Help! I&#039;m trying to save!

Help! I'm trying to save!

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HelpfulAnnalisa

By Annalisa Hall

Helpful Annalisa is useful bits of advice at the right time. For example, the public school uses cinnamon as a natural deterrent to an ant issue. The spice is non-toxic, but keeps the ants away and I took note of it many years ago. Then, an opportunity to help presented itself when a frazzled working mom muttered about what in the world she would do about the ants on the counter and her worries about her toddler, I piped in and freely gave her the answer to use some cinnamon. I was happy to help, she was happy it worked. Helpful Annalisa to the rescue. I'm happy to say it once or a thousand times, whether its bento boxes for picky eaters or how to enjoy the car ride home or smiling when all else fails, I'm all about being helpful when someone needs to know!

Help! I'm trying to save!

Posted on April 18, 2012

related tags: Balance Family, Mom at Work

Saving money for [what you want...it’s up to you!]. Glancing at my pocket change, I’ve said “Help! I’m TRYING to save money! But its so little?” So here are a few helpful tips for your financial sanity:

(1) COUPONS – Yes! Only clip the coupons for food you actual eat and things you use. Keep them handy – try a little folder that sits in the back pocket of the passenger seat.

(2) RECEIPTS – “The Money You Saved Is” on your receipt! Now, save it! Take that circled amount and put it away and see them add up fast!

(3) COOKIE JAR – Coin collectors beware!! I have a cookie jar at work and home. It only holds quarters. Its dusty and the co-workers & children have no idea, they think its just decoration.

(4) TAMPAX – Box! I stole this idea from a friend. After a robber took everything, but the tampons; we now keep money there as an emergency fund. The box is the perfect dimensions for stacks of bills.

(5) KEEP TRYING – Yes! You can do it. Start small, and see the savings grow. Our second son wants a million pennies by the time he’s 18. He inspires me to have a large goal and make small steps towards it, he collects pennies everywhere.

Here a little and there a little it all adds up to a free ice cream cone or stay-cation or extra doctor co-pays. You can begin saving and smile trying!