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The Ms. Cheap T-shirt Drive is back, with the sixth annual collection of shirts for the homeless community running from May 17 through June 6 with multiple drop-off locations across Middle Tennessee.
Let me just say that I rarely — if ever — spend more than $100 on a pair of shoes. But that is not to say that I don’t like to wear expensive shoes.
One of the things I most look forward to in May is strawberry picking time, especially when I can take our grandchildren on a berry picking expedition.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is “so grateful” that letter carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive promotion is being revived this spring.
If you haven’t been to the Parthenon or Centennial Park lately, May offers some perfect opportunities to enjoy the history and see what’s new at this park, which is known as Nashville’s cultural and recreational centerpiece.
Lots of people believe that staying on a tight budget and eating healthy are mutually exclusive.
On weekends when I know our grandchildren are coming to visit, I love to plan a fun outing to enjoy with them.
The Nashville Flea Market is making a comeback, albeit slower than the staff had hoped.
When I first wrote about ALDI in 1994, I was intrigued by the concept of a store that catered to the frugal minded by being cash only, offering mostly store brands and by having customers bring their own bags and bag their own groceries.
Beaman Park has had a spring “Wildflower Weekend” for many years, but this year, with more staff, this beautiful woodsy park has extended its planned wildflower activities to span a week — April 12-16.
Many of Granville’s visitors make the trip for a step back in time day of exploring the quaint town’s museums and historic sites, but more and more people are discovering the experiences of the nearby Wildwood Resort, which offers a laid-back waterfront complex full of nature, hiking and boating.
Whether you are “old Nashville” or a new-to-town transplant, the Ladies of Charity consignment sales that feature gently used men’s and ladies clothing and accessories at attractive prices are good to know about.
A night at the ballpark can cost you a bundle. But if you play your cards right, a Nashville Sounds baseball outing can be downright affordable, and a big hit with family and friends.
If you have been a fan of the annual warehouse sale at the Logo Brands headquarters in Franklin, you are really going to like the one-day clearance sale coming up Saturday at the company’s warehouse.
Wedding dresses for as little as $49.99!
You know it is spring — or almost spring — when Tennessee State Parks announces details of its Spring Hike Day, with hikes being offered at all of its 56 parks.
With so many people taking a renewed interest in gardening and home landscaping during COVID times, the upcoming American Legion Auxiliary tree and shrub sale should get lots of shoppers.
I have good news for those who want to explore the new National Museum of African American Music but don’t want to pay $24.95 to get in.
Fifteen years ago, when I first wrote about the Up and Down Closet, I crossed my fingers that the shop would succeed.
Used book sales are a wonderful way to acquire inexpensive reading material, build libraries for children, stock school libraries and classrooms, and at the same time support our public libraries with our purchases.
The spring/summer children’s consignment season is cranking up.
My favorite project of the year is the Ms. Cheap Penny Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
If you are looking for a fun no-cost outing with family or friends, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is offering free admission through March.
Now that the weather has officially become chilly, finding free kindling for your fireplace or woodstove is a welcome offering.
If you want to see American bald eagles, Tennessee is a good place to be this time of year, with more and more eagle sighting sites at Dale Hollow, Center Hill, Radnor, Watts Bar and Pickwick lakes.
It is a new year and time to do some planning.
This is the time of year when so many of us make resolutions for the year ahead.
I’m all for generosity and helping others when possible.
Last year, when retired Nashville businessman Bill Yeaman wrote enormous checks from his Sumpter Yeaman Charitable Foundation to three Nashville nonprofits, he said he wanted the agencies to use his donations to change the lives of people in need.
If you have been thinking about joining the Middle Tennessee YMCA, now is the time because there is a deal between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in which the Y is waiving the fee usually charged at the time you join.
Shopping at ThriftSmart is always fun — looking for bargains on household goods, toys and clothing at this South Nashville thrift store. Books are also a draw since the Nolensville Road store has a particularly good, well-stocked book section.
One of my new favorite shopping destinations is Marathon Village.
Yes, the free “Tuba Christmas” concert is back in action this holiday season.
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is for my daughters and me to take the grandchildren to the lavishly decorated Gaylord Opryland complex to take advantage of all of the free things to do.
It is so exciting to see lots of our favorite holiday events coming back to life this year as in-person offerings.
Not everyone wants to go shopping on Black Friday.
If you are looking for a holiday project, the Ms. Cheap Penny Drive for Second Harvest may be just for you.
As Annette and Mark McCreedy prepare for Christmas gift giving for their family, they don’t have to worry about the pesky supply chain woes that are haunting Christmas shoppers and so much of the retail world.
With the holidays just around the corner and entertaining (almost) back in vogue, buying wine may be on your to-do list.
When I want a cheeseburger, I want the old-fashioned kind — cooked on a grill or griddle with melted yellow cheese and dressed with a thin slather of mustard, and lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, all served on a soft bun.
Does it seem like the cost of groceries is skyrocketing?
One of my favorite holiday traditions is to walk the Thanksgiving Day Boulevard Bolt along Belle Meade Boulevard with family and friends.
October is a great month for free things to do in Middle Tennessee.
Did you know that Tennessee State Parks is now charging a fee for some of its programs?
With the cooler weather finally here, it is time to plan some fall walks and hikes with family and friends.
As Ms. Cheap, I am always looking for places to get a great affordable lunch. And so today, I am asking for your suggestions of places in Middle Tennessee where we can chow down at lunchtime for $10 or less.
I love it when my calendar is loaded up with good upcoming sales, and there are three September goodies that I recommend putting on your calendars, too.
Nashville has so many attractions that warrant multiple visits in a year’s time.
When the Martin ArtQuest area first opened at the Frist Art Museum 20 years ago, I was thrilled to hear of a place where children could go make art with knowledgeable and patient art educators and not make a big mess at home.
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