Feb
18
2009

Thrifty Thursday: Let’s Get Started

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Step Four of the Cool Mom Guide is to Spend Wisely. I have decided that we will dedicate Thursday to this goal…and Think Thrifty Thursday is born!

My friend and fellow Wii Mommie, Jenn at The Coupon Coup is going to share some of her wise tips for spending and saving your money..as well as some of the latest deals to be had. Be sure to read what she has to say, then leave a comment with your most thrifty find of the week.

The Frugal Mindset

Just like starting anything new…you have to be committed to the idea of living a frugal life. You must decide to what level you want to participate, and you must find a group of people who support you and encourage you. You will not see huge results overnight… it takes time to learn and incorporate these new ideas into your current way of life. But OH! The rewards!

I have only been clipping coupons and participating in CVS deals since July 2008. The first month, we cut our groceries (household supplies and food) bill by $300. $300!!! When I began this journey our monthly grocery bill was $900. You don’t have blurred vision, $900. By October 2008 I had reduced our grocery budget to $300/month. Total. This incorporates not only the coupon coup… but canning and freezing from our garden, pick your own orchards and farmer’s markets… and I plan to be making all of our bread by the end of the year.

What could your family do with an extra $600/month?

Here are the things that I have learned that make a huge difference when you are trying to save money on your shopping:

Click Here to Finish Jenn’s Story over at the Coupon Coup

Do you have a thrifty story to tell? With the economy the way it is, we’re all looking for ways to save. Wether it’s a deal of the day you know of or a way to be the frugal ruler you are (Sarah), leave your link here and join in on the fun! This is a shared meme, so you can grab the code and get the savings rolling!

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Written by Julie Maloney in: Thrifty Thursday

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