Being frugal? Saving money in tight times?

Chances are high that you are probably being frugal with your spending right now. Some people are living frugally by choices. Others are being forced into it through lay-offs. Saving money in tight times is being seen as the thing to do. But what does that mean? How can you save a few dollars when it doesn't look like there's anything left to cut?

Here are a few ideas on being frugal:

Shop thrift for clothes and gifts. A Lenox vase from a thrift shop is still Lenox.
Cut bank fees. I changed my personal bank account to SunTrust last year. Not only do I no longer pay a fee but they donated $100 to our charity. It cost me nothing.
Like movies? Think church. More churches are offering movie nights. You get to enjoy the night, see friends and you are being frugal.
Check it out at the library. Did you know that the library has a wide selection of movies that you can borrow for free? Sure beats paying a rental fee.
Take a picnic. If you are craving a day out try a picnic. Except for gas, this may not cost you more than eating in normally would. Take the kids. Make it a family day and enjoy it.

Being frugal doesn't mean you won't have fun. Saving money in tight times can help you have a few more dollars for what's really important.

Thrift Shop Yard Sale Begins at 9:00 am tomorrow!

Lots of great deals! It's rain or shine so everyone's welcome. Weather permitting, we'll have lots of goodies on outside tables as well as inside. Look for the big bright yellow sign. Our address is 3130 W. Old Andrew Johnson Hwy., Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

It runs from 9:00 am -3:00 pm. Tell your friends.

Bring an empty ink jet cartridge or cell phone and receive a $1.00 coupon to use at the sale. No limit! No purchase necessary to redeem. The more phones/ink jets you bring the more you save.

See you tomorrow!

Thrift Shop Yard Sale Saturday!

Sale opens at 10:00 am. Door prizes drawings begin at 11:00 am. Lots of goodies! Furniture, household items, clothes and more! Hot Dogs, chips, drink combo only $3.00. Lunch begins at 11:00 am.

Come to the Secondhand Hope Thrift Shop address of 3130 Old Andrew Johnson Hwy., Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. Phone us at 933.8769 for more information.

Donations for the yard sale are accepted from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday of this week.

Lots of fun! See you Saturday!