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Mom2one · 08-30-2007

We are belt tightening right now. This should be a short term thing, we hope, but any budget stretching tips would be appreciated right now to help our finances go further.

TravelLight · 09-04-2007

Little things you can do include turning off lights when you leave the room, lowering your air conditioning or using fans if you can instead. Walk where possible instead of taking the car.

Food wise, for a short while it can help to use up pantry items and frozen stuff, if the problem is short term. Longer term, lots of rice, beans, fresh veg and cheaper cuts of meat.

aurora777 · 09-05-2007

Coupons! In addition to the Sunday paper, visit websites like CoolSavings.com where you can print out coupons. Then, check the circulars and visit the grocery store(s) where you can catch the best sales. Visit the customer service desk at the grocery store and register for that store's "frequent shopper" card if you don't already have it. It all adds up!

08-30-2007	#1 (permalink)
Mom2one Consumer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 99	Managing a Tight Budget We are belt tightening right now. This should be a short term thing, we hope, but any budget stretching tips would be appreciated right now to help our finances go further.

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09-04-2007	#2 (permalink)
TravelLight Consumer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 39	Little things you can do include turning off lights when you leave the room, lowering your air conditioning or using fans if you can instead. Walk where possible instead of taking the car. Food wise, for a short while it can help to use up pantry items and frozen stuff, if the problem is short term. Longer term, lots of rice, beans, fresh veg and cheaper cuts of meat.

09-05-2007	#3 (permalink)
aurora777 Consumer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Coupons! In addition to the Sunday paper, visit websites like CoolSavings.com where you can print out coupons. Then, check the circulars and visit the grocery store(s) where you can catch the best sales. Visit the customer service desk at the grocery store and register for that store's "frequent shopper" card if you don't already have it. It all adds up!