[MummyTard]

I thought we could all share our top money saving tips!

1. Use cloth baby wipes, it will save heaps
2. Buy Petrol on a Tuesday, its usually so much cheaper.
3. Use a slow cooker, you can use cheap cuts of meat!

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This post has been edited by ~FlyLady~: 21/09/2010, 03:11 AM

[smilingmama]

ok...

1. Buy summer clothes at the end of summer & winter clothes at the end of winter
2. Buy a $5-$10 giftcard at the end of every grocery shop to use at Christmas
3. Never buy DVDs/Videos (except for kids) - always rent & rent on the two for one day!

[Ms*Congeniality]

1. Get your car converted to gas. Saves us heaps
2. Shop around and check the Hot Specials section! I have saved heaps of money this way.
3. Use cloth nappies.

[MummyTard]

BUMP!

[Guest_toppy_*]

Transfer savings, the day pay goes in. Can't see it, can't spend it.

Meal Plan using what's already in your cupboard first.

Give things away. Through blessing others we have been blessed in return.

[Jeneral]

1. Leave the keycards at home.. take only the cash you need.
2. Overbudget
3. Pay weekly not monthly.

[MummyTard]

Thanks so much guys, keep em coming!

[chocks]

1. Same as Mirage and Toppy. Save 10% of your pay before you spend anything (also known as "pay yourself first").

2. Set up a present box. Buy different kinds of girls' toys, boys' toys & useful presents for adults, when you find a great special/markdown. Also keep giftwrap, cards and tape in the box. You will always have something on hand for that birthday party you forgot about!! I have saved heaps by doing this, cause I always used to leave it to the last minute (sometimes on the way to the party) and would end up spending too much money cause I was in such a rush!!

3. Eat at home. Takeaways are waaaaaaay expensive and a waste of money (IMO). Learn how to make simple but tasty food using the ingredients you have on hand. I often start dinner in the morning or at lunchtime to avoid that last minute "I don't want to cook dinner now at the end of a long day" feeling.

Love Chocks.

[tassiegal]

1. Don't pay full price for Christmas presents. I always shop from catalogues otherwise if you buy something you can guarantee it will be on special next week.
2. Don't do the grocery shopping when you are hungry.
3. Have a clothes party. You often get free clothes for yourself or the kids.

[toadflax]

1. Op-shop clothes are great, especially for kids where the item is often only worn once or twice before it is outgrown. You will be surprised by the number of name labels you can find (eg. Fred Bare, Pumpkin Patch, Jacqui E, Country Road etc).
2. Borrow new release DVDs and CDs from your local library. Reservations are free in our library system, and you can "book ahead" as they place the DVD titles in the system prior to release. I also burn CDs (which is bad, but you did ask about "saving money"!)
3. Like some PPs, I use cloth wipes (bought 30 from Woolworths when DS was born @ 90c each) and think I have saved heaps of money over the past 3 years.