How to Save Money

[My Own Eyes]

Originally Posted by StMark

Then you know what the problem is?? Its the cold air. Cold air will cause severe sinus problems. you need to move out of Penn. and move either to FL ,CA or AZ. Southern Ca Is best. the average day temp yr round is 71 degrees. Az is wonderful but the summers are killers! FL is too swampy.
the vegetables are the best out here(west) too because of the soil. many things grow fresh and yr round

Those humidifyers are a royal pain to keep up with but they are a life saver are they not???

Originally Posted by ILG

Do not tell this to my husband. He would probably want to go! My home is here.

I never thought I would agree with St.Mark on anything, so mark this on the AFF calendar of memorable events!

I have sinus/allergy problem terribly my whole life. That is until I moved to Georgia. Most of my seasonal allergies went away, and my sinus issues improved at least 80%. Occasionally I still have an issue when a cold front moves in suddenly. It's hard to imagine now, but I my life before was made up of constant congestion, sniffling and sneezing!

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes

I never thought I would agree with St.Mark on anything, so mark this on the AFF calendar of memorable events!

I have sinus/allergy problem terribly my whole life. That is until I moved to Georgia. Most of my seasonal allergies went away, and my sinus issues improved at least 80%. Occasionally I still have an issue when a cold front moves in suddenly. It's hard to imagine now, but I my life before was made up of constant congestion, sniffling and sneezing!

I agree with him too - being from MS, moving to IL was a an experience for my sinusus. I never knew you could have so many problems.

Most of them can be solved with a humidifier, air purifier and saline nasal spray.

It makes me wonder just WHAT is in the air we breathe.....but I really DONT want to know

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Theresa

you know what I said yesterday?

multiply those feelings by like 100!!!

I would love to come across air purifiers like that

LOL! Well, I do go every week in the summer. It's a lot of work to be honest. But I get books to sell on half.com and lots of other goodies like these. I very often ask if the person will take less. They usually do.

Renda, I promise I did NOT get your Christmas presents at garage sales!

[ILG]

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes

I never thought I would agree with St.Mark on anything, so mark this on the AFF calendar of memorable events!

I have sinus/allergy problem terribly my whole life. That is until I moved to Georgia. Most of my seasonal allergies went away, and my sinus issues improved at least 80%. Occasionally I still have an issue when a cold front moves in suddenly. It's hard to imagine now, but I my life before was made up of constant congestion, sniffling and sneezing!

Hmm. I am being tempted.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Theresa

I agree with him too - being from MS, moving to IL was a an experience for my sinusus. I never knew you could have so many problems.

Most of them can be solved with a humidifier, air purifier and saline nasal spray.

It makes me wonder just WHAT is in the air we breathe.....but I really DONT want to know

Solved may be too strong a word, but much improved, I would agree with that.

[Sherri]

Hey, Diz - I just mailed out book number 12 and have two more to mail out Monday. That paperback swap place is hoppin'! I have ordered two that are on the way to me.

[My Own Eyes]

Free ebook, by the authors of several blogs on frugal living...

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[ILG]

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes

Free ebook, by the authors of several blogs on frugal living...

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You go, girl!!

[Tina]

Most of you may already be doing these things, but I found these tips in a magazine and thought I'd share.

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20 Ways to Save on Groceries-

1. Shop alone. Too many hands make for long register receipts. Kids and husbands often coerce you into buying more than you want to- especially junk foods.

2. Buy only what you need. Most people load up on tomatoes, peppers, etc. They put them in the fridge, then forget about them. Plan menus before you go, and buy 9only a few days worth of fruit & veggies. You'll be surprised how much you save when you stop throwing stuff away.

3. Supersize. The best meat prices are on larger cuts, so have the butcher cut a large roast into steaks, stew meat and a small roast. Ground meat is usually cheaper in family size packs; you can repackage and freeze it. Check freezer section for large bags of poultry and seafood.

4. DIY and save. While the marinated roasts and chicken in the meat dept may look tasty, you pay a high price for all that liquid and seasoning. Instead - marinate your own. Try lemon juice or Italian dressing a few hours before cooking, or freeze in plastic freezer bags with some marinade. Instead of buying chicken nuggets, bread your own to cook now or freeze for cooking later.

5. Don't overpurchase. Just because an item on sale will save you money doesn't make it worth buying dozens. Limit yourself to a reasonable number of boxes or cans of any one item. Many products will expire before you ever use them. Stores typically run sales on items periodically, so you can replenish later.

6. Say so long to snack packs. Single servings of cookies, chips, crackers and juice may be very convenient, but they're no value on a volume basis. If you buy sandwich bags or use small containers to create your own snack packages, not only will you save money, but you'll have more control over how much - and what- your kids eat.

7. Weigh your choices. When purchasing prebagged produce, such as apples, oranges or potatoes, put several bags on the scale to find the heaviest. Sometimes they will vary by as much as a pound.

8. Go Generic. In many cases, generic and store label foods and household items are identical to or as good as name-brand products. Cereals, crackers, chips, sugar, flour, napkins, and paper towels are usually dependable and cost 20 to 30 % less.

9. Compare cost per pound or cost per unit. Be sure to check the unit cost. Sometimes the economy size isn't always the best bargain, especially when a smaller size is on sale.

10. Make friends with the butcher. Ask him what day of the week they stock the reduced for quick sale area. You'll get substantial savings, sometimes $2 a lb or up to 50% off.

11. Check out the chicks. A roasting chicken is merely a large fryer, relabeled and sold at a higher price. Don't pay more for a different label; just find the largest fryer for roasting.

12. Think ahead. Proper preparation can turn would-be waste into a fresh new meal. If your family never finishes that last third of lasagna, for instance, cut out a third before serving- and freeze it.

13. Invest in a second freezer. You'll save big on meat by stocking up on specials.

14. Shop with leftovers in mind. Some foods are perfect for an encore performance the following day, especially if you can present them differently.

15. Learn when to leave leftovers behind. Not all meals are as appealing on day two, so don't buy more than you can eat in one sitting. For instance, fish or dressed salad just isn't as good the next day, so buy and prepare just what you need.

16. Count on discount and clearance stores. Merchants such as Ocean State Job Lot or Big Lots frequently offer cut price groceries and paper products.

17. Visit price clubs with a friend. Take a supply of boxes, bags and resealable containers and split purchases that you both want.

18. Cut corners on clipping coupons. Check out websites that offer printable manufacturer coupons.

20. Stock up on local, in-season fruits and vegetables. Markets may import out-of-season produce from other countries, but the price usually reflects the airfare. If you're going to cook the items, then freezing in-season items saves you money.

[Tina]

Another tip from the magazine for a cheap christmas ornament for kids to make:

Cut a christmas card front into even strips. Stack strips and poke a hole through both ends. Using a needle, pull strudy thread through one hole; knot at the base. Thread through other hole, leaving enough string to make a loop for hanging. Push the stack of strips down into an arc; knot thread at the base. Fan out strips to form a ball.

These actually look pretty cute in the picture. I think I'm going to let Michael try this for an art project.

Another suggestion for reusing Christmas cards is to cut off the front of the card, and use the back side of it to write recipes on to attach to jar mix gifts or homemade goodies that you give away as gifts.