Minimize gas prices by doing all your errands in one day each week. Not only do you save money, but it also gives you more time at home with your kids!

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"Me" time. Instead of spending money on pedicures, etc, try getting a group of friends together for a ladies night out once a month. You can all bring an appetizer, several colors of nail polish, remover, et, and share! You get pretty toes, a full tummy, and a lot of laughter all at the same time!

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"Must haves"...always put purchases into categories of "must haves" or "want to haves". It will really make you stop and think before spending the money. And, this applies to big AND little purchases!

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Mastercard...QUICK, cut that sucker up!!!!!

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Mother's Day

-Get a card from Dollar Tree or Dollar General or make one yourself.
-Homemade gifts

mypoints.com

Great website that you earn points for reading emails, more points if you participate in the offer, and you get points for shopping online. Then you turn points into gift certificates.

MOPS

-Many areas have these groups for moms of preschoolers. It's cheap socialization for you and your child.

Medication

-Buy storebrand/generic over the counter meds.
-When getting a prescription from the doctor ask if there is a generic form of the medication. Some insurance companies give you these for free, and other pharmacies only charge $4.00.

Move (rotate) your current stock to the front and put the new stock behind in your pantry to Maximize the shelf life.

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Markers

-To save dried up markers dip the tips in water for 1-10 seconds and blot before use.