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Subject: What are you cutting back on ?? Sun 13 Apr 2008, 11:13 pm

As recession looms Are you cutting back on other
things , and still getting ok results ?

Stopped using paper in favor of cloth

use less of laundry detergent

We purchase bar soap, unwrap and let it dry out until it cracks before using. he dried out soap lasts FOREVER in the shower

refillable water bottle

only full loads of laundry and cold water wash only, and we dry on the clothes line

I look for freebies on the internet( amazing on all that you can get for free)

I cook from scratch 90%, of the time ( I was amzed at all the money we were spending on eating out .
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 4:03 am

I'm definitely cutting back on spending all around, more than before. Plus I'm driving as little as humanly possible, essential trips only.
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Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 6:16 am

Drying out soap last longer in the shower?Didnt know this,,hubby uses bar soap all the time,,he wont use the shower gels at all...even the manly scented ones! Smile

We only do full loads,,eat out only once a week,,pack my lunches most of the time.We buy alot of store brand items.

Gayla,,where do you go to get freebies,,I have found a few places,,but never really got anything from them.Only get freebie /samples mainly from Walmarts site.

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

Well,
we are getting rid of our cell...just paid the last bill
we are using less heat (wood) and just being a little cold Smile

we are using cloth nspkins
we are not running to town as much
we were allready cut way back, so there's not much else to do

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 8:22 am

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 12:02 pm

I go to the Walmart site
to King Arthur, and http://www.freakyfreddies.com/recipe.htm

I write to company about products amazing they send coupons I get alot of them ..
I get every thing from true lemons sample to a coupon from acitvia cereal and free kraft cheese I do very well on free things .
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 9:26 pm

lol Skin...here I was thinking my eyes get me in trouble...and I'm an old lady Rolling Eyes

ok, um cutting back here on...
- stopped buying bottled water
- Jay has increased sending for freebies
- I have decreased eating meat...just a little chicken/tuna once or twice a week.
- I have increased vegetarian meals for myself.
- we don't eat out at all any more...
- I buy nothing that is not on sale, clearance, or use coupons....and try for all 3 when I can.
-increased canned veggies and fruits, decreased fresh, drinking less fruit juice, eating more fruit.
- increased exercise, decreased high BP and cholesterol numbers...
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Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 10:30 pm

For the record,,,,I am potty trained,,I dont pack my undies anymore!

LOL

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 10:50 pm

Hey Gayla,,thanks for the sites,,I went to freekyfreddies one and signed p for about 6 different cookbooks and booklets,,all free! Thanks again!

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 11:01 pm

I can honestly think of no area that has not been cut back except for bills. They keep mailing those to us!
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Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Mon 14 Apr 2008, 11:13 pm

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

You guys are too much! LOL

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Tue 15 Apr 2008, 11:19 am

Glad you like the freebie sites Donna I love the free stuff ...
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: What are you cutting back on ?? Tue 15 Apr 2008, 12:53 pm

I don't buy lunch anymore at all.

When I eat supper alone, I cook, rather than go to fast food.

Combine trips so less is gas wasted. BTW, gas is now $3.51 a gallon Shocked

Also, if dh and I have meetings at the church on the same night,we drive together and wait for the other one to get done.

Use coupons in our Entertainment book as much as possible when we do eat out.

Stock up on non-perishables when they are on sale.

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

I LOVE that freebies site Gayla!! thanks!