Five Minute Financials

[Aleta]

Re: Five Minute Financials

Checking through the newspaper for special sales on food, clothing, etc.
Paying bills online and knowing they're paid and didn't get lost in the mail.
Compare grocery store ads and list what I want from each and then checking my coupon box for the appropriate coupon.
I have a list on one of my inner cabinet doors that anyone can list what they are running out of. It's a great saver. I also will list something wnen I know that I'm down to my last one.
I make my own special coffee drinks with expresso coffee, scalded milk, whipping cream, a dusting of cinnamon and chocolate.
I can also read in 15 minute increments financial books which will save me money.
I can read articles that I've saved and cut out on finances.
Calling the phone company and dropping an unneeded service such as inside wiring on your telelphone bill.
When making one meal, make enough for future meals to freeze. It should take you less than 5 minutes to seal a meal.
Check through the vegetables in your drawer. Flash freeze them and put them in a plastic bag. Green peppers are great for this. They don't have to go bad and they're great for dishes that don't require the crispiness.

[Fern]

Re: Five Minute Financials

When grocery shopping, take the time to look at the unit price as well as the actual (product) price.

It's an easy way to save $$ without getting tripped up by a product that appears to cost less, but also contains less volume.

[Snoopy2645]

Re: Five Minute Financials

Funny about this I been waiting to share at the store the other night 100 oz of tide was $5.96 the 200 oz was 12.97 HMM I guess the store thinks I wasnt paying attention in math class LOL

So I agree try to look at the qty vs prices

[beebop25blue25]

Re: Five Minute Financials

Hmmmmm, very interesting Snoopy!!

[Aleta]

Re: Five Minute Financials

I've noticed that larger sizes aren't always cheaper. It's better to wait for the sales for the common sizes. They are usually cheaper and you can use more coupons as well because you can buy 2 boxes instead of 1.