Need Help - Page 2

Missystuy · 08-14-2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by brensmom

make a menu for your meals and stick to it this will greatly reduce uneeded purchases.

I do this too. It helps out SO much. And I enjoywoking on a menu. This also cuts down on the "what are we gonna have??" Syndrome.

I also collect bottles and cans and return them. Then I use the return slips plus my coupons toward my grocery bill. I luck out because I get alot of bottles from my work, but you could collect them other ways. I usually get about $5-7 from them.

gda22 · 08-14-2006, 07:50 PM

I also found a spending diary really helped to see where the money was going.

When using my cosmetics - I cut the bottom off the tubes - usually at least another weeks worth hiding inside. Do this for toothpaste etc.

When cooking spaghetti & add an additional can of peeled tomatoes & this stretches it to another meal.

Saving petrol - try to make one trip & do all chores at one time.

Buy handwash liquid & add extra water to slightly dilute.

Washing hair - only wash once not twice.

Basmati rice is low GI & helps you to feel fuller for longer.

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freckles · 08-19-2006, 04:15 PM

Thanks ladies for all the ideas. I am doing quite a bit of them already but there were a few I haven't tried. I appreciate the time in answering this post there is a;ways great hings on here.