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Second Hand

It might be a bit out of your comfort zone to go second hand shopping, and you might have to dig around a bit... BUT you can find some great deals on things that you need but are just too expensive, that are still in great working condition.

Yardselling is a great way to get a bargin on childrens clothes. At any retail store an outfit would cost me about $20.00 I was able to get over 15 outfits for $3.50. That alos goes for Thirft stores too.

Freezer Meals

I just had an Enrichment night and learned all about freezer cooking! I was amazed at how handy this could be. I haven't yet tried it but I am going to. The idea was to be able to
"cook for a day, and eat for a month."

I'll have to post more on that later.

Cut the Power Bill

True story (facts may vary slightly)

My sister moved into her aunts house who was spending apx. $80.00- $90.00 dollars on the power bill monthly with just two people. Once my sister moved in with 6 people she cut the power bill to apx $40.00 - $45.00.

HOW May you ask?

UNPLUGING

unplug things once you finish using them, even if they are turned OFF you still are using power. UNPLUG THAT microwave, toster, t.v., washer&dryer, EVERYTHING and shut off the lights once you leave a room. Seriously people its huge amounts you can save.

Coupon Shopping!

Is it really worth it? That depends: when you can stack or combine them with other deals you really can get an amazing deal. Key points for starting to coupon.
-Start saving those coupons
-Watch the ads
-Let someone else do the hard work find out who knows the thrifty deals (check out http://athriftymom.com )

Prudent Ideas

I've been talking to my sister about thrifty ways to save money and both of us just keep getting all these great ideas that slip in one ear and out the other. I wanted to make a place where we can compile all the ideas so when we are to the point, that we can start being thrifty (and seriously shouldn't we start before we are at that NEEDY point?) to have a place to look for ideaswhere we know its worked for others.