How to Save Money

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Neck

Save money by:

Stop watching TBN and "Going to the Phone".

LOL! That will work!!

[Sis Elaine]

What an insightful thread this is! You ladies are just full of wonderful gems and ideas. I've indeed enjoyed reading this.

You're families are so blessed to have you! There's one thing for sure, if hard times are ahead of us, I do believe you ladies will surive the storm.

I know hard times and we had to make do with little but God was faithful!


Many Blessing to you!

[ILG]

This is what I did today.

I boxed up a book I sold on half.com to mail it out. I paid maybe .25 for it and I sold it for $38.00. (I usually get between 2-4 dollars per book so this was quite a bit more than usual.)

I cashed a rebate check and a check for an old toy box I sold. $9.80

I returned the items I was not allowed to use coupons for the other day at K-Mart for a refund of $14.61. I then rebought the items and a few others. $65.58 was the total precoupons. I spent $27.50 for a difference of $38.08.

I went to Wal_mart and got some things at normal price. Gasp! But, I did get three items of clothing for $1.00 a piece (regular $10.00). Savings of $27.00. I bought some hamburger we mix into the venison burger to give it some fat. I got 4 5 lb tubes of hamburger and they were reduced! (Yay! Great find at the right time!) They were normally $8.96 each marked down to $6.27. Savings of $10.76. Total savings at WalMart $37.76.

Then, I went to the new convenience store and they were having some good specials. Free milk ($3.48) Free potatoes (.39) Donuts on sale, saved $2.00, Free Capucinno (.99) chicken sandwiches, saved $3.56. I wouldn't normally buy the cappucinno or the sandwiches so I won't count those. So, I saved $5.87 just by stopping there on my way home and I have some snacks for lunch too.

So, today I saved $81.71. Plus I made $47.55 on a book and rebates and a sold item. I spent three hours shopping plus the time and gas on rebate and book. A basic profit of $129.26 for 4 hours or so of my time. $32.32 an hour give or take some.

I am not trying to brag (well, okay, maybe just a little ) But, seriously, I'm writing this to show, mostly people who are stay at home moms or people who work part time like I do, that this does pay off. I used to work 30 hours a week and it was cutting into this so now I work 20. Since I don't make a lot of money an hour, I get paid to do this and have my time free if I need it. Fortunately, my husband works to pay the bills, because this is not liquid cash. But, it is cash that is eventually liquid when you are not buying items at full price. I have ALOT of shampoo now, quite a lot of health and beauty aids, cereal, boxed type food.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Sis Elaine

What an insightful thread this is! You ladies are just full of wonderful gems and ideas. I've indeed enjoyed reading this.

You're families are so blessed to have you! There's one thing for sure, if hard times are ahead of us, I do believe you ladies will surive the storm.

I know hard times and we had to make do with little but God was faithful!


Many Blessing to you!

Thanks Sis. Elaine!

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by ILG

This is what I did today.

I boxed up a book I sold on half.com to mail it out. I paid maybe .25 for it and I sold it for $38.00. (I usually get between 2-4 dollars per book so this was quite a bit more than usual.)

I cashed a rebate check and a check for an old toy box I sold. $9.80

I returned the items I was not allowed to use coupons for the other day at K-Mart for a refund of $14.61. I then rebought the items and a few others. $65.58 was the total precoupons. I spent $27.50 for a difference of $38.08.

I went to Wal_mart and got some things at normal price. Gasp! But, I did get three items of clothing for $1.00 a piece (regular $10.00). Savings of $27.00. I bought some hamburger we mix into the venison burger to give it some fat. I got 4 5 lb tubes of hamburger and they were reduced! (Yay! Great find at the right time!) They were normally $8.96 each marked down to $6.27. Savings of $10.76. Total savings at WalMart $37.76.

Then, I went to the new convenience store and they were having some good specials. Free milk ($3.48) Free potatoes (.39) Donuts on sale, saved $2.00, Free Capucinno (.99) chicken sandwiches, saved $3.56. I wouldn't normally buy the cappucinno or the sandwiches so I won't count those. So, I saved $5.87 just by stopping there on my way home and I have some snacks for lunch too.

So, today I saved $81.71. Plus I made $47.55 on a book and rebates and a sold item. I spent three hours shopping plus the time and gas on rebate and book. A basic profit of $129.26 for 4 hours or so of my time. $32.32 an hour give or take some.

I am not trying to brag (well, okay, maybe just a little ) But, seriously, I'm writing this to show, mostly people who are stay at home moms or people who work part time like I do, that this does pay off. I used to work 30 hours a week and it was cutting into this so now I work 20. Since I don't make a lot of money an hour, I get paid to do this and have my time free if I need it. Fortunately, my husband works to pay the bills, because this is not liquid cash. But, it is cash that is eventually liquid when you are not buying items at full price. I have ALOT of shampoo now, quite a lot of health and beauty aids, cereal, boxed type food.

you know those feelings women sometimes have for Martha Stewart?


I'm projecting something similar your way!

totally jealous at your talent for being thrifty

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Theresa

you know those feelings women sometimes have for Martha Stewart?


I'm projecting something similar your way!

totally jealous at your talent for being thrifty

LOL! Well, I don't want to make anybody feel bad. I've always been geared this way and not everybody is. If you started a thread on keeping house you could surely blow me out of the water. My house is basically organized, but definately lived in.

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by ILG

LOL! Well, I don't want to make anybody feel bad. I've always been geared this way and not everybody is. If you started a thread on keeping house you could surely blow me out of the water. My house is basically organized, but definately lived in.

but I do take all the ideas here and incorporate the ones that work for me...

so I'm open to change LOL


(as long as its not my husbands idea) ROFL

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Theresa

but I do take all the ideas here and incorporate the ones that work for me...

so I'm open to change LOL


(as long as its not my husbands idea) ROFL

Well that's nice to know. One reason I have trouble with the houskeeping thing is I suffer from allergies and feel sick whenever I clean. I painted my living room cieling the other week and felt achy the next day or two from smelling the fumes. I cleaned one room from top to bottom last weekend and the dust made me develop a sinus infection. I can save money and it's pain free! LOL!

[Sis Elaine]

Originally Posted by ILG

Well that's nice to know. One reason I have trouble with the houskeeping thing is I suffer from allergies and feel sick whenever I clean. I painted my living room cieling the other week and felt achy the next day or two from smelling the fumes. I cleaned one room from top to bottom last weekend and the dust made me develop a sinus infection. I can save money and it's pain free! LOL!

Have you tried cleaning with distilled white vinegar and baking soda?
There are many wonderful solutions for multipurpose home cleaners.
There are even books that show you how to prepare the mixtures.

It's also very cost effective!

I sure hope you feel better soon dear. You may need to wear a mask next time you take on those kinds of task.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Sis Elaine

Have you tried cleaning with distilled white vinegar and baking soda?
There are many wonderful solutions for multipurpose home cleaners.
There are even books that show you how to prepare the mixtures.

It's also very cost effective!

I sure hope you feel better soon dear. You may need to wear a mask next time you take on those kinds of task.

Yes, I always wear gloves when cleaning and I use plain water most of the time. Sometimes when things need a better cleaning I ask my husband or daughter to do it. When I vacuum I have to literally hold a wet washcloth over my nose and mouth. I just seem to be extremely sensitive. I try to avoid eating too much sugar but this time of year it gets difficult! Thank you for the tips.