Frugal Living

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Comment by Tamara Mesenbourg on September 25, 2009 at 2:39pm

You can also get a small 1/2 oz. bottle of tea tree oil, add a few drops to a sink full of water and clean your entire kitchen. Smells great and is anticeptic.

Comment by Pretty Jewelry Things on eCrater on September 23, 2009 at 1:55pm

Hi,
I love being frugal and enjoy a very simple way of living. Always looking for a way to do everything cheaper to save money.

Tip: Before you throw away anything consider if you can give it away by posting it on Freecycle.org or sell it on ebay or craigslist. I have made good money while cleaning out my closets and clutter.

Comment by Karren Haller on September 20, 2009 at 12:05am

Make your own cleaning wipes for pennies.
Make Your Own Cleaning Wipes for pennies.doc

Comment by omshanti on September 19, 2009 at 9:43pm

Ooh, Shabby Chic, good one! I did those recipes in a jar for my mom and sister last year -- minestrone soup and oatmeal cookies -- just layered the dry ingredients in mason jars, with a little pretty fabric tied over the lid with ribbon. Really inexpensive and they _really_ liked them.

Comment by Debsgreatfinds on September 19, 2009 at 4:59pm

great tips gang :)

Comment by ShabbyNChic on September 19, 2009 at 4:18pm

Another tip: shop for the holidays now. If you shop ahead, you give yourself more time to find deals. Also do as much handmade as you can. My son makes gifts for all of his friends and family and it costs just a few dollars to do small notepads and crayon melts for popsicle stick and liquid glue building kits. Those came out to less than $.50 each gift. (We bought the glue for a few cents a bottle during the back to school sales.) Happy shopping!

Comment by omshanti on September 16, 2009 at 7:47pm

My tip: Walk, ride a bike, use public transportation, carpool. Heck, sled down to the grocery store. (Also better for you!)

Comment by ShabbyNChic on September 15, 2009 at 7:04pm

I LOVE saving money - so happy to have found this group! My tip: The majority of my family is vegetarian and that saves a lot of money. Meat is expensive.

Comment by Karren Haller on September 15, 2009 at 12:02pm

I of the things that can save money is on shipping and choosing a way that takes a bit longer for packages instead of the more expensive overnight, 2 day, 3 day services. I have read that FedEx and UPS is experiencing a decline in those using the express modes of shipping. And of course now the US Post Office has the Priorty Mail, they have lots of boxes to choose from with one price for packages, no weight restricitions. Check these out.

Comment by Recupefashion on September 13, 2009 at 12:27pm

hey gang thanks for the invite.
great ways to save money is never tho throw away food, or leftovers,

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