Frugal Shopping - The Best Way to Save Money

Have I got your attention? Fantastic! Now, I'll reveal the secret to spending less on each and every shopping trip.

Ahem...drum roll please...

__ Don't go shopping in the first place! __

The reality is, if you're just heading out to the malls or local shops to DO SOMETHING, then you're obviously going to be spending money just for the sake of shopping. If you're feeling bored, then do something else that you love: read a book you've been meaning to, call a friend you haven't talked to in a while, or do something wonderfully creative like painting. Or, just go for a walk somewhere without any temptations to spend.

Obviously, we all need to shop sometimes. We need to get groceries, and we need essentials like clothing. But, when you're shopping for all the wrong reasons - because you're bored/angry/upset/bummed out - then you're spending money for no real reason at all. It won't make you feel any better when you get the bills sent in the mail. So, if you're feeling the need for some retail therapy, try something else instead. You'll feel better and so will your wallet.

Save Money Tips - Easy Facial Scrub with Sugar

A little handful of natural white or brown sugar moistened with a little water or olive oil makes a perfect, luxurious facial scrub! Gently scrub it on (the brown sugar smells especially nice and caramelly) to your moistened skin and then splash cool water to remove. A spa treat for pennies, the kind of price we love!

Today's Frugal Challenge: Lower one Bill

Today, make it your goal to lower one bill. Maybe it's your electricity bill: make it a goal to see the number on that bill lower next month. You can mak a big difference on your electricity bill just by being an aware consumer. Turn lights off when you leave the room, and don't allow for phantom energy usage - many appliances use energy just by being plugged in. You can cut back by hooking all your office equipment, for instance, to a power bar. Especially when you go travelling, shut that entire power bar down.

Take any bill, and lower it.