What did you do to save $ today?

[freemotion]

Today, I quit smoking.

Last night, I made 24 6" x 6" napkins from a flannel sheet, sort of cocktail napkin size. I made this size in the past from the last bit of another sheet and I like it so much, I made a bunch on purpose. Think I'll make more tonight, as they are so handy. And some to give, too.

 

[Dace]

I am back to my coupons.
Since the move I just have not had it in me to dive back into couponing and it is ridiculous. I still shop smart and only buy what is on sale, but I can really boost my savings by just using coupons.

 

[cjparker]

I just got back from the bakery outlet. I got a 12-pack of whole grain hot dog buns, an 8-pack of whole grain hamburger buns, a pound of normally-expensive coffee (for hubby), a box of Earl Grey tea bags (for me) , 4 loaves of whole-grain bread, 4 boxes of not-too-unhealthy cookies, a box of really not healthful glazed donut holes and a jar of fancy triple-berry jam.......all for under $20.

 

[gettinaclue]

Well, I definatle didn't do as well as cj! But this is what I have...

I went to the book store!!!!

The complete Guide to Sewing Made Easy. 9.99. Got it on sale. One of my goals this year is to teach myself how to sew.

Preserving Summer's Bounty. 16.95 - way expensive, but will save me a lot of money in the long run. Will also be learning how to can.

Save our plant 750 everyday ways you can help clean up the earth. 4.99. My daughter is currently engrossed in this one as we speak. Got it on sale.

I also got ahold of The Tightwad Gazette and Putting Food By !!

 

[VT-Chicklit]

I spent the morning in the basement, starting to reorganise my food stores and check the date codes for items that are coming close to code. I found a half dozen items, so far, that are just past code or close. I will use these items up within the next few days. I hate to waste food.

 

[Okiemommy]

We textured our own walls rather than paying someone else to do it! In fact anything in the house that we re-do, we do ourselves except for plumbing and major electric.

 

[Tallman]

I made my own carrot seed tape. Worked just fine. I placed them in the garden, scattered a little dirt on, watered 'em, and put some boards on top so they won't dry out. I plan to uncover them in about a week or so.

 

[Dace]

My first week back on my coupons and I spent $191 and brought home $416 worth of groceries ......which included 36 lbs of meat. (beef, corned beef, chicken breasts, legs & thighs and bacon)

 

[gettinaclue]

Dace,

How did you do that?

That's incredible!

 

[Big Daddy]

We textured our own walls rather than paying someone else to do it! In fact anything in the house that we re-do, we do ourselves except for plumbing and major electric.

I do everything. Even plumbing and electric. Gets interesting sometimes. We need a new roof though and I don't think I'm up to it. I'm too old to fall 2 stories on my face.