The Friday Finish….

It’s once again time for the Friday Finish, my round up of some of the best posts in the frugal blogosphere. You’ll also find a money-saving coupon from Walgreens good for today only… a few deals… and even some extra online savings just in time for Father’s Day shopping (in case any of you are still scratching your heads!)

~ Christina gave her take on why the recession is good for us. With skyrocketing gas prices, I know I’ve re-evaluated what trips are necessary and which ones aren’t. We can learn (and grow) during times like this! (from Northern Cheapskate)

~ Shannon pondered what would happen if everyone were frugal…something I’ve never really thought about. While we may never see such a cultural shift on a large scale, it would be lovely to see. Sadly, we have become a throw-away society and we all could do better in making good with what we have. Great post Shannon! (from Saving Advice)

~ Love to play the drugstore game at both Walgreens and CVS? While many of us frugal shoppers know the benefit of doing this, I guess there are a few out there that think it’s a waste of time and money. Carrie blogged about how drugstore freebies are more than junk food. This is probably one of the best posts I’ve read about the drugstore games…and how wise it is to play them! (from Wise Bread)

* Speaking of drugstores, here’s that Walgreens coupon where you can save $10 off of $30 today (5/30) ONLY. The June Easysaver catalog is out today and there are some 2 day only specials (5/30 & 5/31). This is the second Friday in a row that a coupon has been issued for one day only…and the second consecutive week where I’ve already done my Walgreens shopping for the week. That’s it…I must plan on shopping at Walgreens on Fridays

* You can’t beat Woolrich products for quality. Check out this boys long sleeve Woolrich layered-look Henley marked down right now for $4.95, regularly priced $19.95. I believe this sale is one day only.

* When I first went online several years ago, I developed a fondness for entering contests and sweepstakes. I still enter some on occasion, but now there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to play like I used to! If you’re interested in trying out your sweepstake luck, check out Sweepstakes Advantage, they’re one of the web’s largest FREE online sweepstakes directories with over 5,000 sweepstakes to enter…and they have a form filler right on site to speed your entries right along

* Lowes is running a promotion right now where you can get a FREE Kobalt tool with the purchase of a $50 gift card. If you’re planning on making a purchase at Lowes, you could just buy the gift card, get the free tool, and then use the gift card for your purchase. Read all about this Lowes promotion. There’s still time to print the Save $10 Off Of $25 coupon when you use your Visa at checkout (debit or credit).

Still looking for Father’s Day gift ideas?

Overstock.com may give you a few ideas if you’re stumped. Overstock is running a special this weekend and you can save a few bucks when you shop through the following link:

* Drugstore.com is running a few specials too just in time for Father’s Day. If you’ve never shopped at Drugstore.com, they have a lot more than you might think they have….including pet supplies. I love the fact that you can earn drugstore dollars with each purchase and we all know every little bit helps. Don’t forget, new customers can save extra on their first purchase

* You can’t go wrong when you capture memorable photographs for your loved ones. A digital photo frame (already loaded with family photos of course) is a gift any parent would love. My sister gave my mother one for Christmas…and I found myself jealous that I hadn’t thought of the idea first. The Kodak Store has some specials running right now just in time for Father’s Day. They have digital frames starting at $69.