Tuesday
Jan222008
WFMW: Frugal Advice
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:54PM 
With the HUGE success of the Backwards WFMW a few weeks ago, I have decided to squeeze one more week out of my topic! I got so many tips, tricks, recipes and websites that I thought I would share all of them with you guys!
Here is what y'all had to say:
- Use Cash instead of Debit or Credit.
- Cut out the Starbucks and Quickie-Mart drinks. Those are real money wasters.
- Even if you clip coupons, make sure that the store brands aren't cheaper.
- Shop at stores that will double (or even triple) your coupons.
- Learn CVS and Walgreen's. There are ways to get brand name products at very cheap (cheaper than store brands) prices. Sometimes, you can even MAKE money on these deals.
- Get a subscription (or borrow a neighbors' or go to the library) to the daily newspaper. You can find all kinds of free and cheap activities to do.
- Cook at home and eat at home as much as you can.
- One reader suggested this: "Pork butt–cook in the crockpot until it shreds easily then use it to make burritos, sandwiches, pasta…pork is cheap and versatile."
Websites you all love:
- http://www.likemerchantships.blogspot.com
- http://www.moneysavingmom.com
- http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com
- http://www.hotcouponworld.com
- http://www.afullcup.com
So, I hope that some of these things are going to work for me! If you have any advice, let me know. I'll add you to the list! Head on over to Rocks in My Dryer to share your tips and tricks. Perhaps you will find something that will work for you!
(And while you are here, check out my movie poll over there! -----> )
in WFMW
WFMW 
Reader Comments (7)
Also try www.dollarstretcher.com a great place for thrifty tips.
I tried to leave a comment and it disappeared, so I apologize if I am repeating myself!
Don't forget to combine coupons with sales whenever possible. It's a great way to build up the stockpile in your pantry.
CVS and Walgreen's Rock!!!
Starbucks doesn't taste all that good anyway. I can't see what the fuss is about, can you?
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Thanks for the list-- Great ideas!
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what a great idea! thank you for sharing the tips that were given to you.
blessings,
Karla
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Thanks! Getting financially savvy is my BIG goal for 2008. I'm going to bookmark your page!
I haven't been able to master the CVS and Walgreen's savings, but I will keep trying. I have gone back to doing my grocery shopping at a grocery store and only going to Walmart when I have a list of several items I need there. It has cut back a lot on my spending.
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Its a very interesting and cool post about online shopping. people are using online shopping to buy any product.
Thanks for your time to write this post.