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Best Place in Knoxville for Sunday Lunch?
Last week I posted this question on my site, CouponKatie.com: Where can Kids Eat Free In Knoxville? The post generated a lot of comments and recommendations for local restaurants where you could frugally feed the family. The HUSBAND and I were discussing that post while planning our dining out excursions for this month, and soon[…] Read More »
Splash Pads Make for Cheap Fun for Knoxville Kids
Photo by: reggie.law Summer is in full swing, and it is time to get the kids out of the house for some fun in the sun. With the temperatures reaching into the 90′s last week, the only fun my kids were going to be able to withstand was the type of fun that included water.[…] Read More »
Low Cost Family Fun at Firefly Light Show in the Smokies
While I am always on the lookout for the best deals in Knoxville, sometimes you just have to get in your car and drive a little ways to get the most bang for your buck. For the cost of a tank of gas you will be able to entertain the family, enjoy the great outdoors[…] Read More »
Starting Off the Summer with a Little Berry Pickin’
Now that the warmer weather is here, it’s time to head outside and enjoy all that Knoxville has to offer. On Saturday, I packed up the kids and the husband and we headed to the Fruit and Berry Patch in NE Knoxville. Along with all the farmers markets open for business this time of year,[…] Read More »
Can CouponKatie be Knoxville’s Oprah?
You know the old saying, “Be careful for what you wish. It might just come true.” This advice could have saved KFC from making a huge mistake in buddy’ing up with Oprah last week.
Establishing Your Coupon “Street Cred”
As the markets continue to take all Americans on a roller coaster ride, saving money and yes….even clipping coupons…is in “High Fashion” now. So if you want to be down with the lingo of the coupon world and build up some street cred with the other Couponestes then here is a list of the latest[…] Read More »
Event: Free Electronic Waste Disposal Day – April 18th
If you are like my family, then you have an old computer stuffed in a closet somewhere. Disposing of that computer in the wrong way can have a negative impact on our environment. In order to celebrate Earth Day, on April 18th from 9am to 1pm 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is offering free e-waste disposal.
Going Green at a Knoxville Target Can Save You Money
Admittedly, I am no expert on green living and all the latest ways to save the planet. However, I did discover something at Target this weekend that I think might help save the planet as well as save you some money on your next shopping trip. You can kill two birds with one stone…great for[…] Read More »
Enjoying Rainy Days in Knoxville On a Budget
We experienced another rainy weekend in Knoxville. That meant no trip with the family to our favorite park, no walking through Ijams, no hanging out at World’s Fair Park and no making jokes about the Sunsphere. What is a family on a budget to do?
Using Coupons vs. Buying Generic Products – Which One Works?
Someone recently asked me if I truly thought I save more using coupons and shopping at grocery stores than I could buying generics at a super store like Wal-Mart. The answer: Absolutely! “BUT HOW,” you ask.
