How *CHEAP* Are You?

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Registered: 01-03-2006
How *CHEAP* Are You?
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Mon, 05-05-2008 - 7:52pm

We all do things to save a couple of pennies.....


With the rising cost of groceries, gas, and everything else I thought it would be fun (and even funny) if we all shared one or two things we do that's on the *CHEAP* side!


Here's mine:


~ I try to reuse ziploc bags


~ I drive past several gas stations while on EMPTY to go to one that's 3 cents less


 


 

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 6:07pm

I pack my lunches and snacks every day, too.

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Registered: 11-13-2007
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 9:53pm

What a fun thread!!


I do many of the same things listed already:


Keep the heat at 62-65 degrees


Raise my own veggies and apples to can or freeze and use later


80% of our clothing comes from garage sales and 2nd hand stores


I do the bulk of my grocery shopping at Aldi's and the rest at Walmart.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 05-07-2008 - 10:29am

Your post reminded me that I need to get out and get some herb plants. The prices for fresh herbs at the grocery store is INSANE, so I like to try to grow my own. Last year I had a great pot of basil going, then when we went on vacation my neighbor didn't water it and it died. I was so sad!!


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Registered: 09-14-2004
Wed, 05-07-2008 - 10:35am

I used to be very cheap but with a demanding job and the fact that I'm making more money I have slacked off a little.


I think the biggest way that I'm cheap is that I HATE paying for food when I could have made it at home.

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