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Saving money has become a reality for many people. The economy right now has hit a lot of people hard. Even folks that usually don't seem to care about how much they spend, are starting to tighten their belts. My family is really having to take a close look at our finances. We have had piles of medical bills that are just overwhelming us. We have had no choice but to get more frugal.

How to Save

How to Save Money While Grocery Shopping
Saving on groceries is one of the best ways to put a dent in your budget. Here is some help with that.
How to Be a Tightwad
An article to get you thinking on how to save money.

Frugal Blog

I have a blog that focus on saving money. You are welcome to check it out.
Lynn's Savings Space
Join me on my money saving journey.

Save Money With These Books

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Coupons

Tips-

- Combine coupons with sales.
- Try to get coupons from multiple sources so you have more than 1 of your favorite coupons.
- Keep your coupons organized so they can be used.
- Take all your coupons to the store, you never now when there will be an awesome unadvertised sale.
How to Find Grocery Store Coupons
There are many places to find grocery store coupons to help you save a lot of money. You just need to know where to look.
How to Make a Coupon Binder
Organizing your coupons is an important part of saving money. A coupon binder is a great way to get organized.
How to Save Money by Printing Out Grocery Store Coupons
A great way to get coupons!
Coupon Mom
Coupons

My Coupon Binder! Check the link to learn how to make your own! 

Keeping a Price Book

Price books are mostly used with grocery shopping but they can be used in other areas of shopping also. Basically a price book is a place to record prices so you know you are getting the best deal. Here is an article to help you know how to put a price book together: How to Make a Price Book.

My Price Book! Check the link to learn how to make your own! 

Frugal Food

Finding frugal recipes is important, you will get the best saving when you combine buying with coupons while on sale with frugal recipes.

Some other tips:

- Make food from scratch.
- Make your own sauces and condiments instead of buying a jar.
- Use beans and rice in your meals a couple times a week.
- Try to skip meats sometimes.
How to Make a Master Biscuit Mix
This recipe can be used in lots of food. Because it is made up ahead of time, it is convenient, but because it is homemade it's less expensive.



Click on the picture to learn how you can save on cooking.

Misc. Places You Can Save

Even though grocery savings is one of the easiest areas to save in, saving money is important in other areas of you life too.
How to Avoid Expensive Coffee Shops
Save money on the how much you spend on coffee.
How to Save Money While Eating Out at Restaurants
You can still eat out once in a while, but do it in a cost saving way.
Frugal Clothes Buying Guide
A guide to buying used clothes.
Save Money By Making Homemade Cards
Buying greeting cards or birthday cards can get expensive. Many are over $4.00 a card now. Making your own cards is a great way to save money and it adds a extra special touch!
From the Ground Up: Shoes
How to take care of your shoes frugally.

Great Frugal Sites

This Side of Eternity
Lots of tips on savings!
Money Saving Mom
Helping You Be a Better Home Economist
The "Cent"sible Sawyer
Frugal Advice
Frugal, Freebies and Deals
Frugal Deals
Stretching a Buck
More Frugal Deals
Grocery Price Blog
Grocery Price Books is the place for Price Comparison. We have prices for Giant Eagle, Meijer and Kroger. GPB also has a UPC Database and a Blog!
Frugal Coupon Mom
Lots of Freebies, coupons and sale info
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    marsha32 Dec 31, 2010 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    i love all the advice you share, and the links1 I would love to read each of the books you list in the amazon module too!

    Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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    CCGAL Dec 27, 2010 @ 10:29 am | delete
    Very good advice here - and the photos of the price book and the coupon carrier are worth the proverbial 1000 words. Thanks for responding to my thread in the forum. I've just featured this lens on my 99-weeks lens.
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A Woman working-smallerMy name is Lynn (aka Lynn W, eclecticeducation, and lynnhsmomof2) and I am a Christian mother who homeschools her two boys. I am also a Work at Home Mom (WAHM) who does freelance writing (at Squidoo, eHow and Bukisa), affiliate marketing and designs products at Zazzle. When I'm not busy with my family, homeschooling or working online, I love to read, especially fantasy and sci-fi, watch tv and movies, and scrapbook. Some of my favorite movies are Star Wars, Narnia, Lord of the Rings and Spiderman. Some of the television shows that I watch are Heroes, NCIS, Psych, Monk and Royal Pains.







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