My Two Cents - by Laura

What are some of the things you do to save money?

We love second hand clothes. I keep a bin for each kid of clothes to grow into. If I find a great deal on a big size or we get a bag of hand me downs, it goes into the box. And when my kids are done with those clothes, they get passed on to the cousins to enjoy.

H & W Produce may be Edmonton’s best kept secret. My friend Rania did the math and claims that H & W is 30% cheaper than Superstore on produce.

So far, we’ve managed with one vehicle. Taking the bus or juggling our schedules works most of the time.

I rarely buy a book, movie or CD without checking it out at the library first. If I still love it after three weeks, my next stop is Amazon.ca.

What little luxury do you feel is worth the splurge?

We really enjoy eating out with the kids. Vietnamese soup is a staple. Or picking up a Panago large pizza that feeds the four of us for about $15.

What would be on your wishlist if money was no object?

I think I would get spa treatments every week like clockwork.