Let’s see, what happened today? No spending so far to report, but it’s only 3:05. I know my husband will have to spend that $3.50 in parking again. I’m going to have to get some milk at the store.

The quick store run. That leads in perfectly to the Frugal Fridays Blog Carnival over at Simply Vicki. Each Friday, great frugal tips are shared.

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So my tip for Frugal Friday today is about cutting out the extra spending on those quick shopping trips. When you run out of something and need to get to the store outside of your regular planned shopping run, it’s important to just stick to what you need. When going to the store, ALWAYS make a list and most importantly, STICK TO IT!

I know I need milk, but I’ll go a quick survey of the fridge and cabinets to make sure there is nothing else missing that would prompt yet another unnecessary trip over the weekend. When you’ve made your list and go to the store, you’ve just got to put your blinders on and go for what’s on the list. Pay no attention to the aisle displays tempting you to buy this or that. Don’t go hungry or you may find yourself buying junk you don’t need. The goal is to get in, get your stuff and get out!

Happy Friday everyone!

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