When buying groceries count each item as 1 dollar. It seems to average out and you will have a good idea of your total bill at the checkout counter.
Don't toss your old plastic garbage can when you can use it as a bird feeder! Cut off the bottom few inches of the can, make holes on either side, and tie a string through the holes. You can hang it in a tree or on a clothing pole and fill it with bird seed.
Dont buy food that is on sale if you dont think anyone will eat it;you save more money by not buying it.
When purchasing SCOTT toilet tissue or napkins, or Kleenex facial tissues, shop at a wholesale club that accepts coupons for the longest-lasting, great buys.
Put brown paper bags and left over holiday tissue paper through the shredder. The brown paper bag shreds make a nice 'nest' and the colored tissue paper adds a wonderful accent when your gift box or bag is opened.
Never loan more money than you can afford to give away. Never co-sign for anyone. Make a debt and pay a debt, one bill at a time, to clear and build good credit.
Check out sales for grocery stores near your home. Write down items that are on sale, the cost and if you have a coupon. You save by getting the item on sale, by using coupons and sometimes you may have a rebate on these items too.
Always keep your envelope of grocery coupons in your purse in case you have to make an unscheduled stop at the grocery store.
