certificate for movie rental
Microwave popcorn
Candy bar
Sodas
Child’s Rainy Day Basket
Play dough
Crayons
Mini coloring book
Silly putty
Puzzle book
Relaxation basket (for woman)
Shower gel or soap
Lotion
Shower pouf or sponge
Scented candle
CD of relaxing music
Baking basket (use mixing bowl as basket)
Dry ingredients for baked goods (just add milk, eggs, etc)
Mixing spoon
Apron
Get-well basket (can use big soup bowl as basket)
Chicken-noodle soup mix (dry, from supermarket)
Tissues
Vitamin C
Comforting book
College student’s basket
Change for laundry
Cocoa or coffee mix
Prepaid phone card
Anything relaxing (book, scented lotion)
Gift card/certificate for local pizza place
Book basket
Books you love yourself that the recipient also would like
Tea or hot cocoa
Blanket
Candle
Goodnight Book Basket (for kids)
Bedtime stories
Cute nightlight
Small stuffed toy
Pajamas
Guy’s gift basket
Cured meats
Craft beers

Other Frugal Gift Ideas

Coupon book
-“One Saturday Night of Your Choice of Movies (or Games)”
-“This coupon entitles the bearer to one choice of one Sci-Fi book” (redeem at a thrift store, flea market)
Handmade Christmas ornaments
Some of your favorite recipes and a gift card to a grocery store
Candy filled canning jar
Your own monthly “subscription” box (you send to the recipient yourself!)
Think about your favorite but simplest gifts that you’ve received!

Bible Money Matters has a great list of “100 Frugal Gifts You Can Give This Christmas.”

Saran Wrap Ball

This has been circulating around the Internet as a new party game, but I think it works equally well as a gift.

Basically it’s a big ball of Saran Wrap with goodies layered throughout the ball and a big prize in the middle, like a $20 bill.

You basically wrap up small gifts in plastic wrap and then keep wrapping to make a ball, adding new gifts along the way. I think it makes a great gift just like this for one or more people to open up.

There’s actually a game you’re supposed to play with it – basically 2 or more people take turns opening it while the next person rolls dice until they get doubles. But you can either do the game or just give as a gift, I think.

Great items to put in a Saran Wrap ball: