How to Save Money: Sometimes Less really is More

26 :: Sign up for Netflix – it’s cheaper than the movie theater!
I come from a long line of movie buffs in my family!  We all love watching movies {in theaters and at home} as much as the next person.  But when we were creating our budget we realized that we could rent a whole months worth of movies from Netflix for roughly around the same amount it cost for both of us to see one movie in theaters!   We still go out to movies occasionally, but for the most part we stay in the comfort of our own home, pop some popcorn and cuddle up for a movie and some quality time together.

27 :: Visit Your Local Library

Our local library is bulging with not only books but DVD’s as well!  I was pleasantly surprised over the fact of how many new movie titles they had.  They also were offering free internet – via their computers or yours!   Library aren’t just for books anymore.

28 :: Drive Less
I know everyone doesn’t live in town, but as much as you can…walk!  I live right off of a town square and can often walk to the post office, bank and our library.  If you aren’t able to walk, specify certain days as errand days and certain days to just spend at home.  This will help cut down gas costs for your vehicle and make sure you get all of those errands ran in time.

29 :: There really is such a thing as free!
When I first began my journey towards a more frugal lifestyle, I though that there was no way I would ever get anything for free.  Man, was I ever wrong!   To date I have gotten over 10 bags of Nature’s Valley Nut Clusters, Tide Swoosh, NutriSerum body wash, razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, beauty tools, Texas Toast Croutons, Lunchables, Betty Crocker Potatoes, and so much more for FREE!   And even better when you sign up for a freebie sample that includes high value coupons!

30 :: Sign up for Newsletters such as VocalPoint, Betty Crocker, etc
I love VocalPoint.  I have been a member for months and have received a lot of high value coupons with which I’ve been able to score some pretty sweet deals!   There are a ton of newsletter you can sign up for which will produce valuable money saving coupons for your and your family.  Find the brand you use the most and check to see if they offer newsletters with coupons.  Here are a few that I received: Betty Crocker, VocalPoint, Kraft First Taste.

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