I am very frugal/saver and always trying to save money. I grew up with my mom clipping coupons (even remember those coupon conventions), so it's in my blood. LOL.
Ways we are trying to save money and cut back on things...
- No Gym Membership for us. I signed up for a kickboxing class at the local Junior College. 2 times per week for 5 months for $13.00. I also purchased the biggest loser workout video for $13.00.
- I create a weekly menu so I know everything I need to buy for that week. I have noticed that I'm saving money as I'm not going to the grocery store as much and buying uselsss stuff
- No movies, we netflix
- We eat out about 1-2 nights per month. For "our" time we do different free things; long walks, candle light dinner and netflix a movie, local hikes, etc.
- If it's not on sale or clearance I don't buy it (unless it's an emergency; medication, milk, etc.)
- Every pay check I put a few hundred dollars in a savings account. I figure if I can't see it I won't spend it.
Ways we are saving $$ on the wedding
- No traditional reception, just a nice dinner
- Bought a bridesmaid dress for $150 instead of a wedding dress
- Staying at a timeshare instead of a hotel (Mother of groom gave this to us, so it's FREE...yippy)
- Party when we return we will have a BBQ or something like that. Nothing fancy