Buy essential household items in bulks! Take advantage of the discounts you save rather than buying individual items. It will save you both time and money.

If you use a cell phone, make sure your calling plan matches the pattern of calls you typically make. Understand peak calling periods, area coverage, roaming, and termination charges. Prepaid wireless plans tend to have higher per minute rates and fees but may be a better option if you use the phone only occasionally.

Need a quick cash boost? Why not try to sell unwanted items on craigslist or eBay?

Check out Etsy! www.etsy.com

Etsy is an awesome place to find all things handmade. They even have craft suppliers, so you can DIY!

Women in the Green is now on Facebook! We have a group and Fan Page. Lots of info to come, stay tuned!

Recently I caught a man being interviewd on a national morning show it caught my attention because his topic was how to save $25,000 a year. Most of his stuff made some sense but seemed a little tight even for me. Check it out and let me know what you think. Could you live with out some of these things? If not what are some other ways you all are finding to save a dime?

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29979823/

We all are cutting back but can we really be happy with givin gup everything? Just food for thought. Love to hear your comments

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