I get odd looks when I tell people about the Frugal Fe$tival. The usual response is, “A frugal what?”

“We’re celebrating being frugal,” I tell them. At that point they generally shut-up because they figure the less they say, the less I’ll say.

Frugality is a conversation stopper…keep reading on the Frugal Fe$tival blog.

More prizes you can win at Frugal Fe$tival…We’re adding new prizes daily to the free Frugal Fe$tival raffle – and they are really going to knock your socks off! Remember, every adult who attends the Fe$tival gets 10 free raffle tickets to enter whichever raffles they choose….keep reading.

What to do at Frugal Fe$tival…Ahem. A few people have asked me exactly what we are going to do at Frugal Fe$tival. Here’s what!

• Oggle the 28 raffle prizes we are giving away. Carefully debate which raffles to enter with your 10 free tickets that you got for coming. Squeeze all the blood out of your crossed fingers as well pick the winning tickets.
• Exchange coupons. I’ve been saving up a BUNCH to get us started. Bring a few that you are never going to use and trade them in for ones you like!
• Nibble on a free fruit sample from the 99 Cent Only Stores.
• Guess how much change I have been saving in my mason jar-piggy bank, Price is Right style. Whoever comes closest without going over wins!
• Keep reading this post!

Join us at the Frugal Fe$tival this Sunday, July 26 at Woodley Park in Van Nuys from 1-4 pm. This is a totally free, public event! Free raffle! Free parking! Free refreshments! RSVP here. Get directions to 6350 Woodley Ave.