Five Tips for Saving Money for Single Moms
>> Tuesday, December 13, 2011
In today’s battered economy, it is hard enough for a two earner household to manage, and so the single mom is really challenged to run a family on one income. It may take a bit of work and a lot of imagination, but there are some things single moms can do to save money for the family.
Shop with double coupons
Using coupons can really add up to a lot of savings, and now, with the power of the internet, you even get to pick and choose the products you want to receive coupons on. For example, just type diapercoupons in the address bar, and you will be amazed at how many sites offer you coupons on diapers. Next step, find the stores in your local area that offer double coupons, and you are on you way to saving big!
Make or package your own snacks
One of the most expensive grocery items for families is snacks for the kids. Whether you pack their lunch, or just want to have something available for them when they get home from school, just calculate the cost per ounce of the small snack packages, and you will never buy them again. Instead, buy big bags at a warehouse store and repackage into small sandwich bags. Great snacks such as Chex party mix can be made at home and used during the week, and to save money and have fun, have your kids help you make cookies on the weekends, put them in sandwich bags and they are ready for school lunch boxes.
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Shop with double coupons
Using coupons can really add up to a lot of savings, and now, with the power of the internet, you even get to pick and choose the products you want to receive coupons on. For example, just type diapercoupons in the address bar, and you will be amazed at how many sites offer you coupons on diapers. Next step, find the stores in your local area that offer double coupons, and you are on you way to saving big!
Make or package your own snacks
One of the most expensive grocery items for families is snacks for the kids. Whether you pack their lunch, or just want to have something available for them when they get home from school, just calculate the cost per ounce of the small snack packages, and you will never buy them again. Instead, buy big bags at a warehouse store and repackage into small sandwich bags. Great snacks such as Chex party mix can be made at home and used during the week, and to save money and have fun, have your kids help you make cookies on the weekends, put them in sandwich bags and they are ready for school lunch boxes.
