Random Ideas for Savings

As I keep saying there are saving ideas all around us, it just a matter of taking advantage of them, to keep more money in your bank account.

[1] Shoes tend to lose their shape and appearance of newness in a hurry. If you can, buy two or three pairs and wear them interchangeably. They will all look new longer, as well as wear longer.

[2] Buy furniture "just as it comes from the factory — unsanded, unpainted, and unstained" — You can paint or stain it to the color of your choice for much less. There are lots of products to make this an easy job, plus save you lots of money.

[3] If you are going to a pot luck dinner and taking Deviled Eggs, buy medium size eggs. Most of us will eat 2-3 halves without taking notice to the size of egg you used. It will help with the cost for you and the calorie intake for the guest.

[4] Make your own instant oatmeal packets. Use a small zip lock plastic bag and add 1/3 cup of quick cooking oats, 1 teaspoon of chopped nuts, 2 teaspoons of the dried fruit of your choice [raisins, dates, prunes] 2 teaspoons of sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons of brown sugar. When you are ready to eat..pour the mixture in a bowl, add 1/2 cup water and microwave for 30 seconds, stir and cook another 30-45 seconds, depending on the watts of your microwave.

[5] If summer time has left your feet looking like rough leather, try this little tip. Before bed time, rub a good coating of petroleum jelly over them, then put on a pair of cotton socks and sleep in them. After a couple of nights, you should see a great improvement.

Faylee