After I nervously posted my first ever post, my daughter comes up to me and says "Mommy are we the coupon ladies?". Well hmmm I didn't really want to be labeled but I replied, "Do you want to be a coupon lady?". Lovingly she says "Oh, yes mommy I like cutting coupons with you and we make people smile in the store!". I simply told her "Well then we are the coupon ladies". I did not have the heart to tell her people don't always smile they normally are biting their tongues or grinding their teeth because they got in line behind us. But if it makes her happy I am all for it. She loves to look at the colorful ads and help me "sort" the outdated coupons for the military. If you are thinking of taking your little one(s) to the store with you to shop for those larger hauls remember a few things:
1. Make sure everyone has eaten and is dressed comfortably
2. Let your couponers-in-training help you count out what you are buying or help hold the list (involvement is key to stave off the crankies)
3. If all else fails bring something for them to play with.
I have been lucky with my daughter's behavior. I tend to shop where there are fun carts for her to ride in. Although they are fun they don't always have a lot of space to put product in, but if she is content it makes for a good trip. I have to say GOD BLESS Meijers. They have this amazing cart that for the low price of one dollar My daughter gets into a car attached to my cart, where she gets locked in from the outside and she can watch cartoons in the cart. These carts do have limited space and can be a bear to maneuver but, she loves sitting in there watching Dora the Explorer and Sponge Bob.
Most shoppers would not pay a dollar for a cart but, think about this you may be shopping for a while (if you are like me), how much would you have to pay a sitter? With the amount of money generally save one dollar is a wonderful investment.
June 27, 2011
June 26, 2011
Saving money while going to College
Back in 2009 I had lost my job working for a good company. I wasn't sure what to do, because each way I turned I was over qualified. All I wanted to do was work and have an income for my family. I turned to a regional campus for The Ohio State University. It has been one of my greatest things I have ever done. I am getting the OSU education for a "Stingy Student" price. Large campus all over Ohio have regionals where you can get quality education for a much lower price. You can also later go transfer to the main campus after you meet qualifications.
There are so many perks to the smaller regionals.I get a hands on approach to my education. I know my Advisors and all my Professors. I tend to have classes with the same students and always have a study buddy.
Books! Things we don't always think about when you think about college is how much books cost. Even used books can still cost over fifty dollars for a one time use book or a book that wont be discussed. I have found several websites that have reliable books at rock bottom prices. I whole heartily recommend: Cheggs.com, textbooks.com, bn.com, amazon.com and when all else fails I rely on my nook. My e-reader has become my friend for classes and for fun. I have been able to purchase some of my books or rent for a fraction of the cost. If you are going to purchase a book or rent it from online, go by the ISBN NUMBER not the title. Sometimes a book has different versions or has the same title as another.
Supplies aren't hard to come by when you check the clearance racks or drugstores. The other thing is buy your supplies when they go on sale during back to school time. A student does not always need the most decorative supplies no one really cares what notebook you are taking notes in during a lecture, they are hopefully listening to the Prof.
College can be pricey but if two no-traditional student with a little girl can do it anyone can. There are so many places you can cut costs and get a wonderful education.
There are so many perks to the smaller regionals.I get a hands on approach to my education. I know my Advisors and all my Professors. I tend to have classes with the same students and always have a study buddy.
Books! Things we don't always think about when you think about college is how much books cost. Even used books can still cost over fifty dollars for a one time use book or a book that wont be discussed. I have found several websites that have reliable books at rock bottom prices. I whole heartily recommend: Cheggs.com, textbooks.com, bn.com, amazon.com and when all else fails I rely on my nook. My e-reader has become my friend for classes and for fun. I have been able to purchase some of my books or rent for a fraction of the cost. If you are going to purchase a book or rent it from online, go by the ISBN NUMBER not the title. Sometimes a book has different versions or has the same title as another.
Supplies aren't hard to come by when you check the clearance racks or drugstores. The other thing is buy your supplies when they go on sale during back to school time. A student does not always need the most decorative supplies no one really cares what notebook you are taking notes in during a lecture, they are hopefully listening to the Prof.
College can be pricey but if two no-traditional student with a little girl can do it anyone can. There are so many places you can cut costs and get a wonderful education.
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