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I love shopping at my local dollar store for great deals and extra savings. But there are some things that really are not the greatest deals in those types of stores. After all, they are in business to make money too. But knowing some of …
It can be tough to cut important bills out of your household budget but when money is tight or you are saving for something important, controlling your budget is a must. For many people, the food portion of the budget is a section that can …
I don’t know anyone that wouldn’t like to save a bit of money and ease their budget just a bit. Perhaps you need to save for an upcoming family vacation or you want to pay off a household bill. Whatever your reasons are, there are some really easy things you can do around your own home to save money.
1. Laundry: When doing your laundry, wash your clothing in cold water. I switched to cold water last year and my clothing is just as clean if I had washed them in warm or hot water. To save on laundry detergent and to help our environment, switch to laundry soap nuts and a laundry wash ball. Both of these alternatives are cheaper than traditional laundry detergent and are earth friendly. In addition, only do laundry when you have full loads to wash. Line dry your clothes when possible or run your dryer early in the morning or after 7 pm for energy savings.
2. Dishwashing: Cleaning your dishes, cookware and utensils in the dishwasher is quick and easy. However, it is also expensive to run the dishwasher daily. When you have the time or just a few dishes, hand wash your items and watch your electric bill drop! If you have to use the dishwasher, use the air dry cycle and only run it when full.
3. Disposable Paper Products: A few years ago we quit purchasing paper towels, paper napkins, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, freezer bags, paper plates, etc. Instead invest in cotton napkins, microfiber hand towels and plastic reusable freezer containers. You can pick up these products for about $50.00 and save approximately $150 a year buy eliminating disposable products from your household budget.
4. Printed Media Publications: If you get pay for home delivered newspapers and magazines, cancel them! You can read many of these publications online for free. Another alternative is to ask friends and family to save their print publications for you when they are done with them.
5. DVD Rentals: You all know that renting a movie for $1 is great until you forget to return it a few days in a row. Save your cash and look at online alternatives like a Roku, Hulu, Netflix and other online streaming movies that can go right to your TV now. One other alternative is to swap your DVDs with another family member or friend so that you have a constant supply of new movies to watch.
6. Shop Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops: When you need new clothing and/or household items, consider shopping at your local thrift store and consignment shops. A lot of people avoid these types of stores thinking that there is a negative stigma attached to those who shop resale stores. But it is great to be frugal and shop resale stores!
As you can see these six tips can add up and save you money! If you find it hard to implement all six into your household right now just choose one or two, then add more once your family adjusts to the changes.
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For many people getting back to basics and keeping the expenses down during the holiday season is critical. Keeping it frugal is not hard if you start thing about easy ways to make some changes. With that in mind, here are 8 great frugal tips …
Are you looking to save a little money this year? Perhaps you need to save for an upcoming family vacation or you need some extra cash to pay off a household bill…whatever your reasons are, there are some really easy things you can do around …
November and December are two great months to stock up on items or replace items that are in your home that are ready for an upgrade. There are all sorts of items you can get at rock bottom prices during this shopping season. This time of year is when everyone is shopping for the special people on their list and that means you can get items for cheaper than any other time of year. This is a great time for you to buy items like laptops, televisions or even a new cell phone.
If you are looking for televisions then this is definitely the time to buy. You can find great deals on large screens, flat screens and HD televisions at all different places. You can check out your local Best Buy or even Wal Mart will have these great deals. If you are looking to upgrade your television set but just haven’t wanted to because of the price now’s the time to do it.
You can also find great prices on game systems at places such as Best Buy or Game Stop. These systems are typically expensive throughout the year but you can discover great deals on your favorites like the Xbox, WII or even a Playstation 3. There are also great deals on your favorite movies and video games. You can finally purchase that game you have been wanting. This would also be a great time to stock up on games that your friends or family like for the coming year. These make great gifts and by stocking up now you have gifts for all year.
Another item to look at would be laptop computers. You will find many on rock bottom deals to upgrade your computer system. Find that perfect laptop for your teen or even for your spouse. This helps you prepare for the upcoming school year by purchasing early. Places like Office Depot or Staples have awesome deals on their computers as well.
You will find great deals on tools for those men in your life who love to work with their hands. You are sure to find something for that hard to buy for guy on your list when you check out the home improvement stores list of great buys. This also is a great time to restock your tool box if things have gotten broken or lost the past year. No matter what you are looking for it is a great time to buy and get ready for the next year.
One of the best gifts are the specialized, collector ones. Shop at places like comic shops for the superhero fanatic, browse around some garage sales for some antiques, and look into some discounts for the aviator enthusiast. Be sure to shop now and plan for the future! You can get your gift shopping done and buy things for yourself too.
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