How this Mom saves money....

Now that it seems the economy is tanking, here's some great ways for parents to save money.

1.  DO NOT buy expensive socks, it is a sure fire way to lose one of them.

2.  Convince your children that water is good for them, you'll burn calories arguing.

3.  Tell your kids that the Lost and Found at their school is the FREE shopping area.  They'll come home with some GREAT stuff.  Do the same at the library.

4.  Tell your kids that you are going to eat lunch at Costco, then eat lunch at Costco - at the sample bins.

5.  Tell your children the Highlights Magazine at the doctor's office can be borrowed.  If you feel guilty enough return it when they've circled all the hidden pictures.

6.  Borrow toilet paper from any place you can borrow, that also includes Splenda packets, ketchup, mustard and mayo.  It only takes 26 packets of mayo to make tuna salad.

7.  Explain that the dog is the only heating device in the house, and their flatulence is increasing the temperature in their bed as you tuck them in together.

8.  Explain that the toilet paper is cut into squares because one square is all they need, that's what hand washing is for.

9.  Send your children into the store with your expired coupons, make sure they are dressed cute.

10.  Explain to your children that you are not cheap, you just financially challenged!