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I’ve been hinting about a Kodak giveaway for two weeks now and I bet you’d probably like for me to just get on with it! Well…it’s finally here!
A few weeks ago you read about my participation in an online blogger briefing with personal finance journalist and author Laura Rowley. The event was hosted by Kodak and included twenty-five AMAZING bloggers live via video stream and conference call, and online via Twitter. Laura shared practical, savvy tips on how we can all save money in every room of our house. Here are some of my favorites:
1. Eat In! Consumers (like myself) can save up to $2700 a year just by taking time to plan meals.
2. Use Coupons! I shop at natural food markets so I signed up to receive coupon booklets from Mambo Sprouts, which helps me save on natural and organic products. You can also opt for Whole’s Food’s generic 365 line of foods and products which are conventionally more cost-effective than their name brand counterparts.
3. Program your Thermostat! Try turning down your thermostat a degree each day to where you’re most comfortable. If you program your thermostat for a lower temperature when you’re asleep or away, you could save five to ten percent on your heating bill.
4. Unplug! Vampire electronics are draining both the environment’s precious resources and your wallet. Invest in a power strip and unplug (not just turn off) any appliance you’re not using.
5. Ditch the Dry Cleaners! “Dry Clean Only” labels are designed to protect the manufacturer. Try using Dryel or Dry Cleaner’s Secret.
6. Invest in low flow water fixtures!
7. Go generic! From beauty products to prescriptions, there is always a generic, cost-effective alternative that most likely works as well as it’s counterpart.
8. Evaluate and Negotiate! Seek out Services to help you analyze your cell phone bill for ways you can save money. Contact your insurance broker to negotiate lower rates.
9. Take a vacation…or a staycation! Spend some time re-evaluating your cable usage by putting your cable service on vacation mode. This will give you an opportunity to evaluate which channels you really need. And while you’re at it, why not stay close to home and rediscover historical landmarks, parks, and attractions as a tourist in your home town?
10. Blog It! Use your blogging services to…WHAT? Make money? What a novel concept! Any takers?
31 year old mother and nurse seeks to promote your company through her witty, honest, sometimes tongue-in-cheek writing and savvy public relations skills.
The goal of Kodak’s Print and Prosper campaign is to shed some financial light on the subject of ink costs. Last year Americans overspent by $5 billion on inkjet printer ink. Kodak’s new line of printers are designed to help you save up to $110 on the cost of ink alone. I recently reviewed the Kodak ESP 7 All-In-One Printer, designed to print smart and effectively.
Win It! One of you will win a Kodak ESP 7 All-In-One Printer right here on my blog. Oh…but it gets better. There will be 25 winners total over the next 5 weeks (1 winner from each of the 25 bloggers participating in the campaign) and out of those 25 winners, 5 will a FULL BlogHer scholarship (and it’s sold out!) including travel costs. Go Kodak! The contest here on my blog will end on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 10 PM PST and the winner MUST respond ASAP so that the information can be sent over on Monday. Here are the blogs participating this week (I’ll give you a new list each week):
This is a very special giveaway, so the rules will be differ slightly from those on my other giveaways.
First entry: Leave me a comment with your best money saving tip, how to avoid being taken advantage of financially, or how you stimulate your home economy. Please keep in mind that winners will be chosen by celebrity guest judge Laura Rowley and will be based on how well they represent the “Print and Prosper” theme.
Subsequent entries:
Post the “Win a Printer!” badge on your blog and leave a comment with a DIFFERENT tip
Blog about the giveaway and leave a comment with yet ANOTHER tip
Follow me on Twitter AND tweet about the giveaway and leave a comment with ANOTHER tip (getting the drift yet?)
Subscribe to my feed via email or reader and leave a comment with ANOTHER tip
Click on one of the very cute buttons below and digg, stumble, fav, etc. Just let me know what you did in the comments along with ANOTHER TIP
IF you signed Mr. Linky and joined in on the Twitter conversation the day of the briefing, you may leave ANOTHER TIP (be sure you leave a link to your Twitter account)
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My best money saving tip is to buy kids clothes off season….I buy the majority of my kids their clothes on clearance at the end of the season. The best thing to buy is coats. You can save tons of money when doing that.
Make it from scratch! You can do a lot of baking in a single day and you would be amazed at the savings from making your breakfasts, snacks, breads, and desserts from scratch rather than buying pre-packaged goodies at the grocery store.
I’ve been cleaning out my closets quite a bit lately since I lost a good amount of weight. Many of the things that no longer fit me are in perfect condition (gently used, or some even have tags still on ’em!) I have been selling lots of stuff on eBay, and it’s win-win! I get space in my closet/drawers for newer stuff and the $$ to buy it, and others can wear my old stuff. It’s kind of like recycling outfits, and it’s great!
my best money saving tip is to use coupons all the time! go to http://www.hotcouponworld.com to see new tips and match ups for coupons and deals. and always buy more than one sunday paper to get copies of the coupons. or there are sites online offering copies for a service fee. hope this helps.
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I have this website it’s called screaming penny.com and they have some amazing deals and coupons and codes they send me everyday I have saved so much money with them.
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My best money saving tip is to eliminate duplicate services, like cell phones and home phone lines. My husband recently became self-employed (out of necessity, since he wasn’t finding work elsewhere) and our cell phone minutes were going over our plan allotment, costing us an addition $30-40/month. When we called T-mobile to see about cancelling so we could go with a less expensive provider, they offered us a great deal on unlimited minutes to keep our buisness. So for $10/mo more, we upgraded plans and cancelled our home phone service. That saved us $50/mo. on the home phone bill, plus cut our cell phone bill by another $30-40/month by eliminating overage charges. Companies are really willing to work with people right now to retain their business!
What a cool printer! My favorite tip: Buy generic and in large lots!
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Only buy “on sale” or with a handy coupon!
There are so many things I have learned over the past year from many many bloggers on how to save money.
When it comes to packing my daughter’s lunch, instead of using plastic bags for everything I use lunchtop lunchbox for her. It’s basically perfectly proportioned plastic containers that all fit neatly inside the bento box/lunch box. I also send her to school with a water bottle that she knows to bring home that way she can sue it daily. This right there has saved us a lot of money. No more juice boxes or wasting plastic bags.
Another thing the kids and I have started is growing our own veggies! This not only is a wonderful learning experience for the kids, but they love eating what they helped grow!
We have switched from leaving a light on as a night light, to buying a Mr. Beams light. This little light turns on only when it is dark, and turns off when it gets light again.
We have cut our electric bill by turning down the thermostat and putting on a sweatshirt.
To save gas, I walk the girls to school
To save money and instead of buying fancy store bought gifts, I have the kids make them. Or do their handprints in clay. Family members LOVE them! Also, at Christmas time, I have the girls make all the decorations!
Trust me, my list can go on and on, and I really have all the Mom Bloggers out there to thank! It’s their money saving tips that have helped me and my family save about 300 dollars a month (if not more). This is money we have been able to apply to our children’s college fund!
I have been seeing the new commercials for Kodak’s Print and Prosper campaign, and I have to say the first time I saw it I almost fell out of my chair! Really!! I spend IDK how much money on ink for my printer each year! I do a lot of home printing of the girls pictures and stuff for my blog, and I thought I was saving money printing from home. BUT!!! I wasn’t sure it might save me a few bucks now, but what about next month when I have to shell out 50 dollars on new ink! I am excited about these new printers!
Thank you for sharing the tips from Laura Rowley, I think one of my favorite ones and that we have started doing is eating in. I can’t even begin to tell you how much we save by eating in. Instead of spending 50 dollars going out to dinner, we will apply that 50 dollars to the grocery store!
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Some of my money-saving tips are: (1) We use a change bowl at home. Whenever we have change in our pockets or wallets, we dump the change into the (large) change bowl. You’d be amazed how fast that bowl fills up, then we take it to either the bank or a change counter that doesn’t charge much and convert the change into grocery money. (2) Use coupons and trial size or free offers from magazines and newspapers. I’m a big coupon clipper! (3) I recycle clothes (unless they’re good enough to hand down or donate to Good Will), and make quilts from the recycled fabrics. One thing I would LOVE to do is replaced my ink-eating printer with a Kodak printer!
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I’m a subscriber by email:) I also make my own greeting cards, Christmas cards, birthday cards…I almost never buy greeting cards in the stores any more. I make up several at a time, match them with envelopes and store them until needed. And, here’s my favorite money-saver of all time (drum roll please) large chain stores, like WalMart, give away all of the card envelopes at the end of each month! Time it right and you’ll never have to purchase envelopes again 🙂
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Before the economy tanked, I lived almost exactly as I do now..beneath my means. We bought a house that was smaller and quite a bit less expensive than the ones we could afford on the very next street! We still live in the same school district, and neighborhood, but our house never strangled us with mortgage payments.
I have a unique approach to paying off debts. I printed out monkeys from the internet, and on each monkey I wrote out what we owed and to who. The monkey represents a monkey on our backs. We tore up a monkey each time we paid off something, like a car, loan, mortgage, bill, etc. Right now, we have ONE monkey left, and he’ll be off our backs by the Fall of 2009, if not, sooner.
We were debt-free last June, but then used some of our Home Equity to help our kids with down payments on homes. Now, that’s all we owe in the whole world. Debt-free living is simply incredible. It makes life wonderful. All along, I bought clothes in thrift stores, cooked from scratch, but always splurged on vacations, as I felt that life experiences were always what mattered, not “stuff”. I could have shopped in high-end places but chose not to.
My tip is to live beneath your means. Don’t be a conspicuous consumer, don’t buy into all the media garbage that you need this latest accessory, fashion, or electronic gadget. Think for yourself, spend with an eye toward the future. LIVE BENEATH YOUR MEANS
I ALWAYS go grocery shopping iwth a menu planned for the week and a list! I leave two and only two spaces on my list for ‘other’ things… whether it be a treat or something the kids ask for. I find I stay within my budget but am allowed that little snack that catches our eyes at the store! I don’t allow myself to go overboard because I am reaaly sticking to my grocerylist like I tell my hubby I do!
DIY. I make my own skincare and cleaning products.
I have the “win printer” button on my blog under “fave sites”:http://stephie-stephsblog.blogspot.com/
I also use a water filtration system to save on bottled water.
I blogged about this fab giveaway under ” Giveaways for Monday”: http://stephie-stephsblog.blogspot.com/
I invested in an energy efficient washer and dryer.
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I am currently working on making a moisturizing cleansing shampoo, this will also do away with the need for a conditioner.
I subscriber via email. There are a few frequently used items that i buy in bulk. This has actually saved me quite a bit of money.
I used to not bother with coupons but now I swear by them. I pour over the Wednesday food store circulars and then compare them to the coupons that I have. Now we plan our meals around what’s on sale and we always take advantage of triple coupon weeks. Since doing this, we routinely save 1/3 to 1/2 on our grocery bills. It’s become a contest to see how much we can save. Now that spring is here, we’ll also be shopping for our veggies at the farmer’s market; you can buy vegetables there for a fraction of the cost of grocery store veggies and they’re much fresher!
My best tip is to consider thrift stores. It took me awhile to actually step foot in one. My attitude from high school was that they were gross. After having kids, I decided to check some out. They are way nicer then I ever imaged. You can find almost brand new clothes & sometimes even brand new. With babies, they go through items so fast. Buying used saves SO much money. After awhile, not only are you saving tons of money, helping the environment but it becomes fun to hunt for the perfect items!
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Another money tip, use blogs that focus on shopping for free. CVS & Walgreens have amazing programs combined with coupons to get tons of free every day items. Rite aide and grocery stores also have some amazing deals. These blogs & websites do the hard part for you of telling you what to buy & what coupons do use . Spend a few minutes, taking in the info & save yourself a ton of money . I haven’t bought toothpaste out of pocket since December 2007!
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I bring the kids a drink whenever we go out & usually a snack. That has saved a ton of money by avoiding convenience stops. During the warmer months, i always keep a cooler in the car!
Subscribed ~ Another tip, my goodness this gets hard, lol. Watch the water. Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Try to cut down on shower time & do only full loads of laundry & dishes.
We save money by reusing paper. We make sure to use both sides of our paper when using our printer, writing lists, etc. My husband even reuses his paper at work to save his company money. (It helps save trees too, so that’s a bonus!) 🙂
My best tip is to use a comination of coupons and specials that are given to members/newsletter subscribers only of the stores that you shop at most! Its really worth it! You get tons of special offers and it really ends up saving tons of money! This tip totally ties in with this awesome printer giveaway because more often than not you have to PRINT these coupons or newsletters and bring them to the store with you to get the discount! I’ve tried showing them the email on my phone to get the discount and that doesn’t work which is why I desperately need this printer to make printing easier for me!! I currently have to go to my local kinkos everytime I need to print a coupon(def not easy with a toddler, or cost effective for that matter)!!!! Fingers are crossed! We’d love this, its perfect!
I subscribe to your RSS feed on google reader! My 2nd tip is to design your own greeting cards and print them out at home instead of buying expensive ones at home! I love making my own and its much cheaper than paying close to $5 per card at CVS!!
Grow as much of your own food as you can.It’s cheaper,healthier and you may have some to barter or share.
Grow as much of your own food as you can.It’s cheaper healthier and you may even be able to charter or share some.
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best money saving tip is circle the outside of the store- where all the necessities are the deli, meat, produce, bakery area and dairy. Aslo coupons are great if you are going to use the item but if you are buying just becuase its a savings and might toss it..not a good deal. shop alone- even if its 4 am- sneak out and get it done- less people and no kids or husband screaming for things.
I created a Swap Group amongst my circle of friends. There are almost 50 of us who meet every month to trade clothes for our children. I almost never have to buy anything for my three children and the other mother’s are the same way. This has worked out so well and we are going on our second year. Everyone brings all of their clothing that is no longer used for their children. This has been a wonderful way to save money.
I subscribed to your feed. My other money saving tip is to write down everything that you spend on a daily basis. This really helps us to examine where our money goes.
The best money saving tip I can offer is to learn from others who have been practicing a frugal lifestyle. I began at the Frugal Village forums where their amazing members cover everything from how to make your own laundry soap to cheering you on as you get out of debt. It was there I first heard about lowering thermostats, unplugging vampire cords and stopping phantom electrical usage, stockpiling food for future emergencies, and answering people who think you’re crazy for living frugally. Thanks to their advice, my electric and natural gas usage was cut in half from January’s bill to February’s bill.
To avoid being taken advantage of financially, say no to credit card debt and ignore the advertisements that say you MUST have it NOW or you will miss out.
One of the methods I employ for stimulating my home economy is entering sweepstakes for things I could use for our personal needs, gifts, or items I could sell. A second method is to take advantage of freebies. On our vacation last June, 90% of the toiletry items I packed were samples I’d received from online freebies. The most exciting way in which I am stimulating my home economy is to use the Cricut I just bought to begin making homemade papercraft gifts to sell online and in my community. This new Kodak printer, which I have had my eye on since Christmas, will go a long way towards helping that business grow and prosper. I have approached my director at our daycare about having a type of business fair where all our parents, teachers, and even their extended families will have an opportunity to showcase their small or home businesses.
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new tip: wash laundry n cold with half detergent. clothes will still come out clean.
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new tip: in casseroles and soups cut the amount of meat suggested in half. we haven’t missed that extra meat at all and the food still tastes great.
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new tip: buy a rack for hanging clothes and air dry some of your laundry. if i wash a load per day and hang just half of that load, that’s 3 1/2 loads of laundry air dried and money saved from not running my electric dryer.
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new tip: after buying ground beef or chicken breasts, i cook them all and then divide them up and put already cooked portions in the freezer. this way i never eat out due to the excuse that i forgot to lay something out for dinner.
I started using coupons, she uses a thermos & snack containers to bring lunch to school & when we go out. I stopped buying the pre packaged stuff, make home made & we started a garden. I subscribe. I have been wanted one of these printers, ink is way to expensive, to the point where it’s cheaper to by a new printer!!
I always watch the sales and clip coupons.
I blogged your button on my side bar.
I signed up for your e=mails 🙂
My husband’s parents (and mine) taught us about money, budgeting and planning when we were young… we applied those principles, worked hard and were able to retire well before 40. We are able to enjoy time with our children now and when they are in school, we can opt to return to the workforce.
My family and I are very frugal by nature and we’re raising our girls to be the same way. My best money saving tip is to teach your kids the value of money. I was so proud of my 6 year old and 4 year old daughters recently when we started discussing the upcoming ‘yard sale’ season. Both are saving their money and excited about finding new shoes, clothes and toys at yard sales. If children grasp this concept early on then it will be easier for everyone as they get older. Teach your children the value of money in all situations, whenever possible, and they’ll carry it with them for the rest of their lives. My husband and I are proof of that.
My money saving tip is growing our own vegetables and some fruit. We have just planted our garden a few weeks ago for this years food, and we are growing, tomatoes, carrots, string beans, lettuce, onions, potatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, sqaush, strawberries and we have a orange tree, and a pecan tree. I also plant my own herbs, rosemary, parsley, chives, basil. I planted a extra couple of rows this year, so my daughter and can harvest and share with our neighbors to help them out as well. We have quite a few families here really struggling. I save so much by going in my own yard and using food we grew for dinner . I can the tomatoes so we have them year round as well as package up and freeze beans and other items to use during the winter months.
My best money saving tip is to buy your clothing at a thrift store! I find so many great outfits at thrift stores. I am complimented at least once a day on my attire and I love telling people that I bought it at the thrift store! They can never believe it! It saves me SO much money over the course of a year – especially because I love buying clothes. If I were to buy the same items at a regular store, I would probably spend at least five times as much!
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Another money saving tip? Visit farmer’s markets! They offer fruits and veggies at a WAY better price than grocery stores, usually have a better variety/selection and you’re supporting local farmers! Doesn’t get better than that!
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Another money saving tip? I save any tissue paper I get in gifts/packaging/here/there/everywhere along with old newspapers, magazines and paper bags. These items all make great, cheap/free, and eco-friendly gift wrap! With a few unique touches, you have some great looking gifts!
Best money saving idea is to have a kid’s clothing swap. My friends have kid’s of different ages and sizes so we get together once in the spring and once in the summer and swap clothes. It has been really helpful in getting chruch/dress up clothes because those items have the least amount wear and tear.
I re-use whatever I can to make new things. For example recently a portable crib was recalled by the manufacturer. Instead of throwing out all but the section that had to be sent back I kept parts of it and am now working on making my son a race-track and a train track with the mats that were inside each crib and have kept all of the toys off it to make rattles for friends babies. I also used paper towel inserts to make cord covers for our electrical outlets instead of purchasing some. Oh and I used an old cigar box recently to make a home for my daughters pony collection instead of purchasing an overpriced one at the store. I absolutely love finding a way to make something old or used brand new again and bring life to something that somebody has discarded. I hand-make a lot of my younger children’s toys and am learning to sew so that I can start sewing their clothes, costumes and bedding too.
Another way we cut costs is to take advantage of all things free. For example, every Tuesday some of our museums are free so we take full advantage. We also spend a lot of time at the beach and parks and going on long walks. We also wait until we can get into other places with heavily discounted tickets through our homeschool program or the military.
My best money saving tip is take full advantage of coupons. If there’s a coupon for something USEFUL I keep it and use it. Entertainment, food, clothes, you name it. I enroll in several websites that offer discount coupons and product freebies. I also do product testing, not just for the “free”, but because I love knowing what’s coming out on the market.
I search out contest for specific items that my nieces and nephews have asked for so that I can afford to give them great gifts.
I like to visit the second hand stores, you can get some great deals on clothes that are almost new condition.
How to avoid being taken advantage of financially:
Approach it like a scientist & investigate it, Take your blinders off, Have a monthly financial night, and always go my your gut feeling.
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I vary seldom buy anything new. My best tip would be to find a local “poor mans auction” in your area. We have several each month that are held on the same day and same time of the week. You would be surprised at what you can buy at an auction for little of nothing. I filled a full sized pick up for less than $50. Remember at an auction it is like being at a yard sale except you don’t have to spend the money on gas traveling from one sale to another and you don’t have to hunt for them. They sometimes have what they call a box lot for as little as a $1. I would advise that you go early and look over all the box’s and write which ones you are interested in bidding for on you auction slip and the amount your willing to pay for each box. This way you stay with in your budget and what your willing to spend and never bid more than what you wrote on your slip. This is a list of what I bought for only $50 at a local auction:
Two gas powered weed whackers $11 (both worked just fine)
Two very large wrought iron round wood storage racks $2 ( these normally sell for big bucks)
Twelve rolls of gold leaf wall paper $2 ( which can be used for wrapping all those Christmas gifts just add pretty bows)
Six box’s of New assorted greeting cards $12 ( I will never have to buy another card as long as I live)
One guitar amp $1 ( for my son)
12 piece setting of Ruby Red glass dishes for my china closet $11
one antique trunk to keep all my scrap booking supplies in $10
for a GRAND TOTAL OF $49
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Tip: Buy in bulk size, especially w/ a large family, and save money!
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Tip: Always use coupons. Always!
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Wonder What to do with all those Christmas cards you receive every year during the holidays!?! For years I have been recycling them to use as gift tags the following year on all my Christmas packages. It’s easy and fun. I just cut a portion of the front picture of the card into a square then fold it in half. Then I take a hole punch and punch a hole through the two folds. I then take a piece of yarn or ribbon and tie it through the hole. These make beautiful Christmas tags and you will never have to buy them again. You can make them as plain or as fancy as you wish. I like using ribbon and adding extra swirls by running the scissors down the ribbon for those big packages. Remember you can do this with old Birthday and anniversary cards or any kind of cards for other occasions.
send rebates on time otherwise, you will loose more than you save.
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Never buy wrapping paper again. When ever you wall paper keep the left over for wrapping gifts. It’s stronger and can make a gift look beautiful. I always look for wall paper on yard sales or auctions. I once bought a huge box of wrapping paper that was kind of plain looking with just a hint of gold swirls in it and I wrapped my entire Christmas gifts in it for our tree at home. To keep it as a theme I added all Gold & Red Bows and Ribbons. It was beautiful. I even added a lot of Gold & Red in my tree to give it that added touch. My entire cost for the year for gift wrapping was under $8 and I still have enough to do it for another year or two.
This is how my husband and I are stimulating our home economy and so far it is working for us! My money saving tip is really very simple, if it does not serve a needed purpose, I do not buy it! I realized we had so many non-functional items in our home that were just collecting dust and serving no function or use for us. So now I really take the time to think before I purchase anything, no impulse purchases anymore. I actually find cutting coupons does not work for us. We end up buying items that we really do not need, and there is no point in buying a product just because you are getting a great deal on it. In terms of food, we cut out spending money on junk food, it serves no purpose. Things like cookies and chips are not healthy for my children or my husband and I, so I stopped buying them. It is amazing how just cutting out on buying useless snacks that are considered “junk” food has saved us over $25 per month! I could go on and on, but you get the idea, you can save so much money by only buying what is important, and relative to keeping yourself and your family healthy!
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Another way to save money on printing cost is to change your settings when ever possible for those black and white documents. It’s very simple and only takes a second or two to do this. Just click on print as you normally would then click on “properties” then click on the tab “printing shortcuts” then change the print quality from normal to “fast draft” then click the “color” tab at the top and change to “grayscale” only. This will save on ink and print your document in have the time. I went from buying a black cartridge every 30 days or so to buying one every 90 days or so.
I always cook from scratch. Never buy deli meat. Cook a ham or turkey yourself and it tastes better.
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WHILE I USE MY PRINTER TO PRINT–I CAN USE A PRINTER AT A LOCAL COUNTY LIBRARY FOR FREE–I USE STORE CARDS GET SR CITIZE DISCOUNTS,CHECK ST–ORE FLYERS FOR SALES–CHECK UNITING PRICING–AND CLIP COUPONS—
We save money buy not buying paper towels or napkins….. We just cut up old t-shirts and use them for rags to cleaning spills and messy hands
we’ve been using coupons like crazy…thanks for this chance!
My best money saving tip is to keep a change bucket. I put all my loose change into the bucket and then deposit it into the kids college funds every month!
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I go through my children’s clothing four times a year and donate what they have outgrown (or pass down to the next child). We then take an inventory of what they have left before we spend more money on clothes.
I am following you on Twitter and I tweeted the contest:
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To try and not waste paper when I print, I check out the print preview. Often the last page (especially if printing from a website) is just one line of text that is not needed. I tell the printer to print one less page and just saved myself on paper costs! I also keep a stack of already printed paper nearby in case I need to print a draft.
I am an email subscriber.
I check a number of coupon sites for printable coupons. I also sign up on product pages and receive numerous coupons throughout the year.
My way of stimulating my home finances this year is a larger veggie garden as well as some container veggies and 4 topsy turvy planters for 4 different types of tomato. With the price of fresh veggies these days, a garden is going to save me tons. Plus I will have plenty for canning to get through the winter months until next planting season.
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My best money saving tip: Carpooling! I commute 45 minutes each way to work. I have been carpooling with one person for just about a year, which cut my commute-related driving expenses in half (since we rotate as to who drives each week). We just added another person to the carpool yesterday, which will save even more. The cost-savings add up quick, it is better for the environment and it gives me someone to talk to on the long drives.
Turn the temperature down on your hot water heater to 110 degrees. Most are set to 130…it does not need to be that high. If you have an electric hot water heater, set it to only come during the “night rate”. This will save a great deal.
As a stay at home mom, I often feel like I am not contributing enough to my family’s bottom line. I decided to use my love of art to help out a bit. Now, granted I’ve just started but I have high hopes that my Etsy shop will definitely bring in some extra cash for my household.
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My best tip….get kids clothes at the thrift store! I save so much money that way!!
My favorite money saving tip is to buy books from http://www.betterworldbooks.com/. They have new and used books and free shipping in the U.S. The best part is that they will buy your books back after you’ve read them and pay for the shipping. They get their books from libraries that would of normally just thrown them out-clogging up landfills. They contribute money to literacy and education programs in return.
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Both of my kids prefer to take their lunches and snacks to school each day. To save money, I use generic zip baggies for their chips and other snacks, rather than purchasing those pricey boxes of individual sized packs.
My best saving money tip~is check out garage sales and second hand stores as you will be surprised what you can pick up for next to nothing!
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I use coupons every week, we save a lot using them
I go and check all of my families bills every six months or so. Like, call the cable company and see if they have any specials. Check the phone coverage and see if I can lower our bill. Check our car insurance, etc and see if their rates have changed. We recently changed our life insurance carrier and are saving over $100 a month!!!
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I subscribe! For my second tip, I am a coupon fanatic. I routinely save $75-100 on my grocery bill. But part of why I’m able to do that is because I involve my friends and family. I ask them to save their coupons and send them to me weekly. Since they live in different areas, the coupons are actually different and that works to my advantage. Also, the more coupons you have for an item that you use frequently, the better deals you can get when it’s on sale.
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I never waste anything and find ways to use every leftover.
I like to do my seasonal/holiday shopping after the season/holiday. I go out a couple days after Christmas and buy gift wrap, decorations, gifts ect and save them for the following year. Besides just Christmas, this is great way to save money for all the other holidays also. Most stores put their holiday/seasonal products on great sales right after the holiday/season. Its also great to save money to shop for clothing off season. Buy winter clothing in the spring, summer clothing in the winter, etc.
Don’t step into the grocery store without a list! I have found that when I’m prepared, with list in hand, I don’t spend nearly as much.
I save lots of money just by going through the Sunday paper and looking for deals in the ads. All of the pharmacy stores offer lots of incentives (buy one get one free, rebates that make things free, etc.). I also recently joined Ebates and get money back after placing normal online orders.
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being a single gal out in the world is expensive, especially in this economy! couponing has SAVED MY HIND (monetarilly speaking) more than once!
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another tip i use is to cook large quantities of meat, then use it in different things throughout the week.
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tip: always send in your rebates the day you get the paperwork for them!! and make copies of what you mail in!
We have become even more frugal then the past due to the economy. We have planted some common veggies that we use a lot of during the summer to cut costs. If you can’t do without TV, call your provider and just order the local channels that can save atleast $60 a month.
I freeze left overs if they aren’t going to be used in the next couple of days. This helps dad with meal when I get a girls night out, helps me not waste any food, and also helps when I have an extra long day.
I am a reader subscriber. My second tip is that I print most of my pictures at home. It gives me more freedom in what I want to do with them edit wise, saves me money, and saves my time. Also major plus I don’t have to deal with the pesky (yes I know they are just doing there job) photo people at like Walmart that say they need a written permission because the photo’s are professional when actually they really are just mine!
My financial tip: Use those sneakers and walk! We have become a lazy nation of instant gratification. Walking helps boost my mood and my metabolism (hello skinny jeans). I walk all the errands I can with my little one in her stroller. In my stroller I carry a reusable shopping bag, As I walk my errands I turn down plastic bags and stuff my own. I am a green walking machine. Saves money, saves the environment.
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Typically I always buy the store brand, Kroger and Meijer are my favorites. But the best tip I’ve ever used was getting rid of gnats with a glass of apple vinegar and some plastic wrap. We get fresh fruit all the time and it reallllly helps.
My best money savings tip is to always make a list before going to the grocery store and to use coupons all the time.
Thanks so much for offering this wonderful prize. This printer looks awesome. Thanks.
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Another good tip is to have programable thermostadts in your home. Keep the heat low and keep the a/c high.
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If credit cards make it too easy for you to buy on impulse: Freeze the card in a block of ice. It will still be available for emergency use, but the time it takes to thaw out will give you time to re-evaluate the purpose. I HAVE to have this could become “hey, I don’t really NEED this”.
We’ve moved to the “envelope system” in our household. Every month, I divvy up the dollars into envelopes marked with categories such as “allowance”, “vacation”, “clothing”, “home repairs”, “car repairs”, “gifts” and the only way we can spend on these categories is if we have the money in the envelopes.
I also have envelopes set aside for “food” and “entertainment” and I add the funds to these two categories on a weekly basis after finding that I was cheating a bit when trying to budget on these frequently used funds on a monthly basis. It is easier for me to monitor when I get money each week (the food budget gets replenished on Monday and the entertainment budget is done on Friday!)
Over time, I have discovered that it is much more difficult for me to buy something if I know that I need to pay cash for it over the simplicity of using my credit card!
Use coupons as much as possible.
I have learned to save money by looking for creative ways to supply my needs without going to retail outlets first.
I have decided to grow even more fruit and vegetables this summer. Not only will I save money in these difficult times but I hope to be able to feed several other families from my garden alone this year!
As a pastor’s wife, and a Mom to 4 children, I am always seeking ways to save extra money. It started approximately a year ago, when I started reading money saving blogs, and utilizing coupons. Since then, I have been deemed the frugal “freak” by some of my friends and family members! Of course in a good way, but I try to scrimp in numerous ways.
I always participate in consignment sales and generally make a decent amount of money from my children’s clothing, that I can turn around basically purchase more clothing with. I think this saves us by not purchasing full retail prices.
We also have a large garden every year, since we are fortunate to live on five acres. This is helpful to us, and to those we share with. I also try to prepare most of our meals from scratch, instead of purchasing pre-made or convenience items. Also a big money saver is planning a menu and sticking to it every day. So there are no exscuses!
I try to purchase any appliance items that we might need from yard sales, or thrift stores. The best vacuum I have ever had is a $5.00 Hoover I purchased at a yard sale that is a 1980’s model, believe it or not!
These are just a few ways our family is working on saving money, and I truly enjoyed checking out how much money we could save with our printer, after checking out the Print and Prosper calculator! My husband prints a lot each week for bible studies and sermons, so we go through ink like crazy, and apparently this is a big way we could save.
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I use coupons on top of sales and rebates. I buy about 6 newspapers a week and stock pile as many free items as possible. I currently am filing a basket of goodies and hygiene products that I will donate.
here is a link when I wrote about my passion of frugal living for Debt Diva
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One of the things I do a lot to save money is only pay with smaller dollar bills. When I know I am only paying for something with smaller bills like 5 ones instead of a five dollar bill, I spend less. I know it seems like something insignificant, but it all adds up.
We stimulate our home economy by owning things of intrinsic value. The dollar is, after all, just a note of debt. Since the Federal Reserve can print it without anything backing it, inflation is inevitable. We plan for this. Most of all we put the good Lord first and order our life around Him instead of money!!
My money saving tips are avoid using credit cards since they will put you in debt. I also purchase most of my kids clothes from yard sales which also saves. I usually don’t go out to eat and I buy some of my groceries from aldi’s. I purchase shower curtains from the dollar store since they charge so much at other stores for them.
I make a calendar meal plan for the month, survey what I have on hand at home, then make a shopping list of the things I need , print it out and take it with me to the store. This way, I am less inclined to by “impulse items that I don’t really need. Also, I make sure to keep a close eye on what the items are ringing up as.. a lot of times they are priced incorrectly…it may be several items off by .5-.20 cents and they add up to be be only a dollar or two… but if you shop 1 time a week. at $2.00 over charged, times 52 weeks in a year..that’s $104.00 extra dollars!!
My Best tip involves buying gas at the gas pump. We all know how Gas prices and our economy in general has spun out of control but if you’re mindful and thrifty you may well take advantage by doing this next time your filling up your vehicles gas tank.
You can get medium grade(Plus) gasoline for about $2.60 cheaper if you fill 1/2 your tank with Premium grade(Super) and 1/2 your tank with Low grade(Regular)which will make (Medium grade)-Plus if you do so. It may take a minute longer to do this but if you’re saving near $3 I’d say better the money in your pocket than in the Oil companies pocket!
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Another tip would be to unplug all unused electrical appliances(if possible) as this saves energy * also on your electric bill.
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tip- Buy groceries when the store holds sales and stock up if possible, also use a coupon for the products bought, Sometimes there willl be a rebate for things purchased if you don’t see if hanging by the product ask at the stores desk. CVS and Rite Aid are great for getting free products for items purchased, check their circulars.
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tip- Sort your mail and throw out all junk mail, etc as soon as you bring it in the house. You won’t have a mountain looking at you later. Open all of it as there might be blank paper to use as scratch paper inside alot of it. We never have to buy notepads as this keeps us in business so to speak and save a tree while you’re at it.
before we buy a large item re reserch the ITEM and then where we can buy the product at a “good” deal.we have a gas card that gives us 5% off the pumb prise.we make list for everything these days.one for bills; a shopping list;a to-do-list with a shopping list to folow……as a family our printer is shared with atleast 8 households ,So it is used a LOT.It would be nice to have one that helps us save (so I the grandmother can print more pictures.thanks
I have a extra room in my house, so I put up a clothes line in it. It looks funny, but I save a bunch of money, and reduce my carbon foot print. It is to cold, and wet out side to hang them, so this works well. Thanks
To save money I use coupons, buy things that I need that are on sale and buy in quanity and then portion and freeze.
Use cold water for washing your clothes, and always line dry.
I like to go online to Ebay and see what things cost there before I go to a store and buy it – most times I save money doing this.
money saving tip second hand stores/freecycle are get places to find usable items
I’m extremely frugal to begin with. I go through the fliers from the Sunday newspaper each week and put asterisks by possible “buys” that are on sale. If I have a coupon for it making it come out for free or next to nothing, then it’s on our shopping list.
we recycle, sell items at my mothers shop such as furniture that we redo after purchasing cheap
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kodak printers are the best! my tip would be to cut and paste. if your trying to print something out and it’s got a big picture you don’t need. cut a pate the words to a document to avoid wasting ink on a pic.
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buying and recycling new ink cartridges. avoid the ink refill stores, they charge only a couple dollars less and aren’t as good quality. saves money and energy
I combine sales with coupons to stock up on items my family needs all the time, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. I also use these toiletries as well as food items to donate to food banks and women’s shelters. As I heard the Coupon Diva say on the Today show – “We can all afford to be generous” and I try to take that sentiment to heart.
Kodak calulated a $98.59 savings over my Epson printer. That is quite a savings! I could pass it on to my local newspaper, and it would be like getting a free paper for a year.
To avoid being taken advantage of financially, always take someone, preferably male, with you to buy a car or to the auto mechanic. Hopefully it will be a person who knows about cars.
Bring your lunch to work! Since I work downtown in a large city, lunch can be pricey. If you eat out every day, it can really add up. Bringing my lunch is only a fraction of the cost!
i try to only buy what is on sale and use coupons.
My money saving tip is to encourage my kids to help cook with me so that we do not have to go out as much. They get to customize the food exactly as they want it so everyone is always happy. Plus, we are even starting to grow our own vegetables and fruit in the backyard so that we can eat organic, pesticide free produce without paying big bucks!
We pay cash for EVERYTHING! Nothing goes on a credit card, unless it is a hotel room or airline that requires and even then, we use a cash back credit card. We set aside money for things that we spend on a regular basis. For example, cars, gas, routine maintenance, repairs. Food, groceries, toiletries (we keep this very low). Clothing, only for much needed items, socks, underwear, small things for our son. If there is not cash left at the end of the month in that respective fund, we make do with what we have. If we do have to make a purchase, I look online for coupon codes or discounts.
For groceries each month, I coupon like crazy. I match sales with coupons and plan meals around what is on sale. I use rebate programs like Walgreens and Rite Aid to get the majority of toiletry items for free and I strive to find the best deals possible. I keep a notebook in my purse that tracks the per oz/lb price, which can be misleading when you are in the store w/out a calculator.
By doing all of this, I am able to stay home with our son and we are so blessed. It has become not only something I have to do to watch our budget, but a hobby. I enjoy finding the best deals and knowing that I am taking care of our family in many different ways.
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For all of our home bills, we find the best possible deals. We call on our cable at the end of every promotion and get switched to the best new deal, we have the lowest possible cell phone minutes we can get away with and do not have a land line. On the other end, we are on a budget plan for our utilities which lets us pay the same amount every month based on an average so it is easier to budget. We shop around for car insurance (saved a HUGE amount of money this year, almost $50 a month!), go with a higher deductible on our medical insurance, etc. We are very proactive and do not let our bills manage our lives.
(I know that the medical insurance tip would not work for everyone, we are a fairly healthy, young family so this is okay for us at this time in our life)
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I save my family money by grinding our own grains for breakfast and for flour to make our breads, pasta and other baked goods from scratch. I can buy grains (even organic ones) MUCH cheaper per pound than bagged or bulk flour. It’s so much healthier, inexpensive and of course tastier! I have even started selling loaves of bread to friends because they taste so good!
Our money saving tip is to cut where you can. Many people don’t think about exactly where their money is going, you just pay the same bills every month.
I suggest going to only cell phones instead of land lines & cell phones, using only 1 household computer instead of having 1 for every member of the family, having cable boxes in the most used family room instead of every room. The little savings add up big time by the years end!
Our best money saver is meal planning. I meal plan for an entire month at a time. Then I go grocery shopping at the beginning of each week. I buy everything I need for that week, plus anything else I need for the rest of the month that is on sale. By the time I get to the end of the month, I have hardly anything left to buy!
First of all you have to be very organized. I have many money saving tips that I use daily. My biggest saving tip is coupons,coupons and more coupons. I use coupons when the store has the item on sale. Always use a reward card if your store offers one. Clip coupons from the paper, print then online and sign up for coupons mailed to your home. In the meat department you can get discounted meats that need to be sold that day, same goes for the bakery. Doing all this will cut your grocery costs tremendously.
We use a lot of coupons, we dont waste food and we shop sales! Thanks for the chance.
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Sales,coupons and generic is the only way to go.
Nowadays there are many ways to save money. I think my favorite is prix-fixe dinners when I dine out now. It quite often is too much food, great for sharing!
I’ve started using old dish towels and rags to wipe up spills instead of using paper towels. It’s much cheaper to wash a load of rags than waste money on paper towels. It helps keep the enviornement green also
Using a printer that conserves ink, such as the Kodak ESP 7 All-In-One Printer, results in hundreds of dollars worth of savings each year for the average computer user! In a photo-crazed household like mine, it’s probably more like thousands of dollars! So my tip is: Conserve Ink and Save Big!
We make all our cleaners at home, not only is it cheaper, it is also much friendlier to the environment!
I always use coupons !! I also try to save more than i spend!
The best way to save printer paper is to use the back of old pages that you have printed out. Also you can turn them over , glue the edges and make note pads. When both sides are used, then recycle.
My best money saving tip is: NEVER pay full price for anything. Wait for a sale, clip coupons, use mail in rebates, etc. Every little bit counts!
I like to visit http://www.afullcup.com before I shop to get the best deals on sales and using coupons.
My best moey saving tip is to grow your own food as much as possibe.Plant that garden.Grow vegetables,herbs,and fruit. It is cheaper and healthier.You might even have extra to barter or share.:)
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Best tip is to use coupons, and only buy what’s on your list.
I buy ink online from discount places. I also buy my printer paper online in bulk, save a fortune. And when something misprints I give the paper to the kids to paint and draw on. All the paper gets used many times for different purposes before it makes it into the recycling bin
I love garage sales. It really is amazing what you can find. During the summer months (garage sale bonanza time) A few friends get together and we carpool. Sharing the gas expense also helps on costs.
I always cut coupons both in the paper and the online coupons, and not just from ‘coupon’ sites but also from the manufacturers of brands I use. It doesn’t make sense to print every coupon in the world if you are not going to use them, I want to save money and keep it ‘green’ 🙂 I learned on the Kodak website that based on my ink usage, I could be saving $154.54 per year on my ink by making the switch to a Kodak printer, that’s pretty significant!
I am a follower on Twitter and I tweeted about this giveaway http://twitter.com/Dove420/status/1528775663. Another tip is find out if any of the grocery stores in your area use comparison pricing. Between getting the sale prices and using coupons at one store you save not only on your shopping but on gas as you only have one shopping stop.
I fave you on technorati. (Dove420) I make my full recipe of spagetti sauce which is too much for just one meal. I freeze the left over meat sauce and then later for a quick meal I just reheat the sauce and cook up some fresh spaghetti. I do this with severl old recipes and have our own “tv dinners” for other nights.
My money saving tip(s) has baby theme. With twins, this has helped me save a bunch. Accept hand me downs for maternity and baby clothes and toys and baby accessories from friends and family. Do not buy named brand diapers or formula, store brands work just as well. Join freecycle and mom’s groups to get free items or items at discount.
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A great way to save cash is to not have to throw away spoiled food. Using green bags and other special containers makes food last longer and saves money!
We pay for almost everything with cash. We have an envelope of cash for food, going out, and other. Once we are out of money, we’re done for the month.
i make enough food to make left overs and find new uses as part as recyle
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We have a strict budget (and enforce it with our cash envelopes)
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I do not use my credit cards except for gas and utilities (and get rewards for those uses)
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90% of my kids clothes are hand me downs or yard sale finds. I love me some yard sales!
I save the most money by only buying what is absolutely necessary. We all tend to spend money on “stuff” we don’t need if we are not careful. Use coupons religiously, but again only on what you need. Shop secondhand and thrift stores for wonderful surprises. I got a 19″ Viewsonic monitor for my computer for $5.00 and it is in almost new condition.
Look over ALL your reciepts! First, you’ll catch mistakes… I just found a $25 mistake on a receipt from a purchase from JC Penneys!!! Second, you’ll know how much $ you are spending… sometimes spending less is KNOWING what you’re spending. Finally, you’ll know the prices (good and bad) that you are spending on items… you’ll remember that a box of pasta was recently 50cents which makes the 10/$10 sale not the time to STOCK up:)
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my tip: is to stockpile, on any items you may use, when you can buy them at their lowest price.
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Here’s another tip….review lots of blogs for ideas and bargains.
A money saving tip from me is to always double check your bills for hidden or unnecessary fees and charges. For example, when I had extra money, I added extra services to my cell bill like ringback tones and internet service. Now that my hubby is unemployed, it is saving us almost 30 dollars a month having those extra services suspended for the time being. Also, make sure that your utility companies are doing actual meter readings and not “approximate readings” based on past bills! They could be charging you for services not used! Thanks!
I stopped carrying a credit card several years ago. It was one of the best money-saving actions I have taken. I’ve never been a big spender, but even I was astonished when I realized how dependent I’d become on carrying my credit card with me where ever I went.
I subscribed to your feed. My second money saving tip is to use natural energy – like drying clothes outside – instead of using the dryer.
My family and I never go out to eat. We make all our meals at home!
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My best money saving tip is to utilize the Internet. Even on the items you would never think have coupons…chances are if you look online for them, you’ll be able to locate and print them. Also, if you’re ordering online, search for coupon codes or discounts prior to ‘checking out.’ Again, chances are high, even at the sites you wouldn’t expect might have savings, that you’ll find discounts from anything to a percentage off, to free shipping and handling. I’ve saved a bundle with both printing coupons or discount certificates I find online, and using them in person, and with searching for discount codes and entering them on the checkout forms. Happy saving!
My best money saving tip is no loans or credit card debt. Being debt free saves lots of dollars on interest. Pay cash for everything.
i’ve been coupon clipping to try to save my family some cents here and there
We do a lot of thrift shopping & cook at home almost always. In the summer months we use a clothesline instead of the dryer and reuse our glass peanut butter jars as drinking glasses.
Try to get two meals out of each dinner—Make pea soup with the leftover ham bone, or wraps and chow mein out the the chicken roaster. go meatless a few nights–macaroni and beans or spag with canned tuna. Grow veggies from your garden-it does’nt take a lot of room for tomatoes or peppers. Go shopping in your closet. Use everything up before you buy something new.
Coupons – I email brands I love and tell them how much I enjoy their products. They usually send me coupons for % off or sometimes for a free item!
We grow our own veggies and fruit I am always canning and frezing so that we have ample supplies and that we don’t have to spend money on these items I also grow my own herbs and dehydtae them and some of the fruit When I shop I comparison shop and use as many coupons as possable If a store has chicken on sale I may but 20lbs of it make individual meals and freeze it next week it make be pork on sale and I will do the same thing.
When my printer shoots out copies with just a line on them or a page number, I rip these sheets in fours and use them for scratch paper beside the computer, awesome!
My best tip is to use coupons and buy only what you need. Write a list and stick to it. Also eat before grocery shopping – less likely to buy junk. Match sale ads and coupons to get free and cheap food and hba items. Thank you
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we use smaller plastic bottles, reusable tote bags, and green cleaners(no phosphate or other harsh chemicals)
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My best tip is to shop second hand stores of garage sales. I find so many great deals doing this.
Never pay full-price for anything. Reuse, recycle and clip coupons.
Money saving tip-never buy anything (except fresh produce and milk) without a coupon.
Coupons, coupons, coupons!
My best money saving tip is to buy non-perishables in bulk.
My best money saving tip is couponing and pairing store sales with coupons to get deep discounts on many things.
My money saving tip: Instead of spending $$$$$$$$ to rent the latest movies and video games from those ‘over-priced’ rental chains, try renting from your local library!
Most public libraries have all the latest cds and dvds (and some even offer video game rentals) for rent for ‘free’!
Yes, free rental on cds, dvds and video games! How great is that!
In most cases, the only requirement for rental is a current library card; which is usually issued ‘free of charge’.
Thanks for the ‘great’ giveaway offering and good luck to all!
Do name draws for adults and older kids for holidays. The notion of one great gift from one person is better than stressing about getting a present for everyone.Draw names in the summer so you have plenty of time to shop for the holidays!
My money saving tip – to avoid paying the disgustingly high fees the schools want for school photo packages, I let my child have their picture taken in school for the yearbook, then we duplicate the outfit, hair style and background and have our own photo session using my Kodak digital camera. Once we’ve selected our favorite shots (this way we can see what they look like and retake them immediately if we want to rather than being stuck with whatever the photographer happened to take), then we take the memory card down to the Kodak print booth and print out as many copies as we want. We can even buy gift certificates and email the photos to the grandparents and let them go online and pick out whichever poses they like best to print out. I can get 5-10 times as many photos and cover so many more friends, family and neighbors this way, and we even get extras so my kids can give them to their friends.
If you eat out a lot, like I did, you can surely save money buy eating at home. Luckily, I’m a decent cook so that made it easy. My dining out and grocery budget from January was $1200. In March, it was just over $500. The money I saved in February and March, I used to pay off the credit cards. Now I’m out of debt too.
I’m already subscribed to the blog, and here’s my 2nd tip – my five girlfriends and I don’t give each other Christmas Gifts. Instead, we each make up 15 special gift certificates for a “Free Day/Evening of Babysitting” and give 3 to each friend. This way, we each have a way to have some nights off to go out with our spouses/partners without having to pay for the expense of a babysitter.
We often trade certificates with each other to get coverage fo nights we need (i.e. if Susie can’t do Friday, but Jen can, then I give Jen one of my certificates with Susie’s name on it, then she gets that a different night free with Susie later in exchange for watching my child Friday night).
It takes two certificates to cover an overnight/next day event, so one year I traded all my other certificates with the girls to get 15 certificates for one friend then traded them for 7 full days of babysiting (including overnight) so I could attend my high-school reunion (no kids were allowed). We worked that out too.
Every parent needs some time away from the children, so with 15 nights or 7.5 days of babysitting covered, we figure each of us is saving over $400 a year in babysitting costs (and our sanity); AND we’re making sure our families stay close to each other as the years go by so that our kids can grow up as close to each other as we have.
I ALWAYS use coupons!!! If there is something that I don’thave a coupon for, I will look online and 9 times out of 10 you can find a coupon that can be printed right from your printer. I also write to companies, in my spare time (ya, don’t have much of that with two small kids..:)) and I tell them that I like their products (yes, I really do like their products, no lying :)) and I almost always recieve coupons for a certain amount off or if I am lucky a coupon for a FREE product! So, I am all about the coupons!
My money saving tip is having a website! All of our family can go on-line and look at all the current photos (without printing them) I store all of online photos in year, month, date folders in hi-rez. When someone e-mails that they really liked a particular photo I print a copy of only that photo and send it along to them.
The website is a wonderful scrapbooking tool for me as well. When I get ready to make specific pages (usually all about Grandkids!) I can easily select the photos I want to include in my layout and print only those.
I use coupons and scour our grocery store circulars for sales so I can maximize my savings! I also use and subscribe to blogs like DealSeekingMom and GroceryPriceBlog that post deals and freebies.
I posted the badge on my blog here: http://angiemarion.blogspot.com. another tip is to avoid eating out as much as possible.
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To avoid being taken advantage of financially when I buy or lease a car, I take along a friend who understands the financial aspects of a car loan, inside and out. And I mean he knows them. When the salesperson starts talking financial sweet talk to me, I refer them to the friend. He starts asking questions that have them squirming. It’s actually fun!
I joined Freeccyle(you would be amazed at what people give away) ,added large shelves to the garage so I can buy in bulk,clip copons and get some great finds at thrift stores or resale store.
I suggest utilizing coupons, coupons sites and your local grocers’ sites for the best deals on food.
Coupons are a great way to save money. I also buy in bulk when I can, especially meat. I just portion it and freeze it.
Say NO – No to telemarketers, NO to “special offers”, No to kids who “gotta have”, NO to enticing promos – you get the picture.
Thanks for this offer.
We always look at the sales circulars when they come in and compare shop everything then grab the things we use most when they’re on sale. Plan one or two trips a week to do this and save gas too and don’t forget the coupons. Thank you!
I clip coupons and always buy on sale
For how to avoid being taken advantage of financially:
don’t fall for things that look to good to be true.
my best money saving tip is also a very green tip. you can save money by washing all your clothes in cold water. It takes lots of energy to warm the wash water . Washing your clothes in cold water will save you money but it will also save the earth because you are reducing your carbon footprint.
As far as the economy goes I like to try to keep my money in my own community. I buy local if at all possible. I shop in small stores.
I use coupons regularly to help with costs.
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Now here’ a DIFFERENT tip
As a teacher i do a lot of printing. Did you know if you use a Kodak ESP-7 printer I could save $222.20 per year. Now if that’s not thrifty and a great money savings idea I don’t know what is.
not only did Post the “Win a Printer!” badge on your blog i blogged about this giveaway.
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Here’s another green way to save money. Lowering the temperature on your water heater from 140 to 120 degrees will reduce your water heating costs by 6 to 10%. I know because we actually calculated that out for one year.
Follow me on Twitter AND tweet about the giveaway and leave a comment with ANOTHER tip (getting the drift yet?)
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another tip:
compact fluorescents use less than a third of the energy of regular bulbs and last ten times longer, paying for themselves in lower energy bills within months. If every U.S. household replaced just one regular bulb with a CFL, the amount of energy saved could light 2.5 million homes for a year. Saving energy means saving money..
great prize.. thank you
My money saving tip? I shop the great sale offers listed in the weekly flyers and use coupons to boot. I love to consignment shop too. I have both made and saved money doing that and my kids and I have always looked great!
From being taken financially? READ YOUR CHECKING/BANKING STATEMENTS, BILLS, RECEIPTS and ANY WORK CONTRACTS.
You might be surprised how often errors are made and you are overcharged. Watch those and report mistakes.
I use both sides of the paper when I print. Using both sides of the paper not only saves money but saves tree’s, too. We also print on the back of junk mail or use it for scrap paper or drawing paper for the kids. Recycling it after we are finished.
I love all the wonderful tips that I see here. I do so many of those myself.
Refilling printer ink cartridges only works for so long. I can’t wait to see the Kodak ESP 7-in-one printer in action.
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Limit showers to 5-7 minutes. Conserve water by letting younger children bathe together.
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No central air. We open windows and use a fan to blow cool air throughout the house.
Turning off the heat the first of April if its not too cold.
Having lots of tree’s in the front and back of the house to shade from the sun during the day helps to keep the house nice and cool.
I would have to say my best money saving tip is I make my own laiundry detergent and it saves tons. I also started a garden so we will have “safe” veggies
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If you can’t afford to pay cash for it then you don’t need it. Buying the extra’s like Holiday decorations, new bed spreads, towels and Charging them when you already have perfectly good items at home is a putting yourself in further in debt. Stop the charging and start “changing”. Getting a jar to save your extra change from spending helps to put aside for the extra would like to “have items” or “places to go.”
I subscribe to several money-saving newsletters from mom bloggers like thebargainjargon.com and dealmakingmom.com. I take their tips and put together shopping lists. On Friday mornings my husband and I leave at 7 a.m. and hit all the stores that have good deals for that week. A couple of weeks ago we had 6 free boxes of cereal, 2 free gallons of milk and 6 free bottles of Vitamin Water! We are also using Walgreen’s rebate books and getting things like my husband’s allergy medicines free. We are having to clear shelves for all the free things we have been getting. It is so exciting.
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To stimulate our home economy we have garage sales, sell on Craigslist, and at local school sales. Any thing that doesn’t sell we separate for local neighbors and give things away in our local Freecycle program and the rest goes to charity for tax deduction receipts for tax season.
I subscribe. Another way I add to our household income is by entering contests. I very rarely have to spend money on birthdays or holidays. And the most exciting win was when my husband was out of work for several months and I won 25 THOUSAND dollars! I just stood there and cried because it was such a blessing. It literally saved us from being out on the streets.
Always check out the products you buy and make sure
they are the most economical to operate,
just as the Kodak printer is on ink!
Make what you can,
I have been making my own laundry detergent,
there are many receipes on the net for it,
and it is quick to make,
gets clothes cleaner, is safer for you and cost is a small fraction of bought detergent!
Also, make use of free entertainmet offered in your area,
your local library offers not only book, but movie and music rentals,
etc. and ALWAYS
hunt for a coupon or discount code before you buy!
And look for “marked down” meats in your
supermarket! Those meats are still very good
and can save you a bundle!
I take advantage of the double coupon promotions and match my coupons up to sale items. I often get grocery/household items for 50 cents or less and sometimes for free!
I go to the grocery store early on Tuesday and Wednesday morning to get the marked down vegetables and meat ends. It saves us big. I also do many surveys for money as well as test products. thanks for the chance.
use the three r’s. it is also good for the earth
I love saving money, and one of my favorite things I have done in the past year was having a clothing swap with 30 of my female friends.
We made a big party out of trading old clothes with one another and it was absolutely a blast! We took pictures in silly outfit combination, we ate snacks, and we each got a “brand new” wardrobe for free!
I took two laundry baskets full of clothes I was tired of wearing or no longer fit me correctly. I thought I was getting rid of stuff. To my surprise I came home with just as many clothes that I loved, including some Lucky Brand jeans I wear like 3 days a week, lots of Gap and Old Navy shirts, and even some Banana Republic sweaters! Woohoo!
And three cheers to Kodak for sponsoring five to BlogHer! I will be there, but I would love to be there SPONSORED BY KODAK! 🙂
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My best money saving tip is to take public transportation or bike/walk instead of driving everywhere. Its something some people don’t like to do but it does save fuel costs and by biking or walking you also get a workout!
Besides using the Kodak Print and Prosper to save on Ink cost the, Watch the sales at stores where they double coupons ,stores that let you use there store coupons and a manufacturers coupon on 1 item { Target and Walgreens]. Take advantage of rebates on things you purchase, savings can really add up.
Lower your AC i.e set it at 80 instead of 75 it will save you lots
my best saving tip is to use coupans and I get stuff that you see that goes on sale for buy 1 get one free. I shop where I can get more for my money and most of the time its walmart.
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Just starting out recently to save money.Here is a few that we are doing.Also love all these money saying ideas here.
Turn pc off at night(use to leave it on 24/7)
Keeping things we are not using unplugged.
As the weather has been improving our thermastate has been lower daily,next it will be off.We will not turn our central air on until it is unbearable and it will be set over 70 degrees .
Use plastic store bags for wastebaskets,why spend money on things we dont need.I have cut down on grocerys,only buying what we will use each week.
Next major thing is quitting smoking,that should help by adding that extra to our savings.
Save, save… Toss those credit cards-not, but just use them for big purschases like dishwashers. You will find you spend a lot less, if you limit your purchases, based on if you have the cash in your wallet to pay for. Buy your groceries, based on a weely dinner menu. Sounds gross,huh??? It’s fun..My Sunday left over chicken, becomers my Tuesday chicken soup or my chicken Tacos More gross…My old towels get cut up and put to use. Use an old juice can as a bank and toss in all your change everyday from the bottom of your purse and pockets. It adds up!
I use coupons, recycle, check out garage sales!
i would love to win this
This would be great for my home office. Make me a winner!
I save money and time by,
When cooking a meal that I know my family really likes and it can be frozen, I double the batch and freeze for a later date when time is hetic or just don’t feel like cooking. You just throw into oven or microwave. Cheaper then eating out, and when your making a meal it isn’t much harder to double the batch for later use. French toast, pancakes, meatloaf, chili, lasagna, cookies, muffins and much more
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I use coupons for everything and get extras out of the recycling bins.
We save money by making a list of all of the things that we need or would like to have. We update our list monthly. On weekends, we go to yard sales, estate sales and rummage sales to look for the items on our list. We plan our route with mapquest.com to form a giant circle to save on gas. We also belong to our county freecycle club on yahoo.com. We post requests for items that we need and for items that we would like to give to some one else. You would be amazed at how much money we save with our shopping strategy..
Wait 72 hours before all purchase. This eliminates one day only sales and those magic deals that dry up the moment you walk out of the store.
My Best money saving tip is to get out the coffee filters when you run out of poop paper.
We help stimulate our home economy through buying locally, such as purchasing from one or more of the area farmer’s markets. Regarding money saving tips, we currently utilize each of of the listed favorites (#’s 1 – 9). And avoiding financial ‘sharks’: hesitate, negotiate and evaluate! 🙂
Shop thrift stores
I know this might sound pretty obvious, but my best advice is to take your time and think about it. I find that we waste a lot of money on impulse buys. Whether it’s at the checkout, walking through an electronics store, even on the internet. Even when you have coupons in your hand. You pay more money, even with a coupon, than if you didn’t actually need to buy something in the first place. Do you really need that pair of shoes? How about that cute dress in the shop window?
And about that magazine subscription that someone is calling you about? I don’t ever tell people yes over the phone. I tell them that they can send me the information. Sometimes they do, and sometimes they don’t. But if they don’t even have the courtesy to send me information so that I can look at the offer, then forget it. And if I do get offers in the mail, I can look carefully and think about it. I might not need it after all.
I’ve got the ‘Win a Printer’ badge on my side bar.
Tip #2: This isn’t going to save a ton of money all at once but it does add up. Juice is expensive. My kids go through a lot of it. I dilute their juice with water. I started a little at a time and now I’m about 1/2 juice and 1/2 water. Not only is it better for their teeth (juice has a lot of sugar) but you go through juice a lot slower and it WILL save money in the long run.
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Tip #3: Don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach! You’ll wind up buying WAY more than you intended.
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Tip #4: Shop generic or store brand. Often the product will be equivalent and wind up to be a lot less expensive.
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Tip #5: Take last years Christmas cards that you get from others and cut the front of them (where the picture is) up with decorative scissors to make gift tags. They are so much cuter than the store bought tags.
My best money saving tip is to buy things like flour and sugar in bulk and store then at home in glass jars. I also bring my on bags to fill with flour and sugar and usually get a few cents off for doing so!
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Tip #6: Let the kids use the backs of already printed documents that you were just going to throw out as scribble and doodle paper. Again, sounds silly but my kids go through reams of paper just doodling and drawing away. It saves money to recycle in this way.
A great way to save money is to buy bulk. Costco really IS way cheaper if you can use up all those huge packages. It’s a really great way for big families to stretch their dollar. If you live alone or have a small family, a good idea is to shop and share with a nice neighbor or relatives nearby.
My best money saving tip is to look for the best deals on things you want to buy and use coupons. I am now using coupons more than ever before and they really do help you to save money. I also find shopping at stores like Target and Wal-Mart also help to save money. You can get great deals on items like shoes and clothes there compared to Department Stores and the quality isn’t a whole lot worse. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
Thanks for the contest!
buy bulk and freeze it. Like when we have Meat Sales going on or in the summer Veggies like corn on the cob.etc. ,i also buy Bread at the outlet.saves alot of $$ during the year!
awesome giveaway ! thanks 🙂
I save money by buying when things are on sale. For holidays and birthdays i stock up on gifts and things when its “off-season”. Like buying winter things when stores are clearing their stock out to make room for spring/summer things! You can save a TON of money this way!
Given the economy, if you haven’t already scoped out what “frugal” information has been compiled by bloggers in the online version of your local newspaper, you ARE missing out on some major deals — specifically and in particular, online coupons for your local stores. Check regularly, plan out menus based on discounts and “deals”, and map out a route based on “special sales”, and then print out those coupons to take with you when you go off to save some money by shopping smart!
All the “junk mail” I get that has one side blank is used for notes or draft paper printing.
My best money tip is to be cautious with everything you do. We recently bought a Prius to conserve fuel and keep money in the pocket on fuel expenses. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.
I try to make a meal plan each week and stick with it. I also pay attention to the difference in cost of smaller and larger size products. I’ve started to notice lately the larger or bulk sizes aren’t always a better deal.
Get rid of your credit cards or pay them off monthly.
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
Thanks for the sweeps!
I discovered Craigslist! It’s where we got our kids their big Christmas gift and spent a FRACTION of what we would have paid had we bought new and they LOVE it. Plus I also have made quite a few bucks selling on CG, too!
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Stop duplication of service and extra services. I cut a second phone line which was for faxes only. With people emailing, there was no further need for this line..I saved $30/mo. I put computer, cable & phone all in one package and saved $60/mo. Use coupons while shopping: I save at least $15 easch visit to the grocery store and have saved as much as $80.
My teen is growing like a weed and of course loves the latest trends..went online and found a consignment clothing shop just for teens….she loves bringing in her clothes and getting “new outfits”..they carry only the coolest brands and my daughter and I save a ton of money!
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CLIP COUPONS
coupons and bogo sales, thanks
My best money saving tip is to stop using paper towels and buy a bunch of rags from a dollar store.
we have been re-using,recycling, and redoing things for a few years now. my best tip would probably combining all my trips to one day, and keeping my tires inflated well for better gas mileage, but i also park my car where i can drive staight out when leaving a place because putting your car in reverse uses more gas than driving straight out.
i’ve subscribed. tip: re-use , if something is worn out or not usable in its condition… re-use what you can from it. ex:cleaning rags from old tees,
plant containers from your old plastic cartons, if you have something you’re tired of wearing, re-use it by changing it ( a skirt from a dress, a sweater from an old sweatshirt, shorts from jeans or plants. there is a myriad of other uses for products we have.
Count me in on this one toooooo. Money is tight so if I won this I could scrapbook all the time. thanks
One way that I save money is to recylce paper that has been printed on and put it to other uses. I know that everytime that I print from the internet that I usually end of with at least 2 sheets of “wasted” paper.
Here are a few of the ways that I use this recycled paper is to:
Turn the paper over and reuse it to print something else whenever I can.
Use it for scratch paper, grocery lists, things to do, etc.
Let the kids use it for coloring and other paper projects.
I would love to own this great printer.
Thanks for the opportunity.
I subscribe.
my best money saving tip is to postpone the buy to the next day, if you still want it tomorrow, you have to go back to the store…..
Our family saves money by printing out a list before we go to the store. If it’s not on the list, we don’t buy it… period! This prevents any impulse buying that often happens when we are out shopping.
To avoid being taken advantage of financially – make a list and stick to it. Never buy on an impulse!
My best money saving tip is also a work saver. Use the cheapest shampoo you can find to clean your bathtub and shower. After all if it cleans the oil and dirt from your hair why wouldn’t it clean your tub. I just used shampoo to clean the shower in one of my rental units. I had tried a regular cleaner but the shampoo trick worked better.
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Shop your closet. With the change of seasons, pull everything out of your closet and take a fresh look at it. Sometimes a favorite gets buried behind other items or you can see a new way to use an older piece.
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I’m trying to teach the younger generation to rinse and put dishes in the dishwasher right away. It doesn’t help when they sneak a plate with ketchup into the bedroom and when it comes out the leftover ketchup is as hard as a brick. The extra water and time needed to soak could be better used elsewhere.
Following on Twitter and tweeted.
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When seasons change go through your closet to see what you haven’t worn and perhaps no longer like. Yard sale, ebay, or Craigslist. Any way you go you will gain space and perhaps some cash at the same time. Freecyle or donate anything left unsold.
My best money-saving tip is a combination of things. I compare prices of items I need at various stores, I look for deals/rebates, etc. on sites like slickdeals and dealsea, and then I clip coupons. Sometimes the savings are slight, but sometimes they are really huge, such as when I purchased my husband a pair of $50 running shoes for $5. Even the small savings add up in the long run!
The best tip I can give is to use coupons and shop around. Look for double and triple coupon deals, you can get a lot of stuff for almost free.
Whenever i visit a company website, I always send them a little note thanking them for their products. They usually send money saving coupons and sometimes even coupons for free products which has saved me thousands over the years.
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a tip is to watch for sales and maximize your $ by using coupons, either printed or clipped, that coordinate with that week’s sales! One time I saved 80% off of my grocery bill by doing this!
Don’t be an impulse shopper. Sometimes if you wait a couple of weeks, you will decide that an item that you wanted, isn’t really all that important anymore.
Everyone knows cooking from scratch saves money, but sometimes I need a little assistance to avoid convenience foods when it’s time to make a meal. Here’s how making good use of a printer can help out in the kitchen:
Print out a “cheat sheet” with directions for cooking inexpensive bulk purchases such as rice, beans, and oatmeal so you never have to remember how much water you need to cook a cup of dried lentils. Pin this page up on the inside door of a cupboard near your stove so there’s no need to spend time looking it up.
Replace that expensive box of baking mix with printed recipes for biscuits, pancakes, and other quick breads. Stick the recipes up on the inside of the door of your baking cupboard.
Replace bottled salad dressings with a few simple recipes and stick them up inside the cabinet where your oils and vinegars live.
It’s amazing what a difference it makes to have all the information you need at your fingertips—suddenly money-saving cooking techniques are a cinch! Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite money saving tip is to reduce your hot water heater by 5 or 10 degrees. You will be amazed at the monthly savings. The heater is one of the biggest users of power in your house
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I try and stimulate my economy by buying my fresh fruits and veggies from the local farmers. I also buy most everything from local stores that are owned by families in the community.
Money saving tip? Well, I seem to be able to get better fuel mileage out of any vehicle I drive than most do. I believe the reason is that I don’t stomp on the gas pedal or the brakes (unless necessary for safety). Also, frequent and sudden lane changes take away from good mileage.
As to this sweeps, I’ve used HP pirinters forever and would like to try something different.
Never give out any of the information about any of your in house products you use to someone who just “calls” on the phone. (like printer, computers, etc) — This was a popular scam where you would then receive a box of overpriced materials for that printer/computer and were told you ordered them and they then pressured you to pay for them. They always matched the products to your printer, etc. so it looked as if you or someone else in your office ordered them. The prices were normally a minimum of 5 to 10 times what you would normally pay.
My tip would be to swap with friends.. I have saved so much money just swapping different things with my friends!
I really need a new printer to save money, just completed a scrapbook on my inkjet and did the comparison at Kodak.com and couldn’t believe the price I would save if I could get this printer. Close to $400 a year, amazing! My savings tip is I shop at the dollar stores for everyday items like brand name soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, snacks. I save about $20 each time I go to the Dollar Stores.
My biggest money saving tip would have to be I buy my nephew’s clothes when there are big sales. I also buy him lots of clothes that are bigger size at Thanksgiving so he will have them the next year.
Love the printer of course; many thanks and love to see the features of the Kodak Printer
Anytime I need to make an online purchase I Google the name of the online store with the words “coupon codes” or “promotional codes” I can usually find 10-30% savings that way
Look at sale papers online weekly, compare prices, print coupons and go shopping 🙂
Get advertisments of competitors of your cable, phone, and or internet (we use the same company for all.) Call them and ask for the deals they are giving new costomers or to match their competitors. Usually you will get a discount. Just remember to call back when the deal expires. We have done this for years and have saved so much money.
I RECYCLE WHAT I CAN AND PLAN ON GROWING A GARDEN:)
One rule you must always follow when trying to save money is this: THINK!
THINK before you buy that skirt, even if it’s on clearance. THINK before going to the grocery store: plan a menu, find coupons (online, in paper, etc), take your canvas bags, etc. THINK before you put your money in places that sound too good to be true…and be especially concerned if the sale is a ‘now or never’ type pitch. Never is best when pressure is high.
Basically: THINK!
The main thing is to use coupons combined with sales. There are alot of sites on the internet where people can find great deals.
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Tip-shop online. Always shop through a portal such as ebates and search for discount codes before purchase.
those plastic shower curtains are very cheap and you can install it easily without sweat :*.