Save money by making your own bread for as little as 60 cents a loaf.
Thank you Gayle and affluentpauper!
Please Note:
Prices have changed since 2008!
Prices have changed since 2008!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Address Label Freebies!
Request Free Address Labels
One of my favorite freebies I have been collecting over the years is my stash of address labels. They save me time and save others from having to read my awful hand writing.
You can request free address labels at a few different places online so you can start or add to your stash too.
If you need some labels now you can take a few minutes to create your own address labels using some free address label templates. There are 15 different styles and after the few minutes it takes you to make them, it will save you a ton of time.
Article Source: http://freebies.about.com/b/2012/07/23/request-free-address-labels.htm?nl=1
Thank you Stacy Fisher and About.com!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Safe and Easy To Use
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
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Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Sometimes the wheel needs to be reinvented, and the side-operation can opener, like this Good Grips Smooth Edge model from Oxo, is a case in point. Designed to operate on the horizontal, the opener makes a smooth cut below the can edge. The lid doesn't fall into the can, and the opener makes minimal contact with can contents. Built-in lid pliers let you grip the lid without touching it for clean and efficient removal. Though the large handles may be unwieldy for small hands, Oxo does use soft, nonslip material for a more comfortable grip. Like most standard manual openers, this unit is designed for right-handed operation. It measures 7-1/2 inches long and is safe for the dishwasher. --Emily Bedard
Product Description
OXO's Smooth Edge Can Opener cuts on the side of the can, below the can edge, leaving no sharp edges on the can or lid. The easy-to-turn, side-wind knob requires less force and features OXO's non-slip, comfortable grip. Enjoy a more safe, hygenic and easy way to open small and large cans.
Article Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000079XW2
So how does this Save Lotsa Money?
By saving you the costs of bandages,
potential lawsuits, and tetanus shots!
All the Best,
By saving you the costs of bandages,
potential lawsuits, and tetanus shots!
All the Best,
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Best Money-Saving Tips from Free Money Finance
Best Money-Saving Tips
from Free Money Finance
The 52 Best Money Saving Tips
There are hundreds of money saving tips available these days (at the time of this writing, I have 752 different money saving posts in the FMF archives). The sheer number of ideas can be so overwhelming that many people just give up and do nothing. So in the spirit of applying the 80-20 rule to your finances -- finding the best ideas that give you the most results for your efforts -- I’ve taken a stab at providing a list of the BEST money saving tips.Here's how it will work: I will list what I think are the best money saving tips in countdown format, starting with #52 and counting down to the #1 way to save money. I picked 52 because that’s the equivalent of one tip per week for a year, something anyone can implement.
Pretty easy, huh?
Not really.
Ok, it's easy for you, but it wasn't easy for me. This is because there are so many different tips as well as so many factors that make them "good" or not. And once they are deemed as being "good", there are just as many factors that may make any one idea better or worse than any other.
So I needed a system. A way to evaluate the best tips out there. In compiling this list, I considered the following factors in determining the best tips:
- What percentage of people it is likely to impact: I think mediocre savings for 80% of people is better than huge savings that only 5% or 10% of people can actually apply.
- Amount saved: I’ve made an effort to do my best to calculate the total amount saved, usually noting this in dollars saved per year. In some cases, there are big assumptions being made, and I'll generally point these out. That said, I've been a money saver for a long time and have a pretty good sense of what something will save a person.
- Time commitment and difficulty: Some money saving tips just aren’t worth the time, and some are so difficult that many people can’t apply them practically. I’ve taken these factors into account when appropriate.
- Extenuating circumstances: In some cases, it’s just not realistic to expect that you can get ideal results from each tip, so even though you might save more money with some financial moves, they are lower on the list because circumstances may not allow the perfect situation. (I know, this might be a confusing statement for now, but hopefully it will become clearer as we get into the ideas.)
Understand that this list is subjective and that many savings can’t be easily quantified since experiences vary widely. However, I’ve done my best to use available data and my own experiences to make guesstimates that will provide the best savings for the average person. And, of course, if I'm wrong you can always say so in the comments below. :)
So, without further ado, I’d like to introduce you to tips #52 and #51:
#52: Use Smart Strips
One good way to save money each month is to revamp your energy usage. Experts point out that a smart strip can save from $20 to more than $60 a year, depending on your energy usage and your set up. Consider plugging electronics and other “energy vampires” into smart strips. You can cut the items off from the outlet, putting a stop to energy leaks that occur even when you push the “off” button. I split the difference in estimates and say the average person can save about $40 a year using smart strips.
#51: Cancel Subscriptions
Do you need all those subscriptions? How much are you paying a month for a magazine you rarely read, or a newspaper that you don’t often pick up? Do you really need that online subscription? A $10 monthly subscription can save you $120 a year. Even a cheaper subscription of $3 a month adds up to $36. Add up all your subscriptions, and there is a good chance you can save $100. It is a good way to stop a money leak. However, you can’t repeat this year after year, so I bumped this idea down the list.
That's it for our first two ideas! Stick around for the next batch of tips, coming up later today. They’ll improve progressively, and hopefully you’ll save a bundle of money along the way.
So, without further ado, I’d like to introduce you to tips #52 and #51:
#52: Use Smart Strips
One good way to save money each month is to revamp your energy usage. Experts point out that a smart strip can save from $20 to more than $60 a year, depending on your energy usage and your set up. Consider plugging electronics and other “energy vampires” into smart strips. You can cut the items off from the outlet, putting a stop to energy leaks that occur even when you push the “off” button. I split the difference in estimates and say the average person can save about $40 a year using smart strips.
#51: Cancel Subscriptions
Do you need all those subscriptions? How much are you paying a month for a magazine you rarely read, or a newspaper that you don’t often pick up? Do you really need that online subscription? A $10 monthly subscription can save you $120 a year. Even a cheaper subscription of $3 a month adds up to $36. Add up all your subscriptions, and there is a good chance you can save $100. It is a good way to stop a money leak. However, you can’t repeat this year after year, so I bumped this idea down the list.
That's it for our first two ideas! Stick around for the next batch of tips, coming up later today. They’ll improve progressively, and hopefully you’ll save a bundle of money along the way.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Video: Life Coach Colette's Money Saving Tips
Life Coach Colette Robicheau's
Professional Organizer and Life Coach Colette Robicheau shares the best ways to live frugally and simply.
She shares tips on living a simple, buy nothing, lifestyle. Organize Anything, Robicheau's professional organizing company, focuses on environmentally sound practices and reducing cost whenever possible. Her low buy no buy philosophy is appreciated by her many clients.
If you have any questions, or would like to book Colette to come and help you, visit us online at www.organizeanything.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/organizeanything, on Twitter at twitter.com/organizenow or at our blog: www.organizeanything.wordpress.com
Video & Article Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsgRcVpj-IA&feature=related
Thank you organizeanything and Life Coach Colette Robicheau!
Friday, July 20, 2012
Find Freebies at Freebies 4 Mom Dot Com
The truth is that most of the sweepstakes I share with you have little prizes with lots of winners. Here’s a “Sweeps Success Story” from Karen about the little prize she won:
“What a nice surprise in the mail…Congratulations! You are a prize winner in the ‘The Great American Freshover Instant Win Game’. Prize: One Ziploc ‘VersaGlass’ 1.9L container *BPA free (oven, microwave, freezer, dishwasher safe), 3 Ziploc ‘Twist n Loc’ small round containers & lids (leak resistant) *BPA free, box of 30 Ziploc gallon bags (heavy duty ~ double zipper), box of 75 Ziploc ultra light freezer bags, box of Ziploc 20 ‘Slider Bags’ all-purpose storage quart, and a box of Ziploc 4 XL ‘Big-Bags’. ♥ Love winning ~ even small prizes!“
-Karen
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JCPenny Salons will be offeringfree haircuts to kids in grade K-6 during the month of August. Call yourlocal salon to verify participation and make an appointment. Thanks to Northern Cheapskate for sharing!
See’s Candies is celebrating National Lollypop Day on July 20 with free lollypops! Which is your favorite flavor? Valid at participating locations. Thanks to Mommies With Cents for sharing!
Try G-Oil for FREE after rebate when you purchase a 5 quart bottle of G-Oil 5W-30 Bio-Based Full Synthetic Green Motor Oil (available at Walmart). You will receive a rebate for up to $26. Purchases must be made between 7/10/12 and 7/24/12. Rebate requests must be postmarked by 8/24/12 and refunds will be delivered approximately 8-10 weeks later. Limit 1 request per household. Thanks to Mummy Deals for sharing! (image credit: G-Oil)
Sign up for the Pizza Hut “Hut Lovers” email program and get a free order of Stuffed Pizza Rollerswith your next online order. This offer is only good for new Hut Lovers members. Thanks to Mommies with Centsfor sharing!
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