tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post1215701429107789423..comments2023-12-26T06:39:59.775-05:00Comments on A Lovely Life, Indeed: Save Money Now: 25 Ideas for SavingKelly Rodriguezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-3606221497015384422014-06-03T20:48:25.660-04:002014-06-03T20:48:25.660-04:00Agreed, Melissa. The less we buy, the less we owe....Agreed, Melissa. The less we buy, the less we owe. :-) Great point. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-57038447700899774612014-06-01T15:57:38.031-04:002014-06-01T15:57:38.031-04:00You forgot STOP BUYING STUFF. Or at least, be more...You forgot STOP BUYING STUFF. Or at least, be more mindful of purchases. As the old war poster says, use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.Melissa French - The More With Less Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574174394871930494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-33268327021217071672014-05-30T08:38:39.287-04:002014-05-30T08:38:39.287-04:00Thank you, Leilani. What a beautiful name you have...Thank you, Leilani. What a beautiful name you have. I love the idea of using cash. I hate carrying debt. It's often a necessary evil, but a drag, nonetheless. Good luck with your cash project, and thanks so much for stopping by. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-1579645301227619482014-05-29T18:09:17.742-04:002014-05-29T18:09:17.742-04:00Great tips! Happy to say we've been doing som...Great tips! Happy to say we've been doing some of these. We recently put aside our debit card and are trying to just use a certain amount of cash for weekly expenses. We'll see how it goes!!Leilani@Just A Touch of Crazyhttp://www.justatouchofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-10455908796890703742014-05-10T13:31:14.977-04:002014-05-10T13:31:14.977-04:00Thank you so much for the opportunity to share thi...Thank you so much for the opportunity to share this post. Money can be such a source of stress and frustration for so many people. We save where we can. It all adds up. Sometimes, it feels like the movie Up...you save some and then you have to crack into the piggy bank. But then, hopefully, you can start to save again. You're so right about the bagged lunch. You know what's in it, it saves you money, and it's healthier...a definite win-win. :-) Thanks again!Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-32033295492371059542014-05-09T14:45:55.242-04:002014-05-09T14:45:55.242-04:00Hi Kelly! Thanks so much for sharing this at Let&...Hi Kelly! Thanks so much for sharing this at Let's Get Real today. Money is tight for so many people and I am no different. We are trying really hard to pay for college for my son and it has things really tight for us. There is some great advice here. Every little bit helps that is for sure! Added bonus..........when you brown bag your lunch.......it is likely healthier than anything you would buy out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338385009435333576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-172985722396033442014-05-03T06:20:30.417-04:002014-05-03T06:20:30.417-04:00Thank you, Peggy! Shopping local is so important, ...Thank you, Peggy! Shopping local is so important, and when it offers savings, it's a win-win. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-) Have a great weekend!Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-42057129741577064962014-05-03T06:19:13.909-04:002014-05-03T06:19:13.909-04:00Thanks, Steph. You have some great strategies in p...Thanks, Steph. You have some great strategies in place. I farm out my French pedis. If it's just a quick color, I do that myself. :-) Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-39415431626813956752014-05-03T06:12:18.284-04:002014-05-03T06:12:18.284-04:00It is frustrating. Everything is so much more expe...It is frustrating. Everything is so much more expensive today and so many have to live from paycheck to paycheck; there simply isn't money left over to save. But, the smallest amounts add up. Good luck! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-47713421466448189902014-05-03T06:11:00.847-04:002014-05-03T06:11:00.847-04:00Thank you, Alesha! Good luck! :-) Thanks so much f...Thank you, Alesha! Good luck! :-) Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-40431456421317901992014-05-01T19:57:34.050-04:002014-05-01T19:57:34.050-04:00I really love your tips. I need to get on some of ...I really love your tips. I need to get on some of these ASAPAlesheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959159746683961082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-11713722725869712032014-05-01T06:45:43.945-04:002014-05-01T06:45:43.945-04:00It is a great idea, that "take the money the ...It is a great idea, that "take the money the receipt says you saved and add it to your savings" - I haven't thought that. Years ago we use to save by putting all the coins in the jar, but it is not happening anymore. Should start it again, too! <br />But I have to confess, I feel sometimes very frustrated, when everything what comes in, goes out, too...Motoristin Mutsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001529174337140988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-88718422579785688452014-04-30T20:27:21.865-04:002014-04-30T20:27:21.865-04:00Hi Jeannie.
You're so right and smart about th...Hi Jeannie.<br />You're so right and smart about that investment. Sometimes you have to spend money to save money. My husband wants solar panels and a tankless water heater. The initial investment is substantial, but the savings in the long run make it well worth it. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-82047430045863902852014-04-30T20:24:02.955-04:002014-04-30T20:24:02.955-04:00Great plan, Kerry. Eliminating the highest interes...Great plan, Kerry. Eliminating the highest interest card first seems like the way to go. I use one card for everything and then try to pay it off completely each month...I'm saving points. :-) Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-26358420767265467452014-04-30T20:22:09.305-04:002014-04-30T20:22:09.305-04:00You're right, Anna Belle. Sometimes bundles ma...You're right, Anna Belle. Sometimes bundles make more sense than cutting out a service completely. You have to work the numbers. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-61864250663824836242014-04-30T20:21:18.540-04:002014-04-30T20:21:18.540-04:00Hi Jenn. You're right. It seems like there'...Hi Jenn. You're right. It seems like there's always something that comes up. Good luck with your IVF! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-69399362778317443672014-04-30T20:20:18.391-04:002014-04-30T20:20:18.391-04:00Thanks, Breanna. Thanks so much for stopping by. I...Thanks, Breanna. Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you come back again soon. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-20619788938767258452014-04-30T20:19:45.990-04:002014-04-30T20:19:45.990-04:00Hi Alena,
It is hard, but it's a great feeling...Hi Alena,<br />It is hard, but it's a great feeling to feel like you're winning the war on debt. Keep at it. You'll get there. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-85150975433855456142014-04-30T20:18:49.412-04:002014-04-30T20:18:49.412-04:00You are so right, Jessica. If I don't have a c...You are so right, Jessica. If I don't have a coupon for, let's say Kohl's, it's not happening. Because I buy many generic items, there aren't always coupons, but I try to only buy things on sale. Great tips. :-) Congratulations on using the "Seven Baby Steps" to get out of debt! That's a huge accomplishment! :-) Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-50819378663608668192014-04-30T20:17:47.984-04:002014-04-30T20:17:47.984-04:002 summers ago we invested in a new air conditionin...2 summers ago we invested in a new air conditioning unit an energy efficient digital air condition control. We are still amazed at the savings. It will pay for itself in 5 more years.<br />Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01010093018236891653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-8681615140755404902014-04-30T17:41:05.923-04:002014-04-30T17:41:05.923-04:00Great tips! I pay extra on my highest interest car...Great tips! I pay extra on my highest interest card and use enacted when shopping online. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Oftenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665402939137040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-35113678298901588872014-04-30T16:56:38.145-04:002014-04-30T16:56:38.145-04:00Hi Kelly. Really enjoyed this Post and the many gr...Hi Kelly. Really enjoyed this Post and the many great tips. Saving is so important, and also cutting costs to enable what you want when you want it. There is a used book store nearby that sells used books like through Amazon and such, so I regularly scout it out for cookbooks- I won't say what a great deal saver this has been- but it is amazing! Also, I find takeout dinner to be one of the costliest items that can be slashed substantially choosing then to eat out a better place another time, plus the savings, of course, outside of pizza, and for a family, along with supporting the local business, I'm not sure you can do better on that one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202370066304771978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-72553265808087457822014-04-30T12:16:18.808-04:002014-04-30T12:16:18.808-04:00Great tips! I'd suggest one more: Don't ju...Great tips! I'd suggest one more: Don't just cut off the cable, if you are keeping internet service - talk to the company about packaged deals. I save $10 per month by "bundling" internet and cable compared with just paying for internet. We don't even have a tv, so it's a little silly, but if it saves us money...!Anna Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733826332845297832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-41572876720853018822014-04-30T11:42:11.056-04:002014-04-30T11:42:11.056-04:00Yes, thank you. Awesome tips! We are currently sav...Yes, thank you. Awesome tips! We are currently saving for IVF and it's taking forever. Those last-minute things always seem to come up! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-66580741923008549372014-04-30T10:44:36.424-04:002014-04-30T10:44:36.424-04:00Great tips!
I cook at home, we only go out to eat...Great tips!<br /><br />I cook at home, we only go out to eat every once in a while. I bring breakfast & lunch to work five days a week most of the time, sometimes I pick lunch up on Fridays as a treat. <br /><br />I paint my nails at home (pedis still get farmed out) and shop sales. <br /><br />I take the train to work over driving, group my errands to save on time and gas, get books from the library weekly, and only go to my bank's ATM. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.com