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Money Saving Tips

18 July 2009 5 Comments

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Landscaping:
If you are considering creating a nice flower garden area, shopping for plants even on sale, can be expensive. Before you go out and start spending, look around to see if you have other plants that can be split from your existing flowers. Additionally, if you have a good relationship with any of your neighbors, you might ask them if they have any plants you could use as a starter. Another great idea is the next time you are in the market to buy a lawnmower, purchase one that mulches leaves. This way, rather than buy mulch for your flowerbeds every year, you can simply use the mulch you make.

Allowance:
Do not forget to give yourself an allowance for things you enjoy. Even if on a tight budget, buy something that you enjoy, which could be as simple as buying a new shirt or grabbing lunch at your favorite café. If you do not allow yourself this small “splurge”, you could find yourself in the same position as if dieting. Total deprivation leads to overindulgence.

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Anne said:

I really enjoy your blog. I liked the ideas you gave with the lawnmower and the allowance as well. I agree that one should buy or do something you enjoy!!

# 22 July 2009 at 16:07

Geoff said:

In San Diego we have water restrictions that are making it harder to maintain lawns and gardens. I’ve never been much of a landscaper anyway, so we put artificial grass in our back yard. It is an up-front investment, but without all the time that I used to spend cutting and edging the grass, I find that I truly do live better! The fake grass looks very realistic too. Always green, and no weeds.

# 28 July 2009 at 07:36

Italian Rocketeer said:

That last line “Total deprivation leads to overindulgence.” is very true and I often find myself going from one extreme to the other, especially with my money.

# 29 July 2009 at 00:23

Gold said:

Thank You for the post. Now a day, it is really necessary to save money but do not sacrifice the things we enjoy so we need to work in a budget. Nice and useful post.

# 30 July 2009 at 04:34

Christine said:

I suppose this is the time to be creative and find solutions! Your post is a good example! I always tell my friends why buy smth when you can do it yourself?

# 30 July 2009 at 11:28