- I have started shopping at ALDI. I was a skeptic at first, but I had to give it a try because my friend Erin always gets great deals there. Milk is $1.49 a gallon. And a three-pack of bell peppers are $1.99. It is spectacular, as long as you don't mind store-brand stuff.
- I tear dryer sheets in two pieces. They last long and I haven't noticed a difference. I also don't use dryer sheets on towels because it makes them less absorbent.
- I called and negotiated our cable/Internet bill and saved $27 a month. I told the cable company I was going to have to cancel our service if I couldn't get a cheaper deal. I also got about twenty extra (sports) channels added, in addition to my savings. I recommend you do the same. Phone bills, medical bills, and interest rates are all negotiable. The worst a company can do is say no. You can always find somewhere else to provide services.
- I LOVE Sam's. I buy items like paper towels, laundry detergent, Cascade, dog food, beer, toilet paper, Clorox wipes, Diet Coke, and pretty much all of our housecleaning stuff there. None of these things are perishable and the prices are much much cheaper than Walmart.
- I use the freezer. I am not a fan of next-day leftovers, but if I make a big pot of soup or chili or chicken and dumplings, I freeze the leftovers in a Ziploc bag. On days I don't feel like cooking, I just thaw it out and dinner is ready! I also wash, chop, and freeze veggies like squash, zucchini, mashed up avocados, bell peppers, onions, and celery. It saves time and money.
- I paint my own toenails. A foot file is about $4. For French pedi just get some white polish and paint the tips and then clean up any smudges with a q-tip dipped in polish remover.
- The Shuberts go to matinee movie showings. Much cheaper and less crowded.
- You know the Coke Rewards points that come with Coke boxes and bottles? I enter them online and redeem magazine subscriptions. I haven't paid for magazine subscriptions in about two years.
I wish I was better about using coupons and looking up sales online. I know a lot of places offer $50 gift card restaurant gift certificates for $25, and I wish I could be better about taking advantage of those. There may be other things I do to save money, but this is about all my brain is coming up with now. Your turn! What do you do to save money? Is there an area you wish you were better about saving?
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coupons!!! You can often find coupons for the products you normally buy on the companies website.
Oh and Amanda - Congrats!!
Very good list. I have never thought about the dryer sheet thing. Makes sense.I was just telling Charlene (in my office who lives close to you) about Aldi. She is very ifee. I told her about you going and how it wasn't that bad.
On cutting back at the grocery store I try and look at the coupons in the Sunday paper. Last week or the week before, maybe I was able to use 8$ worth of coupons! What makes it even better is that is was for items that we actually use!! : )
I will frequent the weekly sale ads for local stores to see if they have anything good.
I have swapped Olivia's diapers. I left my beloved Pampers and went to Luvs, which are about 3$ cheaper than Pampers. I also get a lot more coupons for the Luvs brand than Pampers.
Bill wise I recently changed our auto insurance saving around 430$ a year!!
I use coupons and the extra bucks at CVS to buy detergent/shampoo/razors/etc...last time I went on one of my "sprees," I bought 5 bottles of shampoo, 4 bottles of detergent, 4 good razors, and 2 bottles of body wash for 22 dollars!
I go online and search for free samples. I haven't brought things like toothpaste and tampons in forever :)
way to go! Another tip instead of dryer sheets, mix fabric softer with water (half and half) in a spray bottle. Dampen an extra hand towel or rag (one you will use just for this) and put it in the dryer. Spray it before each use. I love it much better than dryer sheets!!
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