All are WELCOME to participate in this weekly blog carnival, Frugal Fridays! Click Here for more information! NOTE: PLEASE read the rules. We have a few who are not posting to the ACTUAL TIP post on their blog. I need you to post your link to the actual TIP POST…NOT the main page of your site. THANK YOU!! ALSO, please include the TITLE of your tip next to your name in Mr. Linky! OK, on to my tip for this week… Homemade Gifts Money is tight for most people these days. A great way to save money AND show others you care about them is to MAKE a homemade gift for them. Holidays, birthdays, special occasions...do it homemade. You can make cookies, baking mixes, cards, mini scrapbooks, bread, soap, candles, Christmas ornaments, photo frames, herbed oil, gifts in a jar, knit something, pot holders, jewelry, tye dye, picture calendar, plant a tree, and SO much more! Homemade gifts are not only easier on the wallet, they show the people you love just how special they are. Time is the … [Read more...]
Frugal Fridays – Clip Coupons
We would LOVE for you to participate in this weekly blog carnival! Click Here for more information! PLEASE READ and follow the rules! OK, on to my tip for this week… Clip Coupons Sure, clipping coupons takes a little time, however, if you add up your savings over a few months you will see the value. You can also get your kids involved with the coupon clipping, if time is a factor. To make the most of your coupon savings, look for current sales when making your meals and use any coupons you have to go WITH the sale price. Do you have a frugal tip? Please let us know...simply read the rules to join Frugal Fridays and jump on board. They are pretty simple. :) … [Read more...]
Frugal Fridays – Limit use of Paper Products
Welcome to our FIRST Frugal Friday! We would LOVE for you to participate in this weekly blog carnival! Click Here for more information! OK, on to my tip for this week... Limit use of Paper Products The cost of paper products can really add up over time. Try eliminating their use all together...or at the very least, limit your use of them! Using less will not only help your wallet, it will be beneficial for the environment! 5 Tips to help you get started in using less paper products: Invest in cloth napkins (toss them in your regular wash load and reuse) use a rag or use your old newspapers to clean windows and mirrors use an old towel or wash cloth to clean up spills instead of a gazillion paper towels Use your china NOT paper plates. Sure, you have to wash dishes, however, there are ways to use less water to do this...but that is another week. invest in a plastic cup to rinse your mouth when brushing. Wash it regularly. These are just a few ways to begin limiting the use of … [Read more...]
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