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Over the Counter Eyeglasses, Frugal or Crazy

As a frugalista, there are many things I am willing to skimp on. There are still a few items that I feel a need to pay full price for. Eyeglasses is one area where I have always thought you could not be frugal… until today. I have been harassing my father for years about his habit of buying over the counter eyeglasses from the local CVS store. “Your eyes are nothing to play with”, I would tell him. You need a prescription. He always smiled and shrugged and said they worked just fine. As he didn’t have eye care insurance, … Continue reading →

A Plethora of Printable Coupons – Week of September 19, 2011

Usually, I locate lots of coupons for foods that you would shop for at the grocery store. This week, however, I’ve got coupons for everything from hair care products, to eyeglasses, to candles. There are a few grocery items, but they are not the majority this time around. Yankee Candle has a coupon for “Buy 2, Get 1 FREE!”. This coupon is valid through October 2, 2011. The coupon is for the large jar candles or tumblers. Now is a great time to get all those new Fall scents! Does someone in your family need new eyeglasses? There are two … Continue reading →

Those Without Insurance Are Skipping Eye Exams

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A survey done by the CDC shows that many Americans are not visiting an eye doctor to get the eye care that they need. There is more than one reason why this is happening. The biggest reason why people are not going to the eye doctor is because they do not have health insurance that would cover it. Without insurance, it is too costly for most people to be able to afford. The Center for Disease Control did a survey that involved 11,503 American adults. All of the people in the survey were age 40 or older, and all of … Continue reading →