Savings Sunday 6/19/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: Save money on phone calls.  If you use a cell phone, avoid going over on your monthly minutes (and avoid overage costs) by signing up for free nights and/or weekends and make the bulk of your calls during those times.  Also, use free online services like Skype which provides free audio and video chats to your friends using a computer, smartphone, or tablet device.  You can also use Skype to make calls to a phone line and even make international calls for a small fee.  

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 6/12/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: How do you spend your weekends? Is your idea of a good time trolling the mall and going out to restaurants? Try to replace activities that may tempt you to spend with hobbies that are free or cost very little.  Need ideas? I've got you covered. 

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 6/5/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: Don't pay extra just for convenience.  A container of sliced apples usually cost more than a bag of whole apples (and usually come in smaller packages).  Individually packaged meats (example here) cost more than a large pack that you can separate yourself. Sure these products may help with portion control, but why pay extra for something you can quickly and easily do yourself with very little effort? Next time you're out shopping and come across an item that is marketed as a "time-saver" or "convenience", be sure to compare prices with the standard version of the product and decide if the added convenience is worth the price difference.   

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 5/29/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip:  Try cooking most of your meals at home.  Home made meals are usually cheaper than at a restaurant or pre-packaged meal, you know exactly what you're eating (which helps if you are trying to watch calories), and you can make as little or as much as you like.  If you're short on meal ideas or short on time, there a number of cookbooks out there just for you.  Check out Best Ever Three & Four Ingredient Cookbook and Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook).

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week

Savings Sunday 5/22/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: Always have a shopping list.  If you're like me (well the old me lol), you find yourself in the grocery store starting at one end and going up and down every aisle making sure you don't forget anything...and along the way discovering more items that you need/want/crave :)  Have a plan and stick to it to keep your shopping budget under control.

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week

Savings Sunday 5/15/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: Buy in bulk to save on items you use frequently.  Are you buying a candybar everyday from the vending machine at work?   Buy a box of them at your local discount store and save a few bucks.  Do you find yourself buying magazines every month at $4 a pop? Purchase a subscription and save up to 50% off the cover price, depending on the magazine.   

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 5/8/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: Check online for coupons and deals before making a purchase.  With websites like Deal Taker and Coupon Mom, you can save money on everything from restaurant meals and  groceries to clothes and electronics.  

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 4/24/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: Be on the lookout for discounts on your staple items.  Stocking up on these items when you catch them on sale may seem like you are spending more money at that time, but in the long run you will save on items that you purchase frequently.  (Note: this doesn't work well with perishable items)

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 4/17/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip:  Just say no.  Have any daily habits or indulgences (ex. morning Starbucks run, 2pm candy pick-me-up)? Try to go at least one day a week without making this purchase. Eventually move up to 2 days a week without it.  Even this small change can add up to savings over the course of a month or year!

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 4/10/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip:  Get a library card! In addition to books, many libraries also feature DVDs, free internet access, and access to audiobooks.  

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 4/3/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 



Today's Tip:  When you're out, turn it out.  Leaving home? Make sure you turn off the lights, unplug electronics, and set your thermostat to the off position.  No need to waste electricity when you're not there to enjoy it :) 


Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!

Savings Sunday 5/1/11

Every Sunday, I will feature one easy, painless, money saving tip. 

Today's Tip: Make saving money a team effort!  Carpool to work, swap clothes and supplies with a neighbor, split a restaurant meal with a friend. Working together can be beneficial to both you and others!

Hope you find a way to incorporate today's tip into your routine this week!