Ways to save money in depressed times

[spartacus53]

I think it's time as Americans to give little tips on how to stretch the dollar. There are literally 1000's of ways to save money; like for instance, If yu ever go out to dine only eat 1/2 the meal and save the other 1/2 for a lunch.

To get the ball rolling, this is my input that most people won't think of. So again, feel free to post any ways you know in how to save a dollar.

1- After every meal, eat 2-3 napkins for dessert, this will save you on buying toilet paper

[shaun7]

You can make shoes last twice as long by only wearing them every other day

[bigscoop]

Only turn the hot water heater on one day a year........"bath day!"

But on a serious note, I use to take all my loose change to the bank every few weeks and I deposited it but I never record it in my checkbook. And, I also rounded off my withdraws and check amounts to the next highest dollar. At the end of the year you can't believe how much money you have saved!

[Sandman]

Lock the ole lady up in the barn where she can't spend your money on shoes.

I had a guy that brought his sandwiches to work in bread wrapper bags and folded them up to take home for another use.

[FarmerChick]

save on hot water usage/elec. and buy no dish soap.

lick all plates clean. put away in cabinet for next meal.

[spartacus53]

Instead of buying the daily paper, pick it out of the trash the next day... Heck, it's still pretty recent news and you'll save between $160-200 a year

[FarmerChick]

are ya kidding---stay current---steal the neighbors in their driveway!

[spartacus53]

save on hot water usage/elec. and buy no dish soap.

lick all plates clean. put away in cabinet for next meal.

In that vein, you can also eat off a paper plate, let it dry, turn it over and use it for the next meal

[CaptainRobin]

Grow your own veggies. Kill/process your own meat. Catch your own fish. Make your own likker (legal, last I knew). Grow your own weed, (unlawful) if you smoke, but do NOT do that on your own property. Ride a bicycle (the most energy efficant way of travel). Stay home. Use electricty only when needed. Don't spend money just because it makes you feel better and you have it. If you DO have a need to buy something, buy HANDTOOLS, not something electrical, and clothing fashion is nothing but a WASTE of money. Purchase durable and functional clothing. Learn to fix and repair anything and everything. Books and manuals are good for this, and are a worthy investment. As stated above, if you eat out, ask for a carry out box for your leftovers. Always grab a double handfull of paper napkins when hitting a fast food joint, good for emergancy TP, checking oil in machinary, blowing your nose. Depend on no one but yourself, and be frugal. Money ain't everything, but it sure helps if'n you got a lil' bit. I ain't got much, but I get by fairly well... could always use more handtools, got a shop full of 'em, but never know when there will be a need where I ain't got what's needed. Never forget the barter system. Both parties get something they desire, yet no dollars change hands.
Robin

[Navy Dude]

Vote for the other guy

[CaptainRobin]

I'll vote, I do in EVERY county/state/federal election. Live in the woods, so no municipality elections. Just ain't decided who will be the best canidate at this point. I'm "an independant", not affilated with any party, so my vote won't count for much other than my own sense of just and rightousness. We'll see what next year brings. But I WILL vote.
Robin

[Navy Dude]

I'll vote, I do in EVERY county/state/federal election. Live in the woods, so no municipality elections. Just ain't decided who will be the best canidate at this point. I'm "an independant", not affilated with any party, so my vote won't count for much other than my own sense of just and rightousness. We'll see what next year brings. But I WILL vote.
Robin

Aye Aye Captain, with you on all that.
The ? is --- Is there a candidate ?
Hmmmm. Im thinking that my dog "Tater" is a good right in.
LOL

[CaptainRobin]

Navy Dude... I'm just an old Combat Engineer, A NCO 20 years on the ground. No reason to "Aye, Aye" me, don't even liked being called,"sir" or Mister. I'm Robin, cut&died. I've let my USCG liscene expire. Used to shrimp daily in season. Piloted a trawl boat. Tossed a 12 foot radius cast net. Caught the dickins outta shrimp. Children who aren't family think I'm a pirate, hence CaptainRobin... since I did at one point have a Captain's License and piloeted a shrimp boat. Kinda screwy, but I'm honest, don't want anything you may have, won't tolerate thieves, liars, abusers, users. Just wanna be a good man, help my neighbors if they need it, love my wife.
Robin

[Frankn]

I always vote, but I don't vote for some one I usually vote against someone because I know what the guy in there did, but I don't know what the new guy will do. The last guy ran on one word "change". Now I know what he meant. There is only change left in the Treasury. Frank

[DigginThePast]

1- After every meal, eat 2-3 napkins for dessert, this will save you on buying toilet paper

Oh please please don't say to use cloth napkins so you can recycle.



So who sent ya a cake with a key in it?

[spartacus53]

[quote=DigginThePast ]

So who sent ya a cake with a key in it?

I can't say, but I do have friends in low places

It feels great to be back too

[spartacus53]

When mailing letters to friends, just coat the stamp with clear nail polish, when it arrives to your friend they can erase the cancellation stamp, soak off the stamp, treat it again and recycle that bad boy

[FarmerChick]

buy expensive new clothes....wear up to 30 days, (keep on tag and stay clean of course) and return.
what a wonderful expensive rotating wardrobe you would own (well, rent, well, for free!)

[spartacus53]

Stockpile staples like rice when it's on sale... I have a bag of rice date back to the Ming Dynasty

Also use public toilets as often as possible to save on toilet paper.

Get all of your condiments from a fast food chain too

[Iron Patch]

You can make shoes last twice as long by only wearing them every other day

And combine that with not walking at all to the beer store.