Pinching Pennies

Pinching Pennies

I work in customer service for a utility company. I already know that times are tight and many of us are having to struggle to make ends meet. I can pick up the paper and see our double digit unemployment rates. I see my own pay check... [more]

I work in customer service for a utility company. I already know that times are tight and many of us are having to struggle to make ends meet. I can pick up the paper and see our double digit unemployment rates. I see my own pay check disappear long before I cash it. I hear the customers complain of hours being cut, lay offs, decreased wages. I thought perhaps a wikizine about ways of cutting back on expenses, and saving the small amount of resources that we have available might be of benefit, so here it is. G♥d bless!
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We don’t have kids yet, but I have been intrigued by how many restaurants offer a free meal for your kids when adults purchase an entree. It seems like a great way to minimize your meal expense by not having to pay for the kids! So, I did some digging and found 10 different places that you can get a free meal for your kids. Disclaimer: While the research I did showed these restaurants had some kind of free kids deal, I suggest contacting the restaurant to be sure the same deal applies in your area. Dennys Available: Tuesdays (and some Saturdays) from 4-10pm ... Read Full Story
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Sometimes spending a little money today can save a lot of money tomorrow. Common sayings support this notion: a stitch in time saves nine and don’t be penny smart and pound foolish . A predictable characteristic of the poor is that decisions are made for today without any regard for tomorrow. However, there a few fall chores that if completed today will save a lot of trouble and money tomorrow. By completing these first two tasks you maintain and improve the value of items in which you have already invested a significant amount. The third item is an opportunity to avoid a potentially dangerous ... Read Full Story
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The Perfume Spot currently offers the following discount: $10 off $125+ Order You must use coupon code offd10 to receive it. Code expires 11/30/2009 Making a purchase via Extradime.net will give you 5% off your total expense via cashback. Read Full Story
Written by HardworkinJudy on
O-k, I'll admit it. I'm a bargain junkie! I'm trying to work my way through it. I even researched it for an article. I share some of the things I learned in Bargain Junkies, but I'm not cured. I've learned to be more careful, and generally do not buy anything unless it serves a purpose, even if it is buy one get one free. There are some products you don't need one of let alone two. My youngest is now 23. He left home just a few years ago, and I frequently am lucky enough to have a grandchild spending the night. I've been ... Read Full Story
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Replace these products with natural products found in the average home. How much money do you spend on cleaning products? Do you get head aches from any of them? Do they cause you or your children to have asthma attacks? Did you know that some common products used for cleaning have been known to cause children to get sick and mixing some chemicals can cause death? There are approximately a hundred helpful tips for saving money and cleaning your home naturally found in this article and those listed at the end of it. Save money and live healthier. Thousands of children have also been ... Read Full Story
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