6 Extreme Saving Tips You Can Use Now

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...and I use a lot of these tips already, but I don't quite get the "love coupons" one. If you care about someone, you should be giving them time and love anyway, not as a gift. And many of the "experience" gifts that are mentioned are not free - the water park, in particular, could be quite expensive - so you're not necessarily saving much or any money compared to a material gift.
I've given and received experiences as gifts, not to save money or because experiences are inherently more meaningful but because they happened to be what the recipient or I wanted at the time. I've also received material gifts in the $10-20 range that I'll treasure forever because of the thought and love that went into choosing them.

Johanna of MD 5:56PM October 29, 2010

Never leave home without making a list of exactly what is needed from the store. Stick to only purchasing what is on your list, and compare prices of different brands for items, because there can often be substantial price differences between different brands.Admittedly though, sometimes the generic brands don't perform as well, but sometimes they outperform the branded items.
When cooking, cook enough to last 2 or even 3 nights, to save electricity, as well as time on food preparation.
If paying cash for items in a department store, do not be afraid to ask about any available coupons or applicable discounts - it never hurts to ask!

http://www.swazi-extreme.com/greenpiggy 2:20PM October 29, 2010

Okay I will throw my suggestions in. Look at Vintage clothing shops, some are really good some are just too expensive. Tired of what you are wearing clothing exchange with your friends, what about those shops where people are reselling their clothes. The store gets fresh merchandise, the seller gets a bit of money once the merchandise sells, the store gets a cut and you have new clothes.
If you are going to spend money, seriously look at pieces as investments. Look for sales on a navy conservative jacket that you can dress up with a scarf, or jewelry. Look for jackets that can be worn with jeans as well as a nice skirt. Sure you can buy stuff at H&M cheap, but why? Think that the $30 you spend isn't made as well, by child labor, and the environmental impact.

patty of MD 1:07PM October 29, 2010

I like your thoughts on how to save money! I agree that eating at home save you a lot and all the other tips..you nailed it! Another way which I can recommend to save money is bartering. I started barter with my friends for banal stuff like childrens' clothes and stuff like that. Then I came across barterquest.com. An internet site which makes it a lot easier to trade and barter! I love it. It's free and saves me a lot of money.

Claudie Paulie of NY 10:20AM October 29, 2010