Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

pacalo

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2. My personal good tip: Save your loose change.

Fri Dec 9, 2011, 09:16 PM

Dec 2011

I began saving coins when I kept having to pick them up out of the washer, on the floor, etc. I started putting them in a container in the laundry room. When the total amount grew to $50, I got serious about it.

Whenever I'd buy a soft drink from the machine at work, the change would go into my collection at home. Same as for any change I'd receive from any shopping.

One year my family & I went on vacation with the money saved up from saving those coins. It takes awhile, but you can get there if you're diligent about saving your change.

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A favorite blog post I've saved for 3+ years: The Cheapskate Guide: 50 Tips for Frugal Living [View all] maddezmom Dec 2011 OP

Thanks. Saved it before it all disappears. jannyk Dec 2011 #1

My personal good tip: Save your loose change. pacalo Dec 2011 #2

My brother and his wife have been to Europe twice on change he collects.. n/t Fumesucker Dec 2011 #5

Someone gave us a baby bottle bank when my don was born... Phentex Dec 2011 #9

We are all waiting to be touched by an angel Hutzpa Dec 2011 #3

Thanks. I enjoyed this. Overseas Dec 2011 #4

Good stuff, except for that part about smoking and drinking cbayer Dec 2011 #6

LOL maddezmom Dec 2011 #7

Love most of the tips, but that DIY suggestion..... Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 #8

I have always followed those guidelines. RebelOne Dec 2011 #10

Very good suggestions... silverweb Dec 2011 #11