Monday, October 6, 2008
With the price of gas , less overtime, saving for 2 sets of braces, etc., we're stretching the family budget by:
Cut back on eating out
Double my recipe, especially if I need to use the oven
. In the end, I'll have two meals. One for now, and one for next week.
Turn my A/C thermostadt to 79 degrees or higher.
Plan outings accordingly: doctor's appointment, grocery shopping, kids' activities
Take advantage of Mom's unlimited cellular phone calling plan. Mom usually calls me. If I need to talk to her, I would call her, let it ring 3 times and hang up. This is her cue to return my call.
Don't be too proud to ask for scholarships. Minnie wanted to take an acting class, but I couldn't afford the payment. The teacher and I made a deal where I do her paperwork, while Minnie takes her acting class.
Compare prices at the Grocery store
. While Minnie and DH were shopping for cool whip at a local store, they realized that it was cheaper to purchase 2 small containers of coolwhip, rather than purchasing a large container
Buy snacks when it is "buy one
get one
Since we have to cut back on our spending, my husband and I thought it was important to also decrease the kids'
allowances
I try to stay home more. Since we have to be out of the house on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, I don't leave the house on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays (unless its an emerency).
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What a great steward you are striving to be!! Blessings to you today, sweet sister.
Those are great tips! I have been trying to shop at double coupon stores for the loss leaders also. It really saves money. : )
Thanks for explaining how to fix the cbox. I am going to do that as soon as I have a spare minute!
Pam
You're awesome for working it out that way!!!
Thanks for joining us for Marriage Monday today, Jean.
Blessings,
e-Mom @ Chrysalis