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Saving Money on Clothes While Dieting

This is a guide about saving money on clothes while dieting. If you are like many people you have your skinny clothes and your not so skinny clothes. Then there are all the sizes in between as you are dieting. The changing clothing size needs can be expensive.

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Saving Money on Groceries

This is a guide about saving money on groceries. A large part of your budget is probably spent on food. There are several ways you can cut those expenses.

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Saving Money on Peanut Butter

This is a guide about saving money on peanut butter. Peanut butter is a staple in many households. Over the years the price has been rising, so many families are looking for a way to save money on it.

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Saving Money on Shoes

This guide is about saving money on shoes. Buying shoes doesn't have to break the bank.

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Buy Birdseed In Bulk

I buy birdseed in bulk. I feed my birds, safflower, thistle and sunflower seeds, wild bird seed and peanuts for the squirrels and blue jays. I buy the wild bird seed locally, usually a 40 lb bag comes out the cheapest.

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Saving Money on a Cross Country Move

Does anyone know of a cheap way to move some things cheaply?

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Finding Free Furniture

When I need something I ask my friends to "ask around" for me. Most of the time someone has the item and they simply want to get it "out of the way".

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Get Address Labels from Charities

I receive more address labels than I can possibly use from a variety of charities. If you donate by mail, you will likely be inundated with requests, many of which will contain a free gift of labels.

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Thrift Shop Holiday Items

I haven't bought new Xmas decorations in years, because I can find items nicer than the ones I could afford, in thrift shops. I add them to my collection of decorations, which I store every year until Xmas.

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Re-using Address Labels

When you get a letter in the mail, neatly cut off your name and address and you have free address labels.

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Saving Money on Dishwasher Detergent

This is a guide about saving money on dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher detergent can be expensive and sometimes ineffective. Finding ways to save on dishwasher detergent should not impact how well the dishes are cleaned.

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Watch for Discarded Furniture

Find out when large item garbage pick-up is happening around you. In the days before that date, inspect furniture sitting at roadside. Explore the alleys and dumpsters behind places of business. Sometimes businesses discard slightly worn furniture that is still useable.

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Sign Up for Local Freecycle

I sign up for the freecycle yahoo posting in our area. I received some really nice furniture this way. Also in Florida, what people don't want they put on the curb, and you are free to take it. We look at the piece to see if it is good or worth redoing.

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Saving Money On Books

This is a guide about saving money on books. There are many ways to get free or cheap books for hardcover, paperback, children's, educational or even e-books.

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Saving Money on Hand Soap

This is a guide about saving money on hand soap. With numerous bathrooms or large families, hand soap can be expensive. Although it is a necessity, there are ways you can save money on it.

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Saving Money on Snow Chains, Installing snow chains.

Saving Money on Snow Chains

This is a guide about saving money on snow chains. Snow chains can be quite pricy. Being prepared for winter weather and planning ahead is one way to save. When, what type, and where you buy your chains are all considerations for saving money.

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Money Saving Tips for College Students

This is a guide about money saving tips for college students. College is an exciting time, much time will be spent in studying, socializing, and perhaps working. It is also a very expensive undertaking.

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