Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. We never would have been able to afford it in normal times, but we had spent many years making frugal choices that put us in a position where we could take advantage of the opportunity. We definitely keep things simple around here.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Put Away the Leftovers Another way to increase your savings quickly is to try as much as you can to save money from your designated weekly budget. Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts. From $300 a week to the weeks where you have some of that leftover, find one week where you spend absolutely nothing.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Enroll in one of the many free book clubs offered by stores such as Crate and Barrel and Barnes and Noble. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Go bird watching at a nearby park.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Are there reliable grocery stores at your destination? Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Enroll in one of the many free book clubs offered by stores such as Crate and Barrel and Barnes and Noble. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Go bird watching at a nearby park.

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