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Save $54.79 a Month (or More): Trade Off Babysitting with Friends

January 30, 2012 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Babysitting is expensive..not too long ago the hubby and I went out on a “free date”- we left at 8pm so the girls were in bed and we just needed the babysitter to sit there for a few hours, she did not even interact with the girls. That “free” date cost us around $30- $30 BUCKS… To save money on babysitting you might want to consider a “co-op” with your friends, this way when you want to go out you {Read More}

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Save Over $54.79 Every 6 Months by Replacing an Old Washer

January 27, 2012 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Need another good reason to replace an old washer? When you replace a washer that is pre 1994 you will save over $54.79 twice a year due to energy savings. The actual savings is $110 a year!! How are you saving (around) $54.79 everyday, every week or month?  We would love to hear your money saving tips.

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10 Ways to Save in 2012- Buy Used

January 26, 2012 by jlpenner 3 Comments

This is the last installation of my 10 Ways to Save in 2012. I really hope you enjoyed the whole series and it gave you ideas on more ways you can save in 2012 and beyond!! My last tip is a very practical one.. Tip #10: Save More Money in 2012 By Buying Used I am not saying to by everything used. I will admit that it is nice to have a warranty on some items..but overall you can buy {Read More}

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Keep Your Old Car and Save Over $54.97 Every Two Weeks

January 26, 2012 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Thinking about a new car, even though your old one is still working?  Don’t do it!! According to Yahoo Finance owning an old car vs buying a new one will save you $1670 every year.  This means you will save over $54.97 every two weeks (The actual number is $69.58)!! And who cares if you get a ding in it..right? How are you saving (around) $54.79 everyday, every week or month?  We would love to hear your money saving tips.

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10 Ways to Save Money (and Time) in 2012- Shop Online

January 25, 2012 by jlpenner 5 Comments

I have mentioned that I am a huge fan of online shopping for saving time and money.  This last Christmas I did 80-90% of my shopping online, and it was great.  I really hate the crowds during Christmas. I think it takes a lot of the joy of picking gifts for family and friends.  I use online shopping for groceries, toiletries,  electronics-  pretty much everything (except jeans- you have to try on jeans, ladies!!) and overall I have been pleased {Read More}

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10 Ways to Save Money in 2012- Play the Drugstore Game

January 24, 2012 by jlpenner 4 Comments

Do you know what the “Drugstore Game” is?  If you don’t- let me pique your interest.  Basically it is a way you can get all (or most) your toiletries and more for free. Tip #8- Save more money in 2012 by playing the “Drugstore Game” CVS (Extra Care Bucks), Walgreens (Register Rewards) and Rite Aid (+UP Reward Program) all have programs set up the give you “money” back when you buy certain products each week.  This “money” is in the {Read More}

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