How do you save money!

Shystonefem · 04-15-2017, 03:22 PM

I put money away. I can be dead poor but I don't touch my savings. I am waiting for the housing market to crash again.

Penelope · 07-02-2017, 03:48 PM

By returning EVERYTHING I bought today!

Nothing was quite right once I got home - not the dog beds, shower curtain or bath rug.

Kätzchen · 11-26-2024, 10:44 AM

I save money by not buying anything that is tagged with extra taxes or tariffs. I don’t know how long the American economy will survive once it’s irrevocably changed by our latest person occupying the WH.

I also stash cash, too.

GeorgiaMa'am · 11-26-2024, 05:22 PM

By shopping for my pantry, not just for the week. At this time of year especially, I stock up on things that go on sale this time of year that I use all year. For example, Campbell's soups; they go on sale for 79 cents each instead of $1.99 or $2.09 each. Turkey is 39 cents a pound, and I will roast at least one and freeze the meat, and make stock from the carcass and freeze that too. Same with ham, I will freeze the meat left over from Thanksgiving and Christmas and make stock with the bones.

easygoingfemme · 11-27-2024, 05:59 PM

I set a budget at the beginning of this year to really dial in on the details. Every month was spelled out in advance with tweaking as needed. It really helped me save this year.

Also, meal planning. Dialing into sales. Cooking in bulk and preserving. Reusable cleaning supplies (cloths that can be cleaned and re-used for a long time) Growing vegetables and herbs. It helps that I can eat the same soup (or whatever) for days and not mind it at all.

The majority of my extracurricular activities are things like hiking, riding my bike, and other outside easy free things. I'll treat myself to concerts or shopping intentionally when it's planned for.

Stone-Butch · 11-29-2024, 04:43 PM

I buy only necessary things like food and rent. Of course at Xmas and birthdays that is impossible. Being selective on what you purchase is very important. Never give unless you are sure that person would like and want it. I also do not drink or smoke and that saves a ton of money. I eat out occasionally, less than in the summer. I order in only seldom as I buy the foods that I enjoy and make my own meals.

04-15-2017, 03:22 PM	#1
Shystonefem Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Shy for President Join Date: May 2014 Location: NH Posts: 1,105 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,475 Thanked 3,673 Times in 897 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	I put money away. I can be dead poor but I don't touch my savings. I am waiting for the housing market to crash again. __________________ Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. ~Lao Tzu

07-02-2017, 03:48 PM	#2
Penelope Member How Do You Identify?: Female Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: In Love♥ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 117 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10 Thanked 187 Times in 54 Posts Rep Power: 975053	By returning EVERYTHING I bought today! Nothing was quite right once I got home - not the dog beds, shower curtain or bath rug. __________________ ~Penelope (fka DRC Girl)

11-26-2024, 10:44 AM	#3
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please. Relationship Status: Attached to my granddaughter and chosen family. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northwest of Mt Hood ツ Posts: 16,071 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,888 Thanked 33,522 Times in 10,648 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	I save money by not buying anything that is tagged with extra taxes or tariffs. I don’t know how long the American economy will survive once it’s irrevocably changed by our latest person occupying the WH. I also stash cash, too. __________________ “Leadership is not a title or a position. Leadership is action and example,” — Senator Corey Booker.

11-26-2024, 05:22 PM	#4
GeorgiaMa'am Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: High Femme Ma'am Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am Relationship Status: widowed - involved, poly Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,424 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,501 Thanked 28,466 Times in 5,795 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	By shopping for my pantry, not just for the week. At this time of year especially, I stock up on things that go on sale this time of year that I use all year. For example, Campbell's soups; they go on sale for 79 cents each instead of $1.99 or $2.09 each. Turkey is 39 cents a pound, and I will roast at least one and freeze the meat, and make stock from the carcass and freeze that too. Same with ham, I will freeze the meat left over from Thanksgiving and Christmas and make stock with the bones. __________________ -GeorgiaMa'am It's true that you are blessed and lucky It's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you. -10,000 Maniacs

11-29-2024, 04:43 PM	#6
Stone-Butch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonebutch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3,620 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,235 Thanked 9,287 Times in 2,998 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	How Do You Save Money. I buy only necessary things like food and rent. Of course at Xmas and birthdays that is impossible. Being selective on what you purchase is very important. Never give unless you are sure that person would like and want it. I also do not drink or smoke and that saves a ton of money. I eat out occasionally, less than in the summer. I order in only seldom as I buy the foods that I enjoy and make my own meals.

11-27-2024, 05:59 PM	#5
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,689 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,018 Thanked 14,965 Times in 3,315 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I set a budget at the beginning of this year to really dial in on the details. Every month was spelled out in advance with tweaking as needed. It really helped me save this year. Also, meal planning. Dialing into sales. Cooking in bulk and preserving. Reusable cleaning supplies (cloths that can be cleaned and re-used for a long time) Growing vegetables and herbs. It helps that I can eat the same soup (or whatever) for days and not mind it at all. The majority of my extracurricular activities are things like hiking, riding my bike, and other outside easy free things. I'll treat myself to concerts or shopping intentionally when it's planned for.