Comments on: The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Simplifying, Saying No and Saving Money https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 15:51:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.25 By: Jessidork https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-23404 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:13:20 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-23404 Rosemary – That sounds like a great idea, but if you go to the ONLY local library near my parents’ house, the ONLY videos they have are dry, boring, educational ones. No movies, no TV shows, nothing fun. I really hope that friends from there donate their used DVD’s and VHS tapes to the library when they are done with them and/or put it in their will to leave their collection to a local library. I know whoever ends up with my boyfriend’s roommate’s collection will be a happy person.

]]> By: Ellen S. https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-20459 Sun, 09 May 2010 13:04:30 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-20459 The concept of “saving money” is easier said than done for most people. I understand that it is ‘easy and logical’ for some people, but I also understand it can be a difficult habit to break for others.

If you’re looking to save money or change your lifestyle, my advice is to take it in “baby-steps” because it won’t happen overnight. Here are some tips that helped me out.

1. Always pay more than the minimum on any credit card payments – if you don’t believe me you can calculate it for yourself (http://www.csgnetwork.com/creditcardmincalc.html)
2. Use coupons when grocery shopping
3. Try online shopping – it’s saves on gas & they have bigger markdowns (http://www.shoptivity.com)
4. Read a book – it’s cheaper than going to a movie (http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/)
5. Know your budget! (https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BudgetCalculator.do)

Good luck and happy savings!

]]> By: Rosemary https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-5452 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:30:44 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-5452 Join Netflix. With no shipping costs or overdue charges, this is the best way to save money on movies, next to not going at all.

“this is the best way to save money on movies” – Not really!
This should have been included in the “Get a library card” section. Most public libraries have hundreds of DVDs to choose from and – as long as you return them on time to avoid overdue fines – it’s completely free!

]]> By: Ronda https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-460 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:50:39 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-460 Thank you for all of these wonderful cost saving ideas. I am keen on changing my lifestyle to not only save money but to consume less, use what I have and appreciate how a simple lifestyle can be so much more satisfying.
Thanks again for a great article and newsletter.
Ronda

]]> By: Rachel https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-459 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:07:32 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-459 I have been going to Jazzercise for 10 years and I LOVE it! I’m in the best shape of my life. I love the music (how else would I know what my kids listen to) and the friends I’ve made over the years. I know myself well enough to know I need an instructor, a start and end time.

The other suggestions are great, especially quitting smoking and tanning, but I’ll be old and gray before I give up my Jazzercise classes!

]]> By: Kim Simpson https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-458 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:45:40 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-458 Great ideas! If you’re looking for more . . . drop by IResolveTo.Com and take the I Resolve To . . . Challenge: 365 Resolutions For Health & Happiness. The objective is very simple – do at least one thing each and every day to promote health & happiness for you.

Best,
Kim Simpson
IResolveTo.Com

Kim Simpson’s last blog post..I Resolve To┞¢ . . . Take A Few Minutes Each Day To Promote Healthy Teeth! – Day 35

]]> By: Shonna https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-457 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:18:03 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-457 Great tips Kim! I have a serious Latte addiction and found that buying the espresso machine and making them at home (at least 4 times a week) as paid for itself many times over. I’m also a big believer in bringing your own lunch – you save tons of money and usually eat better – another bonus!

]]> By: Sara Ost https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-456 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:01:36 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-456 Great tips Kim. Getting rid of TV, a land line and a gym membership is saving me about $175 a month. I haven’t gotten into a routine for exercising outdoors yet this year with these colds I keep getting, but as soon as I am well it’s hiking, walking and climbing for me. 🙂 I never really watched TV when I had it, so I don’t miss that. And I don’t even notice not having a land line.

What do you all do to save$?

]]> By: justelise https://ecosalon.com/save-money-cut-costs-and-simplify-in-the-recession/#comment-455 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:17:56 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=8776#comment-455 I never understood people who paid for a gym membership to only run on a treadmill or use the elliptical. Buy your own, and it will pay for itself in a year or two. You’re also more likely to use it when it’s in your house, you can use it when you want to, and you don’t have to use gas or take public to get to a gym.

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