More saving money ideas!

So I have been on this saving money kick. I just think I need to spend less and save more for the future. I checked out this book from the library called Miserly Moms living on ONE income in a TWO income Economy. It had some good tips. Especially when it came on saving for groceries. It teaches you how to only spend about 50 dollars a week on your groceries. And that if you eat soup & home made bread for one meal for dinner a week you can save a lot of money. And it says if you make a lot of food from scratch such as pancakes you can save a lot! And if you only buy the fruits and veggies that are in season that you save a lot of money that way also. Cooking once a month also save time and money!

One thing in all the books I read is shopping at thrift stores. Don't get me wrong I will wear used clothing, and I will let my children where used clothing. I will shop at thrift sales when there in season. But, I don't shop at THRIFT STORES! Like goodwill, savers, ect... For one, I am a little bit claustrophobic and have anxiety. When you walk into a good will it's hot, everything is so close together, the air is thick, it smells, and if your there when it's crowded it's ten times worse. I can't stand being in a place like that for more then 10 minutes when it's crowded. 2ndly it's not even that cheap! So you take your time flipping through shirt after shirt to find something that you would wear or your children would wear. Look at the price tag and it's $5.00 dollars. $5.00 what happened to shirts for 75 cents. Especially for children shirts. I have plenty of times found a cute shirt brand new for $5.00 or under on the sale rack at stores like baby gap! I have went to target and found a cute shirts for $5.00 or under not on the sale rack, and brand new. Speaking of Target. The last time i was at a savers. I was looking in the kids section and found this onesie That I have seen at target for $3.50 (it was the circo brand) Not only did this onesie have a stain on it but they wanted $4.00 for it. My mouth dropped. I would rather skip the claustrophobia and the time flipping through everything to find clothing that is overpriced for being used. I'd rather shop at target or the sales racks at the mall!

Saving money

Sorry I haven't updated in a long time. I deserve the slacker sticker! But, life happens! We got a new puppy! And he is like a new born baby, takes up a lot of time. He is adorable though.

I have been reading books about saving money! Because I think it's important to spend less and save more. I find it funny how this year I think about every little purchase when a few years ago I just bought things without thinking or caring. I have never had dept but I didn't really save to much either. On my time off from blogging I read the book The Duggars: 20 and counting By Michelle and Jim bob Duggar. And I recommend it. It has good parenting tips and good saving money tips. And I found a recipe in the book to make liquid Laundry soap! And I tried it and I love it. I would buy tide or gain (My favorite smell was gains apple mango tango) laundry soap And spend about 10 dollars every week and a half. So about 30 dollars a month. Then I tried there recipe and it cost about 10 dollars to make, with lots of extra ingredients. I haven't used all the soap yet but I would guess it will last me 5-6 months. And it actually smells good too. Here is the recipe: www.duggarfamily.com/recipes.html They have a powdered laundry soap version and fabric softener ideas too. Along with food recipes.

I also read Absolutely Amazing Ways to save money on everything by James L. Paris. And in this book it has a whole bunch of ways to save money. Like: looking good for less, Save money on health care the best deals on furniture and appliances, Investment strategies Ect...

I recommend to all now is the time to be frugal. Even if you don't have to be, you should always be prepared for the future!