The Frugal Kindle

Dear Kindle Lovers,
 

I recently purchased my first Kindle, and love how easy it is to discover books and authors at low prices. I get excited when I find great books for under nine, under five, and even one, so I decided to create a blog solely for the purpose of tracking these frugal finds! 
 

At The Frugal Kindle, you will find wonderful reads under nine dollars. I can't promise that I've read all of them, or that they'll be under nine forever, but I wanted to create a place for us Kindle and book lovers to read more, read often, and read frugally!

From the posts, you can read little snippets about the book (these are usually picked from Amazon or the authors' sites) and easily click on the links provided to purchase the eBook, read more about the premises and find reviews at Amazon.

Please feel free to leave comments ~ Fellow readers would love to know what you think about the eBook!

Enjoy, and happy Kindle'ing!
 

Love,

Elizabeth
 

Click here to visit The Frugal Kindle 

To~Do Lists

Dear To~Do Lists,

It's a little absurd, I'll admit ~ my love for you.  I have you lying all around my house, the office, my iPhone...I write multiple to feel accomplished. I have lists for work, for the home, for life ~ you name it and I can create a list. My husband will vouch for this obsession ~ as I occasionally (okay, usually) leave him Honey~Do's when I leave the house (with a cute lil' love note attached of course). The sheer joy I obtain by crossing off an item is thrilling. I sometimes include items I have already finished just so that I can cross something else off. Or I like to turn one item into multiple steps on a list ~ to create a longer list...I can't help it. I love that you enable me to feel even more productive than I actually am.

Love,
Elizabeth

Time Windows

Dear Kathryn Reiss,

Time Windows was one of my all time favorite books when I was young. It is a book that has stuck in my memory since I first read it over a decade and a half ago. The premise was so intriguing to me ~ a dollhouse that acted as a window to the past of your own home. I hold vivid memories of how I visualized the characters and concepts. The smell of magnolias has always had a special effect on me...

I recently purchased a first edition hardcover copy on eBay (my original edition was lent out to a friend in the fifth grade and was never returned). It was so fun to read once again ~ bringing back all those old feelings. It was fun to recall that the characters' last name was Browne (a name I have recently adopted), and to find that you have resided in Oakland for quite some time (we moved from Southern California to the Bay Area after I graduated sixth grade). I can't wait to share this story with my future young ones. Thank you for the great read, and for the great memories of the read!

Love,
Elizabeth

Discover Kathryn Reiss and her young adult novels at http://www.kathrynreiss.net/

Enjoy the Memories @ Remember When

Hi Everyone!

My little sister Jennifer and I created a new blog! Since we always get asked questions like "How are you guys so close?" or "Do you know how rare your relationship is?", we decided to look back over the years and share memorable moments that helped shape the wonderful friendship that we have today.

One of our favorites: Remember when I'd tell you to break all of your crayons in half so that you would have more than me ~ but then all you would be left with were broken crayon pieces... ~ Elizabeth


You can find it at http://twotrusisters.blogspot.com

Enjoy the memories!

Love,
Elizabeth

Anniversary Sale Time!

Dear Nordstrom,

Every year at this time I anxiously await your doors opening at 7:00am to grab the latest fashion at the best prices.  I spend the days preceding flipping through the catalog and searching through the pages online.  While I love getting new boots for fall or new work dresses ~ my absolute favorites are the Beauty Exclusives (Cosmetics, Perfumes, Skin Care, and Value Sets only available @ Nordstrom)!  I love picking up the newest or limited editions @ great prices from my favorite brands such as Chanel, M.A.C, or philosophy.  Here are a few of my favs that I'll be picking up tomorrow, bright n' early!

~ Quatuor Boutons De Chanel
~ M.A.C Look in a Box set...although haven't decided which one! (page 55 of online catalog)
~ Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Fresh Moisture Mist Spray (page 58 of online catalog)
~ ...and most likely a couple philosophy items :)



See you @ seven ~ with Latte in hand!

Love,
Elizabeth

Monday Funday on the Patio @ Il Fornaio

Dear Il Fornaio, 

Joshua and I rarely have full days together, but when we do have a Funday you are our favorite destination for a perfect Warm Day’s refreshing lunch.  We love eating and laughing and reminiscing and planning out on the patio over our glasses of chardonnay and the season’s selections of unique appetizers, salads, and the specialty pizzas.   

Our favorites ~ Prosciutto e Melone, Insalata di Tonno or Insalata con Filetto di Manzo, and usually any of the specialty pizzas (we enjoyed the artichoke, prosciutto, and kalamata olive pizza on Monday).

Love,

Elizabeth

PS ~ They also make amazing tiramisu and coffee!

Deals & Steals

I thought I'd share some of my favorite go~to sites for all Deals & Steals...

Dear Deals & Steals Sites,

Thank you for aiding me in doing what I love to do most ~ SHOP, and shop SMART!  I reach out to you before I click "buy" or swipe my card to ensure that I am getting the most out of my money.   From vacas and day trips, retail and foodies, shows and attractions, you never fail to share the latest discounts, coupon codes, freebies, sales, and sweeps. 

Love,
Elizabeth

Check them out!
~ Bay Area On The Cheap: "Bay Area On The Cheap is all about finding fun things to do “on the cheap” in the not so cheap  San Francisco Bay Area."
~ Miss Bargainista: "I'm a single girl in an expensive world and my life is one giant bargain."
~ Retail Me Not: "Our goal is to be the most useful site for internet shoppers looking for savings."