Keep or give up?

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Keep or give up?
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Wed, 10-22-2008 - 1:48pm

There was a question in the local newspaper, last weekend that made me think. With the economy the way it is, what could you give up and what could you not give up, to save some money? One said she'd move to a smaller apartment, but couldn't give up her continuing education. Another could give up her spur of the moment travels, but couldn't give up her pedicures. Still another could give up her Starbucks, but won't give up her wine.


I would have a lot of trouble giving up my Friday dinner out. It's not expensive, just a meal at the local family restaurant, but I don't have to cook it or clean up after. I could easily give up a couple of magazine subscriptions. There's so much info available online, that I really don't need more papers cluttering up the place. I generate enough clutter by myself! LOL


What could you not give up and what would you have no trouble doing away with, if needed, to make ends meet?

Jan


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Fri, 10-24-2008 - 1:26pm

What a great question!


Hubby and I have been tweaking our budget to accomodate rising prices of everything and our plan starts with first

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Fri, 10-24-2008 - 1:35pm

What I give up to save a little money is the heat.I dont run the electric heaters during the day.


I could do with out my A/C.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 10-25-2008 - 3:42am

I'd give up Starbucks and my landline and hair salon
coloring. But I'd keep my internet and cable.


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Sat, 10-25-2008 - 7:19pm

Would Not give up cable/internet...ok...I could give up cable...but keep internet...


Won't give up my hairdresser...maybe go less often...


Have started eating out less....and cooking more.... We often go to fast food places...like Culvers, and Taco Bell...occasionally....Don't go clothes shopping much,


Have been using library and not buying books...(my huge weakness)


Not buying this and that I see when we are out....have been out less so don't see them....


Stopped going to Bath and Bodyworks....using up creams and shower gels that I have...


Giving up my Curves....will use my treadmill...


Not buying Caribou coffees anymore....on a whim...


A good idea I heard....go to the dollar store and get greeting cards....cheap....2 for $1.00..may do that...I love to send cards!


Hugs, Ruth



 


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 10-26-2008 - 1:02pm

Hi Jan


Great question. I would give up a few things but never my internet because it keeps me connected to family and friends that live far away from me. Also love my nail apts and pedicures but if I had to I would give those up.


We eat out so rarely anymore that is something we cut back on when Dh retired almost six years ago. We have only one car now and Dh's truck. We stay home a lot more now being more careful on how much gas we use. Plan our trips to run errands so we

                          &n
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Registered: 03-01-2006
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 6:50pm

you are just too funny!! a nun...ha ha


Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 6:58pm

good ones


I just went to the dollar store today for cards!


I also go there for wrapping paper, use their plastic table cloths to wrap big gifts

Dutch


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Registered: 03-01-2006
Mon, 10-27-2008 - 7:14pm

Jan


good question!!!


I have already cut back on a lot: clothing, gifts


I would cut down more if necessary: magazine subscriptions


I have always been pretty conservative, clipped coupons, don't run up credit card


THis summer we did something for the grandkids they LOVED and it was free: a tour of county playgrounds...we did 6 this year


I wonder if we need a landline when we have cell phones


we could cut down on dinners out if necessary


we are cutting down on heating , keeping the thermostat low, using an elec heater in the room we are in


could cut down on travel, we have already


Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 10-29-2008 - 1:07pm

Such a good idea Dutch!

 

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Wed, 10-29-2008 - 1:20pm

HI Jan,


I have basic