Comments on: 25 Ultra Practical Tips to Reduce Waste and Save Money http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/ Dietriffic Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:04:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-7622 Melanie Mon, 10 May 2010 21:56:48 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-7622 Ellen, I love your tips. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm also a big fan of online shopping, and I usually search for a discount voucher to get a bit more money off. I've been able to save that way, and you can usually find a coupon to get free delivery, at the very least. Do you have a blog where you write about this stuff, or are these just tips you use yourself in everyday life? Ellen,
I love your tips. Thanks so much for sharing.

I’m also a big fan of online shopping, and I usually search for a discount voucher to get a bit more money off. I’ve been able to save that way, and you can usually find a coupon to get free delivery, at the very least.

Do you have a blog where you write about this stuff, or are these just tips you use yourself in everyday life?

]]> By: Ellen S. http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-7611 Ellen S. Mon, 10 May 2010 16:37:05 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-7611 The concept of "saving money" is easier said than done for most people. I understand that it is 'easy and logical' for some people, but I also understand it can be a difficult habit to break for others. If you're looking to save money or change your lifestyle, my advice is to take it in "baby-steps" because it won't happen overnight. Here are some tips that helped me out. 1. Always pay more than the minimum on any credit card payments – if you don't believe me you can calculate it for yourself (http://www.csgnetwork.com/creditcardmincalc.html) 2. Use coupons when grocery shopping 3. Try online shopping – it’s saves on gas & they have bigger markdowns (http://www.shoptivity.com) 4. Read a book – it’s cheaper than going to a movie (http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/) 5. Know your budget! (https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BudgetCalculator.do) Good luck and happy savings! The concept of “saving money” is easier said than done for most people. I understand that it is ‘easy and logical’ for some people, but I also understand it can be a difficult habit to break for others.

If you’re looking to save money or change your lifestyle, my advice is to take it in “baby-steps” because it won’t happen overnight. Here are some tips that helped me out.

1. Always pay more than the minimum on any credit card payments – if you don’t believe me you can calculate it for yourself (http://www.csgnetwork.com/creditcardmincalc.html)
2. Use coupons when grocery shopping
3. Try online shopping – it’s saves on gas & they have bigger markdowns (http://www.shoptivity.com)
4. Read a book – it’s cheaper than going to a movie (http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/)
5. Know your budget! (https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BudgetCalculator.do)

Good luck and happy savings!

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]]> By: Is This Family Too Fat to Work? - Healthy Eating, Diets, and Weight Loss Ideas - Dietriffic.com http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-5212 Is This Family Too Fat to Work? - Healthy Eating, Diets, and Weight Loss Ideas - Dietriffic.com Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:17:31 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-5212 [...] Tips to reduce waste and save money [...] [...] Tips to reduce waste and save money [...]

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-4877 Melanie Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:22:35 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-4877 Hi Japenese Elegance, I think you're spot on about freezing what you can't use, that's something people don't do, then they end up wasting money because it goes off. Wonderful tips there, thank you! Hi Japenese Elegance,
I think you’re spot on about freezing what you can’t use, that’s something people don’t do, then they end up wasting money because it goes off.

Wonderful tips there, thank you!

]]> By: Japanese Elegance http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-4873 Japanese Elegance Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-4873 Organic food is extremely expensive here in Japan. For ex. 4 bananas cost $3.99, a quarter pound of chicken meat is $4.20-$6.20, carrot $2.30 for 2 Something that has helped me to completely eliminate waste and reduce my food bill is to buy fruits and vegetable close to closing time when they are marked down. I wash them as soon as I get home and peel, dice and freeze the portions I cannot use in 2 days. The frozen fruits I use to make smoothies, and the frozen veggies have endless possibilities. I use them in stirfry dishes, soups, stews, etc. Hope this helps <abbr><em>Japanese Elegance’s last blog post..<a href="http://japaneseelegance.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/learning-from-tea-scrolls/" rel="nofollow">Learning From Tea Scrolls</a></abbr></em> Organic food is extremely expensive here in Japan. For ex. 4 bananas cost $3.99, a quarter pound of chicken meat is $4.20-$6.20, carrot $2.30 for 2
Something that has helped me to completely eliminate waste and reduce my food bill is to buy fruits and vegetable close to closing time when they are marked down. I wash them as soon as I get home and peel, dice and freeze the portions I cannot use in 2 days. The frozen fruits I use to make smoothies, and the frozen veggies have endless possibilities. I use them in stirfry dishes, soups, stews, etc.
Hope this helps

Japanese Elegance’s last blog post..Learning From Tea Scrolls

]]> By: 30+ Tips to Save Money on Your Food Bill - Diets, Healthy Eating, and Lifestyle Advice - Dietriffic.com http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-4196 30+ Tips to Save Money on Your Food Bill - Diets, Healthy Eating, and Lifestyle Advice - Dietriffic.com Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:07:24 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-4196 [...] Visit your local Farmer’s Market from Dietriffic “You can buy local produce in peak season, and therefore cheaper. Remember it’s cheaper [...] [...] Visit your local Farmer’s Market from Dietriffic “You can buy local produce in peak season, and therefore cheaper. Remember it’s cheaper [...]

]]> By: Tips for a Greener Lifestyle - Healthy Eating for Busy People - Dietriffic.com http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-2903 Tips for a Greener Lifestyle - Healthy Eating for Busy People - Dietriffic.com Thu, 29 May 2008 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-2903 [...] Eat fruit and veggies in season. They are healthier, and tastier, and their cultivation has less impact on the environment, particularly when you buy [...] [...] Eat fruit and veggies in season. They are healthier, and tastier, and their cultivation has less impact on the environment, particularly when you buy [...]

]]> By: 15 Quick Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget | The Credit Letter http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-2855 15 Quick Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget | The Credit Letter Wed, 21 May 2008 23:50:30 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-2855 [...] incentives. If your store offers a frequent shopper program, sign-up to receive advanced notice of special offers, and other money saving information. You should also keep an eye on local newspapers and [...] [...] incentives. If your store offers a frequent shopper program, sign-up to receive advanced notice of special offers, and other money saving information. You should also keep an eye on local newspapers and [...]

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-ultra-practical-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-2080 Melanie Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:40:43 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/22/25-amazing-tips-to-reduce-waste-and-save-money/#comment-2080 Hi Linda, Yes, that's a great idea. Thanks for the tip. I used to always have to shop in the middle of the week for fresh bread, until I started buying extra, and freezing. Now I usually don't need to shop more than once each week, which is great. Hi C Duran, Thanks for your comment. It's a great idea to shop from the bulk bins if you have them available locally. Unfortunately, it's sometimes difficult to find such shops, depending on where you live. Hi Linda,

Yes, that’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip.

I used to always have to shop in the middle of the week for fresh bread, until I started buying extra, and freezing. Now I usually don’t need to shop more than once each week, which is great.

Hi C Duran,

Thanks for your comment. It’s a great idea to shop from the bulk bins if you have them available locally. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes difficult to find such shops, depending on where you live.

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