[janasgoad]

Here are a few of my favorite money savers:
I have expensive taste in clothing so I hit the consignment shops and Goodwill on a fairly regular basis. My wardrode is fantastic and no one would ever suspect that I purchased them "used". Even my wedding gown (which was absolutely gorgeous) came from a consignment shop.

I use Craigslist like you wouldn't believe. We barter for things that we want/need with stuff that we couldn't care less about. We then take things that we received for free on Craigslist and barter for other things with them. I'm lucky because we live in an area where Craigslist is very popular.

Every 18 months I donate my hair to Locks of Love. Many salons give you a free cut and style when you donate your hair (need at least 10 inches to be donated). I go to a salon that not only gives me a nice cut but also sends the donation for me so I don't have to pay the postage.

If you like beef, get a half of beef for your freezer (freezer I received for free on Craigslist). We split one with my aunt last year and paid only $2 per pound (including butcher costs) for the best organic beef I have ever had! That is cheaper than hamburger and I received hamburger, roasts, all cuts of steak, etc.

Grow a garden. The veggies are fantastic and so much cheaper. If you don't have a yard, rent a pea patch from a local co-op (usually about $20 for a summer).

Use the library - you already have paid for it! I never rent dvds or videos anymore. Our library allows for online holds. I order all the movies I want and go to the library once a week to pick them up. Sometimes it takes a few months for the newer movies to become available due to all of the other people placing holds but in the meanwhile I have others to enjoy. I used to spend lots of money on books too and now I just pick them up at the same time.

Hope some of these help.