Ways to save money

[lor1492]

bumping all this excellent advice

[divinedivagirl]

The other day Goodwill had 75% off on a Monday. I got some baby sleepers and diaper shirts for 99 cents with the discount they were only 25 cents!!!

Our local thrift store often has a $10 clothing garbage bag sale too which really helps the budget!

Just updated my trade list!

Lots of baby formula, grocery, health food and pharmacy coupons including:

Baby Food coupons:
GERBER GRADUATES, GOOD START, HEINZ BABY CEREAL, NATURE VALLEY

Grocery Coupons:
IVANHOE, ORVILLE REDENBACHER, TRE STELLE, HEALTHY CHOICE, GLAD, GAYLEA

Pharmacy coupons: CENTRUM, SPINBRUSH, PRONAMEL, DISNEY multivitamins


SOON TO EXPIRE COUPONS!!!!

BABY FORMULA COUPONS
1 X $12 off ENFAMIL A+ can of powder Mar 31/12
2 X $5 off SIMILAC SENSITIVE Mar 31/12
2 X $5 off SIMILAC READY-TO-FEED NURSERS Mar 31/12
and more!

PHARMACY
CLARITIN, ARM & HAMMER, ORAJEL FOR KIDS, NICORETTE, FLINTSTONES multivitamins, ROBAX PLATINUM

Would love to TRADE with you!!!

[avoncallingu]

Something I discovered today - this is for Ontario residents - don't know about other provinces.
For those people who receive social assistance. Until you are 65, you get assistance with things such as dental care - eye care - prescription orthotics, etc. After 65 Old Age Pension kicks in and although you get drugs supplied - many drugs are not covered and non of the above described are covered. - (Political comment: Don't you think that it is at THAT time of your life that you actually NEED help with these things because it's at this time when they start to break down.)

So if you are approaching 65 and you need new glasses or dental work - you might think about getting these things seen to while you have some help paying for it.
People who have only public assistance to live on need every possible help they can get to make ends meet.

[sunny3]

Use 1/3 to 1/2 the recommended amount of laundry soap.

Instead of frequent trips, plan lots of errands on errand day to save on gas or get my bus fare worth.

Prefer geared to income activities (even for adults in some cities), free activities (free skates, park concerts, libary activities, community centre activities), and the cheap movie theatres or pack a car full and go to the drive in (bringing own snacks).

Eat in, not out- you can even buy tim horton's coffee to make at home and their teas.

Bring a water bottle while out and find out where the nearest blue W locations are to where I'll be- blue w are businesses that will let you come in and fill your water bottle for free- libraries, municipal buildings, restaurants...

[Horndogg]

Great ideas everyone. I loved reading this one.

[scrapbookingoasis]

make your own things - I have done DIY conditioner and DIY deodorant so far. Doesn't have all the harmful chemicals in it either.

[AmberLab]

Tons of great ideas! Bumping!

[frugler]

make your own things - I have done DIY conditioner and DIY deodorant so far. Doesn't have all the harmful chemicals in it either.

how do you make your own deodorant?

i love kaluha, so I make my own, half price!

[scrapbookingoasis]

how do you make your own deodorant?

Here is the recipe I used
http://vanmep.blogspot.ca/2012/03/diy-deodorant.html

I can't remember the amount but some blogs I found said to use beeswax if you want it to be harder and to use an old deodorant stick

[abbasgirl]

Another really great way to save money on deodorant is to get one of those deodorant crystals that they sell in health food stores. It's a natural product that you just wet and apply. They work by killing bacteria that cause odor. I find that they work really well and they last for a really long time!

[abbasgirl]

Bring a water bottle while out and find out where the nearest blue W locations are to where I'll be- blue w are businesses that will let you come in and fill your water bottle for free- libraries, municipal buildings, restaurants...

I've never heard of blue W locations, so that might just be something specific to your area. Here in Ottawa, shopping centres and other public buildings do have water fountains though, so you don't have to look for a special sign.

[Insane]

Been thinking of making my own diaper rash cream. I can't decide if it's going to save me money though, so I'm hesistant.

[adolfo]

In my opinion online shopping is a good way to save money. Nowadays many people prefer online shopping. People can buy anything at anytime with great discount over the internet. Online shopping is the best idea to save lots of money and time also.

[frugal50]

In my opinion online shopping is a good way to save money. Nowadays many people prefer online shopping. People can buy anything at anytime with great discount over the internet. Online shopping is the best idea to save lots of money and time also.

why is it cheaper to shop online? and what are some good sites?

[marstec]

why is it cheaper to shop online? and what are some good sites?

frugal,
Perhaps I am overly suspicious these days, but I think the person you responded to is a spammer...see the link in their signature? (don't click on it!)