Sunday, January 1, 2012
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- The Fab Free
- I'm a mom to four great teenagers, three boys and a girl. :) I also have one amazing husband who does his best to provide for all of us! We are a typical American family, struggling with finances, budgeting, and the challenges that come with raising godly teens in today's fast-moving world.
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Frugal tip: Be sure to sign up for Target's Debit Card...enjoy a 5% discount off of EVERY purchase! ;)
Frugal tip....Have a minor clog in the sink? Pour a packet of yeast down the drain and follow with a little hot water. Also, need to wash your husbands cap but don't want it to come out looking crinkled and wrinkled so then you SPEND money getting him new ones? Throw it in the dishwasher! Works wonderfully! Instead of buying expensive carpet cleaners I also spot clean my rugs with about 1/4 cup(for the whole carpet) of laundry detergent. Everyone always has laundry detergent and it leaves the room smelling good and cleans great! The best I have used is Arm and Hammer laundry detergent! Thanks Fab Free for your great site! <3 you!
Frugal tip: use rewards programs associated with your credit card (as long as you are able to pay off your card regularly) Getting gift cards with our points is how we got many presents for people this year.
Frugal Tip: Buy enough of a sale item to last 12 weeks. That’s about how long sales take to cycle.
Thanks for the giveaway, Fab Free.
Baynah.
We use my debit card reward points to get restaurant giftcards to use for special nights out.
sara.iteachk@gmail.com
oops, had to delete upper comment so u can id me w/ rafflecopter:) I shop after-Christmas sales to stock up for christmas the following year:) I'm anne on rafflecopter
I always buy the big refill bottles of cleaning products and keep refilling the smaller ones. saves money in the long run.
frugal tip from couponfreestuff
make sure before you head out to shop at cvs, walgreen, target or dollar general, to go to their websites and print store coupons you can stack with your manufacturers coupons for awesome prices or even freebies!
We always use coupons if we can find them. We only buy items when our stock is running low or if it is an offer too good to pass up.
Facebook- Ashley turicik
Ashley rexrode
My tip - use as many coupons as I can find. and car pool!
misteedawnw at aol dot com
Keep a list of the best price of pantry staples and stock up when you find that price!
My Tip: When having a baby check out craigs list and other places before buying brand new. Baby stuff is always brand new for the most part even when used!
sleatherberry@gmail.com
google various store ads to compare and contrast prices of items
Name: Sarah Walker
Email: sreis1987@gmail.com
Wow! So many great tips! Keep 'em coming! :):)
My frugal tip is to stock up when you find a dirt low price!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
One tip that works for us is to get creative with gift wrapping. For example, you can use comic book pages, magazine pages, paper bags, maps, etc for gift wrap. This works not only for Christmas but for birthdays or any occasion when you have to wrap a gift.
dahbou at gmail dot com
my frugal tip: if you purchase from a store frequently or have a large purchase planned, look on ebay for giftcards! you can often score them for 20% off and they can be paired with coupons.
Sign up for coupon sites for cities you plan to visit a few months in advanced
Make a list and find the sales, then only buy whst you need or what you are going to use.
heartnssoulcooking at gmail dot com
I always buy in the off-season! For instance, I just got swimsuits for next summer!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
I use coupons and follow several blogs to find the best deals for my everyday needs.
Invest in a smart phone and download money making apps. I keep my kids entertained while at the grocery store by giving them the phone to scan for items to get points. I later redeem the points for giftcards. The following app is one of my favorites.
http://www.checkpoints.com/android/download/
If you would like to start off with some extra points you are welcome to use the code "twinkies25"
Frugal tip : Save all your butter plastic containers/cottage cheese...e.ct....cheaper the Rubbermaid and you are helping the enviroment at the same time
Natasha H
My frugal tip is kids grow so fast I buy a lot of their clothes second hand off e-bay,craigslist, thrift stores and garage sales! I pay pennies on the dollar for clothing!
You guys are awesome! These are fantastic ideas - thanks for sharing! We might just save a dollar yet! lol
When shopping online, always search for a coupon. I go to retailmenot and usually find something for a discount.
Shop at a Moms to Moms sale for baby items like exersaucers, swings, cribs, etc. Even as Grandparents for seconds on items. Most churches or schools host them. If not, research it and start one in your community. Charge $20 to rent a table, $1 entrance fee and donate that money to the facility.
Save your receipts and keep an eye out for rebates that you can use with them.
I buy what is on sale and use coupons. I always check the clearance section first!
"Like" Old Navy on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/oldnavy?sk=app_168557439907844
for a 20% off coupon!
Get involved with Swagbucks also!!! You get bucks just for searching the internet and a lot of other things. They add up quickly and you can redeem stuff with swagbucks..my fave is the gift cards!
don't buy just to use a coupon. that's a total money trap...make sure it's actually deal with the coupon and wait if you don't need the product
ohradishes44
stock up on rock bottom prices
WE use vinegar in the rinse-aid compartment of the dishwasher, and it works great
cbstrat (at) gmail (dot) com
I buy Bronner's concentrated castile soap, and, when our bottles of liquid hand soap start running low, I squirt a little in and add some water. Easy!
klconn7 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Shop at places like Aldi, everything is so much cheaper and you can stock up on staples. Also stock up on items after holidays,they sell tissues and other household items for cheap just because they have baubles and other themed packaging.
Frugal tip. When you see a great deal for a store like Albertsons in your mail, take it to walmart and have it price matched. You save gas for not having to shop at two places plus money on the item you want.
My tip would be to simply watch ads and compare them with what coupons you have. It's not too hard to score free, or almost free, items especially at Walmart and Walgreens :)
world_as_one(at)live(dot)com
I'm ANNE on raffecopter:
my tip is to cook recipes throughout the week that use the same ingredients (so those ingredients don't go to waste). annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com
Stay organized, and reuse everything that can be reused
-Renee Sapone
stock up when things are on sale.
britibee@gmail.com
brittany boardley renaldi
I haven't tried this tip yet but I am going to on my next shopping trip:
Use quality dryer sheets and cut them into 6 pieces. Put one piece in the dryer per load and you will (supposedly) never know the difference!
Sounds like a good frugal tip to me!
shop after x-mas sales for next year and b-day gifts
rebecka.lozano@yahoo.com
Frugal Tip: wait for the best time to use your coupon!
i shop around and use coupons! i love coupons!
freebiel0ve @yahoo.com
I can't think of a better frugal tip for moms of little ones than cloth diapers and wipes!
I do surveys on the internet to make money...helps pay for gifts, books, etc.
annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com
Using coupons and stocking up on items when they are on sale!
don't buy something JUST because you have a coupon
when shopping online, go first through ebates.com or shopathome.com, they offer a cash back percentage on your purchase, and often have discount codes to also use on many popular retail stores. For example today, they just posted 4% cash back on ebates for Kohl's, plus coupon code HAPPYNY15 for 15% off your entire purchase!
I freeze leftovers and keep a list of them on the freezer door. If we leave leftovers in the fridge they tend to go bad before anyone eats them. This saves us $ because we don't have to eat out on busy nights.
we buy dry soup mixes then make homemade bread for dinner several nights a week in the winter. it saves a ton of grocery money.
Sign up for Mypoint, swagbuck, ebates, etc..and purchase gifts with your free gift cards, throughout the year!
I used to spend quite a few dollars on cleaning supplies until /i wised up and started making my own. For example, a toilet bowl cleaner can be made by mixing ¼ cup of baking soda with 1 cup of vinegar. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so and scrub it with a brush. This will both clean and deodorize.
I don't take my husband grocery shopping because it buys things I don't have coupons for...its cheaper to keep him at home! Also, I make the menu for the month so we know exactly what we are eating.
rebeccaw2005 at gmail dot com
That's funny about leaving your husband home, Rebecca:) And, it's so true:)
My tip: I look through those mailed coupon magazines for restaurant coupons and only clip for those coupons for restaurants we always eat at (and keep coupons in car so their available)
annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com
I shop at stores that double-coupon, and some of our local stores give AARP discounts every Wednesday.
klconn7 (at) yahoo (dot) com
my frugal tip is buying bulk foods online. Some ingredients like dried fruits, nuts and seeds are actually cheaper in bulk and with free shipping.
sarah at realtorsd.com
Pool coupons with your friends and family members! They might not use the ones that you covet and you might have something they really want.
Maggie at tethered mommy dot com
read blogs like THESE to plan grocery trips
compare the price of name brand products with coupons to store prices. Many times brand name stuff is cheaper with a sale and a coupon than generic stuff!
I always check the secondhand shops for everything first (printers, purses, everything!)
kcthelush at gmail dot com
use coupons and car pool!
utilize a costco, bjs, or other wholesale membership
I use the local library instead of the bookstore. You can renew books online nowadays, which also saves on late fees!
I can't say it enough - What great comments!
I appreciate you all so much for participating!! I have vowed to myself to save my family the most money I can this year by being a little more sensible and alot more frugal! You guys have given me great tips to get that done!
Stay tuned - we announce the Winner on Sunday, January 8, 2012. THEN, we will announce our next giveaway!
Again, thanks!
Heather
Make bread from scratch for dinner instead of buying expensive loaves. Check out "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking"
frugal tip, use a foam soap dispenser and put half regular soap and half water to stretch your soap. i've even put 1/4 soap and 2/3 water and it still work great
Frugal Tip: I read a study (I wish I remembered the names!) that revealed that the more frequently you go to the store the more you spend--even if you have shopping lists and use coupons and manager's sales. The more frugal approach is to do larger shopping trips less frequently.
*This was about "regular" shoppers. Obviously, some couponers may have different methods.
Frugal tip: Make a paste of baking soda and water and use it to scrub sinks and bathtubs.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
buy ahead on holidays and birthday when stuff in on clearance or really good prices. especially food you use all the time even if you just buy an extra can or two.
Frugal tip, always try to use a coupon, buy in bulk when items on sale.
I use vinegar as my household cleaner. My husband hates the smell, so I put orange peels in a jar of vinegar and let it set for a while and voila! I have orange cleaner!
Buy huge packages of chicken thighs and separate into smaller freezer bags for later use in cooking.
Always research large purchases you may get a great deal that in the long term was a mistake, instead of spending just a little bit more on a product that will last twice as long and work better.
suebunting1977@gmail.com a frugal tip that works for me and my family is I save the plastic bags that the groceries come in and reuse them for trash bags in the small trash cans.
We use samples of personal care items rather than buying them, saves a ton!
refilling my water bottles with the filtered water at work :)
fall_out_girl(st)comcast(dot)net
always shop after the holidays for food and gifts or wrapping supplies,decorations etc. i always have a stock of stuff,the latest i finally finished up after 3 yrs.
Make sure you don't spend more money on coupons then you save with all the newspaper subscriptions and ink printing out all the coupons!
Jadavis42@students.tntech.edu
start your own garden, and freeze the excess!
oheeyore at hotmail dot com
Use coupons
Combine trips to save on gas
Eat at home
Find free stuff to do with kids (park, library, museum free days)
Clean w/ vinegar & baking soda instead of buying expensive cleaners
Get a water filter instead of buying bottled water.
Brandi Elam on Rafflecopter
make your own dish and laundry detergent...
ohradishes44
I use old towels/cloths to clean kitchen (instead of paper towels) to save money. annejk112233(at)yahoo(Dot)com
I use coupons for everything and joined aaa for major discounts on hotels
hebb dot julie at gmail dot com
frugal tip - use ebates for cash back plus retailmenot for discount codes (can combine them).
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