Frugal Living NW

Helping you live well on a budget in the Pacific Northwest.

Welcome to Frugal Living NW!

I'm Angela Davis, a PNW native, mom of lots of kids, and I love saving money. I'm here to help you live well on a budget by making every penny count. You'll find deals at your local stores, ways to save online, recipes, and frugal living tips and inspiration.

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The Ultimate Guide to Shopping at Nordstrom on a Budget

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  How to shop at Nordstrom (and why) If you are not a regular Nordstrom shopper, you may be under the impression that it doesn't work with a frugal budget. Or everything is overpriced. Or "Why in the world would I shop there when I can get something similar at Target for half the price?" I used to be a bargain shopper and still am on occasion when I am just looking for something to take on vacation or need something this minute and don't have time to wait for shipping. But the bulk of my closet are quality pieces from Nordstrom that have stood the test of time and wash and wear well. You know, they actually fit and flatter. By shopping Keep Reading

Nordstrom: Up to 6x Rewards points w/ purchase through March 17th (FREE sign up!)

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Running through March 17th, Nordstrom is offering triple rewards through their Nordy Club members program! When they aren't running a bonus event, you earn 1 point for every dollar you spend at Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack (in store or online) and you receive a $20 certificate for every 2000 points earned.  For the next few days, you will earn: 6 points per dollar for Nordstrom credit card holders 4 points per dollar for Nordstrom debit card holders 2 points per dollar for Nordy Club members no matter how you pay (FREE to join!) This is the perfect time to earn points towards a Nordstrom Note to use at the Anniversary Sale coming up in Keep Reading

ONE-DAY FLASH SALE on Adore Your Wardrobe fashion course (save $20 today)

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I've talked about the Adore Your Wardrobe course in the past and just how much this course has transformed the way I look at myself and my clothing. You can read about the 3 changes I made to my closet after taking the course HERE. The Adore Your Wardrobe course is packed with content that will appeal to any woman interested in looking her best, feeling confident, and ultimately saving money as she will forever be finished with buying clothes that just aren’t right for her body. Seriously, any woman. Any size. Any age. Any weight. Any body type. And living on any budget. The Adore Your Wardrobe course is starting up again in January (it Keep Reading

Nordstrom: Get 25% off all Hydro Flasks (+ FREE shipping and FREE returns)

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Nordstrom is price matching all the Hydro Flask sales running for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Get any Hydro Flask bottle or accessory for 25% off + FREE shipping (and free returns if necessary). If you have a tween or teen or young adult on your Christmas list, they surely want a Hydro Flask. Remember, if you place a $250+ order with Nordstrom through Monday (11/26), you'll get a $50 certificate to spend in January! It must be a single transaction. The gift certificate will be emailed to you no later than January 11th and is valid until February 2, 2019. Get more details on this promotion here. If you are new to Nordstrom shopping or Keep Reading

Nordstrom: VANS shoes for 40% off (perfect gift for teen girls!)

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Nordstrom is having their big fall sale right now. Many of the awesome pieces we saw during the Anniversary Sale are back at around 40% off! I found a ton of women's VANS SHOES for up to 40% off, making them as low as $33. And bonus, they are actually cute! If you have a girl on your Christmas list between the ages of 11 and 20, I bet they want a pair for Christmas. Go HERE to see the Vans sale! Click here to purchase. Shipping and returns are FREE on all items! Keep Reading

Nordstrom Rack Clear the Rack Sale: Additional 25% off clearance (AMAZING deals on so many brands)

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Nordstrom Rack is offering an additional 25% off clearance this weekend and there are some AMAZING deals! Here are some of my favorites: Steve Madden Zeena Slip-On Sneaker just $26.22 after additional discount (regularly $59.95)! LOVE the rose gold. Reviewers say they do run small, so take that into account when ordering. Gibson x Hi Sugarplum! Navio Pleat Skirt in Nautical is just $7.49, marked down from a regular price of $59! There are two other colors available at $14.98. There are many Natori bras for less than $25. Yes, it's nuts. Several sizes and styles available! This is one of our consistently favorite brands. Zella So Keep Reading

Triple Nordstrom Rewards points through 9/23 (FREE sign up)

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Starting today and running through September 23rd, Nordstrom is offering triple rewards through their Nordstrom Rewards program! When they aren't running a bonus event, you earn 1 point for every dollar you spend at Nordstrom (in store or online) and you receive a $20 certificate for every 2000 points earned.  For the next few days, you will earn three points per dollar spent. This is the perfect time to earn points towards a Nordstrom Note to use for the holidays or the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale (which are historically AWESOME). Click here to sign up.  You do not have to have a Nordstrom credit card to be a Rewards Member. Remember, Keep Reading

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