deedum

Anybody else want to slow down on their spending? Today,

1. we ate lunch at home before going to town today which we usually don't ..so we saved
2. Stopped in Hancocks, saved 40% on everything I bought.
3. Ate supper at home, quite contently.
4. Gave my dh a haircut, saved.

How do you save? Anyone else interested in this?

JulieR

Eating at home is our big saver, including bringing leftovers to work for lunch.

Today, we entertained ourselves at home instead of driving into town, going to a movie or eating out.

Rebecca VLQ

LOL! This is what I do. All.The.Time.

Eat at home
Shop sales
Don't shop at all (when even the sales are too much!)
Cut Dh's hair (sometimes he gets a wild hair to wear it longer...my expertise ends when I can no longer use clippers)
Avoid pre-packaged meals (except the occasional pizza)
Make homemade refried beans (costs about 25 cents to make a whole ton of them! Costs at least a buck for a 15 oz can,kwim?)
Coupons, coupons, coupons. BOGO is your friend. :D
Wait to shop KOHL'S until you get the 30% off coupon. Then, shop the sale racks.
Be a minimalist when it comes to shoes and pants. I find I do well with < 10pr of shoes. Even that seems like a lot. Couple pairs of good fitting jeans, a few slacks, a few capris, a few shorts. Then you have coordinating tops galore!
Sell-donate-throw what you don't use, so you can get to what you have! (and then you don't rebuy it)

deedum

This week I also cut back my cell minutes,also think we may read the paper online with their subscription. won't have to mess with the paper, don't mine that if we would recycle it. I love to be smart with my bills. It is empowering!

cjomomma

We always eat at home unless it's a special occasion.

I cut my fabric sheets in half so I don't have to buy as often.

I shop at Dollar Tree for those items that are more expensive else where.

I bought a brand new pair of jeans at the thrift shop for 3 bucks the other day.

I turn old towels into dish rags.

I own about 4 pairs of shoes and have enough clothing to last 7 days.

I cut everyones hair in my family.

I only buy what is needed.

sew_southern

Well, I saved $40 with coupons at the grocery yesterday.

Today my 2 DD's & I went to the mall so my oldest could get a new pair of jeans at American Eagle. She's grown and has her own money, so I only make suggestions about her spending habits. I suggested she try JCPenney first, she found a pair that fit great, a shirt & a nice bra all for the same price the AE jeans would've cost! Then we went home and had sandwiches for lunch. :)

sarahconner

Eat at home more, but I like coffee @ Paneras
Only 'use' from my stash.
Buy non perishable food and paper products once every 2 months at Sams.
Only buy enough food that we can eat for the week
When running errands, bunch them all up and hope they are my side of town.
For myself, daughter, and grandsons, I show @ Thrift Stores.
Big bucks will not be spent this Xmas season

thelondonzoo

You read my mind! I'm going to start a journal and write down at the very least one thing a day I did to save money. I figure this will give me motivation to save for a house.

JulieR

I'd start with writing down every single cent you spend -- it's an eye-opener, and it makes it easy to see where spending cuts can be made.

Good luck!

Lostn51

Well my wife an I have cut back on going out to lunch during the week now we go twice a week and usually hit the specials they have at Chili's or Applebee's. We also buy in bulk at Sams so we save on certain things there. I limit my trips and now we only fill the car up once every 2 months and if I do go somewhere it is usually close by and I am on my bike.

But where I am really saving some serious bucks is the fact that my SIL raises cattle and I have a cow that is just about ready to slaughter. That and Deer season is coming so I will fill my freezer easily with everyone coming up hunting on my land. Next year we will have a garden and I will save more money and have better food!

Billy