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Posted: 9/6/2006 3:13:30 PM | | I am sure I am not alone in wanting to save money, cost of living is high, and even though I am getting by I would like to save money for a trip.....sooooooooo I thought I would start a new thread on money saving tips....Got any?...I know about coupons , and treasures from trash...but I am sure alot of you have other great tips ...like best time of day to grocery shop or even which day meat goes on sale in which ever store ...........so if anyone has any interesting ones or sure fire ones , then please share....ooooooh yeah love freebies! | |
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Posted: 9/7/2006 5:33:22 AM | Good idea for a thread, Lynx!!
Have you heard about usedpei.com? There are lots of bargains there and even a page for freebees. It is all free - to post or to purchase - and you can put up an ad for something you are looking for, too.  | |
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Posted: 9/7/2006 4:59:53 PM | | Wow thxs, no I have not heard of it but will definitely check it out , this is a super tip , ty , sure hope a few more post and also benefit from your tip! | |
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Posted: 9/10/2006 1:16:17 PM | | There is also this group - Charlottetown Freecycle Network ( http://www.freecycle.org) All items must be free. I have found a few interesting things. | |
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Posted: 9/10/2006 5:21:11 PM | | Thxs Gennie , not only from me but anyone else who reads....any more great ideas out there folks? | |
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Posted: 12/4/2006 8:47:33 AM | My two favorite freebie/coupon/deal forums:
redflagdeals.com/forums
frugalshopper.ca/phpbb2/index.php | |
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Posted: 12/30/2008 6:04:58 PM | Get into the habit of paying yourself first. It doesn't take much.
Perhaps bring your own coffee in a thermos or bringing your own lunch.
That can add up over the days and weeks.
Just my 2 cents (that I saved)
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Posted: 12/30/2008 7:02:54 PM | Now that the stores are no longer open on Sundays, try grocery shopping late Saturday evenings. They slash the prices on produce and meat. As for which stores offer the biggest deal? I dunno, I'm a slave to Sobey's.
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Posted: 1/3/2009 3:34:55 PM | | Thats why I have seen your name before Gennienut. We are both on that freecycle group. Ive gotten some great things there. A brand new flat screen monitor, christmas decorations, a tv and dishes. Ive given away a few cell phones. Its a great site. Also check out Kijiji. The dollar stores have been a saviour as well. | |
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Posted: 1/3/2009 7:02:22 PM | Vacations to Go is a great site for inexpensive trips. Make sure your passport is up to date, and then check out the last minute deals...often more than 70% off.
I used Kijiji this year to rent out my kids rooms...they are both away at uni, so that is an added income for me....remember, the Canada games are here this summer, si if you are near Ch'town or S'side, you may consider renting any extra room that you have. Also, because I live in the country, I am very careful about the trips I make in to town....I try to get everything done in one trip...Gypsy | |
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Posted: 1/4/2009 5:22:41 AM |
Thats why I have seen your name before Gennienut. We are both on that freecycle group. Ive gotten some great things there. A brand new flat screen monitor, christmas decorations, a tv and dishes. Ive given away a few cell phones. Its a great site. Also check out Kijiji. The dollar stores have been a saviour as well.
I think Gennienut has long since left the building.
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Posted: 1/4/2009 7:31:50 AM | .....................................vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv.......................
Get the things you need before you get the things you want.
Pick up pennies - they do add up.
Store refundable bottles and turn them in!
Wear a sweater, use an extra blanket - leave that thermostat alone!
Check out the Amazing coupons at wwwSave.ca
Reuse vacuum bags (Yes you can!)
Walk or bike. Only drive if you must.
Shop in nature! You'd be surprised how much Free food is out there!
>Fiddleheads, berries, berries, berries, Apples, Lambsquarters(greens), mushrooms(no not that kind!) +++ - ALL Free!
Get rid of your credit cards.
Use the heel of the loaf too!
Use empty containers (margarine, ice cream etc) rather than buying expensive tupperware.
Buy in bulk! ((esp the new Bulk Barn - AWESOME Savings!!))
Cook in quantity and freeze portions..
Buy on Sale and Get 'rainchecks' on items out of stock!
Shop "No name" - sometimes the Only difference is the packaging!
Leftovers make great meals! Soup .. casserole .. etc
Make a point of Not wasting Anything!
Get out there and walk the trail, swim, beachcomb, stargaze .. fish, explore - whatever! Nature is our Best entertainer and it's ALL Free!
Recycle - Reuse - Reduce
Happy New Year! | |
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Posted: 1/12/2009 2:53:45 PM | | There's those tax free savings accounts now. I'm gonna look into those. | |
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Posted: 1/15/2009 6:36:39 PM | I am still around. I am dealing with a death in the family so not much fun to be around.
I use Charlottetown Freecycle quite a bit. It is through Yahoo. I love finding good homes for my unwanted items. Some houseplants found a good home with a very nice couple. It is as much fun to find things that I need too.
I have always used coupons, hit the sales, and reused any container I could. My vacation fund is getting larger with all the returnable bottles I have collected.
My daughter gave me a crockpot/slowcooker and it is getting lots of use!! | |
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