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I was asked to blog about: Your take on saving money on staples, rising prices (etc.)


I have found it very necessary to start cutting coupons. When i was younger, I was embarrassed by them, silly I know. I now find it a game to see how much I can save. I also frequent a freebie site where I get free items like toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo samples and sometimes full-sized products. I can try out cereal and snack bars before I waste my money on it and find I dislike it. If anyone would like the site address, please mail me after I get home on the 6th. I would be glad to give it to you. It is awesome for finding out the latest deals as well.

I think in today's economy, we are foolish or very wealthy not to start to try and save on staples or any items we want or need. My mother is married to a man who as an orthopedic surgeon pulled in a quarter of a million a year (I believe this is before taxes, alimony to his first wife etc.) and they still are extremely thrifty and considered penny pinchers. I think this is wise of them. While my mother does not have to worry about coupons, I know she does buy in bulk, watch sales and generally takes good care of her money. they will not hurt in their latter years and that is a good thing.

I hope that we can all come together and help each other learn to save in these trying times. Co-ops are great. There is a place called Angel-food Ministries that buys food is mass bulk and sells them at discount to families or individuals. A chapter just opened up near us. I love it! I think they have a website that you can check to see if they are in your area.


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