Our family has always purchased the Entertainment/ Happenings book. I realized how much money this can save - everything from dry cleaning to auto rentals and restaurants or shows, it is all included in this book.
Here are some savings I had from the book:
- $5 off my dry cleaning (twice!- $10 savings)
- $11 Twins tickets (originally $22 each - saved $22)
- $7 calzone- buy one, get one free
- $7 soup - buy one, get one free
- free pizza with the purchase of another
- $5 free burger
- $3 free coffee
This is nearly $70 of savings for a $10 purchase (I bought my book late- right now they are $25 online- original price is $35).
Plus, I share the coupons I don't use with family and friends. That too is really fun!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Transit: less pollution and money!
Lori my college friend writes:
Last April I took the plunge into Metro Transit. I live 25 miles away from my place of employment, saw gas prices continually rising, and figured I needed to try alternative transportation. I know not all these factors will apply to everyone, but I found these advantages at my disposal which made Metro Transit work for me and add up to big savings!
Free Park-N-Ride lot near my house (cutting my drive from 50 miles a day to only 10) Employer-subsidized transit options (they cover over 50% of transit fees) Tax- deferred payments for transit (what I pay for transit passes comes out of my salary on a pre-tax basis) No need for a parking permit at work (parking in Minneapolis is not cheap!)
I initially said, "I'll try this for a week." Now eight months later, I think I have driven to/from work less than a dozen times. I also started tracking my financial savings. The amount I am saving is directly dependent upon the cost of gas, since all other costs/savings remain constant. At the peak of gas prices, I was saving over $100 each month! Now with gas prices around $1.60, my savings is around $44 per month. I also lowered my insurance premium by declaring my car a minimum-use vehicle.
Plus, there were these non-monetary factors:
Non-stop express bus service to/from downtown meant no long waits, stops, or layovers
A wonderful boss who supported my commuting and let me adjust my hours. By not driving, I reclaimed some time in the day for me: I can relax by reading or sleeping on the bus, in turn making me more energized when I get to work and more relaxed when I get home.
I hope my story may be inspiring to anyone who is considering trying Metro Transit for themselves.
Last April I took the plunge into Metro Transit. I live 25 miles away from my place of employment, saw gas prices continually rising, and figured I needed to try alternative transportation. I know not all these factors will apply to everyone, but I found these advantages at my disposal which made Metro Transit work for me and add up to big savings!
Free Park-N-Ride lot near my house (cutting my drive from 50 miles a day to only 10) Employer-subsidized transit options (they cover over 50% of transit fees) Tax- deferred payments for transit (what I pay for transit passes comes out of my salary on a pre-tax basis) No need for a parking permit at work (parking in Minneapolis is not cheap!)
I initially said, "I'll try this for a week." Now eight months later, I think I have driven to/from work less than a dozen times. I also started tracking my financial savings. The amount I am saving is directly dependent upon the cost of gas, since all other costs/savings remain constant. At the peak of gas prices, I was saving over $100 each month! Now with gas prices around $1.60, my savings is around $44 per month. I also lowered my insurance premium by declaring my car a minimum-use vehicle.
Plus, there were these non-monetary factors:
Non-stop express bus service to/from downtown meant no long waits, stops, or layovers
A wonderful boss who supported my commuting and let me adjust my hours. By not driving, I reclaimed some time in the day for me: I can relax by reading or sleeping on the bus, in turn making me more energized when I get to work and more relaxed when I get home.
I hope my story may be inspiring to anyone who is considering trying Metro Transit for themselves.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Save on haircuts!
Great Clips is currently running a promotion for $9.99 pre-paid haircuts. Pre-paid cuts are loaded on a gift card your present at each visit. The normal cost for a haircut is $14. Stock up for the year and save big! We just bought 15 haircuts which should cover my husband and me through the end of this year and 2009, saving us $60.15!
My college friend, Lori submitted this entry. She and I were Resident Assistants together - another good way we saved money - to live for free. :) Gotta love that!
My college friend, Lori submitted this entry. She and I were Resident Assistants together - another good way we saved money - to live for free. :) Gotta love that!
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