· Always buy generics whenever possible
· Drive into town only when necessary
· If in town, combine all errands for one trip only
· Once a week dining out & only at the cheaper, local Mexican restaurant
When at our favorite Mexican restaurant, don’t order drinks or extras, and only order below $8.00 entrées
· Order water; and no appetizers, no desserts, share entrees!
· Breakfast out only once a week and SPLIT the meal.
· Turn lights out when not in room
· Short showers every other day
· PACK DAILY LUNCHES TO WORK!
· Hyper glide in our used Civic; drive 50 miles per hour
· Change own oil
· Wash own car and do this very SELDOM
· Don’t overbuy groceries if they will go to waste!
· Use left-overs
· Cancel magazine subscriptions; don’t renew
· Mix half generic detergent and half brand detergent
· Water down fabric softeners
· Use glass storage containers and not plastic/throwaway items
· Buy cheaper dog food
· Buy cheaper cat food (and mix with lesser-expensive brand )
· Fewer treats to all animals
· Bake our own bread
· Plant, care for and harvest from the garden
· Buy locally, patronize Farmer’s Markets
· Shop Costco, Sam’s, Wal-Mart
· Water down drink mixes
· Stop buying sodas, unless for house guests
· Stop buying any beer or alcohol
· Do not purchase junk food
· Buy in bulk/larger sizes
· Clip coupons
· Shop weekly specials
· Shop sales only
· Look for special coupons on “retailmenot.com”
· Look for “free shipping”
· Wash everything in cold water
· Reduce purchase and use of plastic container items
· Order movies on Satellite and don’t go to the theatres.
· Reduce number of pedicures
· Stop manicures altogether
- Spa at HOME !!!! (cuz I still like to take care of myself in my attempts to balance life)
- Cancel unnecessary, unread magazine subscriptions
- NO FAST FOOD EVER!
- Work out MORE to stay healthy & reduce medical expenses
KEEP ADDING NEW IDEAS CONTINUALLY !!!!
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