So, yet another LOCAL business

Everyone knows that I sell at the flea market on the weekends.  It's a well known fact, if you know me, you probably know what I do.  (Ok, maybe not every little detail of what I do, but at least the big & important stuff).  About a week ago (could be more, or less) I met Heather online.  I had offered up shipping boxes for free, because USPS "accidentally" doubled my order.  (there really is a reason they say don't click more than once).  She snagged them with a quickness.  Totally awesome for me, because it gets them out of my way, out of my hair, so to speak.   So Heather and I started talking.  She makes homemade lotions, soaps, scented & colored bath salts.  Not to mention everything else this girl has going on.  She is looking into selling various body jewelry, regular jewelry stuff, I can't even remember everything off hand.  Lots of awesomeness.  And she is sitting up at the flea market selling and promoting herself.  Seriously.  She is like me, selling to make money for the house bills, food, whatever.  But for whatever reason, not many people are actually buying stuff at the flea market.  Erm, help????  I see plenty of people walking around, looking, but not too many actually buying. Heather is also looking into opening up an online store, which would be awesome.  She also wants to do a store front (again, awesome).   So, anyone needing anything whipped up???

Pinterest for Money Saving Ideas??

I have been using Pinterest for lots of ideas for around the house and for ideas to give the kids stuff to do.  I have noticed lately that there are a great deal of ideas on there for household products that get used on a regular basis.  I am, at this current time, trying to organize everything that I have pinned into more appropriate categories, so that it can be easier to understand, view, etc.  Feel free to follow me, or just check out my Likes and Pins on there. Amanda's Pinterest

Supporting Local Business Supports Local Families

I am big on supporting local businesses, because many times I find that it is those locals who offer services that actually help.  And it is those same local businesses who work together, support each other, and offer affordable services and products.  I enjoy shopping at the Thrifty Grocery store because they are the ONLY dent and bent type store in the Tallahassee area.  I have also found a quaint thrift store called Calico Cat Consignment where there are a great many pieces of art and home decor offered for reasonable prices.  It is these kind of businesses that we need to keep around.  Just the other day the Calico Cat was offering items at half price (unless marked FIRM).  I got myself 2 very cute jewelry holders for $1.50 each.  I also shop at Thrifty Grocery on a regular basis.  They always have some sort of sale on something.  Even though they only offer dry goods and household cleaning, it can help drastically reduce the amount you spend at your regular chain grocery store.  I encourage everyone to check these stores out, and share them with everyone you know. 

Another way to get your coupons...

I know that it has been a while since I have posted anything.  It has been crazy, to say the least.  While everything may not be completely cleared up, things have calmed down a good bit. 

So, while perusing the Facebook, I follow a great deal of bloggers who do what seems like nothing but post about saving money.  I know in this day it is impossible.  A few months back the price of the newspaper doubled, so buying them just for inserts isn't working for me.  And then I found this....
Need Coupons? Purchase Whole Inserts!
The only downside I see is how many you have to buy (lowest order amount is 4) BUT if you can find someone to go in on them with you, or even a couple somebodies, you'd get your inserts even cheaper!!!
Is this something you would think about doing?