How do you save money!

[Gemme]

I collect loose change and it goes into a giant glass pickle jar. When full, it goes to my bank and they ship it off to be counted and deposited into whatever account I want.

I have it set up with my bank so any debit from my account that is has change attached ($11.41 for example) would deposit the rounded up change into my savings (in that example, $.59 would go into my savings account).

I have a 401K.

I keep an eye on sales and try to get stuff that's a better deal.

We buy real food to make meals out of and try to limit the junk that's so easy to pick up on the road. That stuff adds up really quick!

Some of my furniture is a bit worse for wear and we're fixing it up instead of purchasing new.

[Okiebug61]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I collect loose change and it goes into a giant glass pickle jar. When full, it goes to my bank and they ship it off to be counted and deposited into whatever account I want.

I have it set up with my bank so any debit from my account that is has change attached ($11.41 for example) would deposit the rounded up change into my savings (in that example, $.59 would go into my savings account).

I have a 401K.

I keep an eye on sales and try to get stuff that's a better deal.

We buy real food to make meals out of and try to limit the junk that's so easy to pick up on the road. That stuff adds up really quick!

Some of my furniture is a bit worse for wear and we're fixing it up instead of purchasing new.

We needed to replace our theatre seating and spent an entire weekend sitting in every chair we thought we might like! As always the ones we liked we could not justify the cost! One Sunday we were shopping at Big Lots and found a love seat on sale with an additional rewards member discount and walked out with a new leather loves seat for $253.00 bucks! We love it, it fits our needs and saved us big bucks! Red and I have learned not to buy on emotion and that has saved us a lot of money!

[Bad_boi]

I punch people and take their lunch money and keep it in a jar.

[Bèsame*]

Oh, I have apps to all my fav stores, so I will always have a coupon.

Now, where do I go, what do I do, to save time?

[Okiebug61]

Originally Posted by Uniqueswtfemm

Oh, I have apps to all my fav stores, so I will always have a coupon.

Now, where do I go, what do I do, to save time?

We save time by having everything thing we need monthly set up on Amazon. I have not shopped for any paper products in over a year. I make sure to check my subscribe and save items the week before the cut off. If any prices have raised to much then I switch the brand. I have only had to do this a couple of times. Amazon has always been spot on with my items and if anything has arrived damaged they replace it without having to return the damaged item at no charge. Now if I could get the drone delivery they showed on 60minutes that would be awesome. We also stock up on non perishable items which saves us time having to shop.

[Smiling]

Okie,

Quick derail: I read about the drone delivery! Is that absolutely crazy or what? I don't find it so surprising that the technology is possible; but that we are so close to it being implemented scrambles my brain. I guess the FAA is skeptical that they will be able to put the necessary controls on it in that amount of time, though. It will be very interesting to see! They are only going to be able to stem the tide of air traffic for so long, in my opinion; with the flying cars, motorcycles, etc. in the works.

Okay, sorry everyone! Just wanted to say that and we aren't allowed enough characters in rep comments to satisfy my big mouth on this issue, lol.

Carry on....

[Rockinonahigh]

Yesterday I was cleaning out the freezer and found I had let a few things stay in there to long,it wasn't much but was a waist of $ to put them in the garbage.So with that being said I now have a chart of what's where and how much,when I use something up I can check the chart and restock..hopefully no more stuff in the garbage.I also get thing in bulk if possable that are non perishable then put then in a air tight container.Another thing I have done is I have a large camp stove that runs on butain or charcole even wood chips if thats all I have,it even has a 21/2X21/2 oven on the side to bake with.We use to camp out a lot so I just put this equipment to contenued use in case the stove has a problem,it's a gas stove but the pilot light works with electricty so if the juice is out it wont light anything..a safety measure built in.
With old man winter having the possablity of being bad this year(we are due one) my son is putting a generator to kick in if the power goes out so we won't lose whats in the fridge or either freezer,replaceing the contents would cost a bundle.

[Gráinne]

I find if I plan meals for a week, then load the e-coupons and clip the paper ones for things I know I'll use, I can save much $ at the store.

Since I'm trying to be (ahem) smaller, I've been buying my "in-between" clothes at the Goodwill. I can get away with very basic, neutral colors. I buy for my two sons there, also. Just today I picked up a wooden magazine rack for the living room-$5. Most of my art is thrift store, then reframed if necessary.

I mostly watch for sales, if the store is very close. Too far, and it's not worth the time or gas. I have a Target, Kroger, Walgreen's, and a Kohl's all within 10 minutes. I try my darndest not to shop at the nearby Walmart, though.

Something I've noticed-yes, it's important to save, but I've been trying to get value when I do spend. For instance, the other day I was out and about all darn day and starving. Instead of going to McD's and feeling physically but not emotionally full, I took myself to my favorite deli place where I get a huge sandwich, chips, pickle, a drink, and dessert for the same money. I love it there, the people are nice, and I feel like I spent well. So that's my challenge for 2014; to save, yes, but not cheap myself out.

[Jet]

Custom Italian suits from Darya Trading, an importer in LA. I bought a lined, custom all weather black suit listed for 1500.00 for 99.00 with shipping. The fabric and craftsmanship are beautiful.

Italian sport jacket listed at 489.00 for 69.00. Lined and custom fit.

[sofimichi]

*le suscribes to the thread*

[Ginger]

I get a lot of catalogues, and I drop them straight into the recycle bin on my way to my apartment when I get home.

Quinoa in bulk is like the only great deal at Whole Foods. So I stock up every three or four months on it.

[Medusa]

One of the biggest ways I save money is by bringing my lunch to work. Usually it's either leftovers from the previous evening or a Lean Cuisine meal or something like that. I also bring my breakfast (a smoothie or yogurt and fruit) and my afternoon snack.

Just for example, when I eat at the cafeteria at work it looks like this:

Breakfast - Starbucks coffee, scrambled eggs, orange or banana = $5

Lunch - Usually something from the salad bar or the lunch of the day= $7

Afternoon snack - Fruit or something junky = $1

$13 a day multiplied by however many days I go in. I work at home a lot but there are times I go in to work 4 or 5 days.
Just going in 4 days multiplied by $13 - over $50.
Do that every week and it's easily over $200 a month.

Jack and I also try to curtail eating out. We got into a bad habit for a while of eating out 2 - 3 times a week and it was costing hundreds a month.

Just eat at home!! and SAVE!

[Okiebug61]

[QUOTE=IslandScout;867214]I get a lot of catalogues, and I drop them straight into the recycle bin on my way to my apartment when I get home.QUOTE]

Here is a fun way to maybe use some of those magazines.

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/451...d-box/page/all