Comments on: 85 Ways To Save Money

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:28:13 +0000

This is a great list Ruth! I just clicked over from MoneySavingMom.com. I do a lot of these things and I was pleased to see some new ideas to try. As far as the baby wipes, I sometimes will write to the Huggies company requesting coupons and they send me some very high value coupons. If I can pair the coupon with a sale, I can get wipes very cheaply. I also keep a stack of wash cloths in the kitchen to wipe hands and faces. This keeps me from using the baby wipes too often. Disposable items are always costly so using them sparingly is a must!

By: Genny Lindsey

Genny Lindsey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:02:59 +0000

Thanks for the list. Just found your website through moneysavingmom.com. I wanted to say to JennInSeatle that I was spending 15 on wipes like you, but I am now pretty much getting them free. I wait until Target has them for $2 then I use my Huggies coupons (there’s a 2 dollar one online now) and I have gotten wipes now for free! At most I have paid 50 cents for wipes.

By: Teresa in WV

Teresa in WV — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:46:56 +0000

Gotta watch the one about closing off unused rooms in the winter. I did this one winter and ruined hundreds of books because of the dampness with no warmth. Otherwise, LOTS of GREAT ideas! Thanks for sharing!

By: (((((HUGS))))) sandi

(((((HUGS))))) sandi — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:08:38 +0000

What a great list~thanks sooo much! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:51:07 +0000

I love reading these follow-up comments, Jenn!

By: JennInSeattle

JennInSeattle — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:45:34 +0000

Just thought I’d go over the list again before going to the store this weekend. This time I picked up the gem of making your own condensed soups.. hello, I always have the ingredients for these and there are recipes if you just google them. One of these days I’ll get brave enough to venture out on the fruits and vegetables portion of your suggestions. Thanks Ruth!

By: JennInSeattle

JennInSeattle — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:03:39 +0000

Thanks again. At Samsclub 20 rolls of paper towels is $15 this could potential save a lot of money.. that $15 could last a year instead of spending $15 every 3 weeks.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:11:18 +0000

Hey there, Jenn. That is a great question! I am going to answer this on memory.

Let’s say you bought the really nice paper towels, Bounty. A roll is less than $2. After you cut it in half… and are generous in using the wipes, you will go through the two halves in about a month and a half.

By: JennInSeattle

JennInSeattle — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:49:31 +0000

Just wondering if it’s really cheaper to make your own baby wipes from paper towels? I’m about to go to the store again and wipes are another $15 which will last us 3/4 of a month. I can’t seem to figure out how to compare the cost though. How do you know which is less expensive?

By: tami lewis

tami lewis — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:54:25 +0000

hi ruth! yep = done most all of these. oh how i wish we had a dent store around here!! i make my detergent with baking soda and borax and my “cascade” with salt, borax and baking soda. (boy with those 2 things you can clean anything lol )