"The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose."Ernie Banks
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5 Best Budget Kitchen Decorating Ideas
Great ideas for freshening your kitchen on a tight budget! Need some great ideas to freshen up that kitchen with a very limited budget? Your only limitations are your creativity and a little elbow grease! 1.Repaint those cabinets! Unless you have ...
Carpooling: A Great Way to a Healthier Budget
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How To Be Beautiful On A Budget
Gone are the days that you actually have to earn a red carpet income just to look as dazzling. Everyday life doesn't include glamorous dresses and million dollar diamond earrings, but women still want to feel that beautiful. With the exception of a ...
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After you have taken control over your fixed expenses, it's time to take a look at the outgoing household expenses. These include food, groceries, clothing, cleaners, entertainment, etc. Get out pen, paper, and your check book register. Average how much was spent on each of these items per month. You will be astounded at the figure.
By far, the most money going out will be for food and groceries. The key to saving money on groceries is to make a menu for the week prior to going shopping. Get out the calender, see what events are planned that week and write out meals according to the time you will have available. It will save money from impulse buying, and also stop you from pulling in the drive-thru because you can't face preparing a huge meal.
A good place to find great clothes is your local thrift stores. They are being bombarded by teenagers! You would not believe the cool, name brand clothing you will find in these stores. Some may even have the tags still on them. Just get in there and dig. Don't buy just because it's cheap, though. Just buy what you came in to get. December is a great month for these shops because people are donating for tax write-offs. You can also find DVD's, CD's, appliances, etc. at thrift shops. Thrift stores are becoming the latest fad!
Instead of shelling out twenty dollars to take your family to the movies, order a pay-per-view movie from your cable provider. You all can watch for the price of one, and have all the pop-corn and soda you want at a much cheaper price than at the movie theater. Instead of going bowling weekly, try having a game night. Everyone has board games. If you don't, pick a few up at your local thrift store.
Try making home made cleaners instead of buying them. Simple things like a little vinegar added to the rinse cycle can serve as a fabric softener. Dryer sheets can be used as dust rags. Explore all your options.
You will save hundreds of dollars each year by following these simple tips.
About the Author
Wendy jackson writes for http://www.myagonyaunt.co.uk dealing with issues regarding finances, relationships and health.
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