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Marc and I have been talking about things like this... I said that especially when we have the boys, it would probably be great for us to buy toilet paper / paper towels in bulk... With that in mind, I want to share yet another money saving tip with you. 6 Tips on How You Can Spend Money and Save By: Andrea Woroch 1. Purchase a Club Membership While you have to pay for a membership fee to join clubs like Costco and Sam's Club, they do offer excellent prices on many items sold in bulk. Try not to buy on impulse, however, as you could find your pantry stocked with 20 years worth of canned beans. 2. Buy Gift Cards Buying gift cards from discount sites like Gift Card Granny is a great way to save on everything from groceries to electronics, particularly since you can buy gift cards at these sites for up to half their face value. 3. Dive into Deal-of-the-Day Sites I recently received an offer from Groupon to buy $40 worth of bedding plants for just $17. Since I planned on spending at...

I know we can all use help saving money... Just wanted to share a Guest Post with you: 6 Ways to Save Like an Extreme Couponer By : Andrea Woroch 1. Start Small Don't try to go extreme all at once. Take it step by step, rather than show up at a checkout with 50 coupons and little idea what you're doing. 2. Never Pay For Coupons There are some things in this life you just shouldn't pay for, and a coupon is one of them. Paying someone to clip or organize your coupons defeats the purpose of living frugally. Instead, surf Sunday newspaper ad supplements for coupon savings; ask your neighbors for their unwanted papers; or dive inside a recycled dumpster or two. Also, free online coupon sites like CouponSherpa .com give consumers access to a multitude of coupon codes and printable coupons for thousands of merchants. 3. Get Organized A little organization can go a long way. Always create a shopping list and have your coupons and shopping strategy organized before you even enter...

Yet another email to share with you... I am all about saving money, as I think we all are... 9 Tips for Saving on DIY Projects By : Andrea Woroch . 1. Big Box Vs. Small Stores For the frugal consumer, shopping smart is always a logical first step. When you're shopping at the big-box home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes , there are always deals going down. The two heavyweight retailers are highly competitive and both stores offer price matching with an additional 10-percent discount on identical products advertised at a lower price at any competing store. Both stores also post weekly sales, discounts and rebates on their websites so you can be prepared before you hit the store. Not to mention, you can always find coupons for these home and garden giants. On the other hand, locally owned home-supply stores, like Ace Hardware , often provide email sign-ups that allow you to receive special deals on the same items you would find at the big-box stores. While you may not b...