So I decided to start a new blog for the money & time saving and other general things!! Check it out and let me know what you think. I may do some product reviews at some point when I can.
See ya there.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Yeah, I know I have been lazy!!!
Hello Everyone!!!
It has been a while since I have had the energy or time to post a blog. SORRY for that!!! The working and home stuff seems to be alot of work for me . Still designing my crochet and knit items. Only selling on Etsy now though. Cost is more reasonable.
So I am deciding to do the practical posts. Money saving ideas, time savers, fun ideas... Ya know the stuff we all seem to have but forget to share with others. If I find some good sites, I wil post the links and you can let everyone know what you think.
We can start today with the first bit of money saving tips:
1. cut back on your dining out - yes, I know this will hurt some. BUT you can save $100 per month simply by eating out at a fast food joint 1 less time per week for a family of 4!!! - That could be your new patio furniture!!! or whatever..
2. lamp timers - NOT JUST FOR LAMPS!!! go figure... Use it for the computer or the TV. My family has a bad a habit of leaving the TV on ALL THE TIME. So spend $7 for a timer and set them. Save your electric bill. It may be small but over the year it adds up to about $100-200 off your electric bills depending on how many you are using and for what.
3. Buy the basics - Groceries are expensive... Look at what you buy and ask "is this necessary or for convenience??" I will bet 7 out of 10 times it is convenience. Try to deny it. lol
It has been a while since I have had the energy or time to post a blog. SORRY for that!!! The working and home stuff seems to be alot of work for me . Still designing my crochet and knit items. Only selling on Etsy now though. Cost is more reasonable.
So I am deciding to do the practical posts. Money saving ideas, time savers, fun ideas... Ya know the stuff we all seem to have but forget to share with others. If I find some good sites, I wil post the links and you can let everyone know what you think.
We can start today with the first bit of money saving tips:
1. cut back on your dining out - yes, I know this will hurt some. BUT you can save $100 per month simply by eating out at a fast food joint 1 less time per week for a family of 4!!! - That could be your new patio furniture!!! or whatever..
2. lamp timers - NOT JUST FOR LAMPS!!! go figure... Use it for the computer or the TV. My family has a bad a habit of leaving the TV on ALL THE TIME. So spend $7 for a timer and set them. Save your electric bill. It may be small but over the year it adds up to about $100-200 off your electric bills depending on how many you are using and for what.
3. Buy the basics - Groceries are expensive... Look at what you buy and ask "is this necessary or for convenience??" I will bet 7 out of 10 times it is convenience. Try to deny it. lol
- Buy the big bag of chips or pretzels and sort out into bags for lunches as opposed to the snack packs.
- Salad - the head of lettuce is $.99 the bag is $3. Think about it. Take the extra 3 minutes and wash yor own lettuce. lol
- Drinks - buy koolaid and thermos for the kids. Yes, juice boxes are easy but costly.
Those are just a few but they are common sense. They can save a little money at a time but IT ADDS UP!!!!
If you have any, please let us know.
Times are tough and we all need to save where we can.
Happy savings!!
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