Thanks for the contest, the book sounds like a great way to get ahead during this financially strapped time! One way I try to save money is by shopping the grocery ads and plan meals based on what is on sale that week. If there is a good sale, then the freeze gets filled!

I love to save money, especially on clothes. I buy most of my clothes from yard sales, thrift stores oron the clearance rack at TJ Maxx or Target. Thanks for the giveaway :)

I tried to post this before, but it didn’t work. Now, I see someone else posted a similar tip so I’ll give you a second tip too.

My favorite frugal tip is to menu plan. With menu planning, you know what you need to buy at the grocery store so you don’t buy what you don’t need or need to return as quickly (and buy more junk you don’t need and waste more gas if you drive). You’re also prepared at dinner time. At my home, we often have leftovers for lunch too, which translates to buying less from restaurants (that don’t taste as good or are as healthy) anyways. I make my menu after going through my grocery’s circular, trying to shop for what’s on sale and in season.

Another tip I use is to try to plan errands in advance and group them together so you end up using less gas - and time!

Please enter me into the contest, Kacie!

Both a frugal AND time-saving tip: I buy large quantities of ground beef at one time, and then brown it all at once and put it in the freezer.

Sometimes our store has some packages of ground beef at “buy one, get one free” because it’s nearing the expiration date. A friend was with me once and I encouraged her to buy it. But she said, “Oh no, I don’t buy ahead.” But sometimes buying ahead can save a lot of money.

Weekly meal planning helps me save a ton of money!

Great content. I want to be more frugal so we can pay down our student loan debt!

I would love to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

I’m (hopefully) selling my house and buying a bigger more expensive one. I need to start conserving money now!

My favorite tip is to conserve money by not wasting it eating lunch out by myself at work. Complete waste of money.

I just started shopping at CVS! I paid $.12 for over $170.00 of stuff we needed. This left more money for actual food! Everyone should play the CVS “game”.

With 4 growing boys, still living in a rental and wanting to save for a house, I could use all the money saving tips I can get!

I have many tips but one that really helps a lot is to keep a change jar. I am using one and it’s very motivating to me for my goals. Often when we have a real goal or purpose it becomes a bit easier to save. So save that change, and just spend your dollars, or come up with a similar idea that will work for you & your family.

Thanks for offering this, Kacie. I’d love to have this book too.

I’d love this book! Lately I’ve been trying out the whole CVS game… thanks to you and Money Saving Mom! :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

We love beans. They are healthy, delicious, and CHEAP!

I am married, but have some friends who need this! We save money by using baking soda and white vinegar to clean with. Also a healthier alternative! Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

That looks like a great book. I want to be more frugal so I can stay home with my son and still be able to pay our bills.

I definitely need this book because we are squandering away way too much money over at my house! I’m a single mom of 3 kids and everything here in MD is rising, from gas, to electric, to taxes! Thanks!

I’d love to spend less so I can save more.

This looks good. I nned to learn to be more frugal because we have one child in college and one in a Christian school. I’m limited in what kinds of jobs I can do for physical reasons and would rather stay home anyway.

I totally want to win this one!

My frugal tip? Oh boy, I could list a million! I’ll just add what I am really into right now-Keeping a well stocked freezer- no more running to the store for every little thing!

Take Care

LJ

My tip is to not be afraid to by generic/store brands at the grocery store. I used to only buy name brand goods, until I was trying to figure out some ways to trim my grocery bill. For the most part the quality is just the same as the more expensive name brand items, at a fraction of the cost.

We keep our thermostat set on 66 during the winter. We supplement with our gas fireplace, and otherwise just use sweaters. You get used to it, and it saves tons on our utility bills!

Having a skilled friend cut your hair saves a TON if you usually go to salons.

I have a daughter who is approaching her senior year in high school and who is also a talented oboist, who hopes to pursue a college major in music. She is also first chair in some youth orchestras and regional honor orchestras/bands.

This year, as a result of her activities, we are anticipating having to purchase her a new instrument which she will need for college [$5000], having to save for both a tour with her school music group [$2000] and a tour with one of the youth orchestras [$4000]. Furthermore, we need to pay for travel expenses relating to out-of-state college tours this summare and then subsequent trips back to those schools for in person auditions next year.

Since I want to do everything possible to support my daughter in her career choice I have had to become very frugal in other areas - primarily grocery and household expenditures - in order to attempt to cover all of these expenses. Fortunately, I am a good saver as well, so we do already have some money set aside for these expenses. However, by reading your blog and several others, as well as by using the Coupon Mom website, I’ve been able to save several hundred additional dollars per month. Thank you for your help!

We’re trying to keep the thermostat lower to save money.

Stay out of stores. You save the most money by not buying anything. I limit grocery shopping to once a week and thrift store shopping to once a month. I find I negate savings by buying things in quantities that won’t get used.

Kacie, I’d love to win this book! I want to be more frugal so that I can stay home when we have kids and we can retire early!

I try to do my shopping at second hand stores, and especially love one that has great prices AND a stamp card! I have $10 free to go spend there now!
My favorite thing to do, though, is pray. I just pray that God provides the item I need or provides a great sale. I love when those prayers are answered!

My favorite frugal tip is to keep track of where you spend your money. It helps cut down on costs once you analyze your spending and see what you might be going overboard on and if you know you’re going to have to record it, you might not spend the money in the first place!

I clip coupons AND I use them!