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5 Ways to Save on Household Items

5 Ways to Save on Household Products

 

A big thanks goes to Elizabeth Cutten for this post!

 

Save Money

Whenever you go out and grocery shop, you’re going to find that you’re probably always purchasing household items such as paper towel, toilet paper, and more. While we can’t really get away from it, items like this really eat away at our budget.

 

Since I’m an advocate of saving money, I wanted to give you some tips that I use when I want to save some money on household items. You’re going to find that when you’re creative, you can save a ton of cash. Trust me, it does add up over the years!

 

Hit up the dollar store: There’s a good chance that there is a dollar store in your area. If you don’t shop here, it’s time that you do right now. They have about every cleaner imaginable, as well as toilet paper, paper towel, and more. The best thing about it is that everything will only cost you a dollar!

 

Create your own products: Did you know that you can create your own cleaner, as well as laundry detergent? Find some great organic recipes online to find out how you can create a cleaner, as well as detergent.

 

Use coupons: Yes, I know it sounds obvious but you can save so much with coupons when you print them online, as well as get them from your Sunday paper. Another great way to get coupons is by registering on your favorite cleaner’s website. Bookmark sites like EmbracingBeauty.com that can help you spot coupons.

 

Learn the tricks: There are some cool tricks that you can use that many people don’t know about. For instance, you can fill your detergent bottle back up with water when it gets about half empty. Since the bottle is mainly concentrate, you will find that it will work just as well. Another cool one is cutting your fabric sheets in half.

 

Buy in bulk: If you have a CostCo or any other membership like that, you’re going to find that you can take advantage of bulk purchases. Things such as diapers, paper towels, cleaner and more are all worth purchasing in bulk. Just make sure that you know what you’re paying per item to see if you’re getting the best deal.

 

As long as you’re creative, you follow a few tips mentioned above, and you have the motivation to save, you’re going to find that anything is possible. Try out the tips above and see how much you can save on your next shopping trip!

 

This post was written by Elizabeth Cutten. She’s a contributor for FindSecuredCards, a getting out of debt/secured credit card site helping those fight off the debt that they have, as well as get cost saving strategies.

Free Sample of Wysong Pet Food

Wysong Pet Food

Get a free sample of Wysong Pet Food for your dog or cat in your choice of two flavors:  Chicken, Fish, or Venison.  Wyson pet food brand is sold at Whole Foods.  Thanks goes to Free Snatcher for sharing this freebie!

Free Financial Peace Lesson from Dave Ramsey

Free FPU Dave Ramsey ClassI saw this on Dave Ramsey’s Facebook wall minutes ago, “Are you having trouble getting your spouse on board with budgeting and the baby steps? Financial Peace University might just be the answer! Right now every Financial Peace University class is offering the first lesson for FREE. All you have to do is find one in your area, register and attend!”

A free FPU class- how exciting!  If you’re interested in attending, check here to find a location near you.  If you have any questions about the class feel free to ask me anything about it.  I am a huge Dave Ramsey fan.  The man teaches common sense for a living, how genius!

Free BIC Pen to the First 1,000 at 11am CT Daily

BIC Pen

You can get a free BIC Easy Glide Pen starting at 11:00 am CT.  They are giving 1,000 pens away each day.  There is a limit of one per person, meaning that everyone in your house over 18 can request one.  This giveaway goes through September 9, 2010.  you should expect  your pen to arrive within 6 to 8 weeks.

Let me Introduce You to my Husband

Absolutely 35 today.

Bicycling enthusiast.

Certified husband.

Dedicated until the job is done.

Encourager.

Furniture mover.

Good at creating song parodies off the cuff.

Hysterically funny.

Into gadgets, geekery, and anything with an LED light in it.

Joined with me in this crazy life in 2008.

Keeper of every piece of paper that he’s ever seen, heard of, felt, or smelled.

Loyal to a fault.

Money earner & manager.

Newly passionate about TiVo.

Other driver glarer, when necessary.

Power ballads singer.

Quick to panic when it comes to his puppy dog.

Research enthusiast.

Steady Steve (reference to his temperament).

True.

Unbelievably stubborn.

Volunteer when anything needs done.

Wants a big dog, hopefully it won’t happen anytime soon.

Xylophone not-player…c’mon what else could you put with ‘X?

Younger-looking than he is.

Zero knowledge of this post.

Bath & Body Works: Free Travel Size Item w/ any Purchase

Bath and Body Works Free

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New Stonyfield Coupons for August

Stonyfield Farm Organic

Here are the latest Stonyfield coupons for the month of August.

$1/1 6 pack or Squeezers 8 pack of YoKids Organic Yogurt
$0.50/1 multipack of YoBaby Organic Drinkable Yogurt
$0.50/1 multipack of YoBaby Organic Whole Milk Yogurt
$0.50/1 4 oz 4-pack of Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
$0.50/1 16 oz. Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
$0.50/2 5.3 oz Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
$0.50/3 6 oz O’soy Yogurts
$0.50/1 O’Soy Multipack
$0.75/1 B-Well or B-Healthy Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Multipack
$0.50/1 Stonyfield 1/2 Gallon Organic Milk
$0.50/1 Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Smoothie Multipack
$0.50/1 Stonyfield Organic Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
$0.50/2 10 oz Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Smoothies
$0.50/3 6 oz Stonyfield Organic Yogurts
$0.50/1 32 oz. Stonyfield Organic Yogurt
$1/1 4 pack of Stonyfield YoToddler Organic Yogurt
$0.50/1 multipack of YoBaby Organic Drinkable Yogurt
$0.50/1 Stonyfield Organic Fat Free Probiotic Multipack
$0.50/2 10 oz Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Smoothies
$0.50/1 16 oz Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt

Home Made Simple: Organize in Style $35 Coupon Booklet

Home Made Simple Organize In Style

The new Home Made Simple “Organize in Style” Coupon Book is out!  You can order your coupon booklet with $35 worth of coupons to be delivered to your mailbox.  I’ve received several coupon booklets from P&G and they are full of coupons our family actually uses.  There are household products from Procter & Gamble like Dawn, Cascade, Swiffer, Febreeze, Mr. Clean and others.  Allow 4-6 weeks for your booklet to arrive.

Huggies: 5 New Points

Huggies Enjoy the Ride

Here are 5 new points you can add to your Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards account.

BGNDJBBNXFKTPGB – 1 point

BGQGJPQZFGDXPGB -1 point

Watch “The Poo Diaries” Video – 2 points

Take the Baby Wipes Poll – 1 point

What sweepstakes are you entering with all the points you’ve earned?  Don’t forget that the best time to enter a sweepstakes is in the early morning or late at night when there are likely to be less people entering. Good luck to everyone!  If you’ve won a sweepstakes come back and tell us all what you’ve won. We would love to celebrate with you!

Pampers: 10 New Points AUG2010FACEBOOK

Pampers

Have you joined the many parents who are submitting  Pampers Gifts to Grow points?  If so, here’s a new free 10 point code.

AUG2010FACEBOOK – 10 points