How do you save money! - Page 8

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.

11-26-2024, 05:22 PM	#141
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: 6,365 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,323 Thanked 28,398 Times in 5,748 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	#143
Stone-Butch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonebutch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3,615 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,218 Thanked 9,278 Times in 2,996 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	#142
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: 3,651 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,004 Thanked 14,891 Times in 3,278 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.