Finding an Inexpensive Plus Size Prom DressShopping early and trying a variety of options such as thrift stores and on-line sites can help to find the best price on prom dresses. This is a page about finding an inexpensive plus size prom dress.
Use Shampoo as Hand Soap RefillI have an alternative to replace pricey hand wash pumps. I use value supermarket brands of shampoo instead! I buy the cheap shampoos from the supermarket. Store branded hand wash start at about £1 a bottle.
Keep Groceries Organized to Save...To keep my groceries organized so I know what I have and don't have, I have been doing the following:
Thrift Shops Before RetailWhy the coat? I recently purchased this coat for 69 cents at a thrift shop. No, I'm not kidding you! For years now, I have ALWAYS looked in the local thrift shops BEFORE simply paying retail at a chain store.
Avoid the Penny Auction ScamPenny auctions, you have probably seen banner ads in your browser and even commercials on TV. The auction prices sound too good to be true. That is because they are! It is a scam that could cost you more than buying the item directly.
Baking from the Discount Grocery ShelfI recently started checking the discount shelves at my local supermarkets. I have found some really good savings from time to time. Earlier this year I picked up a couple of bags of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix.
Reusable Starbucks CupsDo you want an inexpensive travel mug that helps reduce waste? The new reusable Starbucks cups are only $1! They are dishwasher and microwave-safe. You also get a $.10 discount for using it when you come into the store for a coffee.
My Recent CVS SavingsI will start out by saying, use caution when CVSing its easy to get caught up and spend more than you planned! There prices are a bit high so use caution when comparing prices and make sure the extra bucks make up for it!
Kuerig K-Cups Vs. Ground CoffeeMy husband got a Kuerig for his birthday. While the K-Cups are very convenient, we wondered how they compared to using ground coffee in the My K-Cup basket. A box of K-Cups contains 18 cups. Our bag of Tully's coffee weighed 12 ounces and we were able to get 25 cups of coffee.
Saving Money on ToiletriesThis is a page about saving money on toiletries. Toiletries can be expensive to buy and may be overused by family members.
Larger Packages Aren't Always CheaperBe careful not to always grab for the biggest package assuming you are getting the best deal. Sometimes the smaller version may be on sale, making it cheaper. Believe it or not, sometimes they actually charge more for the "bulk" version of products.
Shopping Tips and TricksThis page contains shopping tips and tricks. Whatever shopping you have to accomplish, there are many ways to save time and money.
Saving Money on FoodThis page is about saving money on food. There are many creative ways to trim your grocery bill.
Saving Money on CeleryThis is a page about saving money on celery. In addition to being a great snack with peanut butter celery is used in many recipes.
Saving Money On ChickenThis is a page about saving money on chicken. Many families use chicken in their cooking on a regular basis.
Finding Free FurnitureIf you need to furnish your home or apartment inexpensively, it doesn't get any better than finding free furniture. This is a page about finding free furniture.
Free Information About FreebiesSeveral websites gather all the free samples, coupons, and great offers. A few have a hidden agenda that makes their operation look a bit shady, but others are legitimate sites that are harmless free fun.
Saving Money on Your Water BillThis is a page about saving money on your water bill. It's easy to let the water bill get out of hand, especially during the summer. There are many steps you can take year round though to curb your water consumption.
Saving Money to Go on VacationIt's important to find time and money to go on a vacation, even if it's an inexpensive one. In today's economy finding the room in our budgets for vacations is getting more and more difficult. This is a page about saving money to go on a vacation.
Organizing Your Grocery ListHave you ever gone grocery shopping and walked down the same aisle several times? An organized grocery list can save you time at the grocery store. This is a page about organizing your grocery list.
Organizing Your Food StashLike Mr. McDuck, I have a horde of food stored in my basement. It's the rewards gained from "stocking up," but those rewards must be kept tidy because, unlike Scrooge McDuck, our food carries expiration dates.
Obsessed with CouponsTo say that I'm obsessed with extreme couponing is almost an understatement. What started as a special television program in January has become a weekly program, teaching viewers how to become extreme couponers who take home four carts of groceries for under $50.
Can Saving Water Save Electricity?After unplugging every gadget that wasn't being used, turning off every light that didn't need to burn, and replacing every appliance with an energy saving model, there still had to be an unseen way to save electricity. Saving water can save electricity as well.
Good Reasons to Still Get a NewspaperWith the availability of online news, why pay for it to be delivered? I was surprised at how quickly I had an answer to this question. I would pay to have it delivered because I could turn the cost around, and ultimately get the hard copies of the newspaper for free.
Looking for Hidden RebatesWhen purchasing a large appliance, there is often a store or manufacturer's rebate attached. What many don't realize, however, is that there are more rebates waiting to be taken.
Buying Produce In SeasonWhen you buy out of season, it costs you more money. When you buy in season and from your local food supplier, you are saving that money, you can buy more to freeze or can and you are helping your local economy.
Reducing the Cost of Feeding a FamilyI was in the grocery store yesterday and was talking with a lady in the dairy section about the rising cost of food. She was very upset that her kids were eating her out of house and home.
Saving Money on ChickenTips for saving money on chicken as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your ideas here.
Saving Money on PantsHere are tips for Saving Money on Pants as suggested by the ThriftyFun community:
First of all - take care of the pants you already have, washing them inside out if not heavily soiled. Also, if you must iron, iron them inside out as well. Take off work pants when you get home, don't cook or clean in them.
Ways to Save Money on DinnerHere are tips and strategies for Saving Money on Dinner as suggested by the ThriftyFun community? What is your advice for Saving Money on Dinner.
Saving Money on NutsTips and advice for saving money on nuts as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Do you have any advice to share?
Health and Beauty for LessIn the days when soap was boring and bland, brands like Bath and Body Works were a refreshing break from the normal. Now, almost every brand has followed through with similar products from foaming pump soaps to body washes.
Saving Money on Board GamesTips and ideas for saving money on board games as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Do you have any tips to share?
Saving Money on CheeseTips for Saving Money on Cheese. Post you ideas below. I buy shredded cheese at Costco. It costs $10 for 5 pounds, cheaper than buying a block of the same brand, and all the work is done.
Saving Money on Bathing SuitsTips and advice for saving money on bathing suits. Look for suits in discount outlets slightly out of season. I got a suit at the Saks outlet one winter. There are also deals at places like Ross.
Saving Money on SteakTips and advice for saving money on steak. Do you have any tips for saving money on steak? Feel free to post them.
Saving Money on Beans?Tips and ideas for saving money on beans as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on PizzaFrozen, carry out or homemade: here are your tips for saving money on pizza as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Have we missed anything? Post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on Pasta?Tips for saving money on pasta as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. I always buy pasta in the bulk section. It is all pretty much the same quality and it is so much cheaper. I store it in canisters or leftover canning jars from spaghetti, it keeps for a long time.
Saving Money on Holiday TravelTips for saving money on holiday travel as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Make only one trip - one for Thanksgiving or one for Christmas; not both. Take turns traveling to see family: you travel one holiday. they travel to see you the other.
Saving Money on Garbage BagsIdeas for saving money on trash bags as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Most people have several trash containers throughout their house: kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, office, etc.
Saving Money on PopcornTips for saving money on popcorn as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Buy the bulk popcorn kernels. Our local movie theater uses coconut oil, so if you can locate that, do.
Start Stocking Your Pantry For The HolidaysAlthough it may seem too early to think about the Holidays, they are just around the corner. There are always special recipes and favorite foods that are only prepared for these holidays.
Saving Money on SocksTips for Saving Money on Socks as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Buy one type of sock only. All the same color and brand and style. Enough for 2-3 weeks worth.
Saving Money on PumpkinsIt's pumpkin season! Here are tips for saving money on pumpkins and getting the most out of the pumpkins that you purchase.
Saving Money on BreakfastBreakfast is the most neglected meal of the day. Here are tips for saving money on breakfast items as suggested by the ThriftyFun community?
Saving Money on Your CellphoneTips for saving money on cellphones as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. The main thing you have to be careful of with a cellphone company is whether or not you'll have good coverage.
Saving Money on Plastic WrapTips for saving money on plastic wrap as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on Your Internet ConnectionTips for saving money on internet service as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Feel free to post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on BeddingTips for Saving Money on Bedding as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Feel free to share your own ideas here.
Saving Money on ShoesTips for saving money on shoes as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Feel free to post your ideas below.
Saving Money on Birthday PartiesTips for saving money on Birthday Parties (Especially parties for kids) as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Feel free to post your ideas below!
Saving Money on ToysTips for saving money on toys as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.: The best money saving tip I have is - don't bring your kids to the toy store with you.
Saving Money on HouseplantsTips and advice for saving money on houseplants as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Please share your ideas below.
Saving Money on TomatoesHere are suggestions on saving money on tomatoes as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Do you have any tips.
Saving Money on Summer TravelDo you have any tips for Saving Money on Summer Travel? If you stay at a hotel over the weekend you can usually get a half-priced room because business people stay there during the weekdays and not on weekends.
Saving Money at DisneylandTips and ideas for Saving Money at Disneyland. Bring water & snacks with you. They are very expensive on the premises.
Saving Money on a TVTips for saving money when purchasing a TV as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Keep an eye in Sunday fliers for clearance models. These can be discounted as much as 30 to 40%.
Saving Money on SoftwareTips for saving money on computer software as suggested by the ThriftyFun community? Google has a whole suite of software FREE with getting a Google account, including Star Office, a good equivalent of Word.
Saving Money on GrillingIt's grilling season! Here is some advice from the ThriftyFun community. Do you have any tips for saving money on grilling food this summer?
Saving Money on Summer FunSummer time is coming and gas prices are sky high. Here is advice from the ThriftyFun community to keep boredom at bay without spending much money. Do you have any tips for saving money on summer fun?
Saving Money on CeleryTips and advice for Saving Money on Celery as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.
Saving Money on PotatoesTips and ideas for saving money on Potatoes as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas below.
Saving Money on Wine?Tips and advice for Saving Money on Wine. American wines are some of the best in the world. Many years ago most vine grapes came to America from France. Then there was a terrible blight of French grape stock.
Saving Money on CarrotsTips for Saving Money on Carrots. I look for sales first of all and then purchase large bags of carrots. I scrub them rather than peel so as to preserve as much skin as possible.
Saving Money on Apple SauceTips for Saving Money on Apple Sauce as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas below.
Saving Money on BaconTips and advice for saving money on bacon as posted by our ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas below.
Saving Money on Peanut ButterTips for saving money on Saving Money on Peanut Butter.
Try to use less peanut butter when you use it. It has a good flavor and a little goes a long way.
Saving Money on Ice CreamTips for saving money on ice cream. Buy cheap vanilla ice cream in 5 gallon containers and then add your own toppings. You can get chocolate syrup or chop up candy bars that are on sale and make your own designer ice cream flavors.
Saving Money on OatmealOatmeal is a wonderful staple and great to have on hand for breakfast or baking. Here are some tips for saving money on oatmeal. Feel free to share you own.
Saving Money on Soda PopWhether you call it soda, pop, tonic or coke, we spend a lot of money on this sparkling beverage. Here are some tips for saving money on soda pop as recommended by our ThriftyFun community.
Saving Money on YogurtTips and advice for saving money on yogurt as posted by the ThriftyFun community.
Saving Money on OnionsTips for saving money on onions. I purchase onion sets in the spring, and push them into the soil in a small garden bed. If you stagger the planting, you can have fresh green onions any time you want.
Saving Money on BroccoliTips for saving money on broccoli from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on RiceTips for saving money on rice from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on TofuTips for saving money on Tofu. Post your ideas below.
Saving Money on VegetablesTips and ideas for saving money on vegetables. When you buy fresh carrots - or any produce sold in 1 lb, 5 lb, etc. bags, weigh several of what appear to be the heaviest bags.
Saving Money on Paper TowelsTips for saving money on paper towels from the ThriftyFun community. An even better money saver is to buy washcloths or dishcloths and use them as napkins.
Saving Money on FirewoodFrugal tips or ideas for getting firewood as suggested from the ThriftyFun community. You can cut wood in most Federal or State forests by paying a small permit fee. Advertise in the paper for free firewood needs. Offer to cut down logs on someone's property for the wood.
Saving Money on Butter?Tips for saving money on butter from the ThriftyFun community. Post your ideas below.
Saving Money on FlourTips for saving money on flour from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas.
Saving Money on Drapes, Blinds and Window TreatmentsTips for saving money on Drapes, Blinds and Window Treatments from the ThriftyFun community. Do you have any tips to share? Please post them below!
Saving Money on ShippingWith the recent postal hikes, postage can be the breaking point for some people. For those who find themselves shipping items often, the point can be at hand. Whether you ship items for an on-line business, as part of your regular business, or to far away family members, there are ways to save on shipments.
Saving Money on ComputersIt's tough to imagine life without a computer these days. Computers have become vital for banking, school work, and personal communications. They also act as an entertainment hub allowing videos, music, and games to be played.
Watching HDTV For "Free"We finally broke down and replaced our television with a new HD flat screen TV. As soon as we got it home, my husband started bugging me to get the dish reactivated or sign up for cable.
Saving Money on FurnitureIt's great to have useful, durable and attractive furniture but even low quality furniture can be expensive. Here are some tips for saving money on furniture.
Saving Money on TravelTips and ideas for saving money on travel. My husband and I save our change all year and use that for our vacation travel. We love to take off in the car and just drive until we find some little town we can get a room in.
Saving Money on ToolsA good set of tools can save you time and money by doing your own repairs but good tools can be expensive. What are your tips for saving money on tools?
Saving Money On NapkinsInstead of paper towels, we use washcloths for napkins. We use old kitchen towels that don't seem pretty enough to hang up any more.
December Best BuysBuy foods that are in season and save money in December. The food best buys for December are...
November Best BuysPlan your meals around items that tend to be cheaper in November. Here's a list of some of the best bets during November.
October Best BuysPlan your meals around items that tend to be cheaper in October. Here's a list of some of the best bets during October:
It Can Be Cheaper to Grocery Shop DailyThrough the years, I've read at least one hundred different articles with tips and tricks on how to cut your grocery bill. With a large family, I've followed most of the advice at one time or another.
