Comments on: Save It: Part 3

By: Lilly

Lilly — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:53:39 +0000

Some awesome ideas on this site, thanks for sharing everyone, I too have been known to send the odd batch of online greeting cards every once in a while. I also agree with what lisa said about grocery bags, I have invested a lovely 'shopper' so I don't need plastic bags from the store now, a great greener way to shop and live.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:55:47 +0000

Hi Sherry and John-
Love your website! You have so many great tips and ideas! Talking about trash pick-up, I don’t know if you are willing to bring your trash to the “dump”, but it would save lots of money! I think drop off is between $5 and $10 per visit, no matter how much you have. It is located off of Genito Road.

Looking forward to more great tips!

By: Envelope Printing

Envelope Printing — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:55:24 +0000

Consignment shops are great! You never know, your stuff may be another person’s treasure find! It’s always great to help out and give some stuff to charity too.

By: Nic

Nic — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:34:55 +0000

Hey everyone, I saw the article about money saving tips and think they are all great. I love the fact that lots of people are sharing their ideas like this, it means we can try and save money. I think with all the financial worries going around at the moment, we all need to be more aware of our spending. I thought I would share my new tip with you, I have now recently become a bit of a fan of electronic greetings cards. I have spent ages on the internet and have found a really cool free eCard greetings site. I think this is such a great idea as a money saving technique! I dread to link how money I have spent over the years on papers cards, and postage! I like this particular site because it always seems to have new designs to choose from, so I have never become bored. They also have a great application called 'Face It' where you can upload your own photos to add that extra personal touch, which is a great idea. I hope this piece of information helps, let me know!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:33:11 +0000

We live in Manhattan and I am always putting stuff on Craigslist when we no longer need it… not everything sells but I would say about 75% of my items do, given enough time… even the ugly, 15-lb., recycled glass leaf platter that relatives spent $20+ to send as a bridal shower gift! I wish we had the option of a consignment store/franchise here. Hmm, maybe that’s an opportunity…

I’ve also signed up for word of mouth marketing organizations such as http://www.bzzagent.com, Psst from General Mills and First Taste from Kraft (Google to find their Web sites). Every so often they send me coupons and/or new products to try and give feedback on, which is fun.

And I’m a huge fan of reusable grocery bags (http://www.rumebags.com) and CFL bulbs, especially the new ones that enclose the coil in a frosted glass globe so they look more aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for all of your tips and ideas!

By: Nicole Greene

Nicole Greene — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:22:33 +0000

Sherry-
WOW – how do I EVEN begin to comment on this post. Well, let me start by saying that I just started couponing and Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University. As a previous retail store manager, I LOVE TO SHOP, but now I “admire and not acquire” and determine if it is a need vs. want. We also no longer have cell phones, cable or TV at all. Our entertainment is from the library or outside (moving from CO to SC has helped that a lot due to all the free outdoor things to do). Plus I could spend all day long in my Craft Room scrapbooking and there is ALWAYS yardwork to do.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:36:59 +0000

Hey Lindsey,

Very good question indeed! We have yet to make some calls to determine which ones offer the service here in Chesterfield, but we do know that Duck’s doesn’t (we checked them out a few weeks ago). But we’re sure in this economy we’ll be able to hunt someone down who’s happy to get our business! Stay tuned…

xoxo,
Sherry

By: lindsey

lindsey — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:56:08 +0000

sherry,
what companies do bi-monthly trash pick up? In Mechanicsville, I pay about $50 a quarter. It’s pretty cheap but we still we don’t take the bin to the curb every week because it’s not full. thanks!

By: Alison

Alison — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:44:49 +0000

As part of a 31 day blogging challenge by problogger.net, I built on your fabulous list. Would love for you to check it out!

http://newlifeasnewwife.blogspot.com/2009/04/5-more-way-to-save-it.html

By: KatyW

KatyW — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:53:52 +0000

Thanks, everyone, for the great tips…and Youngsters, thanks for getting the cheapskate party started w/ your post.

I’m a reformed shop-a-holic, and I’m really enjoying life as a cheapskate! When I married my hubster, I was so wasteful, I bought my shampoo at Neiman Marcus and thought nothing of dropping piles of cash on stupid stuff. Yikes. It makes me feel a little sick to my stomach just thinking about all the $$ I wasted….

Anyway, my darling hubster loves to save money. I’ve learned alot. I call the story of our marriage, “From Kiehl’s to Suave in 10 Short Years.” :-) [I don't really use Suave, but it sounds better than Pantene, and it gets the point across :-) ]

Another tip I like…buy a LARGE container good quality dish soap (I love the smell of Palmolive) and cut it in half (or even more) with water…you get twice as much for the money. (You could do this w/ shampoo too.)

I love to buy the Olay cleansing cloths for my face, and I buy them in bulk then cut them in half…my friends do that w/ dryer sheets too.

Also, instead of buying the stuff to put in my dishwasher to keep water spots at bay…I’ve learned to use white vinegar instead to do the same job. I use white vinegar alot as a “green” cleaning agent around the house. I was worried at first our house would smell like a tossed salad, but it doesn’t.

Thanks for all the great tips!

Happy Easter everybody!