What could you buy with your grocery savings ?

With your current savings plan, you will save approximately
$15,131
Your starting balance
$0
Total deposits
$14,400
Total interest earned
$731
Total taxes paid
$0
Your savings will grow to
$15,131

Taken From Microsoft Savings Calculator

I don't know about your family , but in my household we buy a new car once every 5-7 years. Since I've been shaving my grocery bills by couponing I have an extra $60.00 a week( average) put back into my family budget . Using a savings calculator from MSN I deduced that I would have enough ( considering the trade in value of my used car ), in five years, to buy a brand new car.
By saving just 60.00 a week , in 5 years time there is alot you could buy too. Maybe you need
A new vehicle
to remodel your home
add to college savings
add to retirement savings
A second Honeymoon
Pay for a Wedding
A pool
Down payment on a home
ATV , a boat or RV
If you're my husband a Harley

There is a whole lot you can afford in 5 years by just taking a little extra time now to clip those coupons .

I streatched it out to 30 years , to see how much we would have when it was time to retire . Considering the economy and such , having a nice nest egg in 30 years is a good idea. From clipping coupons and saving that very little bit every week , by the time we are retired my husband and I could have at least $118,000.

I don't know about you but I'll take it !

5 free and cheap Winter activities for kids

In the Winter , especially with the recent cold snap , it is hard to find good activities to keep the little ones entertained without relying on the Boob tube. Here are a few free and cheap activities to keep them busy and the corresponding dollar amounts .

Gymboree : Gymboree offers a free trial class . If you are looking for a free way to keep the kids active on a cold day , take advantage of this freebie . Cost $0

Lakeshore Learning Store : Free Craft day every Saturday from 11-3 for kids aged 3 and up . Cost : $0

Michael's : Many Free Craft Classes, usually on Saturdays . Most classes are totally free but some have a nominal cost . Cost: $0

Barnes & Noble : Super Saturday Story Times ( usually at 11 on Saturdays) . This is a free activity but you can also check local libraries and small local children's book stores for story times during the week. Cost : $0

Filmmetro : Look for free screenings of movies in your area and print out passes . You may have to actually purchase a ticket or too . No problem ! Buy Packs of tickets to AMC theaters and save big ! Cost : $0 -$12.00