Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for July 6, 2017 Fancy Dinners When we were first married, I wanted to impress my in-laws with Thanksgiving dinner. Being young and broke, we didn't have fancy table settings. Therefore, about three months before Thanksgiving, I started watching for estate sales. I found a great deal on china and silver that no online deal could match it! Louise Quicker Potatoes I have found that by boiling several potatoes with their skins on at one time and keeping them in the refrigerator for a few days, I am able to quickly make potato salad, fried potatoes, … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 29, 2017
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 29, 2017 A Different Yard Sale I like to keep my lawn looking good, which means regular applications of fertilizer. I always look for torn bags. Most garden centers are happy to get rid of them and almost give them away. Any that spills on the way home can easily be washed out of my pickup. Wil Boomer Discounts Most baby boomers don't think of themselves as "seniors," but in many cases, they do qualify for senior discounts. Whether at a museum, movie, restaurant, hotel or shopping for auto insurance, boomers should be sure to ask about … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips June 8, 2017
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for June 8, 2017 (sorry they're late!) Save the Fridge Have some stinky odors in your fridge? Here's how to get rid of them. Pour a bottle of vanilla extract into the fridge, close the door, and let it run overnight. In the morning, wipe it out with a paper towel full of vanilla. It'll be good as new! Jenni Downtown Hotels We like to visit big cities on our vacations. There is always so much to do in big cities, but parking at the hotel garage can cost $30 a day! We learned to look for overnight parking lots or garages near the hotel. We can … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for May 25, 2017
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for May 25, 2017 Walmart Codes If you're looking for Walmart deals, watch for their markdowns. Prices that end in "5" are a markdown. Prices that end in "1" are the lowest price that they'll get. I always watch for them because I know I'm getting a real bargain! Tiffany Teen Jobs When my teen got a job, we immediately signed up for direct deposit. It was so much easier to save this way. If he wants money, we go inside and withdraw, but I think it also helps that we have not signed up for an ATM card. Each week, he enters his paycheck in his … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for April 6, 2017
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for April 6, 2017 Decorator Swap My next door neighbor and I both wanted to redecorate our living rooms, but we didn't have money to spend. We decided to swap end tables, coffee tables, and table lamps. We each got a brand new look and didn't spend a dime! Maria The Real Meaning of 'Lite' Don't be fooled by grocery store labels. Sometimes "lite" just means diluted with water or other cheap ingredient. My favorite is fruit juice. The lite versions are often 50% water! Don't pay full price for half the product. If you really want diluted juice, you can … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for March 16, 2017
Prepped for Next Fall Now is the perfect time to buy clothes for next fall and for next Christmas. Stores are discounting anything they have left on their shelves. I'm also going to buy new if I can find some on sale! Melodie Subtle Decor Detail Here's a trick that'll change the look of any room in your house. Take the light switch covers and either paint them in a contrasting color or cover them with wallpaper. It costs just a dollar or two and can make a big difference in your room. Lori Detergent Choices I've been experimenting with laundry detergents. I've found that if only use … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for March 9, 2017
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for March 9, 2017 Great Lunches The day after St. Patrick's Day is a great time to score some corned beef on sale. When sliced, it makes great sandwiches for my family for lunch. I'll even buy an extra one to freeze for later this year. Joanna Handy De-Odorizer Here's a handy way to get the stink off your hands after you cut up an onion. Just rub your hands in used coffee grounds and then wash them. Coffee grounds are an excellent odor eater. The gentle scrubbing of the grounds will soften your hands, too! Carrie Souvenirs for Less I enjoy … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for February 23, 2017
Closing Time One way to force myself to stick to my shopping list is to go to the store shortly before closing. That way, I don't have time to shop around. I hurry to get what's on my list before the store closes. There is no time for distractions. Jenn Unexpected Senior Discounts My wife and I live on Social Security and a small pension, so we look for savings everywhere we can find it. I've discovered that many places don't advertise a senior discount but will give you one if you ask for it. I don't know if it's a policy or if they're just being nice, but I always ask. Joe Boycott It … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for February 9, 2017
Clothes Saver Unless you get your clothes very dirty (like mud, grease or ground in dirt), you can get them clean by washing them on the 'gentle' cycle. I know that my clothes will last longer because I find less lint in the lint trap! Lauren Spray Paint Saver Do you hate it when you want to use spray paint that you saved from an earlier job and the nozzle is plugged? I found a solution. I went to Amazon and bought a bag of 100 replacement nozzles for $15! When that happens now, I pull the old nozzle off, replace it, and get on with my project. Amber Tired of Buying Batteries? If you … [Read more...]
Dollar Stretcher Tips for January 26, 2013
Here are your Dollar Stretcher Tips for January 26, 2013 Easy Shower Clean One way to make shower cleaning easier is to wipe down the walls and doors when through with a shower. I use a I found in the auto parts store. They soak up the water and leave it dry, so mold doesn't form. Jeana Keyboard Clean I hate a dirty keyboard. Dust between the keys shouldn't be tolerated! Instead of buying expensive cans of compressed air, I just use my hairdryer. I put it on the "cold" setting and blow away. It may not be as quick as the spray cans, but it sure is cheaper! Jason Only What You Use Our … [Read more...]