Feb 20

Free Admission to Mount Vernon on President’s Day

Photo courtesy of: Xenophon Group George Washington’s 280th Birthday Celebration is this weekend and Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens is open to the public free-of-charge on Monday, February 20th only. Regular admission is $15 per adult (12-61), $14 for senior citizens (62+), $7 for youth (6-11), and free for kids 5 and under. National holiday […]... read more

Feb 20

Trader Joes Best Deals 2/19/12-2/25/12

Here are the best Trader Joe’s grocery deals for this week. A special thanks to Jennifer from Healthy Life Deals for her help in compiling these deals! Trader Joe’s is a specialty grocery store that accepts manufacturer coupons on products they carry. Although TJ’s does not have a weekly circular like most stores, they do […]... read more

Feb 18

Highlights from Today’s Washington Post Coupons 2/19/12

Here’s what to expect from today’s Washington Post (Sunday, February 19th, 2012 edition): There is only 1 coupon insert today: the RedPlum Some of my favorites from the RedPlum: $5.00/2 L’Oreal haircolor products. Expires 4/1/12. $2.00/1 L’Oreal Paris face Product (excludes Magic Perfecting Base 0.17 fl oz mini size). Expires 4/15/12. $0.75/1 L’Oreal Kids Shampoo […]... read more

Feb 17

Giant Deals 2/17/12-2/23/12

Here are some of the best Giant grocery store deals for the week of 2/17/12-2/23/12. My favorites are: FREE Yoplait Lactose-Free Yogurt Cup, $0.99/lb Red Grapes, Cheap Gorton’s Grilled Seafood, $1 Texas Toast & Buy any 3 participating P&G products and get $5.00 off instantly. Giant stores in the Washington, DC metro double manufacturer coupons […]... read more

Feb 16

Fairfax County Coupon Class on March 8th

Image courtesy of Fairfax County Consumer Affairs I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating in National Consumer Protection Week with Fairfax County next month! Fairfax County Consumer Affairs is joining with federal, state and local government agencies and national organizations to celebrate the 14th annual National Consumer Protection Week, March 4-10, 2012. Included in […]... read more

Feb 14

Best Wegmans Deals 2/12/12-2/18/12

Thanks to Liz from Frugally Blonde for sharing the best Wegmans grocery store deals of the week with some great coupon match-ups! All Wegmans stores in VA & MD double manufacturer coupons up to $0.99 in face value everyday! To read their formal coupon policy, click here. Plus you can sign up to receive exclusive […]... read more

Feb 14

Valentine’s Day Deals 2012

Image Courtesy of: Darwin Bell on Flickr Looking to spend a frugal Valentine’s Day this year? Here are some of the best food & entertainment deals I could find, available here in the Washington DC metro area today, February 14, 2012. As always, I suggest calling your local store to confirm participating before heading out: […]... read more

Feb 14

Aldi deals 2/15/12-2/21/12

Here are the Aldi special buys for the week of Wed. 2/15/12 – Tues. 2/21/12. Please note in certain regions the new sales ad started on Sunday or will start on Thursday. See this post for more details on the start date for your region or ask an employee at your local Aldi). To view the web circular […]... read more

Feb 13

Guest Post: Organize At Home For Less With Vintage Bargains

I had the pleasure of guest posting for the DC Goodwill Fashionista last week (please be sure to check out my “Beltway Bargain Mom’s Favorite Vintage Pieces” guest post and leave a comment letting me know your own vintage frugal finds!). Today, I’m pleased to have the DC Goodwill Fashionista guest blogging here at Beltway Bargain Mom! […]... read more

Feb 13

*CLOSED*Giveaway: Spring 2012 Capital Home & Garden Show Tickets

*This giveaway is now CLOSED* Congrats to winners: Kelly, Carolyn, Karen, JennB & Heather! The winners have all been sent an email, and tickets will be mailed out upon verification of mailing address. Ready to get your garden in gear this spring or tackle your next home-improvement project? Friday, February 24th – Sunday February 26th, 2012 is […]... read more