How do you save money!

Rockinonahigh · 12-02-2013, 11:52 AM

Yesterday I was cleaning out the freezer and found I had let a few things stay in there to long,it wasn't much but was a waist of $ to put them in the garbage.So with that being said I now have a chart of what's where and how much,when I use something up I can check the chart and restock..hopefully no more stuff in the garbage.I also get thing in bulk if possable that are non perishable then put then in a air tight container.Another thing I have done is I have a large camp stove that runs on butain or charcole even wood chips if thats all I have,it even has a 21/2X21/2 oven on the side to bake with.We use to camp out a lot so I just put this equipment to contenued use in case the stove has a problem,it's a gas stove but the pilot light works with electricty so if the juice is out it wont light anything..a safety measure built in.
With old man winter having the possablity of being bad this year(we are due one) my son is putting a generator to kick in if the power goes out so we won't lose whats in the fridge or either freezer,replaceing the contents would cost a bundle.

Okiebug61 · 12-02-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Yesterday I was cleaning out the freezer and found I had let a few things stay in there to long,it wasn't much but was a waist of $ to put them in the garbage.So with that being said I now have a chart of what's where and how much,when I use something up I can check the chart and restock..hopefully no more stuff in the garbage.I also get thing in bulk if possable that are non perishable then put then in a air tight container.Another thing I have done is I have a large camp stove that runs on butain or charcole even wood chips if thats all I have,it even has a 21/2X21/2 oven on the side to bake with.We use to camp out a lot so I just put this equipment to contenued use in case the stove has a problem,it's a gas stove but the pilot light works with electricty so if the juice is out it wont light anything..a safety measure built in.
With old man winter having the possablity of being bad this year(we are due one) my son is putting a generator to kick in if the power goes out so we won't lose whats in the fridge or either freezer,replaceing the contents would cost a bundle.

We have started menu planning so we do not buy what we do not need or simply because it is on sale and forget about it. I like the list idea for the freezer. Think I'll put the dryer eraser board I am not using on the wall by the freezer and organize everything. That way I can quickly take note before shopping.

Thanks for the great tip.

Rockinonahigh · 12-02-2013, 05:44 PM

I have always had an herb guarden so I can use them fresh when I need them,I also have a dehydrator that I use to dry the herbs for future use during the winter.As for spices,if they are kept in a tightly sealed container they will last a good while just also keep them in a cool dry place to help it last longer.

Okiebug61 · 12-02-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

I have always had an herb guarden so I can use them fresh when I need them,I also have a dehydrator that I use to dry the herbs for future use during the winter.As for spices,if they are kept in a tightly sealed container they will last a good while just also keep them in a cool dry place to help it last longer.

We use our fresh herbs year around. I have a small indoor greenhouse I keep going year around. Note: If we lived where you are we would be eating out more than we should at the little restaurant that use to be a gas station. :-)

Rockinonahigh · 12-02-2013, 07:44 PM

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We use our fresh herbs year around. I have a small indoor greenhouse I keep going year around. Note: If we lived where you are we would be eating out more than we should at the little restaurant that use to be a gas station. :-)

Going out to eat is something I am careful about,there is a small place I like to go once in a while that has the best Italian food that I have found since eating in my grannies kitchen.The family has owned it for five generations,the atmosphere is as old world as they come,they have known every generations of my family since the great grand folks came from Italy If I ate there as much as I would like I would be as big as a barrel.

Okiebug61 · 12-02-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Going out to eat is something I am careful about,there is a small place I like to go once in a while that has the best Italian food that I have found since eating in my grannies kitchen.The family has owned it for five generations,the atmosphere is as old world as they come,they have known every generations of my family since the great grand folks came from Italy If I ate there as much as I would like I would be as big as a barrel.

We will in your town in March! Maybe we can meet up!

Rockinonahigh · 12-02-2013, 11:18 PM

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We will in your town in March! Maybe we can meet up!

Great,let me know when.

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12-02-2013, 11:52 AM	#1
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Yesterday I was cleaning out the freezer and found I had let a few things stay in there to long,it wasn't much but was a waist of $ to put them in the garbage.So with that being said I now have a chart of what's where and how much,when I use something up I can check the chart and restock..hopefully no more stuff in the garbage.I also get thing in bulk if possable that are non perishable then put then in a air tight container.Another thing I have done is I have a large camp stove that runs on butain or charcole even wood chips if thats all I have,it even has a 21/2X21/2 oven on the side to bake with.We use to camp out a lot so I just put this equipment to contenued use in case the stove has a problem,it's a gas stove but the pilot light works with electricty so if the juice is out it wont light anything..a safety measure built in. With old man winter having the possablity of being bad this year(we are due one) my son is putting a generator to kick in if the power goes out so we won't lose whats in the fridge or either freezer,replaceing the contents would cost a bundle.