Always use items that are
reusable rather than throw away. You'll find that doing these little things
like using real cups and plates instead of paper or plastic throw away, and
recycling containers for storage or even to use in craft projects, you can save
a lot of money. Each by itself may seem minor, but when put together they can
amount to tremendous savings over time.
The above are examples of
things you can do to save money on your quest to live to live the frugal
lifestyle. I want to tell you about
another frugal activity that can result in hundreds of dollars a year-rebates
and coupons. I list both together, because
using both, along with your weekly sales ad, is the best way to save money.
Don't buy it if you won't use
it. Things like small kitchen appliances, repair tools, and gardening tools are
good examples. We know they'd make our life easier if we just had the
opportunity to use them. Simplify your life and narrow it down to a couple you
just can't live without like a can opener and coffee maker.
If you think this will take
up time, you are correct, it will, but the time spent on this organization will
be well worth it to you. An hour or two spent organizing your coupons and
rebates and then using them at a store where there is a sale on, may save you
hundreds of dollars a month on your food bill. You save money without sacrificing
the quality of the food you purchase. The first few times getting organized
will take some time, but stick with it and over time, you will find that your
ability to get organized will become faster and easier. Think of applying your
savings to yourself as an hourly wage, and you may find that you are paying
yourself up to $30.00 an hour. Well worth it, I think.
Gather all your coupons-you
have been clipping them, haven't you? Now check your weekly sales ads and see
what items are on sale that you have coupons for. This done, check and see if the store offers
double coupons. These are the stores you
want to check first. Now go online and
put in a search for rebates plus your product.
Many will be printable.
This done, do your shopping
and mail out your rebate forms, then sit back and relax. Oftentimes. You will find you actually come
out ahead in this deal, as the rebate will be the price of the item before the
use of the coupon
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