Being Frugal...

[catnapper]

We're also in the middle of house repairs. Right now, we're painting the livingroom and dining room. I bought a 5 gallon bucket of NICE paint from the local paint store for $5. It was a mis-tint from a locAL contractor. I often get 1 gallon cans for $1. You can get them from Lowe's and Home Depot too, but its more expensive from them. Only problem... I ran out of the tan trim color and now I have to actually have them MAKE MORE for me

I do everything myself and take my time. Nothing is better and more cost-effective than doing somethign right hte first time 'round.

[Daisy and Delilah]

There are some great tips here. Thanks to everybody.

I just wanted to say that alot of people don't realize how helpful it is to save on every little thing you can. Five or ten cents may not seem like alot but it adds up. I've learned not to waste anything over the years. It really pays off in the long run.

I forgot about not always flushing the toilet. Great tip!! When we had the floods in my area, earlier this year, I wasn't able to flush very much for days. That was pretty bad, but, it really isn't that bad to only flush when really needed. I don't get to the gross point but I stretch it to the limit. It saves alot of money.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Whenever I get change, I put it in a pocket on my cars visor. I find at the end of the month I usually have about $10...in my car thats half a tank!

I only fill up twice a month as is, only spending about $40 a month in gas makes a huge difference.

[catmandu]

If I see something the Found Ctas can use I grab it and take it home.
And My Angels lead me to where I ca find things that have been disposed of like the Pittsurgh Steelers jacket worth about 60 dollars hair bed, and the two storage end tables!!!
And the sectional thats on the Cat Porch , and the bookshelf as well.
2008 was a great year for Free Stuff!
And I keep my eyes on the Pet Store Flyers they had 20 pound bags of Pro Plan for 20 dollars!!
And 44 pounds of litter 5.93!
It pays to save!!!

[aki]

another thing i do at christmas is save and reuse all the boxes, tissue paper and gift bags. i use the fronts from the christmas cards i get to use for gift tags the following year. sometimes you can get more then one from each card. i either tape them on packages and write on them, or punch a hole in the corner and tie them on with ribbon. scrapbooking scissors are fun to use if you want a funky edge.