Comments on: Seven Easy Ways to Cut $1 A Day (Or More) From Your Budget

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:37:04 +0000

Hi! Try number 2 for the Wal-Mart gift card. Just a note: I agree with Ruth Ann, it is so hard for many of us to come up with new ideas for saving money when it seems we are doing it all already! But, for me, I know I’m not really doing it all–there is always room for improvement and reading over others tips and ideas sometimes sparks ideas.

Ok, on to my 2nd tip for the gift card:
I have to use a dryer–we just don’t have anywhere to hang up clothes (well, nowhere that won’t cause my dh tons of stress :).
BUT, I don’t use dryer sheets-ever. I haven’t bought these for so long I just can’t ever remember using them-ever.
And my clothes are not static-y…maybe sometimes when they come out of the dryer they will be stuck together-in the winter-but once they are folded and put away there is no static cling to be found—-so what’s the point of spending money on dryer sheets?

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By: Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:32:45 +0000

Hi, this is a great blog--Thank-you! I found it through a blog called Living Easy. I am trying for the Wal-Mart gift card. So here is my first tip: Buy 2 liters of soda instead of 20 ounce bottle. The 20 ouncers are very convenient--but I've started recently buying a 2 liter that I take with me on my shopping trips! I only drink soda when I shop, but it really adds up when I buy the 20 oz bottles! And I'm not above chugging right out of a 2 liter if I forget my cup or bottle! ;0 Cathy´s last blog post..Cranberry-apple crisp Recipe

By: mary

mary — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:14:03 +0000

Try using a powerstrip to turn all those electric items off when not in use. That way one click takes care of several at one time. Don’t leave your phone charger plugged in when you’re not using it. It is still pulling electric.

By: Kimi

Kimi — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:27:51 +0000

One big thing we’ve done is tracking our spending. We are cutting out unnecessary spending like expensive lunches…keeping track of who has “kids eat free” deals and combining them with coupons to the same restaurants. We can still eat out during this tough economic time, but do it for less than it would cost to eat at home!

By: Vivian

Vivian — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:59:36 +0000

I bought a table at a mom to mom sale and sold all my old baby stuff that I knew I wouln’t be using again as well as some maternity clothes. I rented the table for $20 and made over $300! There are usually several of these sales in the spring and in the fall. I’m planning on doing one each season as my kids grow out of their clothes. I was also able to buy the next season of clothes for both kids at the sale for a steal!

By: Tammy Uu

Tammy Uu — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:44:51 +0000

Instead of buying baby food in jars, I been buying fresh fruits and veggie and cutting them up and packaging myself

By: Whitty

Whitty — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:41:09 +0000

I am subsribed to ur email newsletter for entrance in the Walmart gift card contest. Thanks

For years now I have ditched the Woolite and used Ivory Soap Liquid Dish Washing Soap for washing delicates. I saw this tip in Consumers Reports about 20 years ago and it has worked effectively without problem since then. If I have the time, I will check the Consumers Reports archives to see if I can find the article and if so I will post it. Thanks

By: Tammy Uu

Tammy Uu — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:30:00 +0000

I been following up on money saving tip blogs and using coupons which has been a awesome money saver!

By: Tammy Uu

Tammy Uu — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:29:03 +0000

I’m a first time mom to a now 9 month old baby boy so I been bringing my own lunch instead of eating out

By: Katrina

Katrina — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:06:53 +0000

My mother-in-law referred me to your blog and I have looked at it and I love it. I subscribed to it to get some more money saving tips. Thanks!!

Another money saving tip I have is to unplug everything you are not using. Everything is sucking out energy even when you aren’t using it. The ones that keep time for you are the ones that take the most energy when not in use. This is kind of a pain at first but you get used to it and you will be surprised when you see your next power bill.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:59:24 +0000

One way we save money is drying clothes on the clothes line all the time. If the weather is bad we installed a clothesline in our house that crosses back and forth on the walls. We have used our dryer only a few times in 6 months. This really works. The clothes are a little stiff but it’s worth it to save the money. Try it out and see how much you save. Good Luck!

By: Katja

Katja — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:18:37 +0000

Thanks for great tips again! I will try to get into more using coupons and I need to check out that Drugstore link too! Katja´s last blog post..ELLE or MARIO BATALI Lunch Bags Giveaway

By: Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:18:54 +0000

These are some good ideas and I use most of them already to save money. Now if only someone could come up with some great, easy ways to save money when you’re already doing all the easy stuff (and some of the more hardcore stuff as well).