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10-09-2008, 07:08 AM
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Saving $$$
I know we've made lists before of ways to save money, but I'd like to try a consolidation of items that we can add to and keep growing to reference back to.
One of our local TV stations has a Super Saver person who lists savings each day/week. Granted most of them are local, but there are some that others can use, too. Go to www.ktrk.com, scroll to the bottom and click on the Erin's Super Saver picture. I filled in the forms to get all the freebies. Let's help each other out. We'll cut and paste as things are added, so the most updated list will be towards the end of the thread. Make sense? COUPONS www.hotcouponworld.com www.couponsurfer.com $$ CUTTERS (Yes, some hurt more than others!)
Erin's favorite sites are: Hot Coupon World and Organic Grocery Deals. She says these sites are more like communities that allow members to search for specific coupons and offer support at the same time. You can also trade coupons at Hot Coupon World or post coupons you are looking for in the "wanted" section. Another site, Coupon Surfer, allows you to print hundreds. Here coupons are in alphabetical order by name brand. Erin says another way to save using the Internet is to email the manufacturers of products you like or want to try. She said, "They will actually send you coupons, and most of time it's a coupon for a free item." A third thing Erin suggests is to use the Internet to 'up' your savings on all those store cards. For example, on the CVS website you can use your CVS card to get coupons through email. If you log onto CVS.com with your savings card number, you'll instantly get a $4-off coupon. At Kroger's website you can actually load coupons onto your savings card, pick the ones you want, then go shopping - - no coupon printing required.
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10-09-2008, 07:41 AM
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Sandy, what a great thread. I don't have time to check things out yet, but I will for sure. The Oprah show last night had some good ideas, but I thought it could have been better. One lady said the only time something is plugged in at her house is if it is in use. Her last bill was only $61.
I'd like to try that one and may if I can talk hubby and son into cooperating. I just think it would be a severe hassle with TV programing, VCR's, always having to reprogam them.
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10-09-2008, 08:03 AM
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COUPONS
www.hotcouponworld.com www.couponsurfer.com www.allfreesamples.com www.shortcuts.com $$ CUTTERS (Yes, some hurt more than others!) unplug electronics (when not in use) coupon surf cancel call waiting cancel scrapbook club unplus house nightlights lower water heater setting turn off doggie radio/TV raise or lower A/C-Heat stop smoking less alcoholic beverages no junk food
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10-09-2008, 09:03 AM
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Here are some things i did this year.
Lowered my min. on my cell phone (saving 45.00 per month) downgraded my cable tv only have local calls on my home telephone downgraded my high speed internet at home at home. (saving 4.99 per month) turned in my cable boxes only have it on one tv. ( saving 5.99 per month) don't use credit cards anymore (very hard!!!!) only emergencies... (no interest fees) turn furnance/a/c down when we go to work. wash clothes only when we have a full load cut coupons for everything.... follow my husband around the house shutting of lights !!! pisses me off too... like having another child..... by clothes when there on sale only... sorry one thing i can't do right now is stop smoking, you minds well push me off the edge right now... to nervous about the recession....
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10-09-2008, 02:14 PM
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Sandy thanks for those sites I will check them out when I get a chance. Haley some good tips I am going to look into local calls only from my landline. I am trying not to charge to much either.. Cutting back on buying clothes all the time. I lost a big deal we were closing next week. The buyer couldnt get a mortgage due to the fact he may be losing his job along with losing money from hubby's 401 K , yep we are all feeling it... They say better days will come years from now.. ughhhhhhhhh we are all in this together...
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10-09-2008, 03:33 PM
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Some great ideas here!
$$ CUTTERS (Yes, some hurt more than others!) unplug electronics (when not in use) coupon surf cancel call waiting cancel scrapbook club unplus house nightlights lower water heater setting turn off doggie radio/TV raise or lower A/C-Heat stop smoking less alcoholic beverages no junk food car pool when you can __________________ |
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