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save money with creative solutions

the envelope budget

Posted by Monica on March 19, 2009 at 9:50 am in save money with creative solutions

I am a big fan of the envelope budgeting system (more to come on that soon), but no matter how you like to track your expenses, this beautiful DIY project makes storing receipts so much more fun.

envelopebook2For full project details, visit Design*Sponge.

Enjoy!

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dinner & a movie

Posted by Monica on February 16, 2009 at 5:51 pm in save money with creative solutions

If you haven’t noticed, renting a movie is not as cheap as it used to be.  A trip to Blockbuster for a few movies can add up to $15.  Yowzer.  While Netflix is a great alternative, you can’t always know a few days in advance what you’ll be in the mood for.

Solution?  The moviecube.  A delightful movie-vending machine that spits out movies like they’re candy and cola.  For only a buck, the movie is yours for a whole 24 hours.  The options are somewhat limited, but they carry a ton of new releases and classic chick flicks. For locations, visit their site or check out your local grocery store.

takeaway: Every little bit counts - even the $4 you’ll save using moviecube.

total yearly savings: About $50.

*photo by atomicjeep

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most wonderful time of the year

September 30, 2008

I love fall clothes. I really, really do.
Cute hats.
Fun boots.
Delicious coats. Mmm, I luuuvvvv coats.
It’s tempting to run out when each new season begins and spend, spend, spend. But before you do – take a good, long look at what you already have.
I call it – “shopping the closet.” Go through every drawer, [...]

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mr. fridge

September 9, 2008

Nothing irritates me like throwing away unused food.  Have something hanging out in the back of your fridge that you have absolutely no idea what to do with?  Or as Self magazine calls them, UFO’s – Under-Utilized-Food-Objects.  (Oh how I wish I’d thought of that first . . . )
Simply go to www.cookthink.com and type [...]

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