Money Saving Ideas

MSN has a site called Delish that gives you access to printable grocery coupons. It also is a great resource for making cheap meals. Check it out and see if there is anything you can use.

If your kids are like most pixel-loving children, they most likely have dozens of video games. A majority of them are probably no longer used. Instead of gathering dust and consuming space, there is an alternative. You can trade in games for cash. To get the most cash for your games, shop around. Try different game stores to get the best deal.

Today was a co-worker’s birthday and we all decided to have breakfast in the office. Instead of ordering food, we decided to make it ourselves. We each brought in supplies, from household items, cooking supplies, and food. Overall when each person chipped in, it became a huge feast. Not only was it a great party, but it was affordable. The celebration was a huge hit and allowed everyone to cook as well as prepare the feast. It was a great office, team-building activity.

Right next door to our public library, there is a Used Bookstore. It’s awesome! Last week I was turning in some books at the library and had no intention on going into the used bookstore, but found myself paying for 3 books. One was a Sidney Poitier book that I had been eyeing at Costco, another was a Jimmy Carter book that I gave to a friend for his birthday and another is “The Power of Praying Parents” that I ended up sending to another friend since her *baby* was … Continue reading →

Need your hair done? Car washed? Baby sitter? Check out your local Craigslist for all types of your daily services. Craigslist offers some great promotions, deals, and price reductions when it comes to personal services, and even business opportunities. Craigslist. com

I bought these mugs at Mulligan Family Fun Center. All summer long you can refill these mugs for free. The mugs cost $4.99.  My son has had soccer camp all week long. Guess where we go every day after each session?  Yep, Mulligan’s. I have them fill their mugs, play some free games, and fill up that mug right before we leave. No 7/11 and Big Gulps for us. We get FREE drinks every day, all day long if we want. Tuesdays are good days to go to Mulligan’s. $12 … Continue reading →