tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post1437434715456631016..comments2023-09-17T05:48:12.009-07:00Comments on Let's Save Some Money!: Bloggy GiveawayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-19993453549160921532008-04-26T18:55:00.000-07:002008-04-26T18:55:00.000-07:00Oh I hope I'm not too late! I'll have to add you t...Oh I hope I'm not too late! I'll have to add you to my blogroll of Frugal Bloggers! Thanks!Elizabeth F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02235350985228251281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-46360065874119029532008-04-25T19:33:00.000-07:002008-04-25T19:33:00.000-07:00I read a lot of blogs and gain helpful advice from...I read a lot of blogs and gain helpful advice from my fellow frugal friends! <BR/><BR/>We also clip a lot of coupons, stock up on sales, and try to shop smart. <BR/><BR/>Always looking for new ways to save. With a family of 5, it's a never-ending challenge!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Barb<BR/><BR/>swsolo@charter.netBarb Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662221930942074778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-8471235487808884762008-04-25T16:10:00.000-07:002008-04-25T16:10:00.000-07:00we use coupons whenever possible and always wait t...we use coupons whenever possible and always wait to buy things when they're on sale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-59559272859103452462008-04-25T14:18:00.000-07:002008-04-25T14:18:00.000-07:00I make my own mayo. $3 a jar is too much. I cut my...I make my own mayo. $3 a jar is too much. I cut my kids/hubby's hair. We are learning edible landscaping. plant a vegetable garden every yearJanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02519918155335258508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-73808938895080878252008-04-25T14:16:00.000-07:002008-04-25T14:16:00.000-07:00I try to only go to the grocery once a week!I try to only go to the grocery once a week!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630463949197423388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-8435490087621847892008-04-25T11:23:00.000-07:002008-04-25T11:23:00.000-07:00I do many little things like give my boys haircuts...I do many little things like give my boys haircuts, use coupons religiously, I try and plan my route driving so I don't use up too much gas. As a stay at home homeschool parent I could really use this book to get more ideas! Thanks!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081106110468388613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-77344416211531722002008-04-25T11:04:00.000-07:002008-04-25T11:04:00.000-07:00We pay cash -- or we do without. Ok hasn't been ba...We pay cash -- or we do without. Ok hasn't been bad anytime recently, but when we were newly married it was very hard -- and when the kids came along, that was hard --- but now, we have gotten used to it. And in the process saved all those interest dollars for retirement!Toystoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928924389624926308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-21383432553144721832008-04-25T11:03:00.000-07:002008-04-25T11:03:00.000-07:00I have been giving my boys haircuts at home for ye...I have been giving my boys haircuts at home for years. I estimate that so far, I have saved our family about $3,500!! (over about 7 years) <BR/><BR/>Phyllis@Aimless Conversation<BR/>www.homeschoolblogger.com/HSmom0f4Phyllis@Aimless Conversationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988191978688855701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-24950251502613504462008-04-25T10:41:00.000-07:002008-04-25T10:41:00.000-07:00I pay off credit card expenses every month, and I ...I pay off credit card expenses every month, and I try to shop (groceries) only once a week and otherwise stay out of stores altogether. I'm so much better off when I don't "know what I'm missing..."Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02867743342019987128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-82783571309353264722008-04-25T09:05:00.000-07:002008-04-25T09:05:00.000-07:00I clip and use coupons, I shop only with a list an...I clip and use coupons, I shop only with a list and I plan meals. I shop Rite Aid and Walgreens and utilize their rebate programs when possible. <BR/>Great giveaway! :)Corinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752593460845291681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-52916003454961949462008-04-25T08:40:00.000-07:002008-04-25T08:40:00.000-07:00I'd love to win this! Now that I am a business ow...I'd love to win this! Now that I am a business owner and our income just depends on how my business does, I need to cut expenses!Cherie Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801856540004036541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-45496130930331829252008-04-25T08:06:00.000-07:002008-04-25T08:06:00.000-07:00I cut coupons...I know it's simple but it works!I cut coupons...I know it's simple but it works!Rockin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601639894828595056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-21812459736425623952008-04-25T06:41:00.000-07:002008-04-25T06:41:00.000-07:00With the cost of propane skyrocketing this year - ...With the cost of propane skyrocketing this year - the first month this winter we used $754 worth just for heat! That's all we use it for. So . . we put on sweatshirts. And covered up with blankets. Put extra blankets on our bed. Set the timer on the thermostat. And put plastic on the windows that were leaking. We were able to save approximately 20% the next month (even though the price per gallonDBuckelewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277729341033831335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-2763998181471827552008-04-24T22:32:00.000-07:002008-04-24T22:32:00.000-07:00If I do eat out I look for the best deals. I alway...If I do eat out I look for the best deals. I always ask myself before I buy an item if I can live with out this for 3 months.GinaE1980https://www.blogger.com/profile/11813685775014959063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-63901886907507585072008-04-24T21:24:00.000-07:002008-04-24T21:24:00.000-07:00Shop frugally! Always take advantage of sales and ...Shop frugally! Always take advantage of sales and clearances! And use coupons whenever we can!<BR/><BR/>I'd love to read the tips this book has to offer!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595763886454694986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-52383620825784197302008-04-24T18:18:00.000-07:002008-04-24T18:18:00.000-07:00Coupons!bwyramon@yahoo.comCoupons!<BR/>bwyramon@yahoo.comShellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217061399954538363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-131385172370828062008-04-24T16:05:00.000-07:002008-04-24T16:05:00.000-07:00I started 2 yrs ago to cut expenses by picking one...I started 2 yrs ago to cut expenses by picking one thing a month we currently do & trying to make it cheaper..for example..we had been a cutomer ( still are) of Direct Tv..they are always offering deals to new poeple..so I called to see what they would offer a 10 yr customer! lol..they gave us $10 off each month for 3 months! YIPPEE! I still am working on this plus adding more ways to help with Happywife84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15138462013359565891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-27715530483207647302008-04-24T14:38:00.000-07:002008-04-24T14:38:00.000-07:00I save money by shopping at thrift stores for my k...I save money by shopping at thrift stores for my kids. They grow so fast that I'm buying them a whole new wardrobe at least twice a year! So we've saved tons (plus I find lots of adorable name brand clothes that look practically new... no one would ever know my secret). :-)Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046688275025454448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-90814063340584122442008-04-24T14:21:00.000-07:002008-04-24T14:21:00.000-07:00This is great! I love learning how to save money ...This is great! I love learning how to save money and budget better. I take a lot of clues from Ellie Kay's book. One of the things I watch for there are what things to buy in what month-what things are cheaper a certain time of year and in a certain month. I also like learning tips on living wisely on one income. We go to $2.50 movies, we eat before we get there so that we can avoid the Peculiarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824979510753244558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-73671789110339852472008-04-24T13:22:00.000-07:002008-04-24T13:22:00.000-07:00Freecycle and food pantry! Also, we try to take ad...Freecycle and food pantry! Also, we try to take advantage of the free deals and points given at most pharmacies.<BR/>hellerfam(at)yahoo(dot)comElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197521839037141792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-56748322673863724702008-04-24T12:18:00.000-07:002008-04-24T12:18:00.000-07:00Thanks for offering such a great prize - I hope I'...Thanks for offering such a great prize - I hope I'm the lucky winner! :)<BR/><BR/>We use cloth napkins vs paper towels -- saves ALOT <BR/><BR/>we also buy at sam's club and buy in bulk but split it with a friendRehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069976866358575572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-75667950813421638712008-04-24T10:12:00.000-07:002008-04-24T10:12:00.000-07:00I prepare low cost meals at home saving us the exs...I prepare low cost meals at home saving us the exspense of eating out.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the great giveaway!<BR/><BR/>themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)commonkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910403685964686968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-47127274198876787822008-04-24T10:04:00.000-07:002008-04-24T10:04:00.000-07:00We use cloth diapers, and cloth wipes and hang the...We use cloth diapers, and cloth wipes and hang them to dry.<BR/>We use coupons and bargin shop. We use freecycle and get hand-me-down clothes all the time.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18021686702545333074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-6616572401790880082008-04-24T09:53:00.000-07:002008-04-24T09:53:00.000-07:00We work really hard at buying groceries when they ...We work really hard at buying groceries when they are on sale. My daughter is great about checking the weekly circulars from the stores to find the products we use when they are on sale.AudreyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674641559102984186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727336474928735982.post-41696776111193191212008-04-24T09:28:00.000-07:002008-04-24T09:28:00.000-07:00i clip coupons every week and frequent freecycle.i clip coupons every week and frequent freecycle..ambre.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13985728198765920439noreply@blogger.com