Do you know how to cut your grocery bill? What about practicing debt management? With these uncertain economic times, it is important to save money and resources where you can. I hope that the past week’s frugal articles will help you to accomplish some great saving goals.
Here is the Frugal Living week in review for March 10th through March 16th.
March 10th
Want a great idea for Easter? Why not make up a frugal bunny costume with no sewing involved at all?
Frugal Living Week in Review: March 3rd Through March 9th
Do you know why it is so much easier to spend today than it was a few years ago? If not, you’ll want to read through last week’s articles. We have also covered a lot of new ideas, from reusing items to creating frugal meals for your family.
March 11th
It seems that all of the grocery stores around here are running a lot of multiple unit specials, such as 10 items for $10, or 6 items for $8, etc. Sometimes you can get some good deals with these sales. but unfortunately, most of the time you can get taken. Often, the sale price of the 10 for $10 is more than the item is without a sale! And even if the price is less with the deal, chances are that you can find the item in a better sale or find a generic version of the product for a lot less.
March 12th
I consider magazines a luxury item. They are filled with lots of great information, recipes, news, stories, gorgeous photos and more. You can reuse magazines for wrapping gifts, creating art and crafts and more. But, if you buy them, they can get quite expensive.
If you are looking for clothing that is a bit more upscale than you might find at your local thrift shop or yard sale, there are at least two places that you can look. There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars for designer clothing or be stuck with less expensive brands. You can have ritzy stuff on a frugal budget. Here is how.
March 13th
10 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill
Who couldn’t cut their grocery bill down a bit? Aside from rent or a mortgage, food tends to be the biggest monthly expense that most people have. Just saving a small percentage on your food bill can yield big dollar savings. And if you use all of these strategies, you’ll actually save a large percentage.
March 14th
10 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill 2
be the biggest monthly expense that most people have. Just saving a small percentage on your food bill can yield big dollar savings. And if you use all of these strategies, you’ll actually save a large percentage.
A question that often comes up is why should anyone live so frugally? This is usually followed up by, “Don’t you have a life?” Once and a while someone might say, “I could never live like that. I’d rather work than wash out baggies.”
March 15th
Don’t Believe Frugality = Happiness? Try This!
I really believe that living frugally can make you happier. You might have seen my reasons in earlier blogs, so I won’t reiterate them here. But if you are skeptical about living well on less, I have something that you can try.
A great form of frugal fun for kids is the Easter Egg hunt. Sponsored by towns, civic groups and businesses, they are a great way to have some free fun, go out and meet your neighbors and even get some goodies to bring home.
Debt Busters: Two Mistakes that Everyone Makes
If you want to live a life that is as debt free as possible, avoid the following two mistakes. They are very common problems, or should I say ways of thinking, that lead to increased debt. Don’t get caught in these traps.
March 16th
When you are shopping for something new, consider buying it used instead. Many items can be purchased “like new” for a fraction of the cost. These are things that are readily available used, are often in excellent condition and purchasing them second hand is very cost effective. Most of the time, you won’t even be able to tell the difference between a used or new item, with the exception of the cost.
The Best Things to Buy Used: Toys 1
When you are shopping for something new, consider buying it used instead. Many items can be purchased “like new” for a fraction of the cost.
The Best Things to Buy Used: Toys 2
We are in the middle of a series of articles about the best things to buy used. These are items in which purchasing second hand can mean significant savings and “like new” quality.