http://adollarsaved.today.com Because we could all use a little more money in our pockets. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:55:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I used to have a manual thermostat; one that I had to change constantly during the day to keep a steady temperature and one that cost me money because I'd always forget to turn it down at nighttime. So, finally, I decided to invest in a programmable thermostat and boy ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/07/07/programmable-thermostat/ It seems that KMart this week is having a big coupon week (called Super Double Coupon week, I believe), where, obviously, coupons can be worth up to double their value (meeting a few requirements, of course). This coupon event is so huge that I'm still trying to wrap my head ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/07/05/kmart/ I know, I know, it may seem a little counter intuitive at first, but trust me, it works. If you want to save money effectively, you need to splurge every so often. Go out and buy yourself something you’ve been wanting for some time but haven’t because you thought it ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/06/29/splurge-every-now-and-then/ Mmhmm, you heard me, libraries. They're an excellent way to get entertainment for essentially nothing! I know at my local library, a library card is free if you live in the country and $25 a year if you live out-of-county, which may seem pretty hefty, but, if you make use ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/06/25/libraries/ Trust me, your wallet will regret it. This past weekend, I bought groceries to refill our bare refridgerator and cupboards, but did so without having eaten yet that day. I wanted to get it done as soon as I could so I didn't think to eat first. And I hadn't ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/06/23/dont-grocery-shop-on-an-empty-stomach/ I feel that it's best to start off this blog post with a little anecdote to help explain what is truely meant by this tip. Some time ago, I made the decision to buy a set of golf clubs. The very first day I used them, however, they broke. Their ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/06/22/lucky/ Sorry about my 1+ month unannounced hiatus! I was just so wrapped up in doing last minute things for my trip that i forgot to tell you all that I took a month long trip in France (where I had no means by which to update this blog, unfortunatly). I've ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/04/30/im-back/ Hey! Sorry, I know I said I was going to write a post, but I can't very well focus on writing one with this whole mass shooting ordeal going on in my home town of Binghamton, NY. I'll try to be back tomorrow focused to post, though. http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/04/03/postponed/ Sorry it's been so long since I've last posted! I need to get better at remembering and mustering up the energy to post more often! But, without further ado, here's today's tip: insulate your home! Yes, really, do it. It saves you money; and here's why.Insulating your home is a ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/04/02/insulate/ Sorry I haven't posted for a while! I've been back to the doctor a couple of times within the fast few days, and it seems as though its worse than they had thought. I don't know all the technical, medical mumbo jumbo, but all I know is that I'm supposed ... http://adollarsaved.today.com/2009/03/29/hmph/