Quick Money/Planet Saving Tips

We are all trying to save our earth as well as saving money, so below are some quick and easy tips to do both.

• Use cloth kitchen towels – cloth is recyclable and will save you money, but if you need to purchase napkins and paper towels choose the recycled products that are now available.

• Reuse shopping bags – many are using cloth and reusable bags for groceries, but you can also reuse the plastic shopping bags.  You can reuse as grocery bags or as trash bags at home or if you are handy you can use the plastic bags to make reusable bags.

Saved over $50!!

Yes, it’s true I saved $58 dollars on my grocery bill yesterday!!  Yep, you can close your mouth now, well not you..but that is what I told the cashier.  She was shocked after first seeing me stroll in with 2 grocery carts filled with food, thankfully my hubby joins me on these trips.  Then of course, I handed her my cloth bags to place all the items in, she was not too pleased about that, but I am doing my part in helping the environment.  I had to giggle each time someone would stand behind me in the checkout line and then do a complete u-turn to find another register.  I giggle because I only go to the grocery store one time a month to do this major shopping spree.  I will go to the store one other time during the month and that will usually be for milk or eggs.  So, as I was saying, the cashier was totally shocked after ringing up all my groceries and then running all my coupons through and noticed that I saved $58!!!

Great Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank

Wow, can you believe it is already time to shop for Christmas!!  It is absolutely crazy how the shops have been decorated since October!  I am one that does not like to be caught up in the crowded malls rushing around for the perfect gift.  So, I actually make my list throughout the year and every time one of my children mentions something they would like or just can’t live without.

Having 5 children with all different personalities and tastes, it is quite challenging but I was able to come up with some creative gifts that will last the entire year.  They are fun to put together and perhaps may help you with your gift ideas.

Exciting News!

I love sharing good news and wanted to share the latest with you.  In the next couple of days I will be launching my new site called Dr. Mommy Says.  If you go there now you will see my Pre-launch message along with the opportunity to sign up for my newsletter.

I am very excited because I will be incorporating all my sites into this one and will be sharing organizing tips, homeschooling tips, recipes and so much more.  But the best part is the Celebration that is coming with the new launch!

My First CVS Adventure

I had to share with you my first CVS adventure.  Now, I’ve been to CVS in the past but never on a mission like I was today.  Today I was determined to use my coupons wisely and accumulate Extra Bucks!

My first task was determining what I wanted to purchase and if I truly needed it.  I didn’t want to just purchase it because I had a coupon, I truly wanted to either stockpile or use it now.  So, I pulled out my CVS circular from the Sunday paper and went to work.  After several hours, I realized I needed help.  I logged into my account on The Grocery Game, which is fantastic!  If you are not aware of The Grocery Game, you must check it out.  It is a great way to save money and she actually supplies a list with items to purchase with coupons and savings.  It is a definite time saver.

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