Back to school savings can mean as much to you as to your children. I do my best to buy my yearly office needs during Back To School Sale time.
This week, I can find packages of 10 pencils for 50 cents, 10 pens for 75 cents and 3 relms of printer paper for less than %10.00. All of these on top of writing tablets, markers, computer supplies and even the computer sell for the lowest prices of the year.
Back to School savings are not limited to office supplies or what we think of as things just for the everyday school use.
You will be able to find small refrigerators, fruniture, microwaves and bedding at remarkable savings, too.
If you are like me, it's not to early to think about holiday shopping either. Make your list of who has been naughty or nice and start working on it, now before the prices go back up.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Extreme Coupon Shopper
You do not have to be an extreme coupon shopper to save money on your food budget. I spend about an hour a week looking through the newspapers for coupons and maybe another hour a week searching online. The clipping process may take another hour but I do it while I'm watching my favorite soap, so no time spent there.
I look for coupons of items I already use and know to be something I like. This goes, not only for food items but personal use too. Today I am putting my shopping list together and with the coupons I am looking to save about $19.00 on the items on my shopping list.
That $19.00 will either be spent on other food items, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, that I do not have coupons for or placed in my savings jar for later use. Placing your saving where you can see them, will give you the will power to save even more. If at the end of the month there is money left in your savings jar, use it for a treat for the whole family to enjoy.
Saving $19.00 every two weeks using coupons, adds up to a yearly savings of $456.00. Enough for a week-end away or holiday gifts for the family.
While you may never get to buy 30 tubes of toothpaste or cans of chicken noodle soup, then give it to charity, you can feed and take care of your family better, using coupons.
I look for coupons of items I already use and know to be something I like. This goes, not only for food items but personal use too. Today I am putting my shopping list together and with the coupons I am looking to save about $19.00 on the items on my shopping list.
That $19.00 will either be spent on other food items, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, that I do not have coupons for or placed in my savings jar for later use. Placing your saving where you can see them, will give you the will power to save even more. If at the end of the month there is money left in your savings jar, use it for a treat for the whole family to enjoy.
Saving $19.00 every two weeks using coupons, adds up to a yearly savings of $456.00. Enough for a week-end away or holiday gifts for the family.
While you may never get to buy 30 tubes of toothpaste or cans of chicken noodle soup, then give it to charity, you can feed and take care of your family better, using coupons.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Back To School Shopping
Even when you do not have school age children, Back To School Sales, are an exciting time of the year for a frugal shopper.
You can look forward to finding all your office needs at a reduced price. Not just pens and paper but desks, chairs or small refrigerators. The items we now connect with going back to school is amazing.
So don't be shy, read those sale papers, cut out those coupons and go buy, while the prices are right.
You can look forward to finding all your office needs at a reduced price. Not just pens and paper but desks, chairs or small refrigerators. The items we now connect with going back to school is amazing.
So don't be shy, read those sale papers, cut out those coupons and go buy, while the prices are right.
Monday, July 18, 2011
We are coming into my third most favorite time of the year..Back to School and End of Summer Sales. No, I do not have children going back to school, as mine are all grown but it is one of my favorite times for savings on hundreds of things I use through out the year.
I buy 95% of my office needs for the year. Not only the spiral notebooks, that you can get at an unheard of price, maybe as low as 10 cents for an 80 page note book. I buy pencils, pen, typing paper, printer paper and anything I think I might need for my computer for the next year.
It's an ideal time to buy microwaves, student furniture, lamps, electronics and televisions.
You can find lots of specials on everything from towels, sheets and comforters. If you have been thinking about putting a small refrigerator in the family room, now is the time to do it. Over the next 4 to 6 weeks there will be great buys on anything it will take to set up a dorm room for a freshman.
Take advantage of these savings. If you can't buy a year's worth, buy what you can afford. Even a three months supply of goods, can make a difference in your bottom line.
If you buy holiday gifts for children or teens, it's also an excellent time to place electronic games, movies and other entertainment item on layaway for later use.
Retailers use Back To School sales as a way to measure their sales
for the coming fall and winter season. It's the second most important selling season for them, beat only by the holiday season.
I buy 95% of my office needs for the year. Not only the spiral notebooks, that you can get at an unheard of price, maybe as low as 10 cents for an 80 page note book. I buy pencils, pen, typing paper, printer paper and anything I think I might need for my computer for the next year.
It's an ideal time to buy microwaves, student furniture, lamps, electronics and televisions.
You can find lots of specials on everything from towels, sheets and comforters. If you have been thinking about putting a small refrigerator in the family room, now is the time to do it. Over the next 4 to 6 weeks there will be great buys on anything it will take to set up a dorm room for a freshman.
Take advantage of these savings. If you can't buy a year's worth, buy what you can afford. Even a three months supply of goods, can make a difference in your bottom line.
If you buy holiday gifts for children or teens, it's also an excellent time to place electronic games, movies and other entertainment item on layaway for later use.
Retailers use Back To School sales as a way to measure their sales
for the coming fall and winter season. It's the second most important selling season for them, beat only by the holiday season.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Summer Entertainment on the Cheap for the Kids
Today's post is part of an article I wrong a couple of years ago. I hope you can use this idea in your life and add lots of giggles while doing it. If you want to see the complete article, there is a link at the bottom of the post.
Make Your Own Water Park
Kids are the best at having fun with a water hose and a piece of plastic. A slippy slide isn't expensive but it's small and when you have multiple children all wanting to use it at once, it can become a fight to the finish as to who gets to slide first or more often.
I spent about fifteen dollars on a large [12 feet x 25 feet] sheet of plastic. I cut it in half, making two 6 feet by 25 feet pieces. I found a small downhill incline in my yard and laid it plastic on it. First checking for rocks, sticks or anything that might cut through the plastic.
At the top of the incline I placed the water hose, releasing enough water to form a stead stream. You will want to wet the plastic completely before trying it out. The child has to be able to slide smoothly down the hill.
If for some reason your plastic isn't smooth enough to allow sliding, mix a small amount of dish washing soap in the flowing water, spreading it with your hand or a clean mop. Don't worry about the grass as a small amount of soap will not hurt it. Remember to move the plastic every couple days, so it will not damage the grass from wear and tear of the children.
When all is smooth and slippery stand back and watch the fun begin. Go on mom and dad join in, take a dive!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2442848
Make Your Own Water Park
Kids are the best at having fun with a water hose and a piece of plastic. A slippy slide isn't expensive but it's small and when you have multiple children all wanting to use it at once, it can become a fight to the finish as to who gets to slide first or more often.
I spent about fifteen dollars on a large [12 feet x 25 feet] sheet of plastic. I cut it in half, making two 6 feet by 25 feet pieces. I found a small downhill incline in my yard and laid it plastic on it. First checking for rocks, sticks or anything that might cut through the plastic.
At the top of the incline I placed the water hose, releasing enough water to form a stead stream. You will want to wet the plastic completely before trying it out. The child has to be able to slide smoothly down the hill.
If for some reason your plastic isn't smooth enough to allow sliding, mix a small amount of dish washing soap in the flowing water, spreading it with your hand or a clean mop. Don't worry about the grass as a small amount of soap will not hurt it. Remember to move the plastic every couple days, so it will not damage the grass from wear and tear of the children.
When all is smooth and slippery stand back and watch the fun begin. Go on mom and dad join in, take a dive!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2442848
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Building a Stock Pile
I know most of us have seen the Extreme Coupon show on our local cable stations and wonder how can I do that?
Unless you have a need for 30 tubes of toothpaste or 40 cans of cat food, to me this is a waste of good coupons and money. I understand that some of these people give their overstock to churches and other charities and I have nothing against that, but for most of these familes, the marjority of those items will run out of date before they ever have a chance to use them.
I keep a stockpile of food items in my pantry or under my bed but it's only for what fits my needs. I try keeping 4-6 weeks of extra items on hand. When I come across a good deal, I buy a couple extra and put it in my stockpile. I do this not only for food item but paper and cleaning supplies. Remember to rotate the food items so you do not end up with spoiled goods.
Keeping an open mind and eagel eye on your list of needs will allow you to keep within your budget and come home a winner with or without coupons.
Unless you have a need for 30 tubes of toothpaste or 40 cans of cat food, to me this is a waste of good coupons and money. I understand that some of these people give their overstock to churches and other charities and I have nothing against that, but for most of these familes, the marjority of those items will run out of date before they ever have a chance to use them.
I keep a stockpile of food items in my pantry or under my bed but it's only for what fits my needs. I try keeping 4-6 weeks of extra items on hand. When I come across a good deal, I buy a couple extra and put it in my stockpile. I do this not only for food item but paper and cleaning supplies. Remember to rotate the food items so you do not end up with spoiled goods.
Keeping an open mind and eagel eye on your list of needs will allow you to keep within your budget and come home a winner with or without coupons.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Summer Corn
If you have never tried cooking your fresh corn on the cob in your microwave,,well, get to it boys and girls. Your corn will taste delicious and keep it's beautiful coloring too.
It's simple and easy to do. Pull back the shucks, remove as many of the silks as you can, by gently rubbing a damp cloth over the corn. Pull the shucks back up over the corn and completely cover in plastic wrap.
Cook 6-8 minutes on high for each 2 pieces of corn. If you have not done this before you may have to try a couple before you get the texture and taste you are looking for.
Remove the shucks and the last of the silks. Add your favorite topping of butter, cream cheese or maybe a mixture of both and enjoy.
It's simple and easy to do. Pull back the shucks, remove as many of the silks as you can, by gently rubbing a damp cloth over the corn. Pull the shucks back up over the corn and completely cover in plastic wrap.
Cook 6-8 minutes on high for each 2 pieces of corn. If you have not done this before you may have to try a couple before you get the texture and taste you are looking for.
Remove the shucks and the last of the silks. Add your favorite topping of butter, cream cheese or maybe a mixture of both and enjoy.
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