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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Money Saving Tips

This is a list of ways I've learned where I can save money. You may pick and choose where and how you wish to save but as a stay-at-home Mom the possibilities are limitless. I've found that being a family on one income, my job is learning to save the money my husband provides so that it can be stretched as far as possible.

  1. Paper Products (I buy only toilet paper - use clothe napkins and microfiber towels for cleaning and messes, toilet paper for kleenix and stay away from paper towels and plates) - Saving about $32 month
  2. Make your own laundry detergent (takes only 20 minutes) - Savings $20 month
  3. Make your own cleaners (takes only 1 minute) - Savings $8-15 month
  4. Make your own hygiene products (minus shampoo or conditioner)-it's easier and faster than it sounds and of course always better for you (recipes found in my blog and favorite sites) - Savings more than you can imagine.
  5. Use clothe wipes and diapers - Savings $20-30 month
  6. Every 6 months make a point to call up on everything you pay monthly to and see if they have promotions or idea's for lowering your bills.
  7. Keep a compost pile to put trash to use
  8. Gardening and canning (don't forget herbs) anything you can grown, even one tomato plant will save you money
  9. Save rain water - best for gardening and saves a lot
  10. Always buy used or refurbished- Savings limitless

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