Cheapskate?

Penny pincher?


Tell me your tricks. I am curious about some of the ways to cut costs. I'll admit to using a coupon or two. I am trying to scale back some and am trying to find a few things I can do to save some $$.

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Here are some of the things that I do...

Use lots of generics
Walk instead of driving (good for health too)
Take my lunch
Wait an extra 3 days to go to the grocery store - and make some creative meals in the interim
Make home made bread
Go out to cheap restaurants (Chipotle, etc) vs. sit down ones (also good for diet)
Order one meal for 2 people, often portions are so big it's OK
Give up on competing with the Jonses...we don't need a new car, books, movies, etc. all the time
Don't go to the movies. Rent them. Or skip them altogether and take a walk.

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Eating out is one area I plan to make major changes. We eat out too much because I'm too tired/worn out to cook. I want us to eat out as a choice not a last resort. We eat far too much fast food and make weird choices due to having one kid who wants to live off cheeseburgers and one who is a vegetarian.

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The practice of putting women on pedestals began to die out when it was discovered that they could give orders better from there.~ Betty Grable

If I wanted your opinion, I'd remove the duct tape and ask you for it.~ Me
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One man's dream is another man's nightmare~~~~> §¤ Lilith ¤§
~>My Scribbles<~
==>Gone Shopping<== ~Just a Quickie~ *~A Celebration Vacation~* ~Surprises~ Sleeping With the Window Open
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Lilith,

And, when possible, plan your dinners with leftovers in mind.

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leftovers are usually Mr. Lil's next day lunch. I eat cafeteria lunch every day with my Lost Boys. We eat as a family.

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The practice of putting women on pedestals began to die out when it was discovered that they could give orders better from there.~ Betty Grable

If I wanted your opinion, I'd remove the duct tape and ask you for it.~ Me
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One man's dream is another man's nightmare~~~~> §¤ Lilith ¤§
~>My Scribbles<~
==>Gone Shopping<== ~Just a Quickie~ *~A Celebration Vacation~* ~Surprises~ Sleeping With the Window Open
What Did You Do Today? Self Defense Class ~Short Sweet Snippets~ § Summer Spin § Story Challenge Submission Pajamas

Not sure if it really saves money but a trick my sister has always done is round everything up in her checkbook. If she writes a check for $25.01, she puts $26 in the ledger. She claims it keeps her from spending as much. Frankly I'm too anal about having it come out to the exact penny to be able to do that but it must work a little for her. She manages the money in their household and they just puchased a house for just under $850,000.

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Confucius say, "He who masturbate into cash register come into money."

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Bank of America has a round-up program. It automatically rounds up to your savings for each purchase by debit card.

Eating out makes a huge difference. I can understand the tired, not wanting to cook issue. For me, I cook several things on the weekend to last me through the week. I imagine this is harder for a family. Can you make cooking a family event to help with your tiredness?

I grocery shop once a week, and stock up on staples when they are on sale.

I outlet shop for my indulgences - handbags and shoes.

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