What are some money saving tips that you use?

[Stephanie Deanne]

I would like to know what things that you do in order to save money? Things like saving money on buying certain things such as household things like soap, tissue, or anything that you do that saves you or your family money.

[Elmira Nancy]

Before I spend money on anything, I ask myself whether I need it or just want it. If I just want it, then I will refrain from buying it for at least a couple of weeks. Amazingly, I often change my mind about what I want, and by waiting, I save a lot of money.

I consider the quality of items I buy, not just the price. For instance, my husband buys his shoes at the big box discount store that everyone knows, and he has to buy one or two pairs a year. On the other hand, I bought a pair of high quality shoes which have lasted for ten years already, and they're still going strong. He pays about $15 to $20 dollars for his shoes, while I paid about $100 for mine. Over the course of the years, my shoes have cost LESS per year than his have. Sometimes the item that is cheapest in price is more expensive in the long run.