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What I've learned so far.....This forum post is dated 09/13/10. If you feel it is old or outdated, please follow up with a question or comment and someone may be able to update it, or reply with newer information if you have it. - Errands
| What I've learned so far..... I posted a little while ago that I was trying to learn how to live a more frugal lifestyle and try to put some more of my money away into savings instead of blowing it all on unneccessary items. I guess my main downfall is determining need from want right now. I think that little issue is going to to take some time to overcome.Here is a little sampling of what Ive learned/saved so far -~ Making lists is a good thing.Ive started making lists of things that I need to purchase and have been doing alright at sticking to the list.Im still working on it.Ive got a LOT of bad habits to break.~ My dog is another one of my downfalls.Shes currently on a pretty expensive brand of dog food (Royal Canin.her tummy didnt like the Solid Gold brand we tried her on). I put her on this brand because it makes a kibble specifically designed for Cocker Spaniels dietary needs. Well yesterday when I went into buy her some food I was comparing the Cocker Spaniel kibble to the regular Medium Adult kibble and there really wasnt vary much of a difference and in the long run it would be cheaper for me to feed her the Medium Adult because the store only sells the Cocker Spaniel kibble in 6 pound bags. A 6 pound bag lasts us maybe 2 weeks if were lucky. So I picked up the Medium Adult 30 pound bag which will last us a LOT longer. Heres the upside to this story.I actually saved money buying the bigger bag.For some reason the larger bags have the instant instore coupons on them and I saved a whole $4.00.~ I dont always purchase name brands.Most of the products that I currently use, the name brands are more expensive than the store brands (even with a coupon).~ Im in the process of learning to do all of my errands in one trip (if possible).~ Clearance/bargin racks are a good thing.Ive also added some frugal blogs to my blogroll if you are looking for more ideas. Here are the links:Bare Budget BeautyBeCentsAbleFrugal and FabulousFrugal FabulousThe New Frugal MomThrifty and Chic Mom
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