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Entries from September 2010

take advantage of the weather

September 30th, 2010 · No Comments · creativity, saving money, utilities

Have you ever seen someone drive who was not paying for the gas? Their foot is constantly either on the gas or the brake. They never take advantage of the coasting ability. Too many of us are just like that this time of year when it comes to the temperature. We turn the heat on [...]

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time or money?

September 29th, 2010 · No Comments · creativity

Which is more valuable to you? Take it into account when planning your spending. Some things like hanging clothes on the line and making bread from scratch can be great money savers but only if you have the time. In my opinion time is worth much more than money. But there are still times when [...]

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saving money on heating

September 29th, 2010 · No Comments · 101 ways, Budget Wise, fuel, get it in order

So how do you heat  your house? Gas, electric or wood? Have you figured how much per usage it costs you? Have you figured how much each of the various options would be? You can save an amazing amount of money simply by learning how to compare. We use wood heat. In the long run [...]

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making your own

September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · creativity

I am currently finishing up an ebook an making gravy for my bookstore. Did you know I have a bookstore? Well I do, and I have all kinds of great ebooks that will save you money. You know the old saying, You can buy a man a meal or you can teach him how to [...]

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who uses coupons???

September 27th, 2010 · No Comments · creativity

I would love to hear how you use them in a way that really works. I have read blog upon blog about how someone got 12 boxes of cereal for only $20 instead of $40 but what I want to know is what are you going to do with that 12 boxes of cereal? I [...]

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Sunday Paper

September 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · get it in order, groceries

I have been so busy lately that I haven’t opened the Sunday paper until Wednesdays. It is remnding me how important planning is. I find myself grabbing things when they are not on sale. Big no no! Planing can save us so much money if we will pay attention. I don’t get the Sunday paper [...]

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almost fall, well maybe

September 15th, 2010 · No Comments · get it in order

Around here we do a lot of things when going from one season to the next. As we approach fall we take inventory of the freezers. We will soon change out the seasonal clothing. We take inventory of fall and winter clothing. And we start thinking of firewood. What changes will you make for the [...]

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