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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83  Thanks you guys, those were really helpful suggestions!
I think we are definitely going to try the netflix thing because we ALWAYS return movies late, no matter how hard we try not to.
The library is a fabulous idea, but I also always return everything late. This is horrible but DH had a library card and has like 10 books he never returned so that makes me nervous! But, I am getting two subscriptions to magazines I like as I can buy all of them every month. So I'll get two subscriptions, save money, and skip the others.
To redecorate too, I've been scavengering lawn sales and repainting and adding new hardware to old things. It stinks searching forever to find things.. but like today I found a new, old, dining room table and chairs that is a nice shape, solid build, ugly upholstery and needs refinished. But I can do those things cheap and for 75 it was a steal (downn from 125, woohoo)
I really just buy lots of little things that add up, clothes for my pups, clothes for me, books, magazines, candles, ect ect ect. So I am totally trying to limit myself.
I am not working at the moment because of some anxiety issues I'm working on  . But, DH might get a second every other week job at Home Depot for the discount and a little extra to put into savings. And hopefully, I'll be back to working somewhere soon  |
I like blockbuster.com better than netflix. If you have a blockbuster store that isn't very far away you can trade the movies you get in the mail with the store while you're waiting on them to come in the mail. That means more movies, but be careful because any movies not returned to the store a week after it's due you have to pay full price on, but they do call you and let you know they're late.
As for the books and magazines I have friends that I trade off books with. We send or hand them to each other when we're done. It's cool because we tell each other if it's worth reading or not.
If you still have a shopping bug, try garage sales. I have found like new or NIP books, dvds, and candles at half of the price.
I agree with the person who said use your credit cards less. Only really use them if you can pay them completely off every money. Double your payments until they are paid off. NEVER buy restaurant food, furniture, or clothes on a credit card. If you can't afford to pay for that stuff in cash, then go with cheaper alternatives.
The key to saving money is to kind of look at everything from a different perspective. Our government WANTS consumer spending. Our society has made us feel like we HAVE to purchase some things. Try to look at things thinking "Do I really need this? or is this something I want?" If it falls under want, then it can wait.
I hope that your hubby doesn't have to get a second job. By the way, cash doesn't work for me. I try not to have any of it because I tend to spend it faster on little things. If my money is stuck in a checking account, it's harder for me to get the money out!