How we saved over $10K last year...

• I cut my husbands hair ($480 savings)
• We use coupons for everything ($2500-$3200 savings)
• We make our own Laundry Soap ($250 annual savings)
• We make our own hand soap ($100 savings)
• We line dry our clothing ($800-950 savings)
• We use energy saving appliances (i.e. skillet $300 savings)
• We triple search for the best deals on everything ($ unlimited)
• We shop thrift stores on half price days
• We barter our services with other mom & pop companies
• We order Freebies online
• We shop Dollar Tree for daily household cleaning supplies
• We re-purpose many household items
• We rent movies from the library (Free= $250 savings)
• We use Rewards Cards for more savings
• We use Swagbucks to score free gift cards
• We Tithe & Trust God!
• We haggle for the best prices anywhere we shop ($100-$700 savings)
• We got to know our butcher! (Manager specials $250-$800 savings)

2011 was a great money saving year, and I'm excited to see what 2011 has in store for us. I found these to be the easiest and most effective ways to save money. We have reaped great benefits from these small changes. I hope you'll give them a try, there is nothing to lose!