Usually, when catalogs come in the mail they get recycled. Sometimes I read them first. Once in a while I think I see some thing I need. Its funny how I didn't know I needed it until I saw that catalog. Then, in a crazy twist of fate a coupon for twenty percent off a purchase of fifty dollars or more arrives! What a great deal! I run to the computer and look up the item but when I go to buy it I realize I haven't met the fifty dollar requirement. In my desire to get the best possible deal I add another item to my cart. If I'm not careful I may see something that one of the kids would really enjoy, then I have to buy three, just to be fair. Pretty quickly my purchase is over one hundred dollars.
Before I click the "buy now" button I look around the room and if I'm lucky I notice this book on my shelf. I remember that I am surrounded by unused but useful stuff already and I need to quit shopping and start doing some thing! Now I am back on track. Thinking of ways to save or even make money becomes like a game, how much farther can each dollar be stretched, what can I make with few if any new materials. I love to make bread. It saves money, smells so good while its baking and tastes amazing!
What are your favorite tightwad tips?
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