Blog: Saving Money

I pinch pennies by being content with what i have , counting my blessings everyday, trying not to take no more than i need from life, but get way more than i deserve.

I grow a garden, starting most of my own plants (tomatoes & peppers), hang clothes to dry, try to limit trips downtown.

Remember to turn off the TV! The standard CRT televisions and computer monitors use much more electricity than most other appliances (sans refrigerator). If you like the background noise, start using the radio instead! Put outdoor lights on timers.

Don't carry a lot of money around with you. It only burns a hole in your pocket.

I leave the credit cards at home. If you can't pay cash, you probably don't need it. If you do have to use the card, pay it off every month to avoid the dreaded finance charge.

I use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without!

cut dryer sheets in half

When you write a check round up your check book to the next whole dollar. You will have saving sense and be saving cents and your accout will grow. I recommend this especially to all the young couples we know.

I always decide if a purchase is want or a need,if it's a need ibuy it.But if it is just a want I put it back!

Use Sunlight soap bars. They sell two to a package - last forever. Great for dishes, surfaces, carpet stains, and fine lingerie.

Daily or weekly I take the extra change from my purse and collect it in a cloth bag. At the end of the year I have a bag of money I take to the bank or a change exchange and add it to my Christmas money.

Empty 1 or 2 litre plastic soft drink bottles can be reused for building bird feeders. Cut the top and bottom out to make the cylinder to hold the seed. Scrap wood and one of these makes a nice feeder and you can see when it is empty.

I make my own laundry soap. Also, I use white vinegar in a Downy Ball in the washer....elimintating the need for dryer sheets. I bake my own artisan bread too, which is much cheaper and better for my family than store bought breads. I found a recipe that is easy; takes 5 mins. to mix and stores in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Whenever I need a loaf, I just pop one out of the fridge and bake it.

I buy the product only if it is my basic need, otherwise I ignore the purchasing of any product if i want it.

Every each saving of a day combines in a huge or bulk of saving at the end of the month.

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If trying a new product and it's buy one get one free, usually my sister wants to try it to, so we go in half, and we both get one:)

Thanks for sharing tips.