A Stingy Beginning

Everyone wants to save money, just like everyone wants to lose weight. The difference between those who cut costs and those who don’t is a little hard work. This is where I come in.  Not only do I want to save money but I do it every day. I am not an extreme couponer or someone that will ever make millions from what I do. I am simply someone who makes my money work for me every day.

 I have a choice, I can spend 18 dollars on a box of powdered laundry detergent that only does 102 loads or I can make it myself and get 544 loads for 17 bucks.  I make the decision on how much I am going to spend on something every day.  You have the exact same choice. 

 Let’s start with the obvious questions first. J

 

Why are you doing a blog?  This is my New Year’s Commitment (Not a resolution as instructed by my sister!).  Many people have asked how I save money.  I think it would be fun to share how I save money and allow people to post any ideas they can add.

 

A little bit about me – I am happily married Mom of 2 girls.  Before my kids, I went out to eat a couple times a week, spent whatever I felt like.   After having kids, between daycare and formula, expenses were higher and we weren’t making any more money.  I work a full-time job so taking on another job or any extra work was out of the question for me with having 2 girls.  I do not want to take away from the time I have with my kids.  So I started looking at ways to save with what I have.  How could I make my money stretch further?

 

What are you going to blog about?  From laundry detergent to the grocery list to cloth diapering and even why I do not make some of my own cleaning supplies, I am going to post about areas I have become stingy in. I am not just stingy with my money; I am also stingy with my time.  I like quick efficient recipes that I can freeze and come home and pop in the oven.

 

See Everyone Next Time

The Stingy Sister