Hold Onto Your Change
We just started this in January. Im hoping it pays for the stocking stuffers this year. Any extra will be great.
A Map for Shopping
My mom taught me this and my husband used to laugh but it avoids us going down aisles that we dont need where we are likely to impulse buy. Its the biggest money saving tip for grocery shopping.
Consequences Of Shopping Impulsively
Thank you for this....its a great reminder.
Set Price Limits When Shopping
this has helped us immensely. If I set a limit I tend to stick to it, unlike the times I just go in with an idea
Avoid Late Payment Fees
Also, making payments online tends to be faster.
Creating Your Grocery List
I find that if I make my grocery list following the aisles at the store I wander less and then impulse buy less.
Lost My Job, Need Frugal Advice?
I would spend some time on this site and other frugal/budgeting ones to get some ideas. Also, write down how much you actually made, I mean, you old income and then subtract all the things you had to pay for before that you dont now to get an idea of how far...
Cleaning and Drying Down Comforters and Feather Beds?
Well...Ive washed them and dry cleaned them and I admit, they come out nicer after being dry cleaned, but washing them didnt seem to hurt them. So go with what you can afford.
Baby Shower Games, Decorating and Food Ideas?
I have used all 3 of these sites in the past. Most games just require pen and paper. And a lot of the favors can be made with cheaper versions and homemade. http://www.thebabyshowersite.com/ http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/shower/babyshowers.asp http://www...
Use What You Have!
This encouraged me to go re-visit my pantry. I have 1/2 my menu this week done on that alone. What a great reminder. Thanks
Buy Chocolate the Day After Easter
Thanks...I knew this about Valentines and Christmas, it just didnt occur to me about Easter