Post by: kander on February 17, 2015, 04:11:53 AM
What temptations did you leave behind in the store? :)
For me today:
- A polo shirt at the thrift shop. It was just €4,50, but that was the only reason I was considering to buy it.
Post by: Olivette on February 17, 2015, 04:28:39 AM
Post by: Wanderlusting on February 17, 2015, 06:04:05 AM
Post by: minority_finance_mo on February 17, 2015, 06:08:32 AM
Post by: I'm a red panda on February 17, 2015, 07:53:49 AM
Since I didn't buy anything yesterday (or anything today) it would be difficult to list all the things I didn't buy.
I thought about looking for a new pair of jeans, since my only pair got a pretty significant hole. Instead, I've resolved to stop wearing jeans to work until my skirts are also no longer wearable. The jeans were darned so that I can still wear them at home.
Post by: kander on February 17, 2015, 08:51:47 AM
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Post by: MLKnits on February 17, 2015, 09:36:34 AM
Post by: Jon_Snow on February 17, 2015, 09:55:08 AM
Anyway, I'm not going to allow myself to purchase ANY of these things until the cash in my taxable trading account reaches a certain round number. I often play these games with myself - eventually allowing myself to spend on "wants" when I have reached a certain savings milestone - or, in the case of my investment account, when the incoming dividends have stockpiled enough to reach a certain level.
So, in June, it looks like I will be computer shopping...
Post by: 1967mama on February 17, 2015, 11:34:11 AM
Post by: Chrissy on February 17, 2015, 11:49:13 AM
Post by: lunahsol on February 17, 2015, 12:34:08 PM
vintage-y chandelier light fixture - 6.99
small shelf - 3.99
cute pyrex baking dish with lid 4.99
Got out of there with just looking - no money spent . . . and then felt satisfied that I knew what was in the store and I don't really need or want any of it.
Post by: 2ndTimer on February 17, 2015, 03:14:16 PM
Post by: MidwestBiker on February 17, 2015, 04:31:17 PM
Post by: G-dog on February 17, 2015, 06:33:33 PM
Magazine subscriptions (wired, bon appetit) - sale offers pending.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on February 17, 2015, 06:38:49 PM
Post by: mskyle on February 18, 2015, 11:42:41 AM
Post by: RWD on February 18, 2015, 12:49:42 PM
Post by: 1967mama on February 18, 2015, 01:09:09 PM
Post by: ShaneD on February 18, 2015, 04:14:12 PM
Sure, I may be eating a peanut butter cup and drinking 3-buck Chuck as I type this, but gods damn it, they were already paid for (and not by me).
Post by: garion on February 19, 2015, 09:17:31 AM
Post by: Exhale on February 19, 2015, 09:53:10 AM
Sneakers (current ones literally have holes in the soles). I'm determined to wait for my REI rebate (mid-March). So, for now, am wearing my hiking boots.
Post by: kander on February 19, 2015, 11:48:23 AM
Post by: mochila on February 20, 2015, 04:07:14 AM
Post by: HenryDavid on February 20, 2015, 07:53:03 AM
Saved the money for buying real cortados in Spain this spring. For $1.50 (Canadian).
Oh the high class choices to make.
Post by: Candace on February 20, 2015, 10:49:49 AM
I'm exaggerating. Most of those chocolates that are molded into cute shapes are not that good anyway.
Post by: Marianne on February 20, 2015, 02:57:20 PM
I wanted to buy (but did not buy): chocolate, pizza, crisps, lipstick, boots and a handbag. Especially the handbag was a hard one.
Fortunatelly, I could buy a few things (parfume, hair mask, hair moisturizer) which will be completely reimbursed by a cashback programme. However, it was a strange feeling, I am not used to craving things:-/
Post by: 1967mama on February 20, 2015, 03:09:40 PM
I am usually very resistent, I don't like shopping and spending money. But today it was just awful.
I wanted to buy (but did not buy): chocolate, pizza, crisps, lipstick, boots and a handbag. Especially the handbag was a hard one.
Fortunatelly, I could buy a few things (parfume, hair mask, hair moisturizer) which will be completely reimbursed by a cashback programme. However, it was a strange feeling, I am not used to craving things:-/
I found this very interesting! I definitely experience ebbs and flows in my buying/not buying resolve. Thanks for posting :-)
Post by: 2ndTimer on February 22, 2015, 08:57:27 AM
Post by: garion on February 22, 2015, 05:15:24 PM
Post by: Bob W on February 22, 2015, 08:14:52 PM
I always see things I want to buy but don't buy because I don't really need them. Like today at the supermarket:chocolate. In the US at least.
- Chocolat
- Pizza's; I just wanted to buy them because it was an action, buy 3, pay for 2.
Post by: horsepoor on February 22, 2015, 08:28:00 PM
Post by: kander on February 22, 2015, 11:35:06 PM
I always see things I want to buy but don't buy because I don't really need them. Like today at the supermarket:chocolate. In the US at least.
- Chocolat
- Pizza's; I just wanted to buy them because it was an action, buy 3, pay for 2.
Thank you.
In the Netherlands it's called chocolade, and we also speak out the last e. That's why I was confused I guess.
Post by: JetsettingWelfareMom on February 22, 2015, 11:39:58 PM
Post by: netskyblue on February 27, 2015, 09:19:27 AM
Post by: SailorGirl on February 27, 2015, 04:29:01 PM
Post by: ambimammular on February 27, 2015, 04:53:03 PM
Post by: Pigeon on February 27, 2015, 05:00:31 PM
Post by: rencelas on February 27, 2015, 07:49:20 PM
-Pizza'sPizzas; I just wanted to buy them because it was an action, buy 3, pay for 2.
Word here would be sale. Assuming what you're describing is like Aktion in German (sale, promotion, etc.)
I avoided buying lunch out today. Remembered I had some udon noodles in the fridge. Nom.
Post by: kib on February 27, 2015, 07:51:40 PM
Post by: 1967mama on February 28, 2015, 01:01:39 AM
Bought a $5 gift card for a friend's birthday (mailing her a card).
Walked out.
No drinks were purchased.
A modern day miracle!
Post by: kander on February 28, 2015, 06:35:17 AM
Hmm. I didn't buy anything today. I didn't consider buying anything today. There was nothing I needed today. Does that count?
Yes it does! ;)
Post by: 2ndTimer on February 28, 2015, 04:02:38 PM
Fertilizer. We just picked up a carful from the local riding stable.
Post by: Jon_Snow on February 28, 2015, 07:37:50 PM
I am hoping by sheer force of will the majority of the windfall will find its way into our investment portfolio of largely dividend paying stocks. We will see.
Post by: horsepoor on February 28, 2015, 09:20:56 PM
Post by: MashedBanana on March 01, 2015, 02:29:59 AM
Instead, I did a box dye and trimmed the ends of my medium length hair.
Feels just as good as if I had been to the hairdresser.
Winning!
Post by: SMCx3 on March 01, 2015, 08:04:55 AM
Post by: wintersun on March 09, 2015, 06:14:08 PM
This weekend I deliberately avoided attending a fun, all day fundraiser auction so as to avoid buying anything.
Post by: eostache on March 09, 2015, 06:33:04 PM
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 09, 2015, 07:46:00 PM
Post by: Cressida on March 09, 2015, 10:25:20 PM
I really wanted a third (cough) Diet Coke today, but resisted. I generally bring two cans to work every day (I know, I know, but at least they're from relatively cheap Costco flats, and I don't drink coffee), and a third would have meant $1.50 at the vending machine.
Post by: MsGuided on March 11, 2015, 10:38:59 PM
Post by: yoga mama on March 13, 2015, 12:02:36 PM
Post by: Retire-Canada on March 13, 2015, 02:04:38 PM
-- Vik
Post by: Bracken_Joy on March 15, 2015, 01:13:28 PM
Post by: Corporate Coconut on March 19, 2015, 12:27:50 AM
A few weeks back I realised what I grip the Starbucks' of the world has on me and I thought no need for coffee -> no spending -> no more paper mugs polluting the planet on my watch. A WIN-WIN-WIN!
Post by: Spondulix on March 19, 2015, 12:37:02 AM
Post by: jmusic on March 19, 2015, 12:50:49 AM
Post by: Retire-Canada on March 19, 2015, 09:25:44 AM
Started the day today thinking about having something ready for tonight so I planned a meal and got stuff out of the freezer so it could defrost while I was at work and figured out what veggies needed eating so I used them up before they went off.
Nothing epic, but a couple days like this and I can buy 1 extra share of VCN. ;)
-- Vik
Post by: boyerbt on March 19, 2015, 09:57:58 AM
Was only planning on going home to make something easy but didn't need to as another employee brought in a huge container of homemade Pad Thai for everyone. Delicious and Free!
Post by: 1967mama on March 20, 2015, 12:33:49 AM
UPDATE: Grandma and Grandpa bought him a vacuum!
Post by: Shropskr on March 21, 2015, 12:32:38 AM
Stupid fridge is empty need to go grocery shopping. Made shrimp zucchini, onion, kale, carrot, egg scramble instead. It was good and used up odds and ends while filling in with frozen stuff.
I will put mongolian beef on the menu and make it myself. More leftovers less money. Win win
Post by: 2ndTimer on March 21, 2015, 02:25:01 PM
Post by: Bob W on March 23, 2015, 08:58:34 AM
Post by: 1967mama on March 23, 2015, 04:20:09 PM
Post by: Optimiser on May 16, 2015, 03:06:31 PM
Post by: 1967mama on May 16, 2015, 05:54:36 PM
- 2 cherry tomato plants
- 1 rosemary
- 1 parsley
- 1 pepper
Also picked up a few little 99 cent annuals for the planters I already have.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 16, 2015, 08:01:33 PM
Post by: PJ on May 16, 2015, 11:05:27 PM
Post by: Sam E on May 20, 2015, 08:16:20 AM
Post by: AlwaysBeenASaver on May 20, 2015, 09:45:23 AM
Post by: TheAnonOne on May 20, 2015, 09:55:34 AM
Not sure I made the right choice :)
Post by: laughing_paddler on May 20, 2015, 12:56:40 PM
A 2-pack of standard 194 bulbs costs, oh maybe $4, so "what did I NOT buy today"?
I didn't buy 5 minutes of a car dealer-shop technician's labor for $55.
Post by: big_slacker on May 21, 2015, 08:25:15 PM
Post by: kib on May 21, 2015, 09:40:15 PM
Post by: horsepoor on May 25, 2015, 04:03:08 PM
Last night, I had a $9.99 pack of petunias in my cart at the store and them put them back. Funny enough, I discovered a petunia growing in one of the pots int my garden today.
Post by: Tenlha on May 25, 2015, 06:44:22 PM
Post by: Roadhog on May 26, 2015, 12:10:29 PM
Post by: I'm a red panda on May 26, 2015, 12:55:54 PM
Due to not getting to grocery shop this weekend, and some new diet restrictions that limit what I could eat on hand, I went to work today without a lunch.
But as I was mentioning I was heading out, the admin told me there was a can of soup unclaimed in the cupboard I should eat.
So I did :)
Post by: PJ on May 26, 2015, 01:52:51 PM
Lunch.
Due to not getting to grocery shop this weekend, and some new diet restrictions that limit what I could eat on hand, I went to work today without a lunch.
But as I was mentioning I was heading out, the admin told me there was a can of soup unclaimed in the cupboard I should eat.
So I did :)
What?!?!?! You ate my soup???
I tell ya, people have no respect ...
;-)
Post by: FrugalFairy on May 29, 2015, 09:07:01 PM
And no real reason to buy more food when there is something I can already eat at home. It is amazing how much food can go bad. Trying to buy more frozen produce since when I am busy I end up throwing out bad food occasionally. Also cooking in MAJOR BULK and freezing is soooo nice when you have had a long day but want a home cooked meal, not some processed non-food thing to fill your belly. Getting off topic /ramble
Post by: Mikhial on June 01, 2015, 07:17:09 AM
Outside of groceries, I only spent $6 this weekend which was splitting a bottle of vodka to bring to a friend's pool party. Pretty happy about that.
Post by: iamlittlehedgehog on June 01, 2015, 11:14:40 AM
Post by: snogirl on June 01, 2015, 11:40:10 AM
Heated up a homemade dinner I had in the freezer.
It was sooo much healthier for me & my wallet.
Post by: McCannon on June 03, 2015, 07:59:32 AM
Post by: 2ndTimer on June 03, 2015, 08:03:53 AM
Post by: CharlesSowAV on June 03, 2015, 07:12:03 PM
Post by: 1967mama on June 03, 2015, 07:18:13 PM
Post by: piccione88 on June 05, 2015, 11:25:09 AM
That makes two weeks on the road without eating at pricey restaraunts, and the first after a 14+ hour day.
Post by: Sam E on June 05, 2015, 11:53:41 AM
Post by: Migrator Soul on June 05, 2015, 12:00:49 PM
Post by: WorkingToBeFIREd on June 05, 2015, 03:26:39 PM
I haven't decided yet whether to congratulate or facepunch myself (or both). :)
Post by: 1967mama on June 06, 2015, 12:12:31 AM
That really showed me how planning for contingencies really makes a difference in whether I spend or don't spend!
Post by: Healthandwealth on June 06, 2015, 12:55:28 AM
Post by: Britan on June 06, 2015, 02:42:04 PM
Realized my plan for dinner tonight was going to take 8 hours, and it's 3pm. All my other food options are frozen and raw and would also take 8 hours. I figured, well, it's either eating out or getting something at WF.
Open the fridge, dig to the back and find already cooked chicken leftovers from Thursday. Boom! No money spent.
Post by: 1967mama on June 07, 2015, 12:03:48 AM
Post by: horsepoor on June 07, 2015, 03:31:02 PM
Post by: Rural on June 07, 2015, 04:22:40 PM
Also did not buy but will tomorrow: replacement struts. We took the driver's side one off our parts car (was my driver until an F250 rear-ended me at a red light in the city), but I'd forgotten it already needed shocks before the Ford came along. On the plus side, my current car goes again, just with some noise. Also on the plus side: shocks are really easy to replace on this car. We'll do both sides tomorrow - this is likely what we get for having a long, steep rural road we put in ourselves. It's a bit rough on little economy cars.
Post by: 1967mama on June 08, 2015, 01:32:37 AM
Post by: Rollin on June 08, 2015, 05:19:49 AM
That is, I did not buy anything.
Post by: Mika M on June 09, 2015, 09:58:49 AM
Post by: Kagey on June 09, 2015, 11:56:04 AM
Post by: Candace on June 19, 2015, 11:33:09 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on June 19, 2015, 12:51:54 PM
Post by: MrsStubble on June 19, 2015, 01:15:07 PM
Post by: driftxsequence on June 19, 2015, 02:33:24 PM
Today my soon-to-be wife and I decided not to meet up and share a lunch from a favored local sandwich shop.
Instead I had PB&J.
I freeze the bread and toast it on days that I need it. This way it's never wasted. Most days I have leftovers from dinner so a loaf of bread can last a month sometimes.
Post by: jengod on June 19, 2015, 03:29:58 PM
also didnt buy a replacement base for my broken Nutribullet. Ours broke and I could order one from eBay but I'm going to look on CL and just bide my time for a good price.
Post by: 2ndTimer on June 19, 2015, 03:57:46 PM
Post by: 1967mama on June 20, 2015, 12:21:14 AM
Post by: mskyle on June 23, 2015, 07:50:48 AM
Post by: enb123 on June 23, 2015, 09:32:01 AM
Post by: 1967mama on June 23, 2015, 03:43:00 PM
Considering what to make at home to replace the craving...
Post by: druth on June 23, 2015, 04:33:18 PM
I cancelled an offer on a house at the top of our budget(well, self imposed budget, but still), that kept accruing costs. It was going to be expensive for an expensive house - roof was on its last legs, furnace was 60 years old, had small HOA dues that wouldn't be with other houses in the area. Lots of small things that I finally just noped out of.
We are looking at a few houses for about 60k less now, and most of them have furnaces and roofs from this century even!
Post by: Tenlha on June 24, 2015, 05:58:45 AM
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One of my bicycle wheel spokes broke (or possibly was cut!) and a bird pooped on my face but even though I was having a shitty morning I STILL didn't stop and get a donut from the fancy donut shop next to the bike shop. I am a true American hero.
Yes, yes you are. That donut would have been mine.
Post by: jengod on June 25, 2015, 12:45:52 AM
Post by: EllieStan on June 25, 2015, 09:35:07 AM
Post by: snogirl on June 26, 2015, 06:54:22 AM
I went specifically for Field Notes (little notepads)
The store didn't carry them.
Of course than I start trolling for I'm a sucker for Outdoor Gear
Very tempted but managed to get away unscathed
Post by: link_417 on June 27, 2015, 11:11:04 PM
Post by: meadow lark on June 28, 2015, 07:27:45 AM
Paper towels - instead, I bought a $1 cotton terry towel from the charity shop which I will cut up into squares using pinking shears and use in lieu.
If I wasn't a minimalist, I could have found an old one around the house to use, but we're pretty much at the point where there are no spare/old anythings lying around.
Post by: meadow lark on June 28, 2015, 07:31:10 AM
Post by: AutoZealot on July 07, 2015, 07:18:49 PM
Cut own hair for total investment of $18. Saved $22 + commuting fees. Yearly savings ~$400/year + commuting costs (round trip of 15 miles and 25 minutes each way)
Post by: Rosy on July 07, 2015, 07:28:27 PM
Better for my waistline too:)
Post by: clifford4970 on July 08, 2015, 06:48:57 PM
I am headed out for a company work trip and we received Per Diem today. I got $52 cash and thought to myself, "I don't really need these 2 extra dollars, I'll swing by and get a soda on the way home"..... then really thought about it and decided to put it into my "extra dollar jar" at home. Saved me 2 bucks!
Post by: Mrs. D. on July 09, 2015, 10:54:37 PM
My husband and I are experiencing an uncomfortable purgatory where we need to be in our current location because of his job, but we have not yet closed on a house. We briefly looked into a short-term lease for 3 months to tie us over, but it would have cost over $3K for the term. Instead, we hit up dear old grandpa and asked to stay at his place. Each day we've stayed with him has saved us about $100. Lest we get too excited about this free housing - we still had to pay rent on our previous lease in a different city. We will get some part of the month prorated however.
Post by: Mrs. Crackin' the Whip on July 10, 2015, 07:35:50 AM
I am usually very resistent, I don't like shopping and spending money. But today it was just awful.
I wanted to buy (but did not buy): chocolate, pizza, crisps, lipstick, boots and a handbag. Especially the handbag was a hard one.
Fortunatelly, I could buy a few things (parfume, hair mask, hair moisturizer) which will be completely reimbursed by a cashback programme. However, it was a strange feeling, I am not used to craving things:-/
I experience periods in my life such as this. It could last a day, a week, or even an entire month. Hello June 2015...during which I bought a Roomba, a computer, a wireless energy meter and a slew of other things!
Take a deep breath...Step back, re-group, re-evaluate, focus, and move forward!
Post by: Amasa on July 10, 2015, 10:19:02 AM
Put it on hold in the library instead. Plan to pick it up tomorrow.
Post by: Hall11235 on July 10, 2015, 11:59:54 AM
Post by: lunahsol on July 10, 2015, 12:38:50 PM
But no. I already have a perfectly good tent that has only been used once in five years :/ Ahem.
Post by: Insanity on July 11, 2015, 06:08:18 AM
Of course we did go get ice cream a a family after dinner :).
Post by: Money Badger on July 12, 2015, 06:15:15 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on July 12, 2015, 09:22:54 PM
I think we'll still have to buy some bubble wrap, though.
Post by: 1967mama on July 13, 2015, 01:16:01 AM
Post by: kander on July 13, 2015, 11:36:53 AM
Post by: zephyr911 on July 20, 2015, 09:46:31 AM
Post by: Heckler on July 20, 2015, 02:21:14 PM
Post by: norcalmike on July 20, 2015, 02:27:27 PM
Post by: Rosy on July 20, 2015, 04:29:33 PM
What made it particularly hard is that I had been resisting, but I had these winning tickets I'd forgotten to turn in for pay out and I was afraid they might be too old (over 6 months ago).
So I took them to a convenience store nearby and got paid $13. - which was a surprise, because I thought I only had $9-:). Anyway, walked out with only the winning money in my wallet - resisted the urge to buy more tickets. Whew!
Post by: 1967mama on July 21, 2015, 01:31:27 AM
Post by: kander on July 21, 2015, 04:03:41 AM
Post by: horsepoor on July 21, 2015, 09:01:35 AM
Post by: prudence on July 23, 2015, 08:44:13 AM
Post by: kander on August 01, 2015, 01:50:37 AM
Post by: horsepoor on August 01, 2015, 08:07:49 PM
Post by: Dicey on August 01, 2015, 11:48:38 PM
Post by: deterra_k on August 02, 2015, 05:48:51 AM
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Post by: Singularity on August 02, 2015, 06:32:45 AM
A whole house!
I cancelled an offer on a house at the top of our budget(well, self imposed budget, but still), that kept accruing costs. It was going to be expensive for an expensive house - roof was on its last legs, furnace was 60 years old, had small HOA dues that wouldn't be with other houses in the area. Lots of small things that I finally just [p]oped out of.
We are looking at a few houses for about 60k less now, and most of them have furnaces and roofs from this century even!
Great call that will provide huge savings.
Post by: Singularity on August 02, 2015, 06:43:07 AM
I did not buy a new computer today.
You don't need to either. Just make yours faster. Here is how.
https://sites.google.com/site/deterrak/extend-the-life-of-your-old-computer
That is a Solid idea. Just install missing Windows XP updates on an old Intel Core Solo Notebook took over a day. It was really painful and I will be moving to Linux. [WinXP no longer has security updates which is an issue to]
Providing a short list of Linux Distributions well suited for older PCs with screen shots would really pump up your article.
Here is an article with a few good ideas: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html)
One Idea is Lubuntu or LXLE (complete with WindowsXP mode)
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Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system. The core of the system is based on Linux and Ubuntu. Lubuntu uses the minimal desktop LXDE, and a selection of light applications. We focus on speed and energy-efficiency. Because of this, Lubuntu has very low hardware requirements.
Post by: Emg03063 on August 09, 2015, 09:48:17 PM
I went to the REI Memorial Day Sale to help someone look at sleeping bags, saw a TON of things I wanted but had no need for, and didn't buy anything!!
I walked in & out of REI unscathed today. Went in for a freeze dried dinner; walked out with a freeze dried dinner. Bought no $100+ self inflating air mattresses, no $50 bike jerseys (on clearance from $75!), no unneeded shells or base layers (also on clearance at heavily discounted, but still exorbitant prices).
Post by: 1967mama on August 09, 2015, 10:19:53 PM
Post by: o2bfree on August 11, 2015, 09:48:06 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on August 11, 2015, 01:29:41 PM
Post by: ClassyCat on August 11, 2015, 07:39:28 PM
Post by: veronica mars rover on August 11, 2015, 08:37:15 PM
Today I went along, but bought nothing.
The world did not end.
Post by: HappierAtHome on August 12, 2015, 09:08:37 PM
Post by: 1967mama on August 12, 2015, 09:41:16 PM
Post by: horsepoor on August 13, 2015, 10:37:48 AM
I also didn't buy a Hydroflask. I actually almost bought a small one a couple weeks ago, but talked myself out of it. Today I was sitting at a red light in the left-turn lane when a pickup came careening around the corner. I heard a noise, looked over, and saw a Hydroflask bottle sitting in the middle of the road. When the light changed, I whipped around the corner into the library parking lot, ran out into the street and grabbed it before it got ran over. It appears to be brand-new, other than a few scuffs it incurred as it went flying off the truck.
Post by: kander on August 13, 2015, 12:12:32 PM
(So, I bought nothing today ;) )
Post by: wtrfre on August 13, 2015, 12:15:47 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on August 13, 2015, 01:44:06 PM
Post by: druth on August 13, 2015, 03:14:38 PM
I did not adopt a very cute senior pug from a rescue group today. One senior pug is enough!
This is a tough one. I managed to not adopt a very friendly senior cat yesterday. He had all of his fur shaved off(to remove mats) and a twice broken tail. I expect he will be happier with somebody who doesn't already have two cats, one of whom is frankly kind of a dick to other cats.
Post by: SeaEhm on August 14, 2015, 11:54:40 AM
Many times, I am on my way to get something only to not purchase said item. I figure I should start moving that money into a "did not buy" account to see how much I accumulate over the years.
Once, I realized that I did not want to buy something at the exact time that my wife asked, "what do you want?" while standing at the register.
Let's say she wasn't too happy as I had chosen the restaurant too.
Post by: Rural on August 14, 2015, 07:08:20 PM
Post by: ClassyCat on August 14, 2015, 08:29:29 PM
Post by: 1967mama on August 15, 2015, 03:11:06 AM
Haha! This is a funny thread!
Many times, I am on my way to get something only to not purchase said item. I figure I should start moving that money into a "did not buy" account to see how much I accumulate over the years.
Sometimes, I actually think of this thread (and others) as I'm about to buy something and suddenly think, "Oh, shoot, I should buy this!"
Post by: Susurrus on August 16, 2015, 10:39:46 AM
I did have a cute tote bag in my hand (that I didn't need but was on sale). When I got to the register the lady couldn't find a barcode and asked if I wanted to go get another one that did have a barcode. I took it as a sign and decided not to buy it. Woo-hoo!
All in all, a successful shopping trip. :)
Many times, I am on my way to get something only to not purchase said item. I figure I should start moving that money into a "did not buy" account to see how much I accumulate over the years.
Wow, that's actually not a bad idea! Maybe I'll start that today with the money I "made" by not buying fancy school supplies.
Post by: Rural on August 16, 2015, 07:18:13 PM
Post by: FLA on August 16, 2015, 07:29:20 PM
I did not adopt a very cute senior pug from a rescue group today. One senior pug is enough!
you are much stronger than me! lol
Post by: FLA on August 16, 2015, 07:46:04 PM
I really need a tub transfer bench, i won't bore you, but it's safer than a tub seat for people who fall the way I do. Well, they are not cheap, even used, take up so much space, IDK, it might have to be taken off after every shower so I can use my toilet. I know I need this, but this feels like an item for a much older person, like 50 yrs older. And I resent dropping so much dough on something I hate!
My aunt showed up with a shower seat (free), I have one grab bar, I think if I add one that attaches to the tub, I will be safe. So that just saved me $150.
She also showed me her 3 wheeled walker. I use my mom's souped up one with a seat and brakes and I hate it, goes too fast. This thing my aunt has is not as apparent as a walker, it has a huge bag you can put things in while you shop. So now I want that. It is a sad, sad day when medical equipment makes your heart flutter, lmao
Post by: Bracken_Joy on August 17, 2015, 08:54:57 AM
I need to stop procrastinating and buy medical equipment so that my bathroom does not look like bloody crime scene after a shower one of these days. I have been very lucky with "safe" falls, but I'm a nurse, I know my luck is gonna run out and I will have been an idiot for not being prepared.
I really need a tub transfer bench, i won't bore you, but it's safer than a tub seat for people who fall the way I do. Well, they are not cheap, even used, take up so much space, IDK, it might have to be taken off after every shower so I can use my toilet. I know I need this, but this feels like an item for a much older person, like 50 yrs older. And I resent dropping so much dough on something I hate!
My aunt showed up with a shower seat (free), I have one grab bar, I think if I add one that attaches to the tub, I will be safe. So that just saved me $150.
She also showed me her 3 wheeled walker. I use my mom's souped up one with a seat and brakes and I hate it, goes too fast. This thing my aunt has is not as apparent as a walker, it has a huge bag you can put things in while you shop. So now I want that. It is a sad, sad day when medical equipment makes your heart flutter, lmao
Nurses are the worst patients, lol. Please, please get yourself that transfer bench! I could not talk my mom (also a nurse, go figure) into one during her chemo, and she fell. And then it was your sadly common cascade of -> IV antibiotics for the arm scrapes->C diff-> dehydration->AKI->hypokalemia->another fall. Luckily she pulled through, but she has lasting kidney damage from the whole thing. If I can't talk my mom into it, maybe I can talk you into it! Please keep yourself safe, an internet stranger cares about you!
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As for the thread, today I did not buy a lacrosse ball. DH wants one to work on his ankle mobility/PT, and they are $3. Totally reasonable, but we are doing a low/no spend August, so it will wait until September.
Post by: Evgenia on August 17, 2015, 01:10:44 PM
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Post by: robtown on August 25, 2015, 10:16:34 AM
Instead I bought a 24" backlit LCD monitor and a 480G drive. While not a shining example for this thread but still it was half the cost of the 2T drive. I have 5T of redundant NAS storage so I don't need the extra space.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on August 25, 2015, 10:24:39 AM
Post by: I'm a red panda on August 25, 2015, 10:39:14 AM
I did not buy extra index shares, because I refuse to market time. I did however increase my weekly contributions... market diving served as a good reminder that I needed to.
This is what I came here to post.
I didn't jump on the giant "buy low buy low!" spree that the board went on yesterday. It sure was funny to read all the posts after seeing a million "don't time the market" previously. Apparently the advice changes if it seems like market timing is really good?
I also didn't buy milk. Which is annoying because we needed it.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on August 25, 2015, 11:33:31 AM
I did not buy extra index shares, because I refuse to market time. I did however increase my weekly contributions... market diving served as a good reminder that I needed to.
This is what I came here to post.
I didn't jump on the giant "buy low buy low!" spree that the board went on yesterday. It sure was funny to read all the posts after seeing a million "don't time the market" previously. Apparently the advice changes if it seems like market timing is really good?
I also didn't buy milk. Which is annoying because we needed it.
I was noticing that as well and being amused. Human psychology- none of us are above it, no matter how much we should know better! Honestly, I'm tempted to de-sync my Vanguard from Mint so that I don't check it. That's the only reason I track what's going on anyway. (But then my net worth would look very negative... hahaha. Again, that psychology. It'd be so depressing!)
Post by: Duchess of Stratosphear on August 25, 2015, 11:36:09 AM
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Post by: FLA on January 19, 2016, 07:40:33 PM
Nurses are the worst patients, lol. Please, please get yourself that transfer bench! I could not talk my mom (also a nurse, go figure) into one during her chemo, and she fell. And then it was your sadly common cascade of -> IV antibiotics for the arm scrapes->C diff-> dehydration->AKI->hypokalemia->another fall. Luckily she pulled through, but she has lasting kidney damage from the whole thing. If I can't talk my mom into it, maybe I can talk you into it! Please keep yourself safe, an internet stranger cares about you!
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I only just saw this, thank you for caring. I did get the transfer bench and no way, no how could the guy make it fit my BR. So I used a seat and added more bars. I fall a lot less now, thank heaven.
Post by: hollis on January 19, 2016, 07:41:18 PM
It was actually fun biking to work in single digits
Post by: lampstache on January 20, 2016, 01:24:37 PM
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 20, 2016, 01:35:46 PM
This was yesterday but I am proud of it. I not only did not buy a snack from the waiting room vending machine, I gave a snack to the lady sitting next to me so she didn't buy one either. Spreading Mustachianism one total stranger at a time.
LOVE THIS!!!
Well done and so nice of you!
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 20, 2016, 01:39:14 PM
I brought my breakfast to work (rice pudding with blueberries) and saved approx. $3.50
I also brought my lunch (pulled pork and cooked carrots) and saved approx. $10 compared to our canteen food.
I am also going to walk home in about 20 min and have a sandwich for diner (home made bread - saved $2).
Total saved: $17.50
Yay Mustachianism!
Post by: OmahaSteph on January 20, 2016, 02:38:33 PM
Post by: pbnjpeg on January 20, 2016, 03:02:26 PM
All in all, a success!
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 20, 2016, 03:05:47 PM
I went to the grocery store and walked out having only spent ~$20. Potatoes, veggies, oatmeal, peanut butter, etc. No beer, no wine (I'm trying to cut out booze, mostly), no useless sweets, nothing premade.
All in all, a success!
Very well done!! Grocery shopping is always a challenge for me...
Post by: YoungRetire on January 22, 2016, 01:11:16 PM
The best way of saving money on stuff is not buying anything at all ;)
What temptations did you leave behind in the store? :)
For me today:
- A polo shirt at the thrift shop. It was just €4,50, but that was the only reason I was considering to buy it.
Coffee and I never do, Chase bank always has it for free !
Post by: YoungRetire on January 22, 2016, 11:40:27 PM
The best way of saving money on stuff is not buying anything at all ;)
What temptations did you leave behind in the store? :)
For me today:
- A polo shirt at the thrift shop. It was just €4,50, but that was the only reason I was considering to buy it.
I didn't buy coffee as usual , actually I always get it for free when I walk everyday to pay extra principal on my mortgage ! Chase bank always has free coffee. Starbucks is for people that enjoy latteing their savings away !
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 23, 2016, 12:08:04 PM
Also have committed to a no spend weekend (other than that Starbucks), though pulled my back this morning, reaching for the milk in the fridge and am now off to get a massage... which is fully covered by my health plan, so it's NO SPEND too. :)
Post by: apricity on January 23, 2016, 01:10:48 PM
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 23, 2016, 03:28:10 PM
I did not buy anything at work the entire week! No buying lunch, no buying coffee, no trips to the vending machine for a soda. Yeah!!
High five!!! Well done!!!
Post by: Nickels Dimes Quarters on January 23, 2016, 05:13:02 PM
It's been a wonderful day!
NDQ
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 23, 2016, 05:17:16 PM
I stayed home today. Made my own coffee, ate leftovers and pantry items. I wrote blog posts and watched a few shows on Netflix. I kept the heater set low to keep the gas bill down, but since I'm wearing sweats, I have been toasty warm all day.
It's been a wonderful day!
NDQ
Sounds like the perfect Saturday to me! :)
Post by: HenryDavid on January 26, 2016, 07:45:17 AM
Bought nothing except a one euro pair of wool gloves from a street vendor. Oh and a a few postcards.
Usually travel cues the "buy things" bug, so this was kind of a nice change.
Post by: I'm a red panda on January 26, 2016, 07:50:57 AM
Pretty good deal for a free lunch out.
Restaurant meals are huge. This was the smaller lunch plate, and I got 3 meals out of it. And was stuffed.
Post by: HenryDavid on January 28, 2016, 07:51:50 AM
But between home heat and electricity, house tax, etc., I buy a lot every single day.
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 28, 2016, 12:56:03 PM
Was gonna say "bought nothing."
But between home heat and electricity, house tax, etc., I buy a lot every single day.
Technically yes. But I want to think of it as "paid on the 1st of the month" so I bought it that day not on the other 29 days.
Post by: conrad_9 on January 28, 2016, 02:11:24 PM
Bought nothing today and deposited $30 of coins into my checking account. And biked there, like I do everywhere!
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 28, 2016, 03:20:43 PM
Post by: BFGirl on January 29, 2016, 07:43:57 AM
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 29, 2016, 10:44:37 AM
All I did buy was a stamp (1.15) to mail my property tax to the city. Guess that falls in the "necessary" category.
Post by: thef0x on January 29, 2016, 11:11:50 AM
Sucks. Should've done it.
Post by: alleykat on January 29, 2016, 01:50:25 PM
An eyeshadow palette. Saved 80 bucks. The last thing I need is more eyeshadow.
Post by: apricity on January 29, 2016, 02:29:17 PM
To explain: I went to the gym to take a fitness class, and I always bring my own reusable water bottle. As I pulled into the parking lot, I realized I did not have my bottle. The room is very far from the water fountain and I knew that would not work for me. Grudgingly I decided I would have to buy a bottle of water from the gym. As I was getting out of the car I realized... almost out of sight I had my coffee thermos in the car! So I grabbed that and rinsed it out int he locker room, and filled it up at the water fountain. I probably looked a little nuts drinking from a coffee thermos during a fitness class, but I did NOT have to buy anything so it's worth it!
Post by: exshopaholic on January 30, 2016, 03:26:33 PM
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Post by: Jojje on February 06, 2016, 03:01:06 PM
Good day.
Post by: Evgenia on March 21, 2016, 02:06:07 PM
See, even the Mustachian FIRE types feel tempted sometimes. ;)
Post by: 1967mama on March 27, 2016, 09:47:21 PM
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Post by: chaskavitch on March 28, 2016, 01:44:46 PM
I read in a gardening thread today that you can use small amounts of milk to fertilize seedlings. Maybe I'll have to use it all that way. Double win!
Post by: Luckyvik on March 29, 2016, 02:23:02 PM
I also wanted to buy dinner before my dance class after work but resisted and had dinner at home afterwards instead.
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Post by: CheapScholar on March 29, 2016, 05:50:51 PM
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Post by: Luckyvik on March 30, 2016, 02:24:47 AM
Does your public library have DVDs? I bet they'd have The Martian and it would be free or cost you $1.Oh good idea! They do have DVD's, I will check if they have it, thanks!
Post by: jfisher3 on March 30, 2016, 10:47:57 AM
There's $30 while it would have been well used, would have been unnecessarily spent.
Post by: dougules on March 30, 2016, 11:15:01 AM
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Post by: lunahsol on April 01, 2016, 12:21:11 PM
Post by: HenryDavid on April 01, 2016, 04:56:00 PM
Current pair has hole worn in ass. Only gonna get worse. What to do?
Had some old bib shorts with worn out chamois insert, not that comfortable in the first place.
Unstitch insert, toss.
Put on hole-in-ass winter tights over top of shorts as per usual.
Now, old chamois-less bib shorts go on over the tights. Covers hole in ass. Works as suspenders. Looks more hardcore cyclist, even.
Total cost = zero. Should last a few winters.
Not so much badass as fixed-ass.
Post by: Rosy on April 02, 2016, 03:09:20 PM
1. Did not buy that fabulous cameo pendant - hand carved shell with fairy and half moon detail. I wanted that sucker so bad I could taste it.
Oh well, my new motto is "I'm re-directing my money", so $267 (on sale-sigh) no longer fits with my new goals. Right now, I'd like to see a little cash stash build up and jewelry purchases would sabotage my plans.
2. Made all sorts of dishes with the tomato and cabbage harvest bounty from the garden yesterday, various soups, sauce, casserole - my freezer is packed. A lot of healthy, organic goodness.
Never tried making salsa before, but I think that is what the next batch will be, since I am out of freezer space now.
3.Salvaged an old garden trellis by re-painting it - makes a good looking support for my tomato plants.
4. Traded some plants and seeds with my garden friends.
Managed to grow two African Blue basil plants (it has a slightly spicy taste - awesome basil flavor) from the mother plant and
two geraniums from the old plants. They are already as big as the plants the garden center sells for $3.95 each - score:)
My garden friend gave me a good size Palm she started from seed - amazing and free:) - those things can get expensive.
Got the swiss chard to reproduce three times from the old stalk - score!
Got plenty of Snap Dragon seeds to give to my garden friends - we love the big ole hardy kind in every color of the rainbow.
Post by: Squirrel away on April 03, 2016, 03:42:00 AM
Post by: cyndre4 on April 03, 2016, 09:42:00 AM
A new pair of eyeglasses. I had an appointment yesterday and found that my prescription has shifted again, but after being ignored by the staff at the store I left. My two pairs are very out of date, but I see well enough with them on the rare occasions I am not wearing my contacts. Rude salespeople saved me at least $100!Hey there! There are quite a few online shops that sell custom prescription glasses. I just tried zenni.com and love them! All frames in the world are made by the same company anyway, my new glasses cost me $50, and that includes shipping!
Post by: HappierAtHome on April 03, 2016, 04:49:57 PM
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Post by: LauraLovesKiss on April 04, 2016, 03:34:42 PM
I untwisted a wire clothes hanger and jammed it down the drain until the water started to go down. (How's that for detailed, professional instructions?!) Then I boiled some water and poured that down to make sure the coast was clear.
I'm not sure I would recommend this course of action to everyone, but....all's well now and I'm pretty sure I avoided spending a couple hundred bucks. So that's that.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 04, 2016, 03:47:48 PM
Post by: JoRocka on April 05, 2016, 02:46:43 PM
Haha! This is a funny thread!
Many times, I am on my way to get something only to not purchase said item. I figure I should start moving that money into a "did not buy" account to see how much I accumulate over the years.
Once, I realized that I did not want to buy something at the exact time that my wife asked, "what do you want?" while standing at the register.
Let's say she wasn't too happy as I had chosen the restaurant too.
Sometimes I do this- I really need to do it more consistently. I feel like I'll save a lot of money when I do that.
Saturday- not a good day day- I went to WalGreens- I didn't even have anything in my mind- I just went. I seriously need to retrain my brain on how to function. I was never like this ever till I moved to NJ.
Anyway- today was a win.
I always pack a lunch- ALWAYS. But occasionally the group goes out to lunch b/c we have consultants and meetings carry over- it's work time and useful. But I really couldn't afford and didn't want to spend the 10$ on a diner tuna wrap when I had a perfectly usable steak salad at my desk.
So I came back to my desk.
Tuesday 10$ win for me!!!!
Post by: Chris M. on April 05, 2016, 04:42:28 PM
And I brought my lunch, too.
Post by: apricity on April 05, 2016, 08:32:50 PM
Self-esteem in the guise of new clothes.
Thank you for this. Needed this reminder!
Post by: Mikenost12 on April 05, 2016, 10:48:47 PM
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Post by: druth on April 12, 2016, 02:53:04 PM
Also gas, biked 3.5 miles to the pet food store and 3.5 back. So I also saved a lot of calories today overall. :)
Post by: horsepoor on April 17, 2016, 02:15:34 AM
Post by: TrMama on April 18, 2016, 12:15:27 PM
Cost: A fresh lower back spasm (it's been acting up lately anyway) and a scratched finger.
Result: Clean dishes every time! Plus a reminder to run a hot empty cycle with extra vinegar once in a while to keep the slime level down to an acceptable level.
Post by: NoCreativity on April 18, 2016, 12:38:01 PM
Kids wanted to see the old movie, Barnyard. We don't own it. I was going to Walmart anyways so I looked for it there ... No luck. Came home and checked if our library has it ... Again, no luck. Then I checked online and there it was for FREE! Doh! Why don't I think of this first?! Anyways, happy dad and kids are now streaming it from my laptop onto the big tv with an hdmi cable. Yay for free movies!
where do you get free movie online?? There's a new streaming (pirating?) services called Cody a buddy has wanted me to download but I'm a little skiddish (spell check says that's not a word but I say it is) about it.
Post by: Luckyvik on April 18, 2016, 04:08:14 PM
Paramount has put a large chunk of their collection for free streaming in their YouTube channel, also if you google 'free documentaries' there's some sites that share them legally. I'm sure there's others also.Kids wanted to see the old movie, Barnyard. We don't own it. I was going to Walmart anyways so I looked for it there ... No luck. Came home and checked if our library has it ... Again, no luck. Then I checked online and there it was for FREE! Doh! Why don't I think of this first?! Anyways, happy dad and kids are now streaming it from my laptop onto the big tv with an hdmi cable. Yay for free movies!
where do you get free movie online?? There's a new streaming (pirating?) services called Cody a buddy has wanted me to download but I'm a little skiddish (spell check says that's not a word but I say it is) about it.
Post by: Warlord1986 on April 20, 2016, 07:12:33 AM
Post by: ecomic on April 20, 2016, 08:52:22 AM
Post by: JoRocka on April 20, 2016, 09:49:57 AM
Downside- I did order new dress pants- (the yoga ones) I have exactly 2 pairs of pants I can wear to work. And I"m starting to have foot problems which means lace up shoes. I absolutely REFUSE to wear lace up shoes with my many dresses/skirts. (Squat booty is a real problem with pants) soooooooooooooooo- I did order those.
BUT- no make up. And that is a thing!!!
Post by: alleykat on April 20, 2016, 10:38:14 AM
Post by: alleykat on April 20, 2016, 10:41:09 AM
I have managed to NOT get the new released Spring Collection from Make Up Geek- 18 new eye shadows released.
Downside- I did order new dress pants- (the yoga ones) I have exactly 2 pairs of pants I can wear to work. And I"m starting to have foot problems which means lace up shoes. I absolutely REFUSE to wear lace up shoes with my many dresses/skirts. (Squat booty is a real problem with pants) soooooooooooooooo- I did order those.
BUT- no make up. And that is a thing!!!
Yes, no makeup, that is success. I have been failing in both the makeup and skincare categories. I could kick myself.
Post by: JoRocka on April 20, 2016, 10:45:55 AM
I have managed to NOT get the new released Spring Collection from Make Up Geek- 18 new eye shadows released.
Downside- I did order new dress pants- (the yoga ones) I have exactly 2 pairs of pants I can wear to work. And I"m starting to have foot problems which means lace up shoes. I absolutely REFUSE to wear lace up shoes with my many dresses/skirts. (Squat booty is a real problem with pants) soooooooooooooooo- I did order those.
BUT- no make up. And that is a thing!!!
Yes, no makeup, that is success. I have been failing in both the makeup and skincare categories. I could kick myself.
I just ordered 40$ of Paula's Choice products to help with my KP and redness on the back of my arms. Mild justifications but <shame> .
I'm returning the sephora foundation I just bought- I hate it. Worn it twice- two primers- and two applications and it's still doing weird things- so there's 20$ of impulse spending back in my pocket. FUCK YOU SEPHORA- I WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR RETURN POLICY!
no make up- it's such a thing.
BUT. I have a new win for the day.
I was totally out of tomatoes and I forgot to get them for my salad last night.... and I was going to go buy them at my cafe downstairs- but my coworker went out to get hoagies... I asked to see if he could pick up tomatoes on the side since he wanted no tomatoes.
FREE TOMATOES FOR ME!!!! and enough for today AND tomorrow's salad!!!
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Post by: acroy on April 20, 2016, 10:47:57 AM
and lunch!
work-provided. Yum yum.
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Post by: Luckyvik on April 21, 2016, 11:38:44 PM
Also we had a natural lemonade for $2 each, 1/3 of the way back to the hotel my DH stopped at pharmacy to get vitamins, I was still thirsty but resisted the urge to buy a water and instead kept the leftover ice in my lemonade glass and sipped slowly while it melted.
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Post by: Warlord1986 on April 22, 2016, 08:30:44 AM
Post by: Frugal Lizard on April 24, 2016, 05:48:01 AM
Post by: .x. on April 24, 2016, 09:46:36 AM
My roommate had bought very short shredded coconut, but when I go to drain the water from my muesli, all those little bits of coconut escape down the sink drain! I thought to go buy the 'right' kind of coconut, but then realized I could hold my metal sieve over the bowl and nothing would escape - not a single chia seed or hemp heart or shred of coconut. This is awesome, as I lose some each morning, and these are expensive things to lose down the drain.
So not buying the coconut also saved me chia seeds and hemp hearts in the long run.
Post by: zelavie on April 24, 2016, 05:54:53 PM
I just ordered 40$ of Paula's Choice products to help with my KP and redness on the back of my arms.
Oooh - do you know a product that works on KP on arms?? I've been trying to find something for years!
My personal victory for the day was a walk to the grocery store. Doesn't sound big, but I'm really new to the Mustachian way of life. I live about a mile from the store and this is the first time in the 6 months I've lived here that I chose to walk instead of drive. As an added bonus, since I had to walk the groceries back home, I was limited to exactly what was on my list. No room for extras! So I saved a nominal amount of gas and probably $5-10 on potential impulse buys and gained the knowledge that this is a REALLY quick and easy walk that I should do a couple times a week.
Post by: .x. on April 24, 2016, 06:06:17 PM
.... Doesn't sound big, but I'm really new to the Mustachian way of life. I live about a mile from the store and this is the first time in the 6 months I've lived here that I chose to walk instead of drive.
Sounds like a big deal to me, and a personal victory is always sweet!
Post by: cyndre4 on April 25, 2016, 07:25:34 AM
Post by: .x. on April 25, 2016, 07:59:09 AM
I was on a family vacation in Costa Rica. I'd decided I wanted a new cutting board made out of local wood. It was hard to find one I liked, and when I finally did, it was $40! My mom has been really supportive of my new mustachian ways. She suggested I just sand my old cutting board, which will fix my only complaint about it, that years of use have dulled the wood. Done, and $40 saved!
Can you come back and tell us how that sanding of the cutting board goes? I am curious is it will be smooth enough to seem "new" - I'd love to know how it works out!
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 25, 2016, 08:19:48 AM
I was on a family vacation in Costa Rica. I'd decided I wanted a new cutting board made out of local wood. It was hard to find one I liked, and when I finally did, it was $40! My mom has been really supportive of my new mustachian ways. She suggested I just sand my old cutting board, which will fix my only complaint about it, that years of use have dulled the wood. Done, and $40 saved!
Can you come back and tell us how that sanding of the cutting board goes? I am curious is it will be smooth enough to seem "new" - I'd love to know how it works out!
+1 please update! I have a very thick cutting board, which while still good for now, I know will eventually get quite worn at the rate we use it.
Post by: cyndre4 on April 25, 2016, 08:56:48 AM
Post by: JoRocka on April 26, 2016, 08:14:29 AM
I just ordered 40$ of Paula's Choice products to help with my KP and redness on the back of my arms.
Oooh - do you know a product that works on KP on arms?? I've been trying to find something for years!
My personal victory for the day was a walk to the grocery store. Doesn't sound big, but I'm really new to the Mustachian way of life. I live about a mile from the store and this is the first time in the 6 months I've lived here that I chose to walk instead of drive. As an added bonus, since I had to walk the groceries back home, I was limited to exactly what was on my list. No room for extras! So I saved a nominal amount of gas and probably $5-10 on potential impulse buys and gained the knowledge that this is a REALLY quick and easy walk that I should do a couple times a week.
A bunch of people SWEAR by the Paula's choice stuff I got- I can't remember the name- it has a low percentage of whatever acid stuff goes into KP reducing products.
Ultimately there is FIX- it just reduces it- it seems to be working- I've been using it ever other day. (I had a link that gave you 20% off- so it was like 12 bucks- it's normally 27- I only spent so much b/c I got another product (higher end face sunblock) b/c I have weird face/skin issues and I"m trying REALLY hard to even my patchy skin out- and sun just makes it worse.
Just looked- it's the Resist Weightless body treatment lotion- 2%BHA- I feel like it's a BIT better- I have redness on my arms- and MASSIVE bump issues on my legs- inside the knee and back of the thigh. I'm such a picker that it's a real problem for me- if I could leave them alone it wouldn't be an issue.
But the redness on my arms seems to be reduced- so - for 12$ a bottle- I'll take it.
Post by: drunkenNoodles on April 26, 2016, 02:24:56 PM
Food cravings are the most difficult for me to resist. Today I found some willpower; I wanted some Chinese food but I had plenty (I mean so much) food at home that it would've been ridiculous to order. I napped on it, made some fish, ate some bread, drank some tea, and saved $15 :)
This^ is the everyday struggle. But I'm getting better at it. It's so hard to resist even reasonably priced meals/foods but necessary when there's plenty at home.
I wanted a chocolate chip cookie from starbucks and a small (tall) coffee today but I resisted. This used to be a 5 days per week habit :0
Post by: drunkenNoodles on April 26, 2016, 02:30:11 PM
Thought about stopping at Starbuck's or Dutch Brother's for an iced mocha on the way home from my half marathon. Remembered I had chocolate icecream at home, so made a small cup of strong coffee and blended it with the icecream for a much more decadent beverage than whatever I would have spent $5 for at the coffee shop.
This is awesome.
Post by: weetziebat on April 26, 2016, 05:44:20 PM
Post by: drunkenNoodles on April 26, 2016, 06:36:52 PM
Lunch. I brought lunch to work as usual today, but it was the same as yesterday and I was sorely temped to go out and buy my favorite lunch from a place near my office. I resisted! And enjoyed my home-cooked lunch, saving myself about $10. Only a couple of weeks ago I would have bought lunch without even thinking about it.
Good for you weetziebat. It's so hard to have self-control when it comes to food especially when you sacrifice variety for savings.
Post by: .x. on April 27, 2016, 09:22:13 AM
But I just said, I'll walk by the river while you go in and workout. Our chat time is on the way there, so still got my social connection, without the $5. Birds, deer on the path, ducks on the river - all free!
Used the playground equipment for modified push ups, etc. Was fun!
Will totally rethink the gym thing in general
Post by: Warlord1986 on April 27, 2016, 09:37:35 AM
I also didn't buy donuts or cookies. I told myself I had ice cream and Doctor Pepper at home.
Post by: .x. on April 27, 2016, 10:49:30 AM
Delicious sushi. I wanted to. It was right there in the grocery store, calling my name. But I persevered, bought my ham and chicken stock, went home, and made split pea soup that will last me for multiple meals.
I also didn't buy donuts or cookies. I told myself I had ice cream and Doctor Pepper at home.
split pea soup, yum!
Post by: Warlord1986 on April 27, 2016, 10:53:39 AM
Post by: Jojje on April 27, 2016, 02:47:04 PM
Post by: drunkenNoodles on April 27, 2016, 03:47:17 PM
Did not pay the $5 drop in to go into the gym with my friend. Had taken a break from our regular gym routine while having flu, then changed my floozy ways with money four days ago, so forgot this morning when it was gym time!
But I just said, I'll walk by the river while you go in and workout. Our chat time is on the way there, so still got my social connection, without the $5. Birds, deer on the path, ducks on the river - all free!
Used the playground equipment for modified push ups, etc. Was fun!
Will totally rethink the gym thing in general
That sounds awesome. Nature and an outdoor workout anyday over a gym.
Post by: carolina822 on April 27, 2016, 09:24:06 PM
Post by: Gagnante on April 27, 2016, 10:04:59 PM
I just ordered 40$ of Paula's Choice products to help with my KP and redness on the back of my arms.
Oooh - do you know a product that works on KP on arms?? I've been trying to find something for years!
My personal victory for the day was a walk to the grocery store. Doesn't sound big, but I'm really new to the Mustachian way of life. I live about a mile from the store and this is the first time in the 6 months I've lived here that I chose to walk instead of drive. As an added bonus, since I had to walk the groceries back home, I was limited to exactly what was on my list. No room for extras! So I saved a nominal amount of gas and probably $5-10 on potential impulse buys and gained the knowledge that this is a REALLY quick and easy walk that I should do a couple times a week.
A bunch of people SWEAR by the Paula's choice stuff I got- I can't remember the name- it has a low percentage of whatever acid stuff goes into KP reducing products.
Ultimately there is FIX- it just reduces it- it seems to be working- I've been using it ever other day. (I had a link that gave you 20% off- so it was like 12 bucks- it's normally 27- I only spent so much b/c I got another product (higher end face sunblock) b/c I have weird face/skin issues and I"m trying REALLY hard to even my patchy skin out- and sun just makes it worse.
Just looked- it's the Resist Weightless body treatment lotion- 2%BHA- I feel like it's a BIT better- I have redness on my arms- and MASSIVE bump issues on my legs- inside the knee and back of the thigh. I'm such a picker that it's a real problem for me- if I could leave them alone it wouldn't be an issue.
But the redness on my arms seems to be reduced- so - for 12$ a bottle- I'll take it.
I hate to be *that* person, but I hope that both of you will consider or have considered the role of diet in your skin issues. People like to treat the skin as its own entity, when in fact it's our largest excretory organ. When we take in foods that aren't well tolerated by our digestive systems, and parts of those foods traverse into our blood vessels, the consequences can be evidenced by odd dry patches, rashes, and itchy spots that aren't otherwise explained.
Grains, dairy, nuts, improperly cooked legumes and vegetable/seed oils seem to be the biggest culprits. It's pretty simple to see if these foods are at issue: simply cut them out for a couple of weeks, and see if your issues appear to improve. If so, continue...if not, forget I said anything :)
Post by: .x. on April 27, 2016, 10:05:47 PM
I bought nothing at all today. Not even a 74 cent Diet Coke on the way to work. Probably should have gotten has since I'm running on fumes. Put my Y membership on hold too - will reassess whether it's worth it in a few months. It sure isn't right now because I suck at the gym these days. Switched from weight watchers to myfitnesspal too, so that's 130 bucks a month freed up from the cancellations. Neither of which I was even doing right.
Yay for buy nothing days!!
Post by: hollis on April 28, 2016, 06:03:54 PM
Post by: drunkenNoodles on April 28, 2016, 07:38:54 PM
Post by: sun and sand on April 28, 2016, 08:24:08 PM
Timmy's was a morning habit. How silly was I?
Post by: meerkat on April 29, 2016, 05:55:18 AM
Post by: .x. on April 29, 2016, 06:15:17 AM
Have not bought breakfast sandwich and coffee from Tim Horton's for two days. Make coffee at work and bring some fruit.
Timmy's was a morning habit. How silly was I?
Yeah, one week into thinking this way and I can't believe the way I was spending at coffee shops. And Timmy's is relatively cheap! So, congrats on resisting the lure of Tim.
Post by: Warlord1986 on April 29, 2016, 10:51:55 AM
However, I did buy more USIBX and put some into my Roth IRA, both with USAA. :)
Post by: nr on May 02, 2016, 07:56:52 AM
Guacamole, salsa & taco shell left over from Saturday night guest hosting. Eggs standard inventory.
Post by: jim555 on May 02, 2016, 08:23:23 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 02, 2016, 08:27:48 AM
Post by: PMG on May 02, 2016, 10:55:54 AM
I am NOT going to buy any sort of fancy herb drying rack. Turns out, I can spread my mint (or thyme) across our ikea clothes drying rack and it works quite well so far. Just need to wipe it down in between!
Not sure the kind of clothes drying rack you have, I have one that has dowels, I lay a cheese cloth across the dowels (like a hammock) then use clothes pins hold it taut. that way small pieces of herb are safe.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 02, 2016, 12:59:36 PM
I am NOT going to buy any sort of fancy herb drying rack. Turns out, I can spread my mint (or thyme) across our ikea clothes drying rack and it works quite well so far. Just need to wipe it down in between!
Not sure the kind of clothes drying rack you have, I have one that has dowels, I lay a cheese cloth across the dowels (like a hammock) then use clothes pins hold it taut. that way small pieces of herb are safe.
Great idea! For today, my mint stems are quite large, so I'm having no trouble laying them across. But that is good to remember if any of my other herbs ever grow. Sigh.
Post by: bb11 on May 03, 2016, 09:58:15 AM
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Post by: prefixcactus on May 05, 2016, 02:07:34 PM
The first successful step in my quest for eliminating junk and non-homecooked food from my ration.
Post by: jda85 on May 05, 2016, 02:39:12 PM
Post by: .x. on May 06, 2016, 05:39:16 PM
A pack of chips and all the other delicious-looking stuff at the gas station where I biked to see if they had any WD-40 (they didn't).
The first successful step in my quest for eliminating junk and non-homecooked food from my ration.
awesome! I love gas station chips - man, they are so near to where i live - a quick 5 minutes walk and i've got a bag in hand - good job resisting!
Post by: mm1970 on May 09, 2016, 01:13:31 PM
Seriously, I have two friends who joined this fancy gym with a great pool for the kids. and it's "so cheap" they tell me, only $250 a month!
Post by: RWD on May 09, 2016, 01:27:26 PM
another gym membership.
Seriously, I have two friends who joined this fancy gym with a great pool for the kids. and it's "so cheap" they tell me, only $250 a month!
Wow. Might as well install your own pool at home for that price...
Post by: Jojje on May 09, 2016, 01:58:33 PM
Post by: G-dog on May 09, 2016, 05:56:11 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 09, 2016, 06:11:16 PM
Merrill sandals. I want them, I look at them, I put them in the online cart. I wait. I close the window. Repeat. Haven't bought them yet though.
I eventually broke down and bought mine last summer- found a pair on 6pm. Much cheaper than I found elsewhere. Not to be an enabler or anything... cough cough.
Post by: G-dog on May 09, 2016, 06:21:56 PM
I did NOT buy soil, seeds, plants, pots, tomato cages, sheers, etc etc. In spite of having my beef share pickup be at a lovely local garden center.Merrill sandals. I want them, I look at them, I put them in the online cart. I wait. I close the window. Repeat. Haven't bought them yet though.
I eventually broke down and bought mine last summer- found a pair on 6pm. Much cheaper than I found elsewhere. Not to be an enabler or anything... cough cough.
I haven't really found them on sale, and they are always $80-100 per pair. I never pay that much. But a friend really likes Merrells, they are cute and should be very comfortable. I wear the shit out of my shoes, so cost per use is reasonable to low, and I am rationalizing here..... Maybe.... Do you think they are worth the price? Or is it just marketing?
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 09, 2016, 06:34:21 PM
I did NOT buy soil, seeds, plants, pots, tomato cages, sheers, etc etc. In spite of having my beef share pickup be at a lovely local garden center.Merrill sandals. I want them, I look at them, I put them in the online cart. I wait. I close the window. Repeat. Haven't bought them yet though.
I eventually broke down and bought mine last summer- found a pair on 6pm. Much cheaper than I found elsewhere. Not to be an enabler or anything... cough cough.
I haven't really found them on sale, and they are always $80-100 per pair. I never pay that much. But a friend really likes Merrells, they are cute and should be very comfortable. I wear the shit out of my shoes, so cost per use is reasonable to low, and I am rationalizing here..... Maybe.... Do you think they are worth the price? Or is it just marketing?
Oooh, I checked back, it looks like I ended up doing Amazon, not 6pm. Sorry for the confusion- 6pm is my usual. I bought a model that was technically discontinued, but really it was just renamed- but the old styles were a lot cheaper. Still expensive, but cheaper. I think I got mine for $50?
They've held up well so far. I really like Merrels in general, they are my trail running and nursing shoes. But then, I live close to a Merrel outlet, so that may make me a bit biased. (The tennis I've gotten at TJ Maxx and the outlet, both for ~$30-35). I personally wouldn't buy them for $100, but then, I wouldn't buy *any shoes* for that much.
Post by: Warlord1986 on May 10, 2016, 01:21:46 PM
Post by: John Doe on May 12, 2016, 03:10:35 PM
Post by: Hadilly on May 12, 2016, 05:37:52 PM
Maybe next week...
Post by: .x. on May 12, 2016, 05:45:13 PM
And so today I walked around not buying MANY THINGS. There were so many things. So many things I wanted to buy. With the money in my pocket. Oh my.
Post by: horsepoor on May 12, 2016, 09:17:45 PM
I'm new to all this. New to budgeting, to saying no to needless wants.
And so today I walked around not buying MANY THINGS. There were so many things. So many things I wanted to buy. With the money in my pocket. Oh my.
Nice work! It gets easier as you form the habit of keeping that cash in your wallet.
Didn't buy Lara Bars while grocery shopping today. They're too easy for me to eat in like 3 bites, even when I'm not really hungry. Unfortunately I did buy beer and chocolate (which was on sale).
Post by: Warlord1986 on May 13, 2016, 06:59:43 AM
Post by: HappierAtHome on May 13, 2016, 07:21:24 AM
Post by: .x. on May 15, 2016, 11:57:02 AM
I have wanted one for so long. Having good ol' orange pekoe at home instead.
Post by: JoRocka on May 16, 2016, 08:38:11 AM
Another expensive eyeshadow palette.
I haven't picked up the Lorac Pro yet.
I've been lusting for a month- I can't believe I've managed to not pick it up yet. I have to return something to ulta- between the 12$ return- and the 3.50 coupon- it brings it below the 40$ mark- and magic 8 ball says i'm going to say fuck it.
Which is why I haven't returned the other palette yet.
MUST>NOT>BUY.
Post by: ~Ari~ on May 16, 2016, 09:29:04 AM
Post by: snogirl on May 17, 2016, 09:22:19 AM
I bought & installed a new replacement gas tank and throttle cable.
Put a new knot the torn recoil rope.
Fed it some oil & gas, primed, pulled and miracles happened.
Spent less than forty bucks.
A replacement would be $300 or spend time to find a used one.
Happy Dance and cut grass looks great even if its mostly weeds.
Post by: .x. on May 17, 2016, 09:25:52 AM
Yesterday, my local grocery store had buns and canteloupe on sale, so I went and got some to have for lunches this week. As I put my items down on the counter for the cashier to ring up, the customer in front of me insisted that she pay for my items as well! It was so kind and generous, and it made my day - even though the total amount was under $5.00, it is so nice to see people paying in forward!! I wish there was someone behind me in the line so I could have continued the gesture, but I will just have to remember for next time :)
What a beautiful act of generosity and community building! So glad you got to have that boost to your day, ~Ari~.
snogirl, repairing own lawnmower seems like badassity - and then the happy dance and fresh cut grass? extra awesomeness for the day.
Post by: jdh on May 17, 2016, 07:01:22 PM
Post by: frugal4lyfe on May 17, 2016, 08:47:22 PM
free work food =/= balanced diet :( ..... but FREE
Also! I did NOT stop at the store on my way to work for an energy drink! I KNEW I'd really want one in the afternoon knowing I would be SWAMPED today.. was so tempted to stop and buy it too... But I skipped it and powered through the day on adrenaline.
Post by: Loretta on May 18, 2016, 05:43:58 AM
Post by: alsoknownasDean on May 18, 2016, 08:16:59 AM
I then made dinner out of ingredients I already had at home. What's more, I've got enough for tomorrow night too.
I'll hang on to that $14 I think :)
Post by: .x. on May 18, 2016, 09:16:46 AM
Post by: kfire20 on May 19, 2016, 06:28:44 AM
Post by: pbkmaine on May 19, 2016, 06:47:34 AM
Merrell sandals. I want them, I look at them, I put them in the online cart. I wait. I close the window. Repeat. Haven't bought them yet though.
Have you tried EBay? There are currently 7112 pair of Merrell sandals available.
Post by: G-dog on May 24, 2016, 08:33:02 AM
Merrell sandals. I want them, I look at them, I put them in the online cart. I wait. I close the window. Repeat. Haven't bought them yet though.
Have you tried EBay? There are currently 7112 pair of Merrell sandals available.
I will check that. I have a 'phobia' of used shoes, but know that many items on EBay are new. I have never bought or sold anything on EBay. Tips on not getting screwed? (Info secure, getting what you think you ordered, excessive ancillary fees)
Post by: .x. on May 28, 2016, 04:05:15 PM
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Post by: PMG on May 29, 2016, 08:12:51 PM
Post by: Jim Fiction on June 05, 2016, 06:14:31 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on June 05, 2016, 06:41:17 PM
Post by: elaine amj on June 05, 2016, 08:03:30 PM
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Post by: backyardfeast on June 05, 2016, 10:37:08 PM
It wasn't easy--it was 35C degrees here today and nothing would have felt better to him than sitting on the pub's oceanside patio with a cold one. But I kept my eyes on the prize and he was happy with how dinner turned out. (smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with fried potatoes and a plate of raw veg. We managed. ;) ) Normally I would totally have caved.
Post by: JoRocka on June 06, 2016, 02:01:57 PM
Surgery went badly from a dental perspective but sedation wouldn't have changed it so I stand by the choice. I soaked up a lot of novocaine and meditated on the marvels of antibiotics and local anesthetics to distract from the noise and smell for 90 minutes. Think it was a $280 or so difference?
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I missed this LOL- for "major" surgery- I get the lidocaine (they don't use novacaine any more) - and I just have 2 beers directly before I go in.
Way cheaper than the gas. And besides- drinking beer with breakfast is FUN!
Post by: Stachey on June 06, 2016, 07:30:09 PM
Post by: horsepoor on June 07, 2016, 11:02:35 PM
Still need curtains though.
Post by: Tuskalusa on June 07, 2016, 11:41:12 PM
Post by: oneday on June 08, 2016, 06:53:13 PM
Post by: Upgrayed on June 29, 2016, 12:20:20 PM
- 2006 Lotus Elise: Cool car and I've always wanted one. They're holding their value very well and seem to be pretty reliable, so it seemed like it would be a great way to have a fun car and not lose a bunch of money in depreciation, maybe even see a bit of appreciation along the way. Turns out that it's a pain in the ass to get in and out of, and the money it would cost to insure for a low yearly mileage limit was way more than was comfortable. No thanks.
- 2013 Honda Fit: I've always liked the Fit, but when I was looking to buy one a number of years a go, there was basically zero stock of manuals due to the Fukushima earthquake. Fast foward to current times, I test drove it twice on separate days, even though it was purple (technically Midnight Plum). It was a fun, slow car, but it would cost $3-4k after selling my unmustashian BMW 3 series (which was bought used after the previous owner took the hit of 65% depreciation). Besides the purchase cost, running the monthly numbers (gas, insurance, maintenance) revealed that it would take anywhere from 5 to 7 years to payback that purchase. I'd save more money in the short term by riding my bike to work more often. I know it would be the right decision long term, but this particular car wasn't the right Fit (*rimshot*).
- Art festival stuff: We did buy a few pieces that the wife wanted for the house, but I passed on anything I was interested in. It was fun to look at everything, though.
Post by: gggggg on June 29, 2016, 12:35:42 PM
Kill-A-Watt. Tells you on a readout, how much power things draw in your house. Good to detect vampire/phantom power suckers.
Several investing/finance/economics books. Reading what I already have first.
Post by: Ceridwen on June 29, 2016, 01:27:24 PM
Post by: 21runner on July 02, 2016, 08:03:04 AM
Post by: MoneyCat on July 04, 2016, 02:35:02 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on July 04, 2016, 03:42:46 PM
So tempting though.
Post by: dpfromva on July 06, 2016, 10:19:59 PM
Post by: SoccerLounge on July 07, 2016, 07:57:26 PM
Did NOT buy frozen pizza at the grocery store. Going to have delicious chicken and bacon blue cheese salads instead. Healthier, cheaper, ultimately tastier.
So tempting though.
I'm glad I'm not the only frozen-pizza lover! I honestly prefer it to the 'real thing.' (Bring it on, haters!)
I bought two wicking T-shirts today... from Goodwill, for a total of $6. This is because I did not buy the seemingly good deal at Old Navy for approx. twice the price, and looked in Goodwill instead.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 08, 2016, 12:31:19 AM
By the end of it I tried on but didn't buy five dresses, seven jackets and half a dozen tops.
I tried explaining to her that I walk into shops, look around and think, 'meh, I already have clothes'. She didn't really understand.
Post by: SoccerLounge on July 08, 2016, 10:57:50 AM
Post by: Redstone5 on July 08, 2016, 04:24:23 PM
Post by: frugal4lyfe on July 16, 2016, 03:15:20 PM
Post by: Well Respected Man on July 16, 2016, 03:28:16 PM
Post by: 1967mama on July 16, 2016, 04:02:53 PM
Post by: SoccerLounge on July 16, 2016, 05:37:57 PM
Didn't go to the thrift store with my husband when he went to drop off a dresser and a load of boxed up clothes and books. Really wanted to go so had to work hard to flex my Mustachian muscles.
Me too! I was very tempted to go to Goodwill, but didn't.
Also resisted the strong urge to buy a KitchenAid stand mixer. I know it's coming. And soon. I'm almost at the point with baking and cooking where having one makes long-term financial sense.
But I'm not there yet. And being "mostly there" doesn't mean I'm allowed to buy the thing. :)
Post by: spicykissa on July 17, 2016, 12:14:40 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on July 17, 2016, 03:39:58 PM
Post by: SoccerLounge on July 17, 2016, 04:00:14 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 17, 2016, 05:05:25 PM
Did not buy because:
1. Did not go grocery shopping.
2. I'm in the middle of a self-induced ban on buying frozen items until we eat down the freezer ahead of a move.
3. I can't eat dairy. That's sort of the biggie.
But it did look really good!
Post by: SoccerLounge on July 17, 2016, 06:02:56 PM
2. I'm in the middle of a self-induced ban on buying frozen items until we eat down the freezer ahead of a move.
Now I imagine you, Monsieur Mangetout style, chowing down on the actual freezer...
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 17, 2016, 09:43:15 PM
2. I'm in the middle of a self-induced ban on buying frozen items until we eat down the freezer ahead of a move.
Now I imagine you, Monsieur Mangetout style, chowing down on the actual freezer...
It would make the move easier. One less appliance to shift...
Post by: HappierAtHome on July 18, 2016, 03:07:36 AM
I drank a lot of water avoiding the sweets!
Post by: eeho on July 18, 2016, 09:33:43 AM
So today I met up with my friends but just got a water and had a muesli bar at rehearsal. I then heated up some leftovers I'd stored in the fridge at work. Total spent today = $0
Post by: horsepoor on July 18, 2016, 10:41:14 AM
Post by: alsoknownasDean on July 22, 2016, 01:55:09 AM
Healthier too.
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Post by: Kronen on July 22, 2016, 06:45:27 AM
Post by: Redstone5 on July 22, 2016, 09:47:58 AM
Today, I did not buy a speedometer for my commuting bicycle because I don't really need to know what speeds I Pokemon eggs....
Today I did not buy Lip Queen lipstick online for $30 + shipping. I'd like to say it was will power, but actually it's probably because I don't own a credit card and it's not available in my town :)
Post by: Stachey on July 22, 2016, 04:52:46 PM
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Post by: MrsTuxedocat on July 23, 2016, 06:25:32 PM
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Post by: SoccerLounge on July 23, 2016, 10:35:48 PM
While I was on my way to the gym, I realized I had forgotten my water bottle. I did not buy a water bottle at the gym. I used the fountain instead
I always use the fountain, between sets; for some reason, carrying a water bottle around the gym with me seems like a huge inconvenience (as opposed to, you know, those heavy weights I'm moving around all the time...)
Today I was tempted to get a late dinner while driving home, but ate food at home instead.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 23, 2016, 10:41:19 PM
Save 40 per cent. Just $1350/night when you book two or more nights.
Sounds like a bargain, really.
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Post by: RunningWithScissors on July 26, 2016, 09:53:57 AM
Did not buy the new workout gear I tried on - have more than enough at home.
Did not buy the $800 screen doors at the big box hardware store. We need new ones, but the local hardware store has some for half the price. Tried the charity building supply store first, of course, without luck.
Reduced area of new concrete needed for our front yard walkway/stair replacement project. The patio under the tree will be DIY paving stones, not professionally done concrete. Still spending money, but trying to get the most bang for our buck.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on July 26, 2016, 10:03:32 AM
Post by: SoccerLounge on July 26, 2016, 08:03:47 PM
Post by: Sailor Sam on July 26, 2016, 09:33:18 PM
Post by: marble_faun on July 28, 2016, 12:41:35 PM
* made my own latte instead of paying seven bucks for it at the fancy place down the street
* canceled a bunch of subscriptions to various web services I don't actually need (previously auto-renewed). This will save me about $200/year.
Small steps, but something!
Post by: horsepoor on July 28, 2016, 01:16:34 PM
Did not buy the $4K murphy bed for the spare bedroom. Having a kid move home means that we need to set up another bed for guests. I'm now searching Kijiji/Craigslist for cheap options.
The inflatable mattresses that sit a little higher are pretty nice and would stow away small when not needed.
Post by: PMG on July 28, 2016, 04:42:53 PM
Did not buy the $4K murphy bed for the spare bedroom. Having a kid move home means that we need to set up another bed for guests. I'm now searching Kijiji/Craigslist for cheap options.
The inflatable mattresses that sit a little higher are pretty nice and would stow away small when not needed.
I second this. When I visit family I sleep on one that has a pump built into it to maintain pressure. Very comfy.
Post by: SoccerLounge on July 28, 2016, 06:34:23 PM
Post by: TravelJunkyQC on August 01, 2016, 10:02:24 AM
Post by: 1967mama on August 02, 2016, 01:00:40 AM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on August 02, 2016, 01:12:19 AM
Still coveting it though.
Post by: SoccerLounge on August 02, 2016, 03:58:04 PM
Post by: 1967mama on August 02, 2016, 04:43:36 PM
Post by: luciep on August 07, 2016, 01:53:20 PM
I lost a bunch of weight (thanks to the Whole 30) in the past few months and my bras are too big around my chest. I thought about buying new ones. Then I saw my sewing machine. It took me 10 minutes to fix one bras and it fits perfectly now!
Post by: 1967mama on August 07, 2016, 03:13:59 PM
Edit: Did go out later today to drop an old dresser at the thrift store and picked up two items for $8 that were both still in brand new packaging. One was a large NHL team pennant for my sons bday in November.
Also went to health food store and got 2x 10oz boxes of organic baby spinach for 99 cents a piece because they expire tomorrow. Having smoothies and spinach salad.
So not a fail, but just DID end up spending money today:-/
Post by: Rural on August 07, 2016, 07:23:03 PM
Post by: horsepoor on August 07, 2016, 07:55:16 PM
Didn't fill up gas on the way home - I have a 60c/gallon discount waiting for me at Fred Meyer, so might as well get the tank a little emptier before taking advantage of it.
Post by: TravelJunkyQC on August 08, 2016, 09:52:46 AM
Post by: Landlady on August 10, 2016, 07:25:45 PM
New bras!
I lost a bunch of weight (thanks to the Whole 30) in the past few months and my bras are too big around my chest. I thought about buying new ones. Then I saw my sewing machine. It took me 10 minutes to fix one bras and it fits perfectly now!
Thank you for the wonderful idea!
Post by: Landlady on August 10, 2016, 07:31:26 PM
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Post by: 1967mama on August 12, 2016, 02:59:09 PM
Post by: lucky-girl on August 13, 2016, 05:52:18 AM
Post by: alleykat on August 13, 2016, 07:09:24 AM
Post by: Squirrel away on August 13, 2016, 07:48:11 AM
Post by: OrangeSnapDragon on August 13, 2016, 05:04:00 PM
Tea - I've resolved to use ALL of my current tea before buying anything new
End table - we needed one but I fashioned one from an old ceramic crock and a slab of wood, it's not my favorite thing in the room (I've got all sorts of random things inherited from family members)
Groceries - we have 2 freezers and a full pantry and fridge, not to mention the garden is going crazy.
Today's food with not a dent to our store was
- breakfast burrito with egg, sausage, roasted jalapeno's and cheese
- zucchini fritters with yogurt sauce
- sausage stuffed banana peppers
- zucchini bread (we have a lot of zucchini!)
- cucumber and tomato salad
Post by: 1967mama on August 13, 2016, 05:48:52 PM
Edit: typo
Post by: Loretta on August 13, 2016, 06:32:59 PM
Post by: patfla on August 13, 2016, 08:56:30 PM
I've bought a big fat zero as regards bike bling. I see bike bling all the time around here in the Bay Area. No spandex, I wear jeans and a short sleeve shirt. Owned the helmet already - that's essential.
Thought I needed a bike lock. My wife and son were away - when my wife learned I'd bought a lock she told me we had some already and where they were. So I returned the lock to Amazon telling them: "no, don't need it."
I wonder how much is spent per year in the US on what's essentially bike bling?
Post by: halseyskates33 on August 14, 2016, 02:56:06 PM
didn't buy the dealerships balance total for my car loan, after double checking I owe $600 less than they were claiming! (will have car loan paid off in less than 2 months)
Free movies, fun dogs to play with (getting paid to do so) and saved $600. Not bad for a lazy Sunday : )
Post by: HappierAtHome on August 14, 2016, 07:09:25 PM
Post by: moof on August 14, 2016, 09:04:50 PM
Used to spend about $20 for a gut bomb lunch at their cafe for the two of us, and $6.40 for parking. Got to count the 19 miles not driven at 0.50 a mile. Probably spent $4 on the homemade lunch and snacks, so probably about $31 saved, and got a killer bike ride upt the hill and back.
Post by: sun and sand on August 16, 2016, 07:23:48 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on August 18, 2016, 03:31:49 AM
Replacement tube of the hand lotion I've used for years - been rebuying without much thought but it's $20 at the body shop! Got some cvs stuff for $2, going to see if I like it (and if I don't going to try out some other $2-3 options).
Is it The Body Shop hemp hand cream? That stuff is brilliant. Comes out of the tube more as a solid than a liquid, and is miraculous on dry hands.
Post by: BTDretire on August 18, 2016, 11:40:28 AM
Instead I sent an email to the company
that sold the 8 I already have that leak.
I ask if they had replacement parts
so I could repair the ones I have.
They said send us a picture of the 8 nozzles so we can verify model and quantity
and we will replace them under warranty.
I did and they said they will ship within 5 days.
I wish I would have saved all that I have had over the years.
You might think I would find a different product but these nozzles work very well, until they leak.
They are like a firehose nozzle, adjustable wide or thin spray.
My wife buys them at Sam's after summer season when they discount the price,
last time she bought 5 for $4.58 each. Such a deal.
And now 8 free!
Post by: icemodeled on August 21, 2016, 10:09:03 PM
Post by: Mesmoiselle on August 21, 2016, 10:18:49 PM
And we did.
Post by: 1967mama on August 21, 2016, 11:08:49 PM
Today I resisted the urge to go buy a fancy chai latte and made some at home for myself and our guest instead. It was quite good. Simmered black tea with heavy cream and ginger root chunks, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom and brown sugar. This hit the spot!
Post by: akzidenz on August 22, 2016, 05:48:53 PM
ended up sitting with her and ignoring my totally illogical feeling of social awkwardness at not buying a coffee—she drank hers, and i quietly sipped on some complimentary water.
this is a really small victory, but historically one i've had a hard time with…i'll often pressure myself into spending just as much as the people i'm with.
Post by: SoccerLounge on August 22, 2016, 06:13:59 PM
But then we watch as a couple people get their bowl of frosted mini wheats with literally no toppings and a milk jug for $7 each.
Idiocy. Had to upsize to most accurately express that feeling. When I first heard about these novelty cereal places, I thought maybe they were home-made gourmet reproductions of cereal favorites? Nope. Just stuff like Lucky Charms in a bowl with some milk for 5-10 bucks.
Post by: Mesmoiselle on August 22, 2016, 10:33:36 PM
But then we watch as a couple people get their bowl of frosted mini wheats with literally no toppings and a milk jug for $7 each.
Idiocy. Had to upsize to most accurately express that feeling. When I first heard about these novelty cereal places, I thought maybe they were home-made gourmet reproductions of cereal favorites? Nope. Just stuff like Lucky Charms in a bowl with some milk for 5-10 bucks.
I'm not entirely certain what we thought it was going to be. The deciding to go was mostly about the novelty, with no intention of repeating the experience. but I did call ahead to inquire if they had oatmeal. Then we arrive, and I realize that, not only are the cereals literally 100% boxed cereal you can get at any grocery store (unlike, say, 10 unique to them granolas..) but also that you can't even make your bowl of oatmeal/cereal to the ratios you'd prefer. The world loves oatmeal at what I consider super overcooked mush, which I make up for with lots of crunchy nuts at hotels/cafeterias. This place, however, gets to choose how big the scoop is. Just like Subway--Where their veggie sandwiches heavily lack the very thing they are named for; vegetables.
So, we would have been upcharged for a cheap food we had very little control over... and then to see people come to the novelty place and literally just buy an unadulterated bowl of cereal for $6.89+tax just took it over the line from cute novelty to a total lack of common sense. We felt silly for waiting at all; kinda hope people overheard us grousing at the silliness before we walked out.
Post by: SoccerLounge on August 23, 2016, 12:26:56 PM
We felt silly for waiting at all; kinda hope people overheard us grousing at the silliness before we walked out.
I hope so! I bet that was some good-quality grousin'.
Post by: Nemesis. on September 02, 2016, 07:58:05 PM
Had something yummy from my fridge when I got home. :)
Post by: LateToTheParty on September 03, 2016, 08:41:55 AM
DH is now on board with mustachian ways. It took some coaxing. He brought his lunch to work every day in August. Our eating out spend for August was only $29.00, and that was due to travel.
Post by: horsepoor on September 03, 2016, 03:06:19 PM
All the cute clothes at the mall yesterday. So many sales between Labor day and end of summer clearance. I resisted valiantly and also said no to my husband when he suggested going out for dessert after our haircuts (the reason for us being at the mall).
Same here. I thought I'd pull my sweaters and stuff out of the back of the closet and be all happy with the stuff I'd forgotten that I had, but I must have Kondo'd that shit hard, because there wasn't much back there, and I'm still kind of disappointed, but I haven't folded and bought anything.
Also didn't buy a new book. Found one when rearranging the shelves that I don't remember reading, so I'll read that instead (I don't library well, since my reading is so erratic; sometimes I'll read a book in three days, other times it takes six months).
Not buying a shed, either. We're getting rid of a nasty old tin shed, and for a few years I've been dreaming of replacing it with a nice wooden garden shed, but thanks to decrapifying our main shed/shop, and having some storage in the greenhouse, a garden shed is no longer needed, and I can use the space for more garden beds instead.
Post by: gaja on September 03, 2016, 04:13:35 PM
I've been drooling over the old Kewet/Buddy EVs for years, but couldn't justify the prices ($5 000-10 000). Took a new look today, and now you can get a functioning one for $1800, while the project cars usually go for $700. Suddenly, while I was browsing, a project car got listed for $400. It sold while DH and I were discussing the issue. Probably a blessing, since we have other goals we want to reach first, but I still want one.
I'll probably have to get a separate savings fund for it, because I'll still be coveting one in the years to come, and they are getting rarer as they wear out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kewet
(http://bildr.no/image/alJNQnBT.jpeg)
Post by: marble_faun on September 09, 2016, 08:00:35 AM
Except...
I held onto the most expensive thing -- a monthly "style box." Every month I received a box of trendy new clothes that were picked out for me and fit perfectly. Each box cost hundreds of dollars but I was really enjoying all the surprising new garments that were coming my way, all wrapped up like a wonderful gift. I knew this was shamefully non-mustachian but I held onto it.
Until just now! I finally cancelled the style box. Done!
I also just canceled my dog's attendance at a super-expensive dog daycare. With a few minor changes in how we do things, it's possible for her to stay home and not have to do the daycare thing at all.
Altogether these things were costing us a huge amount of money per month! (I'm too embarrassed to say exactly how much. I'll just say it was much more than the rent on our apartment.) I feel pretty silly for spending this sum as long as we did. But at least we can change our ways now.
Post by: Kapiira on September 09, 2016, 01:02:26 PM
Post by: IndyPendent on September 09, 2016, 01:42:28 PM
I even set my alarm for 3:00am this morning to order as soon as the store went live.
Then I read a different forum thread mocking people exactly like me, and I hung my head in shame and turned off the alarm.
The worst part is that I sort of regret not doing it. I love my gadgets.
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Post by: Heleen on September 10, 2016, 07:09:31 AM
I'm getting into this habbit of only spending money on Saturday: I'll do groceries, go to the ATM only if I'm going out for dinner in the week ahead (so I'll have a budget for that dinner) and order things that I've already done research on the week before. Today I finally did order an e-reader to replace the one I've had for over six years which recently broke, pretty exited about that!
If it's Sunday and I haven't thought about buying something the day before, I'm not getting it at all. :)
Post by: meerkat on September 10, 2016, 07:28:22 AM
I'm getting into this habbit of only spending money on Saturday: I'll do groceries, go to the ATM only if I'm going out for dinner in the week ahead (so I'll have a budget for that dinner) and order thinks that I've already done research on the week before. Today I finally did order an e-reader to replace the one I've had for over six years which recently broke, pretty exited about that!
If it's Sunday and I haven't thought about buying something the day before, I'm not getting it at all. :)
That's a cool idea! A week isn't so long to go without something.
Post by: Heleen on September 10, 2016, 07:41:26 AM
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That's a cool idea! A week isn't so long to go without something.
A week is also an easy period of time to plan ahead and this rule stopped me from buying coffee, lunch and small things which I used to do nearly daily a while ago. :)
Post by: lizzzi on September 10, 2016, 07:57:26 AM
Post by: NV Teacher on September 10, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Post by: CheapScholar on September 11, 2016, 07:32:13 AM
Also, did NOT buy shaving cream. I read on another thread about using hair conditioner instead. I tried it and I really like it actually. I travel for work sometimes and have been taking home small bottles of conditioner for some time, which is weird because I don't use conditioner. Turns out I now have a year supply to shave my face. Only saves maybe $6 per year, but feeling smooth none the less.
Post by: monte0930 on September 12, 2016, 02:23:36 PM
I have been updating my closet, and found a deal on cedar hangers, buy one get one free. Ordered $56 worth of hangers this weekend. Then I wised up and facepunched myself, and emailed to cancel the order. Got the confirmation this morning that the order was cancelled, whew!
Post by: FrugalFarmer on September 13, 2016, 07:45:04 AM
Post by: monte0930 on September 13, 2016, 02:14:05 PM
Lip balm. I forgot my lip balm when I left for the office yesterday. Could have bought an overpriced inferior replacement at the office convenience store, but I elected to tough it out. My lips were dry and cracked by the end of the day, but they're already back to normal. Saved $2.50, some plastic and gross petroleum based goo. (I normally make my own lip balm)
I have found that the more I use lip balm, the more I need to use it. I stopped using it all together and now my lips are fine.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on September 13, 2016, 03:49:29 PM
Lip balm. I forgot my lip balm when I left for the office yesterday. Could have bought an overpriced inferior replacement at the office convenience store, but I elected to tough it out. My lips were dry and cracked by the end of the day, but they're already back to normal. Saved $2.50, some plastic and gross petroleum based goo. (I normally make my own lip balm)
I have found that the more I use lip balm, the more I need to use it. I stopped using it all together and now my lips are fine.
+1. True for me also. Only exception is, I find it unavoidable when it's a very cold very dry winter.
Post by: Rural on September 13, 2016, 07:54:11 PM
Lip balm. I forgot my lip balm when I left for the office yesterday. Could have bought an overpriced inferior replacement at the office convenience store, but I elected to tough it out. My lips were dry and cracked by the end of the day, but they're already back to normal. Saved $2.50, some plastic and gross petroleum based goo. (I normally make my own lip balm)
I have found that the more I use lip balm, the more I need to use it. I stopped using it all together and now my lips are fine.
+1. True for me also. Only exception is, I find it unavoidable when it's a very cold very dry winter.
Same here except now husband has installed a ceiling fan in the bedroom. On the bright side, he can sleep at night, so I'll just use some balm.
Post by: GreenShirt on September 13, 2016, 10:27:28 PM
Post by: Rural on September 14, 2016, 04:49:26 PM
Lip balm. I forgot my lip balm when I left for the office yesterday. Could have bought an overpriced inferior replacement at the office convenience store, but I elected to tough it out. My lips were dry and cracked by the end of the day, but they're already back to normal. Saved $2.50, some plastic and gross petroleum based goo. (I normally make my own lip balm)
I have found that the more I use lip balm, the more I need to use it. I stopped using it all together and now my lips are fine.
I have found that the less I use lip balm, the more I need to use it. I use it all the time and now my lips are fine.
FrugalFarmer, do you have a link to the recipe you use for the balm? Would be nice to add that to my repertoire and probably save some bucks, too.
Not FrugalFarmer, but mine is plain vegetable shortening with just a little honey mixed in until smooth. Just enough honey so it's beige and sweet, but not enough so it's sticky. Maybe one part honey to 7-8 parts shortening? I keep it in a little pot and just apply with a finger.
Post by: oneday on September 14, 2016, 06:14:42 PM
Post by: Helvegen on September 15, 2016, 10:29:26 AM
Now, I did get a bit concerned yesterday when I saw it hadn't shipped yet, however, I've had this happen with Amazon before and they expedited the shipping, I still got the item by the guaranteed date. Refreshing all day at work, nothing, came home, made dinner, looked at the phone - oh it finally shipped. Estimated date of delivery SEPT 22nd. WTF?
So I called Amazon and the CSA had no idea why it took so long to ship out in the first place and apparently once they finally got around to shipping it, they shipped it standard ground instead of Prime two day delivery like they were supposed to. Called UPS and they said there was nothing they could do at that point, so the CSA decided to have the microwave sent back to the warehouse and send me another next day air for free. The CSA did not realize that I had bought a 'damaged' one of a kind item from AW, so it wasn't as simple as me just buying another one. So a call to the supervisor later, he was able to price match the microwave and get me free next day air. My microwave will be here tomorrow, yay!
So what didn't I buy, but am getting anyway? A brand new, undamaged microwave. :p
Post by: BTDretire on September 15, 2016, 05:19:05 PM
They would buy us dinner if we would listen to their talk.
So we went to Bonefish Grill, had Bam Bam shrimp, battered calamari
for appetizers. They took orders, We both ordered the Filet Mignon with garlic potatoes,
the were 5 other choices.
They presented an insurance product that grew a capped* amount if the stock market grew
and stayed flat if the market was flat of down. There was time before you could get you money back, but you could withdraw 10% a year with out penalty.
After that we had filled out a form yes or no, about our interest, they visited the people that said yes and setup appointments, then they left. Gone completely.
A salad was served with a light but flavorable dressing.
Dinner was served, my steak was cooked a perfect medium rare. The potatoes were a bit cold,
but good. My wife's medium cooked steak was also good.
We thoroughly enjoyed the couple across the table, late fifties, planning on getting married
So, what didn't we buy?
We didn't buy a night out at a restaurant with steak dinners. But we enjoyed one.
* the capped rate was never mentioned, I think on purpose, I suspect in these times it is a pretty low interest rate.
Post by: steviesterno on September 16, 2016, 05:24:53 AM
amazon story
similar happened to us. We had ordered a surround sound system for our new house from Amazon as a birthday present to me. Shows up, and there are no wires. I called Amazon, they said sorry but it was a close out, so they can't replace it. Instead, they say keep the system and we'll refund you 100% on the credit card. Ok done. 5 minute call to the manufacturer and they are sending wires out for free. Free is a great price to pay for bad-ass movie listening at home!
(surround sound and a bigger TV can be mustacian... Wife likes hockey, both like movies. This system was nice enough we didn't go to a professional event ($300 each trip probably) and have only watched maybe 3 movies in theaters in the last 3 years.
Post by: Tubby on September 23, 2016, 07:02:04 AM
Post by: BTDretire on September 25, 2016, 07:40:27 AM
I'm NOT buying what I'm NOT buying.
Frugality started 34 years ago, it's just part of me.
Post by: Money Badger on September 25, 2016, 08:15:26 PM
Post by: doug111 on September 25, 2016, 11:52:06 PM
The best way of saving money on stuff is not buying anything at all ;)I really never spend anymore because I am not even tempted. lol
What temptations did you leave behind in the store? :)
For me today:
- A polo shirt at the thrift shop. It was just €4,50, but that was the only reason I was considering to buy it.
Post by: Warlord1986 on September 27, 2016, 07:44:30 AM
Post by: doug111 on September 27, 2016, 08:39:37 AM
The best way of saving money on stuff is not buying anything at all ;)I think that the way that I have cured temptation spending is by spending everyday of the week on my mortgage. I seriously walk to the bank to spend on my mortgage and pay down debt. I dont care if its 5 bucks or 2000 bucks. I sound so often on it that it stops all other spending because I run out of extra money to spend on anything else. lol !!!!
What temptations did you leave behind in the store? :)
For me today:
- A polo shirt at the thrift shop. It was just €4,50, but that was the only reason I was considering to buy it.
Post by: druth on October 05, 2016, 10:17:05 AM
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Post by: CheapScholar on October 05, 2016, 05:43:41 PM
Post by: FrugalFarmer on October 06, 2016, 07:36:02 AM
Lip balm. I forgot my lip balm when I left for the office yesterday. Could have bought an overpriced inferior replacement at the office convenience store, but I elected to tough it out. My lips were dry and cracked by the end of the day, but they're already back to normal. Saved $2.50, some plastic and gross petroleum based goo. (I normally make my own lip balm)
I have found that the more I use lip balm, the more I need to use it. I stopped using it all together and now my lips are fine.
I have found that the less I use lip balm, the more I need to use it. I use it all the time and now my lips are fine.
FrugalFarmer, do you have a link to the recipe you use for the balm? Would be nice to add that to my repertoire and probably save some bucks, too.
Not FrugalFarmer, but mine is plain vegetable shortening with just a little honey mixed in until smooth. Just enough honey so it's beige and sweet, but not enough so it's sticky. Maybe one part honey to 7-8 parts shortening? I keep it in a little pot and just apply with a finger.
I kind of wing it and test the consistency periodically and make adjustments. This recipe looks similar to what I make, except I prefer half coconut oil, half sweet almond oil. I bought a huge brick of beeswax from the farmers market years ago, and I'm still chipping away at that. The vitamin e oil is the most important thing for moisturizing and I suggest getting a very concentrated one. I pour my finished lip balm into reused containers from other lip balm or tiger balm or tiny food jars or whatever. http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/12/lip-balm-recipe.html
Post by: oneday on October 06, 2016, 03:14:12 PM
Post by: Landlady on October 12, 2016, 03:24:24 PM
Post by: EarlThePearl on October 12, 2016, 04:36:21 PM
Post by: Ftao93 on October 12, 2016, 05:05:23 PM
I told him we need to save a bit more for probably buying a house in the next year or so, or at least have more rainy day $$. It was a nice feeling to know that I COULD do it if I wanted.
I've also been wanting to build a new computer for a while. It's part of how I make my living, and I've milked a decade out of an $800 computer. Waiting on that too. the desire to do so is not stronger than the desire to have $$ in my fist.
Post by: alewpanda on October 16, 2016, 09:35:05 PM
Post by: Mark331 on October 16, 2016, 09:57:10 PM
The best way of saving money on stuff is not buying anything at all ;)I didn't buy anything and I was never tempted to spend either. I guess that I'm a lucky guy. I am extremely content. I went to the grocery store with my wife and they always have free samples there. I usually eat free lunch every day at the grocery store deli because they have free 1/4 sized sandwiches. So thats my big consumer splurge for the day. I burn some calories which is human fuel to get to the free same counter.
What temptations did you leave behind in the store? :)
For me today:
- A polo shirt at the thrift shop. It was just €4,50, but that was the only reason I was considering to buy it.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on October 16, 2016, 11:51:47 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on October 17, 2016, 09:42:55 AM
Post by: jeeebus on October 20, 2016, 08:11:29 AM
Post by: horsepoor on October 20, 2016, 01:28:14 PM
Anejo rum. My seasonal fall treat is hot apple cider with a bit of rum at night, but I'm using some vodka and dark rum instead of buying another bottle of my preferred spirit. The struggle is real.
Post by: FIRE Artist on October 20, 2016, 01:36:44 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on October 20, 2016, 03:52:42 PM
2 Christmas jumpers. They were buy one, get one free. Then I realised that I already look like a plank when I wear my existing Christmas jumper - especially in July.
I think we need photos... :D
Post by: jeeebus on October 21, 2016, 02:11:41 AM
2 Christmas jumpers. They were buy one, get one free. Then I realised that I already look like a plank when I wear my existing Christmas jumper - especially in July.
I think we need photos... :D
I'm not sure we do!
Post by: Pinch of salt on October 22, 2016, 04:52:57 PM
Post by: MrsTuxedocat on October 23, 2016, 12:08:10 AM
Post by: littlelykke on October 23, 2016, 03:50:10 AM
Post by: Squirrel away on October 23, 2016, 04:17:03 AM
Anejo rum. My seasonal fall treat is hot apple cider with a bit of rum at night
Mmm, sounds lovely.:)
Post by: oneday on October 23, 2016, 04:04:32 PM
I wanted coffee at Starbucks today but I resisted the urge; I had tea at home.
Me too! But I was craving a chai latte; still have not made anything for myself since getting home!
Post by: TravelJunkyQC on October 25, 2016, 08:22:27 AM
Thanks, but no thanks!
Post by: Mr. Millennial Mustache on October 25, 2016, 12:59:12 PM
Came across the perfect jacket, price was more than 4 figures, could never justify it.
Still on the hunt!
Post by: WootWoot on October 25, 2016, 01:59:27 PM
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Post by: Money Badger on November 05, 2016, 05:38:25 AM
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Post by: DailyGrindFree on November 05, 2016, 04:23:36 PM
My wife's car trunk handle-latch thingy broke, and instead of just bringing it to a shop (buying ~$400 of labor on top of the parts), we bought the part for ~$30 and fixed it ourselves. There are online forums for pretty much any major make/model of car, and devoted people who write out instructions to fix common problems!
I am not a car guy but I have been doing the same for years. First thing I do is to check online to see if there is a youtube video or instructions to figure out the problem. Then same thing to fix the issue. I saved a few $$$ by doing that. I must say, back in the day, Mercedes forums saved me a lot of money.
Recently, I gave up buying things. Moving forward the plan is to buy only necessities.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on November 06, 2016, 12:07:53 AM
Sydney doesn't sell black dresses in November.
Oh well... I'll dig out something to wear. I didn't want to part with the money anyway.
Post by: TightFistedScot on November 06, 2016, 08:47:24 AM
I arrived at the library at 8:55am, for 9am opening as these passes are highly sought after. I got a pass! It's good for 2 adults and 2 kids free admission. So I got myself, my friend, and her kid in for no cost.
Love the public library system. :)
Post by: Vindicated on November 06, 2016, 11:49:37 AM
*Obviously not really, but it'll hold. :-)
Post by: horsepoor on November 06, 2016, 07:15:43 PM
Post by: Luckyvik on December 17, 2016, 02:24:33 PM
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Post by: BuffaloStache on December 17, 2016, 03:48:28 PM
Post by: HenryDavid on December 18, 2016, 12:15:53 PM
Putting your mental energy into not-buying is just the inverse of putting it into buying.
You're still wrapped up in the consumer world of buying, just "through the opposite end of the telescope." If that makes sense.
Or, in another image: you're still pulling on the rope in this tug of war.
Resistance is still a relationship. You're fighting but you haven't moved out.
What about just letting go of the rope? And ignoring the buying/not buying thing altogether?
Can it even be done in our commercialized world?
I guess that replacing the "not buying" question with things like, how far did you walk today, who did you talk to, what did you make, etc., means the space has been taken over by better things.
Just musing aloud here. "Not-buying" is still a very good thing though.
Post by: alleykat on December 19, 2016, 06:10:27 AM
OK, just had a thought about this "not buying" thing.
Putting your mental energy into not-buying is just the inverse of putting it into buying.
You're still wrapped up in the consumer world of buying, just "through the opposite end of the telescope." If that makes sense.
Or, in another image: you're still pulling on the rope in this tug of war.
Resistance is still a relationship. You're fighting but you haven't moved out.
What about just letting go of the rope? And ignoring the buying/not buying thing altogether?
Can it even be done in our commercialized world?
I guess that replacing the "not buying" question with things like, how far did you walk today, who did you talk to, what did you make, etc., means the space has been taken over by better things.
Just musing aloud here. "Not-buying" is still a very good thing though.
I agree with you 100%. You hit the nail on the head. One of my problems. I can do well for a while with a fight but when I falter, it is huge. In 2017, I am planning on unsubscribing to retail emails, not visiting any blogs that just promote and review products, etc. etc. I need to take my head completely out of the game, otherwise, it will forever be a struggle for me. If I see something I always think I need it or just want it and it stays with me until I either buy it or realize I don't want it after all. But, it takes too much energy. I need to start directing that energy elsewhere.
Post by: recklesslysober on December 22, 2016, 01:44:59 PM
I've been tempted to buy a winter coat but I've been getting through our few colder days with a jacket on top of a hoodie. Committed to not buying anything else for the rest of the month.
Post by: BuffaloStache on December 22, 2016, 02:14:38 PM
I've been getting through our few colder days with a jacket on top of a hoodie.
Layers is where it's at!
Post by: I'm a red panda on December 22, 2016, 02:18:18 PM
Today is my 5th day in a row of not buying anything.
I've been tempted to buy a winter coat but I've been getting through our few colder days with a jacket on top of a hoodie. Committed to not buying anything else for the rest of the month.
How much time do you actually spend outside? We've had a few days of -10 and a couple where the windchill was -30, and I'm still just wearing a lightweight fleece, because I just go from the parking lot to the office. A jacket isn't strictly necessary; adding a scarf and a hat was enough. (Though I do keep a blanket in the car.)
I'm hoping I can get through the rest of the winter (there will be a lot more of those well below zero days) as I have no interest in spending the money on a maternity coat and mine doesn't zip anymore. Unfortunately DH has no old coats.
Post by: Woodro85 on December 22, 2016, 02:27:19 PM
Post by: recklesslysober on December 22, 2016, 02:34:33 PM
Today is my 5th day in a row of not buying anything.
I've been tempted to buy a winter coat but I've been getting through our few colder days with a jacket on top of a hoodie. Committed to not buying anything else for the rest of the month.
How much time do you actually spend outside? We've had a few days of -10 and a couple where the windchill was -30, and I'm still just wearing a lightweight fleece, because I just go from the parking lot to the office. A jacket isn't strictly necessary; adding a scarf and a hat was enough. (Though I do keep a blanket in the car.)
I'm hoping I can get through the rest of the winter (there will be a lot more of those well below zero days) as I have no interest in spending the money on a maternity coat and mine doesn't zip anymore. Unfortunately DH has no old coats.
Not too much! Maybe 20 minutes at a time usually. The other day 2 hours in -10. But I layer and wear a hat and gloves so I've been fine.
Post by: HappierAtHome on December 22, 2016, 06:07:55 PM
Post by: 1967mama on December 22, 2016, 11:35:23 PM
Post by: Stachey on December 23, 2016, 12:40:38 PM
Asked a friend if she had any left over and she did (and was happy to part with them).
Happy Holidays!
Post by: jengod on December 23, 2016, 04:36:30 PM
Post by: GoConfidently on December 23, 2016, 04:44:06 PM
My sink (with disposal) wouldn't drain last night. The disposal wasn't stopped or jammed, the water just churned when I turned it on. I tried a few things to clear it, but nothing was working so I bailed out most of the water and went to bed as it was too late to go to the store. This morning, I was getting dressed to make a Home Depot run and decided to give it one last try before buying anything. Baking soda, vingegar, and a pot of boiling water did the trick. I happy danced in the kitchen with my dog and it's been draining like a champ all day.
Post by: 1967mama on December 24, 2016, 03:20:17 AM
Post by: TightFistedScot on December 24, 2016, 02:10:26 PM
One of my brothers seemed genuinely confused and disappointed. Parents and other siblings seemed really touched.
I also encouraged them all to think about doing the same for me (and each other), given that we all have literally everything we need.
Post by: eeho on December 27, 2016, 05:24:03 PM
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Post by: mustachepungoeshere on December 28, 2016, 11:49:56 PM
I just looked up a parts website to replace the whole tray (did I mention oddly-specific spring?)
$55. I only paid $350 for the fridge!
Time to get creative.
Post by: 1967mama on December 29, 2016, 01:55:57 AM
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Post by: horsepoor on December 30, 2016, 07:51:34 AM
Combining said lunch trip with dropping DH's car off at the shop and going out to check on my horse this afternoon instead of taking separate trips. Will use the 30c/gallon discount from Fred Meyer points when I fill up on the way home.
Leaving a post-dated board check at the stable so I don't have to use a stamp to mail it when I'm out of town next month.
Also scheming on key ingredients I should pack in my suitcase to help with cooking while I'm on detail (e.g. bring some of my bulk coconut oil instead of buying a small, pricey jar while there).
Going to check with my gym and see if they will suspend my membership while I'm gone.
Post by: jengod on January 01, 2017, 10:42:01 AM
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Post by: 1967mama on January 05, 2017, 08:14:39 PM
Be
Kind
Always
I love that! I can handwrite fairly nicely so I am going to make my own sign! Yay! $14 saved!
Post by: Vindicated on January 06, 2017, 07:45:49 AM
There was a lovely sign on stretched canvas at a discount decorating store that I so badly wanted to buy. I picked it up and turned it over. It was $16. Nope. About 18 hours later I realized I could buy a canvas for $2 at the dollar store and use some craft paint we have kicking round. The sign said
Be
Kind
Always
I love that! I can handwrite fairly nicely so I am going to make my own sign! Yay! $14 saved!
What a great idea! That's an awesome way to decorate your walls cheaply, but also uniquely. I might just have to steal it!
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 06, 2017, 07:25:30 PM
Post by: 1967mama on January 06, 2017, 09:29:50 PM
I made my sign today and I'm pretty happy with the results. The professional one at the store was probably about 20% nicer than mine and I can live with that!
I mixed dollar store acrylics - white with a drop of black to make grey for the background and then painted with a fat brush, leaving some whitish patches to make it look irregular. Then I practiced lettering on paper with straight black paint until I found a brush size and letter style I was happy with. Then I just free-handed the letters on lines I drew lightly in pencil.
The whole project took me under half an hour.
I would encourage others to try this ... believe me, I've never done anything like this before! If it didn't turn out, I would have painted over the thing and given my son the canvas to paint on.
Post by: BuffaloStache on January 06, 2017, 10:20:44 PM
Low and behold, my wife came home with some chocolate that was given to her by a coworker. win!
Post by: EverCurious on January 13, 2017, 07:34:55 PM
Alas, I resisted the dark side of the Financial Force and saved myself a few hundred bucks.
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Post by: YummyRaisins on January 13, 2017, 07:48:56 PM
Was getting hungry by the end of the day though. Time-Restricted feeding can suck that way sometimes (especially when your kiddo wakes you 5 am).
Post by: misshathaway on January 14, 2017, 02:08:37 PM
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+modify+Belkin+Sync+Dock+for+iPhone+with+protective+case/75203
Worth some surgical sawing of the plastic around the prong with a kitchen knife. Modified dock works fine.
The next post after this is going to be "I didn't buy an iPhone". HA! Beat you to it.
Post by: Fomerly known as something on January 14, 2017, 06:25:06 PM
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Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 15, 2017, 05:01:38 PM
A one tablespoon cookie scoop, $19 plus $8 shipping. I'm clearing out the pantry and made chocolate chip cookies. I already have a teaspoonful scoop and I made it work. The power of the dark side is strong. If I wanted to be extra frugal/minimalist I could just go the old fashioned way and use the silverware tablespoonful-
Ice-cream scoops work well, too.
Post by: horsepoor on January 17, 2017, 04:30:52 AM
Post by: BuffaloStache on January 17, 2017, 02:43:15 PM
Anyways, I bought the small size meal (still plenty of food), and only drank water. Score.
Post by: Dicey on January 19, 2017, 11:26:55 PM
A 7 inch springform pan to make cheesecake in my instant pot (I have an 8 inch one I got for $3 that works for the oven and I havent even used it yet) and a 3qt mesh strainer basket to strain the yogurt I make in the instant pot (I have a small one that works - just have to strain my yogurt in batches). I even had them in my Amazon shopping cart and almost checked out. I gave DH the heads up and he reminded me about our frugal goals. *sigh* I know he's right but I'm still sad.Oh, I feel your pain. I have a recipe I only make during the holidays that requires a food grinder attachment for the mixer. This year, I was able to borrow one, thanks to Nextdoor. I found a refurbished one for $20 and put it in my Amazon shopping cart, but I haven't pulled the trigger. I have an Amazon gift card, so it's no money OOP, but I just can't justify such a specialized item for a recipe I make twice a year. What the hell else does one do with a food grinder? I know they can be used to make sausage, but I'm a vegetarian, so that's not gonna happen...
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Post by: Rural on January 20, 2017, 10:41:32 AM
A 7 inch springform pan to make cheesecake in my instant pot (I have an 8 inch one I got for $3 that works for the oven and I havent even used it yet) and a 3qt mesh strainer basket to strain the yogurt I make in the instant pot (I have a small one that works - just have to strain my yogurt in batches). I even had them in my Amazon shopping cart and almost checked out. I gave DH the heads up and he reminded me about our frugal goals. *sigh* I know he's right but I'm still sad.Oh, I feel your pain. I have a recipe I only make during the holidays that requires a food grinder attachment for the mixer. This year, I was able to borrow one, thanks to Nextdoor. I found a refurbished one for $20 and put it in my Amazon shopping cart, but I haven't pulled the trigger. I have an Amazon gift card, so it's no money OOP, but I just can't justify such a specialized item for a recipe I make twice a year. What the hell else does one do with a food grinder? I know they can be used to make sausage, but I'm a vegetarian, so that's not gonna happen...
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Nuts, grains, chickpea flour. Coffee.
Or do you mean a meat grinder? In which case, not much.
Post by: Kaybee on January 20, 2017, 11:01:44 AM
In 2017, I am planning on unsubscribing to retail emails, not visiting any blogs that just promote and review products, etc. etc. I need to take my head completely out of the game, otherwise, it will forever be a struggle for me. If I see something I always think I need it or just want it and it stays with me until I either buy it or realize I don't want it after all.
This helps a HUGE deal. I cut cable (aprx 10 yrs ago), don't read fashion/decor magazines and only subscribe to a select group of retail emails (which I generally don't open unless I am heading to that store anyways). I'm out of the loop when it comes to the latest and greatest products but my current things all work just fine and it removes that constant repetition of "you need this! your life will be better with this! save money by spending money on this!".
Post by: BuffaloStache on January 23, 2017, 10:43:52 PM
In 2017, I am planning on unsubscribing to retail emails, not visiting any blogs that just promote and review products, etc. etc. I need to take my head completely out of the game, otherwise, it will forever be a struggle for me. If I see something I always think I need it or just want it and it stays with me until I either buy it or realize I don't want it after all.
This helps a HUGE deal. I cut cable (aprx 10 yrs ago), don't read fashion/decor magazines and only subscribe to a select group of retail emails (which I generally don't open unless I am heading to that store anyways). I'm out of the loop when it comes to the latest and greatest products but my current things all work just fine and it removes that constant repetition of "you need this! your life will be better with this! save money by spending money on this!".
Agreed- it's crazy to think about it, but by not looking at coupons I find myself buying less stuff. It's like the coupon has this unholy ability to make me think "I need to buy that! It's a good deal!" without ever stopping to think if I really need that item.
Post by: Mr Chin Stubble on January 25, 2017, 08:02:42 AM
I was hungry despite eating a lot the night before. That's why I didn't buy it.
Post by: 1967mama on January 28, 2017, 03:09:26 AM
Post by: Kaybee on January 29, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
I can't always bring food (it depends on how long my day is, whether the hotel will have a fridge I can use, custom regulations, etc) but I try to be pretty consistent about eating oatmeal instead of airport breakfasts and even that little bit is helpful. :)
Post by: HappierAtHome on January 30, 2017, 11:44:50 PM
Working ain't all bad, y'know.
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Post by: Well Respected Man on February 05, 2017, 08:51:25 AM
Post by: lizh on February 05, 2017, 10:04:19 AM
I walked out with only what I came for.
phew!
Post by: FrugalFarmer on February 05, 2017, 12:25:49 PM
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Post by: BuffaloStache on February 06, 2017, 05:46:17 PM
Post by: DrMoney on February 06, 2017, 06:26:03 PM
Also, perhaps equally impressive, I did not buy girl scout cookies!
Post by: horsepoor on February 06, 2017, 07:21:17 PM
Post by: Dicey on February 07, 2017, 05:44:34 AM
I avoid retail affinity programs like the plague, because I believe they make you spend more in the long run. So, no target red card, no cartwheel, no DSW whatever it's called. Boy, are they pushy about theirs.Agreed- it's crazy to think about it, but by not looking at coupons I find myself buying less stuff. It's like the coupon has this unholy ability to make me think "I need to buy that! It's a good deal!" without ever stopping to think if I really need that item.In 2017, I am planning on unsubscribing to retail emails, not visiting any blogs that just promote and review products, etc. etc. I need to take my head completely out of the game, otherwise, it will forever be a struggle for me. If I see something I always think I need it or just want it and it stays with me until I either buy it or realize I don't want it after all.This helps a HUGE deal. I cut cable (aprx 10 yrs ago), don't read fashion/decor magazines and only subscribe to a select group of retail emails (which I generally don't open unless I am heading to that store anyways). I'm out of the loop when it comes to the latest and greatest products but my current things all work just fine and it removes that constant repetition of "you need this! your life will be better with this! save money by spending money on this!".
On road trips, I look at DH's and my phones and unsubscribe to everything I can. DH does a lot of internet searches on his phone, so he gets loads of junk mail. It multiplies like rabbits if left unchecked. Great way to pass an hour or so on a long trip. Of course, I'm not driving.
Post by: jengod on April 25, 2017, 10:24:16 PM
Post by: 691175002 on April 28, 2017, 04:32:21 PM
Almost pulled the trigger on a Sony a6000 because bestbuy is providing a $100 credit on a compatible lens, and will also let you apply that discount to open-box lenses.
I still might but I'll think about it for another few days.
Post by: Tyson on April 28, 2017, 04:50:51 PM
Post by: BuffaloStache on April 30, 2017, 08:36:29 PM
We're just eating down our stored up food instead.
This is my goal for the week- we have a ton of stored up food that we've made/frozen two months ago.
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The $13,400 antarctic cruise I called to book was sold out (the cabin I wanted anyways), sold out in 1 day.
Damn. And I thought I was a spendypants cruising Alaska every few years...
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Post by: Britan on July 27, 2017, 12:49:05 PM
I've been 100% out of professional flats (literal gaping holes in my last pair) and wearing sneakers to work, but really needed some "nice" shoes for the occasions I go to weddings, see clients, etc. I was about to buy a $125 pair of black leather flats that met my criteria... and then my MIL unexpectedly donated an old pair of her Dansko flats to me since they don't fit her anymore! $125-$150 saved and I won't need new shoes for another several years!
Post by: Inaya on July 27, 2017, 02:31:05 PM
I've got a really great one this week. I have very demanding feet (post-double-bunionectomy) and on the rare occasion that I do buy shoes, I usually shell out >$100 for shoes that are a) comfortable and b) high quality enough to last the 5-7 years I put them through.Mind if I ask where you usually shop? I had a bunionectomy on my left foot, and now it's just so difficult to find shoes that fit (because my feet are different sizes and shapes now) and are comfortable (because I have screws in the top foot that don't like to be touched) and work appropriate/not fugly.
I've been 100% out of professional flats (literal gaping holes in my last pair) and wearing sneakers to work, but really needed some "nice" shoes for the occasions I go to weddings, see clients, etc. I was about to buy a $125 pair of black leather flats that met my criteria... and then my MIL unexpectedly donated an old pair of her Dansko flats to me since they don't fit her anymore! $125-$150 saved and I won't need new shoes for another several years!
Post by: G-dog on July 27, 2017, 02:57:03 PM
I've got a really great one this week. I have very demanding feet (post-double-bunionectomy) and on the rare occasion that I do buy shoes, I usually shell out >$100 for shoes that are a) comfortable and b) high quality enough to last the 5-7 years I put them through.Mind if I ask where you usually shop? I had a bunionectomy on my left foot, and now it's just so difficult to find shoes that fit (because my feet are different sizes and shapes now) and are comfortable (because I have screws in the top foot that don't like to be touched) and work appropriate/not fugly.
I've been 100% out of professional flats (literal gaping holes in my last pair) and wearing sneakers to work, but really needed some "nice" shoes for the occasions I go to weddings, see clients, etc. I was about to buy a $125 pair of black leather flats that met my criteria... and then my MIL unexpectedly donated an old pair of her Dansko flats to me since they don't fit her anymore! $125-$150 saved and I won't need new shoes for another several years!
A friend from work found that Clarks worked well for her. She also has screws on the top of her feet.
Post by: Britan on July 28, 2017, 06:42:16 AM
The pair I just got are Dansko. I heard good things about them from others with food problems.
My "tennis shoes" are from On Running. I don't really run so I can't speak to their running goodness but they have room for my feet so they feel comfy to wear at work.
Post by: Bones on August 01, 2017, 11:37:05 PM
Post by: snorrie on August 03, 2017, 08:50:29 AM
Today I did not buy groceries, yet again. Been postponing it for three days now, and instead I've been cooking/eating out of the pantry/fridge/freezer instead of going to the store for whatever I felt like eating that day.
Also: trying to cut spending since I will be moving soon and some costs will be involved.
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Post by: ice_beard on August 04, 2017, 09:03:04 AM
The no-restaurant part went fine, but of course there were other expenses. We took our dog to the vet to be seen and it was not cheap (but worth it of course!) and I had a planned expense coming up that hit during this spending holiday. So the total numbers kind of sucked for the 2 week period, but the lessons learned were valuable. They are...
1. I'm addicted to convenient food. The cafeteria at my hospital is way too convenient (and good) it can be difficult to say no when my shift is over (and the cafeteria is now open). If when I eat there, I have decided to focus more on the cream of wheat which is cheap, healthy and filling instead of potatoes and a sausage which has been my norm in the past.
2. Man oh man do we have a LOT of food in our house. I hit the freezer hard and it seems like I barely made a dent. Going forward, I'd honestly like to focus more meals on fresher foods than on shelf stable foods. Budget Bytes is fantastic and I'll be using that as an eating reference in the future.
3. Man, I wish it wasn't so hot. I do not want to use the oven when it is 100 degrees outside. It's been blazing hot for weeks now, and I could really use a break.
4. I don't have a lot of urge to just spend money for the sake of spending money. I spend on my hobby (metal detecting) and food and the un-avoidable costs and that's about it. If I want to cut down spending, we need to eat at restaurants less.
Experiences like these are great for learning more about yourself and your spending habits. I recommend a spending holiday today!!
Post by: BuffaloStache on August 05, 2017, 10:56:19 AM
One tip re:freezer meals. My wife and I often make freezer meals that are "augmented" by fresh food. By that I mean if you freeze a main dish, but then have fresh veggies or something to go with it, it really adds a lot and makes it seem more fresh.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on August 06, 2017, 01:31:56 AM
Homemade Cuban sandwiches for lunch beats food court food any day.
Post by: kaypinkHH on August 08, 2017, 07:47:01 AM
Sunday: Biked downtown to watch a free comedy show at a free festival. Saved ~$10+ in parking. Packed a lunch, so saved the money from the festival food. Brought water bottles to fill up. Didn't by fancy $2 Robot Tea. Biked around a bit more after, explored a new park, had the picnic, and then biked home. Didn't stop for ice cream. Thought we might need groceries, but rummaged through the pantry and freezer and put together a good meal!
Monday:
Didn't leave the house, was lazy, easy to not spend.
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My best friend arrived shortly afterwards. I told him about the street I parked in and he said that he couldn't be bothered, so paid to use the car park.
About 15 minutes later his dad arrived in his very fancy Mercedes E63 AMG estate. He also chose to park right next to the shop, except he didn't have any money for the parking so my best friend had to pay for him. I couldn't help but smile about the whole situation.
Post by: narrative on August 19, 2017, 08:04:00 PM
I cooked a 3lb pot roast with carrots and potatoes in an instant pot *in a hotel room.* It gave us dinner for 4 and 3 meals in tupperware for my husband for this week for less than the cost of a meal out.
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Post by: Luckyvik on November 03, 2017, 02:37:53 PM
I’m so happy about this :)
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Post by: BuffaloStache on November 03, 2017, 05:09:03 PM
I did not buy a new phone. Instead I paid $60 to get the battery in my iPhone 5s replaced yesterday.
I’m so happy about this :)
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I'm going on ~10 months now using a mildly broken phone (charging circuitry broke so I have to turn off the phone and physically remove the battery to charge it). It's somewhat inconvenient, but it will make me feel that much less guilty when I do go get a new phone.
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Post by: Luckyvik on November 03, 2017, 07:46:13 PM
Nice oneI did not buy a new phone. Instead I paid $60 to get the battery in my iPhone 5s replaced yesterday.
I’m so happy about this :)
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I'm going on ~10 months now using a mildly broken phone (charging circuitry broke so I have to turn off the phone and physically remove the battery to charge it). It's somewhat inconvenient, but it will make me feel that much less guilty when I do go get a new phone.
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Post by: kaypinkHH on November 06, 2017, 07:10:59 AM
I'm going on ~10 months now using a mildly broken phone (charging circuitry broke so I have to turn off the phone and physically remove the battery to charge it). It's somewhat inconvenient, but it will make me feel that much less guilty when I do go get a new phone.
Good job Buffalo!!! I spent almost 3 years with a broken phone. Volume button was stuck on UP and when I restarted my phone I had to basically hack into it so it didn't go to the manual programming mode. Then my screen broke (but still usable). Then the wifi/gps stopped working. It became a point of pride that I didn't get a new phone. I enjoy testing my tolerance levels :D.
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Post by: mustachepungoeshere on November 07, 2017, 10:42:33 PM
A drink. We had work drinks for Melbourne Cup, once the work tab run out at 4pm others started buying their own drinks, I stopped drinking.
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Spot the Aussie. :)
We drank in the office.
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Post by: Luckyvik on November 17, 2017, 02:20:13 PM
A drink. We had work drinks for Melbourne Cup, once the work tab run out at 4pm others started buying their own drinks, I stopped drinking.
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Spot the Aussie. :)
We drank in the office.
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Post by: ForeverFrugal47 on November 17, 2017, 02:36:40 PM
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Post by: Dicey on November 19, 2017, 11:29:25 AM
Our shopping list consisted of shoes for DH at the New Balance Store, because he's an 11 EEEE. He found three(!) pair of comfortable shoes in his size. Poor baby, not even all NB 4E's are wide enough...
Our other destination was the Jockey Store, because we both needed new undies.
We went to those two stores and nowhere else. We had a list. I had coupons. Our focus was laser-sharp. We still managed to spend $450.
But that was yesterday. Today, we will spend nothing. Nothing, I tell you! We were too traumatized by that mega outlet mall experience. It was our first trip there and might well be our last. Ugh.
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Post by: MrsTuxedocat on January 21, 2018, 02:34:12 PM
Post by: Dicey on January 21, 2018, 03:36:07 PM
@Dicey But you bought good quality shoes that will last and more importantly great for your back/feet/body.Ha! There's a bit more to the story. A couple of days later, a woman offered two new pair of NB shoes in DH's size for $40 each. Seems her husband had passed away and she found two boxes of unworn shoes in his closet. Only one pair fit, so we bought it and now DH is set for a good, long time.
Post by: BuffaloStache on January 25, 2018, 08:49:38 PM
Post by: better late on January 25, 2018, 08:58:58 PM
It would have been under $30, and I could have absolutely defended the purchase of a black blazer, but I just... didn't. I haven't purchased anything clothing related for myself for a couple of months, and I think I just want to continue the feeling of just being happy with what I have. I've actually been feeling incredibly grateful recently. So I think my not buying anything was a way to express that gratitude in a round-a-bout way.
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 26, 2018, 07:24:03 AM
Post by: Urchina on February 23, 2018, 09:19:52 PM
Nothing else all week long. Menu planned tonight and DH will pick up the five items we need from TJs tomorrow, and we'll be set for another week, at least.
Love not shopping more than once a week.
Post by: Freedomin5 on February 24, 2018, 05:51:05 AM
Post by: Brother Esau on February 24, 2018, 07:11:08 AM
2. Door knob. The knob on the side door that we mostly use wasn't working quite right. Swapped it with a knob from a rear door that we hardly ever use.
Post by: lexde on February 24, 2018, 09:46:20 AM
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Post by: Fomerly known as something on March 01, 2018, 05:14:26 PM
Post by: Loretta on March 02, 2018, 02:37:31 PM
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Post by: expatartist on March 02, 2018, 10:38:36 PM
But the day's only half over...
Post by: Frugal Lizard on March 06, 2018, 05:19:33 PM
Post by: DouglasFir on March 18, 2018, 09:18:58 PM
Post by: Dicey on March 19, 2018, 12:18:27 AM
Yesterday, DH bought three(!) tubs of Mint Chip Moose Tracks ice cream. It was our turn to host our dice group. All the party goods were leftover from another group I do hospitality for. The hosts only do dessert and coffee. I made a chocolate cake with green icing from stuff in my pantry and the spendy coffee came from the freezer, left over from another event.
Oh yeah, DH bought three(!) tubs of ice cream because it was on sale, and I only specified type, not quantity. I wanted a green mint chip ice cream, so he went to the big, full service grocery store, where we never shop. He came home amazed that the store had an entire aisle of ice cream. Poor guy doesn't get out much.
Post by: BuffaloStache on March 19, 2018, 07:39:41 AM
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Post by: Nederstash on March 19, 2018, 02:49:20 PM
At the Primark at Oxford Street, which has an entire HP department, I did buy fantastic Hufflepuff pj's and a sign to hang above the loo which says "Ministry of Magic - this way" with an arrow pointing down. The pj's I needed, the sign was a splurge. All together it was 10 pounds (14 USD).
Tip for HP fans travelling to London: go to the Primark first, it's cheap AF and they have a HUGE selection of stuff!
Post by: Hula Hoop on March 19, 2018, 03:08:20 PM
I wanted to buy some Euro 8 shampoo today but I resisted. We have tons of cheap shampoo already at home.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on March 19, 2018, 11:56:13 PM
I wanted to buy some Euro 8 shampoo today but I resisted. We have tons of cheap shampoo already at home.
That's a brand of shampoo?
Euro 6 is Australia's (and obviously Europe's) current exhaust emissions standard.
Post by: shipright on March 20, 2018, 03:50:06 AM
I am now thinking I should just cancel the hotel room and just get a day pass to use the hotel's pools and whatnot to halve that cost too. Before you know it I might just cancel my birthday altogether.
Of note I am stationed with the military in Bahrain, and we travel locally now and again to keep my family sane. I understand that desire, I dragged them out here and the country is quite drab and boring so I won't deny them a bit of escapism (and we are saving a lot of money out here, even with the trips). The hotels here are little oasis in an otherwise bleak place. But since this trip is for MY birthday, I feel I can trim it without guilt!
Post by: okisok on March 20, 2018, 09:22:49 PM
But I remembered the cleaned out jam jar I'd filled with smoked almonds from a bulk pack and tossed in my bag this morning. Yay morning me for anticipating evening me's hunger! I ate my almonds and drank from my refillable water bottle on the 1.5 hour drive home. Then I ate groceries instead of grabbing fast food.
Post by: teamzissou00 on March 21, 2018, 08:49:04 AM
I'm a watch guy in the making. I have 3, but my daily wearer is gaining 1-3 minutes per day. It's an automatic movement which requires servicing about every 5-8 years for about $300. I've never serviced it and was debating replacing it with a nice quartz watch with sapphire crystal that can survive on a battery for 20 years (new battery every year or so for $10).
Anyway, for now I'm just turning back my clock every day and dealing with this first world problem =).
Post by: Loretta on March 21, 2018, 09:15:38 AM
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Post by: HappierAtHome on March 27, 2018, 09:39:38 PM
Post by: FreshPrincess on March 28, 2018, 04:52:34 AM
My birthday is in May. I will include these on my list and send it to anyone interested :)
Post by: Padonak on March 28, 2018, 06:09:39 AM
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 28, 2018, 07:59:19 AM
Post by: Stachetastic on March 28, 2018, 08:14:02 AM
I also avoided buying a nicer camper in order to get a bathroom. Instead, I ordered a seat to place on a bucket to take in the old, raggedy camper we already have. Total cost: under $10.
I technically bought something in both of these scenarios, so I'm not sure if that disqualifies me.
Post by: Rural on March 28, 2018, 08:21:10 PM
Post by: Cali on March 28, 2018, 08:50:22 PM
I did not buy a new dryer when I realized mine was no longer tumbling. I ordered a new belt, which should arrive tomorrow. In the meantime, I will study some youtube videos on dryer repair.
I also avoided buying a nicer camper in order to get a bathroom. Instead, I ordered a seat to place on a bucket to take in the old, raggedy camper we already have. Total cost: under $10.
I technically bought something in both of these scenarios, so I'm not sure if that disqualifies me.
I’d claim it, you saved a fortune on the camper
Post by: Rosy on March 29, 2018, 07:23:08 AM
Well, the flowers will look just as good in the pot I already own, it is a nice pot - so get over yourself and curb your impulse spending.
Drowning my sorrows, eh, I mean, I'll celebrate my victory with a glass of wine this afternoon - after I replanted my old pot with spring flowers!:)
Post by: lowiyawa on March 30, 2018, 04:07:01 AM
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Post by: Hula Hoop on April 07, 2018, 03:47:31 PM
Post by: BookLoverL on April 30, 2018, 08:52:03 AM
Post by: kaypinkHH on April 30, 2018, 09:38:32 AM
(Impt to note, I'm 38.5 weeks pregnant...this was quite the mental struggle to NOT get the milkshake)
Post by: Cali on April 30, 2018, 05:16:02 PM
Great day all in all.
Post by: Hula Hoop on June 08, 2018, 02:03:21 PM
Post by: nkt0 on June 08, 2018, 02:06:13 PM
Post by: Wings5 on June 09, 2018, 06:36:49 PM
I'm curious. When I forgo these things, I usually make it a point to contribute the same amount to an investment account. I call it the Financial Pick Six.
Does anyone else do anything like this? I figure if small splurges add up, so do small investments. Sort of like the latte factor, but random.
Post by: nkt0 on June 09, 2018, 09:30:41 PM
Does anyone else do anything like this? I figure if small splurges add up, so do small investments. Sort of like the latte factor, but random.
I do something similar. Any small windfalls go toward savings. For example, I discovered an error on my grocery bill and received a $50 gift card from the store manager. I immediately put $50 into savings.
Post by: OtherJen on June 09, 2018, 10:50:35 PM
Post by: EngineeringFI on June 10, 2018, 11:10:03 AM
Post by: ProxyRetired on June 14, 2018, 07:24:19 PM
WFH a couple days a week. Family went out for a play date with friends, so I was all alone.
Wanted to go to subway. Got in my car, backed of driveway, had a flash of MMM staring at me... so I pulled back in and make a sandwich myself.
Post by: littlelykke on June 15, 2018, 03:24:18 PM
Post by: Stachetastic on June 15, 2018, 07:50:33 PM
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Post by: jengod on January 08, 2019, 03:14:59 PM
Our son's school is no longer distributing email addresses for electronic party invites due to privacy concerns. They will distribute paper invites. So I'm handwriting 24+ invites rather than doing "desktop publishing" as they called it 30 years ago.
I bought the blanks and some new pens, but that's still cheaper than a printer and eventual replacement ink cartridges, plus a dead printer won't eventually become landfill ewaste.
Wish us luck on our continued "no printer" quest!!
Post by: freedomfightergal on January 08, 2019, 06:51:22 PM
Post by: Dicey on January 09, 2019, 06:33:15 PM
Post by: Rosy on January 10, 2019, 12:33:39 PM
Wine.
I'm curious. When I forgo these things, I usually make it a point to contribute the same amount to an investment account. I call it the Financial Pick Six.
Does anyone else do anything like this? I figure if small splurges add up, so do small investments. Sort of like the latte factor, but random.
I like the term Financial Pick Six (I think it is called Pick Five in Florida though).
I split mine into personal slush fund or savings.
At the end of the month, I might top off the Holiday savings club by a twenty and/or drop fifteen bucks into the slush fund to help it grow a bit too:) like a reward for good behavior.
Post by: jengod on January 12, 2019, 11:08:25 PM
Post by: BuffaloStache on January 13, 2019, 02:02:44 PM
Post by: minimalistgamer on January 13, 2019, 03:11:07 PM
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Post by: Gail2000 on January 13, 2019, 04:17:58 PM
Post by: Frugal Lizard on January 13, 2019, 05:38:22 PM
Post by: redwood_canyon on January 20, 2019, 09:57:38 PM
I also did not partake in somewhat of a traditions of eating skittles in the lounge car. Something I have fond memories of as a child, instead I enjoyed saving the $3.75.
From the train station to uni I did not use Uber, and instead called a Taxi. (due to MMM's blog post on being an Uber driver. Knowing I had saved so much and the driver being so nice as to entertain questions for the whole 10 minute trip. I tipped him handsomely. (the company takes 1/2 of the fare, so since it was only a $6 fare and he would only recieve $3 I tipped him $4.
After that considering how little time it took him to make that amount, I may consider being a taxi driver.
Food for thought, But does anyone know of the average Taxi salary of anyone who reached FIRE as a driver?
Post by: FreeBear on January 22, 2019, 04:37:15 PM
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 24, 2019, 03:18:25 PM
Post by: Dicey on January 24, 2019, 04:54:05 PM
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Post by: brute on January 29, 2019, 12:49:44 PM
Post by: Vintage509 on January 30, 2019, 07:46:15 AM
In addition to all of the above, I am half way through the C25K program and have dropped 12 pounds. I work hard to set an example for my students and I know that I would much rather do the exercising than answer to my 60 accountability partners.(I teach in a very small rural Kansas school). I have committed to running a 5K in Wichita on March 23rd and am looking forward to it.
Post by: freedomfightergal on June 25, 2019, 10:01:47 AM
Post by: Rosy on June 26, 2019, 02:07:54 PM
I'll see if I can get them through the library - but if not, I will buy them anyway - next month:).
Post by: jinga nation on June 26, 2019, 02:22:16 PM
Boss came by asking if I wanted to go out for lunch (this is rare as he normally brings in, he's trying to eat healthier and lose weight).
I declined. Had a nice salad made by wife and 2 boiled eggs.
But I did take a walk with him to the food trucks.
Post by: jaysee on June 26, 2019, 02:32:54 PM
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Post by: Chris Pascale on July 25, 2019, 09:38:42 PM
At the grocery store where I normally would have gotten M&M's and chips, I bought a rotisserie chicken and a peach. No drink, because I brought a water bottle.
Post by: sonoranson on July 26, 2019, 07:14:48 AM
Got a free week of Amazon Kindle Unlimited. Will see what else I can get through before cancelling the renewal next week.
Post by: jengod on July 26, 2019, 08:18:37 PM
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Post by: Miss Piggy on August 06, 2019, 04:25:15 PM
A chocolate chip muffin as a snack. Was feeling peckish but resisted the temptation!
Don't answer this, as it's none of our business, but... I am picturing that you are from Michigan. The only other time I have heard the word "peckish" was from my good friend in Michigan.
Post by: keepingfocus on August 08, 2019, 02:59:03 AM
Don't answer this, as it's none of our business, but... I am picturing that you are from Michigan. The only other time I have heard the word "peckish" was from my good friend in Michigan.
Peckish is common in the UK :)
Post by: Miss Piggy on September 02, 2019, 03:32:57 PM
Most parts fit perfectly. With a Dremel and a little elbow grease, the new starter button fits in the bigger hole we had to make for it. (It was a smidge too big for the existing hole, even though our grill model was listed for the part.)
Almost new 8 year old grill!
Post by: Monerexia on September 02, 2019, 05:18:44 PM
Post by: okisok on September 03, 2019, 09:08:05 PM
But today I decided to eat a packet of instant oatmeal instead, and was on the way to the kitchen to heat it up when I coworker offered me an extra salad. So I had a lovely salad and put the oatmeal back for another no-spend lunch day.
Post by: Travis on September 04, 2019, 05:32:07 AM
Post by: lizzzi on September 04, 2019, 06:39:17 AM
Post by: PMG on September 04, 2019, 07:38:33 AM
My Amazon cart has in it currently: shower curtain because our old one doesn't reach the floor of our new shower, 110v/220v adapter plugs, and a step-down transformer. Haven't pulled the trigger because my wife thinks she can adapt some hooks to lower our shower curtain three inches and so far we haven't had a pressing need for the electrical equipment.
I did a similar fix just using torn strips of fabric. It was supposed to be a quick fix until I found something else, but it worked, and I liked the look and color and used it until I moved out of that apartment.
Post by: MyAlterEgoIsTaller on September 04, 2019, 09:35:27 AM
Post by: Travis on September 05, 2019, 05:00:30 PM
My Amazon cart has in it currently: shower curtain because our old one doesn't reach the floor of our new shower, 110v/220v adapter plugs, and a step-down transformer. Haven't pulled the trigger because my wife thinks she can adapt some hooks to lower our shower curtain three inches and so far we haven't had a pressing need for the electrical equipment.
I did a similar fix just using torn strips of fabric. It was supposed to be a quick fix until I found something else, but it worked, and I liked the look and color and used it until I moved out of that apartment.
Curtain problem solved permanently. She went to the store yesterday and found shower curtain hooks that were thin enough to fit the loops in the rail and loop around the existing hooks. The curtain is now only a half inch off the ground. Spent $5 to save at least $30.
Post by: Gerard on September 06, 2019, 03:10:21 PM
Heavy books in backpack to return to library. Forgot about them till I got to the supermarket. Bought less stuff, because limited room in backpack. Dropped off books at library, food at home. Hmm, if I have to go back out anyway, why not go to Chinatown and get cheaper pork? Hey, it's so cheap, let's get extra and make a big pot of ragu with my discount tomatoes. So now we have enough ragu for 3 or 4 nights of no time to cook, and 70-something meatballs for a dinner party tomorrow.
Okay, now 60-something meatballs. Don't judge me, they're tasty.
Post by: Loretta on September 07, 2019, 05:01:41 PM
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Post by: MissNancyPryor on September 22, 2019, 03:47:07 PM
Post by: MissNancyPryor on September 22, 2019, 03:49:23 PM
Then I remembered I have bowls.
Post by: Weisass on September 22, 2019, 07:39:49 PM
Post by: Dee_the_third on September 23, 2019, 09:56:21 PM
I think at some point I might give myself permission to make some candy corn trail mix. Other than that, I just remind myself that halloween chocolate is low quality with more packaging waste! Might as well go buy the good stuff.
Post by: parkerk on September 26, 2019, 03:20:33 PM
Instead I went to the sewing section and got almost two metres of plain white sewing elastic for $2.50. I used half a metre to lace up both my shoes, so now I have snazzy elastic-laced pull-on shoes and enough elastic to replace them again three times over if they break.
I am more proud of myself for this than shoelaces probably warrants, but whatever.
Post by: Loretta on September 29, 2019, 08:13:01 AM
Post by: bmjohnson35 on September 29, 2019, 09:25:41 AM
A mattress. It's amazing how expensive they are these days. We narrowed our top picks down to a few models and our top pick was over $6000 for a king size. We have a queen tempurpedic in another room and it's now 17 yrs old. It's still in great shape and my spouse loves it. We don't have an immediate need for this mattress, so we are still weighing our options.
BJ
Post by: MissNancyPryor on October 03, 2019, 10:18:15 AM
I made one using an old bath towel wrapped around the heavy, 2" diameter cardboard core saved from an area rug. I cut the core into 2 pieces to match the width of the door and rolled the bath towel around each, sewing it into place so it wouldn't unravel. It hugs the door closely and slides perfectly along the hardwood floor. It looks like this from the end: O_O
It is heavy, plush, and much better than some Chinese garbage found online. I have heard about doing something like this with fleece and pool noodles cut down to shape but since I had saved the cardboard core and had an ancient bath towel I was able to do it for $0 cost.
Post by: Mrs. D. on September 16, 2020, 02:17:09 PM
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Post by: iris lily on September 21, 2020, 03:32:06 PM
Yesterday was a big shopping day. I hit my favorite antique store which is very nice. I thought I would expand beyond it and I hit four more. None of the four we’re worth it and I won’t go back to them. So that’s a savings in time for the future, I just won’t bother. They have drek..
I steeled myself to go into the most expensive lighting store we have in the metro area. I remember decades ago I went through there shaking my head thinking who are these people who spend this much on light fixtures?
Well, now I’m one of those people who could easily afford to buy these light fixtures. But I didn’t buy any. There wasn’t anything I Especially liked. Other than seeing a ceiling fan that had clear plastic Blades, Nothing was too exciting. But oh my god that ceiling fan is a game changer for me… It’s life itself… I can now have ceiling fans because it’s practically invisible!
I darted into Whole Foodsv because I happenEd to be driving by. That’s a place I go into maybe once a year, And only then to point and laugh. Things are too expensive there and they are just odd. I half heartedly pickEd out a couple of things that would be OK to try. But when I saw the long Chevkout the line, I put them back and left the store. Whole Foods is pretty ridiculous.
Darted into an upscale furniture store. Everything in the damn store is sand colored. I’m not sure if there was one thing that was an actual color color. Everything is gray, greige, grays tan cream Beige or silver.
UGG who are these people who buy their furniture there?
That whole shopping expedition yesterday was actually very useful because it confirmed that my usual way of buying home furnishings is OK. I go to one antique store. I buy a few things off eBay. I go to one store for a custom order of a sofa. I scrounge around for chairs. Done.
Post by: cooking on September 22, 2020, 04:57:59 PM
Post by: okisok on October 09, 2020, 09:15:32 PM
I really wanted delivery pizza for dinner. I was craving unhealthy and easy. Instead, I ate popcorn and Pop-Tarts. Just as nutritionally deficient and super cheap :) I did take a multi-vitamin to help a bit!
Post by: okisok on October 18, 2020, 04:12:51 PM
Post by: Queen Frugal on October 19, 2020, 12:13:33 PM
Unbought:
$20/m in Verizon charges
$27/m for my RingCentral business phone account
$16/m for my videoconferencing service
$25/m in internet fees
$88/m saved that can be invested!!!
I really should do that once a year even if dealing with the sales people drive me batty. They either don't know squat or they are trying to upsell me.
Post by: Travis on November 15, 2020, 04:12:06 AM
Our office chair in the house is already a hand me down and falling apart. One of the arm rests falls on the floor if you put any weight on it. Last weekend someone in our apartment complex advertised a brand new leather reclining adjustable office chair for free. She was going to throw it in the dumpster because she didn't like the size.
One of my coworkers mentioned having an office chair that he wanted to throw out because the wheel is warped. I stopped by his house and took it off his hands. It's a cousin of the one I picked up a couple months ago.
One of the support legs is slightly bend outwards. It's metal. Can I just bang it back into place with a hammer?
Post by: Gone_fishing on November 16, 2020, 08:52:52 PM
Post by: HipGnosis on November 28, 2020, 06:13:31 PM
Most of what I print is less than a page and just for myself - recipes or list of things to buy or list of things to do, etc.
So, I've been putting full size pages with nothing on the back from junk mail on top of my pack of printer paper. When I need to print something for myself, I feed one into the printer.
Post by: okisok on November 29, 2020, 12:32:07 PM
Printer paper.
Most of what I print is less than a page and just for myself - recipes or list of things to buy or list of things to do, etc.
So, I've been putting full size pages with nothing on the back from junk mail on top of my pack of printer paper. When I need to print something for myself, I feed one into the printer.
I've been doing this for years! I really don't remember the last time I bought printer paper. That's the one positive about junk mail--usually the back is blank and I can run it through the printer. The maybe one time a year I need to print something 'official' or otherwise on a clean sheet, I print it at work.
Post by: jinga nation on November 30, 2020, 01:59:20 PM
I did buy my daughter some new swim equipment as a reward for getting onto a development swim team. None of it was on sale.
Post by: BuffaloStache on November 30, 2020, 03:03:18 PM
did not fall for any of the Cyber Monday deals. I did look at the offers though, and realized my family didn't need any of it.
I did buy my daughter some new swim equipment as a reward for getting onto a development swim team. None of it was on sale.
This is a great buy regardless of sale. Buying equipment which will help someone continue to exercise and continue maintaining their physical health is the best kind of purchase. Double so when the benefiting person has demonstrated that they will continue to use said equipment for a long time (like in making a development team). Congrats to them!
Post by: Loretta on December 01, 2020, 02:22:01 AM
I did not buy anything online EXCEPT 5 new bras from a new company and a humidifier from Walmart online. My bra situation is getting dire—I put cash in my bra this morning and by the time I went to use it, it had slipped down to my belt line.
Post by: Ogriv on December 03, 2020, 06:26:46 AM
The central heating in my home doesn't really target my body as I sit here working from home.
However, a blanket and a hot-water bottle might just suffice this winter.
Post by: parkerk on January 07, 2021, 05:12:31 PM
It's not like it saved me that much money or anything, but it's definitely a win in my "avoiding unnecessary consumer items" category.
Post by: Weisass on January 07, 2021, 07:47:29 PM
Post by: Dicey on January 08, 2021, 06:35:09 PM
*Let's see if I can remember it all:
New Buchman Dress 6.00
New Yoga Pants 6.00
Cal King Jersey Sheet Set 7.00
New Nordstrom Men's tidy whities 3/5.00
Scrabble tiles from two sets 2.00 (For crafty stuff. I have a big jar of them.)
Decorative bottle .50 (Filled with homemade vanilla for a Christmas gift.)
Puzzle 1.00
Yup, that's it, plus tax.
I'll try to do better tomorrow ;-)
Post by: Focus_on_the_fire on January 09, 2021, 01:14:24 PM
Post by: Freedomin5 on January 11, 2021, 05:43:29 AM
Post by: iris lily on January 11, 2021, 09:15:35 AM
My background with home appliances is that I just don’t care about them. I usually let DH buy our home appliances, or at least I go with him to the store but lose interest after 10 minutes. In the 30+ years we’ve been married, our kitchen stoves have been the most stripped down things we can buy. In fact our last purchase we went up a grade and got a oven with a glass door and a light in it. Fabulous improvement. It felt quite luxurious!
But as we are entering our senior years I want to have more luxury in my life. I’m renovating a small condo where I want everything to be super nice. I wasn’t really thinking about appliances and just figured I would have DH make a selection that I would finalize.
But then I ran across the cutest, blinged out blue stove from Ilve/ Hallman. Whoah. Seduced.
I’m not how much of a cook and I’m not buying it for it cooking features, I love the way it looked. In my tiny kitchen it would pop.
But my plan was foiled when DH pointed out it needed to 220 electric service. My condo is in an old building and DH has just finished renovating the kitchen and all walls are newly finished.He did NOT plan for 220 service. This would require ripping stuff out and redoing stuff. UGG. So I’m giving up on this Gorgeous little blue stove. It had brass trim.
Post by: nancy33 on January 14, 2021, 08:34:22 PM
Didn’t end up buying any of it though. I looked up standing desks, and balance board to use while standing, for my teenager who is STILL stuck at home on online high school due to covid. I lobbied for a new toilet! But my husband replaced some stuff instead for a few dollars. I didn’t feel like making dinner after work and almost ordered take out!! But now I’m eating the dinner I just made.
Post by: Loretta on January 20, 2021, 01:06:02 PM
I did not buy a new hat on AMZ and instead used a bar of Zote on the inner bands of my 2 not-so-great fitting hats and placed them into lingerie bags for a gentle wash cycle. They are now drying in the wind!
Post by: BuffaloStache on January 25, 2021, 08:49:58 AM
My car is certainly old, but it still works. I think I'll hold on to it at least until I start commuting with any regular certainty again (maybe late 2021/early 2022?)
Post by: Serendip on January 26, 2021, 11:23:52 AM
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Post by: jinga nation on January 27, 2021, 09:44:13 AM
but came home to eat wife's steel-cut oatmeal with choice of toppings, and french press (good coffee... i'm on a craftcoffee.com subscription).
it's been a loooooong time since i bought anything for breakfast. maybe sometime in late 2019. maybe...
Post by: Rosy on January 28, 2021, 01:55:55 PM
Post by: lazycow on January 28, 2021, 06:28:27 PM
Have gone five/six days without buying anything--although this morning I quickly glimpsed at an on-line sale of coats/dresses for a Nordic brand I like..but too much, too much! I've been known to spend $300-400 if I look at their site too long..need to block it.
Good for you! Nordic clothes are gorgeous. I have been trawling Etsy as I really, really want a hand knitted Fair Isle jumper. They are so beautiful. But I can knit, and learning how to do Fair Isle colourwork would be a good winter challenge. Sigh. The struggle is real.
Post by: Serendip on January 30, 2021, 09:00:25 AM
Have gone five/six days without buying anything--although this morning I quickly glimpsed at an on-line sale of coats/dresses for a Nordic brand I like..but too much, too much! I've been known to spend $300-400 if I look at their site too long..need to block it.
Good for you! Nordic clothes are gorgeous. I have been trawling Etsy as I really, really want a hand knitted Fair Isle jumper. They are so beautiful. But I can knit, and learning how to do Fair Isle colourwork would be a good winter challenge. Sigh. The struggle is real.
Ah, knitting that would be a great accomplishment @lazycow! I have been sucker (happily) for certain high-quality, beautiful brands however I am not wearing much besides comfy clothes this year--if I want to spice things up I should just start rotating through the clothes I have.
Start a 'dress up for dinner' project (dinner at home of course!)
Post by: okisok on February 02, 2021, 08:12:40 PM
The book wasn't available at my library and was $12 on Amazon. After a little digging on the public library site, I learned how to sign up for interlibrary loan. It only took about a week to get the book and I read it in a few hours. Had I bought it, I'd be out $12 for only a couple hours entertainment and it's a book I won't read again.
Post by: better late on February 12, 2021, 08:49:54 PM
...and then I googled grey marks on dishes and learned that they’re not scratches but marks left on the dishes from cutlery. A little Bar Keepers took the marks right off. So pleased.
Post by: lexde on February 13, 2021, 06:49:40 AM
So instead I made a beautiful aglio e olio for dinner. It was simple but delicious.
Also makeup; I have a professional portrait today but my mom has an extra Anastasia eye palette she gifted me! This will last a year easily! (I did buy some foundation after over a year without, new job and all.)
Post by: firefoxes on February 24, 2021, 02:33:49 PM
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Post by: lazycow on April 01, 2021, 03:49:41 AM
Post by: Loretta on April 04, 2021, 04:57:08 AM
I did NOT buy a bag and I did NOT buy any work dresses because my last couple from this particular thrift shop did not fit right. I did NOT buy jeans. I have plenty of clothes!
I did help spot brand new with tags stuff for my friend. She is newer to thrifting and this concept of brand new stuff for cheap really excites her.
Post by: BuffaloStache on April 29, 2021, 08:22:53 AM
We had perfectly good leftovers in the fridge while I was working from home, but I was craving something hot/different. Instead I just whipped something up with the leftovers we had.
Post by: Dee_the_third on April 29, 2021, 12:03:04 PM
Post by: lazycow on May 12, 2021, 12:44:33 AM
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Post by: MudPuppy on June 18, 2021, 12:18:27 PM
Noticed a piece of a plant I have that they like has broken off. Stuck it to root in a glass of water and when it rooted, I put it in a spare pot I have that will look nice in their kitchen.
Post by: RainyDay on June 24, 2021, 05:07:12 AM
Post by: MissNancyPryor on July 16, 2021, 11:09:45 PM
Also, I put in a request for a refund for my trace-of-Benzene Neutrogena spray sunscreens directly with the company and will not buy any new to replace them. Instead I will dig back into the closet to use up the lotions I already have.
Post by: nessness on July 18, 2021, 08:16:10 PM
Also, I put in a request for a refund for my trace-of-Benzene Neutrogena spray sunscreens directly with the company and will not buy any new to replace them. Instead I will dig back into the closet to use up the lotions I already have.Don't forget to check expiration dates - expired sunscreen doesn't work nearly as well.
Post by: slackmax on July 21, 2021, 12:42:37 PM
for $6.97 plus tax. OMG! Can u believe it? That's 24 cents per can before tax! 12 ounce cans. Tastes great.
Post by: ExExpress on July 22, 2021, 06:03:25 PM
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Post by: lazycow on August 31, 2021, 06:38:48 PM
I made online requests for my library to purchase 10 new release books. And I requested 10 inter-library loans for older, more obscure titles, as ILLs are now free on my library system!
Post by: rivendale on September 07, 2021, 03:53:19 PM
Post by: Rusted Rose on September 09, 2021, 05:43:00 AM
I did not buy anything during all the Labor Day weekend "sales".
There were Labor Day weekend sales?
I guess there were. Didn't quite register on me. I suppose I'm fairly well insulated from a lot of consumery messaging.
As for what I didn't buy, it was anything additional for a 1970s-themed Halloween party coming up next month. Nothing in my outfit is genuine 70s -- the actual 70s pieces I have didn't pop as well as what I'm going with -- but the ensemble assembled from my existing closet gives a good enough funky impression. (Yay corduroy.)
Post by: Rusted Rose on September 09, 2021, 06:09:09 AM
One item will replace an almost-used-up sunscreen skin care product. I hadn't decided on what I would replace it with and didn't want to spend as much either. Then this new product showed up -- at half the cost (well, 52% less actually). Problem solved.
Post by: Wings5 on December 29, 2021, 10:08:33 PM
Post by: ca-rn on December 31, 2021, 10:58:05 AM
I've been wanting one since its been cold but realized a long buff can be folded into a balacava- 2 in 1!!!
So I sewed one up(!) with a stashed lightweight merino wool jersey. I didn't have the special jersey ballpoint needle but it sewed up nicely with no skipped stitches.
Its a bit too tight to make a balacava but so comfy and warm as a buff. Will sew another but slightly wider! And plan to sew up some merino wool camisole/tanks- those things are pricey!!!
Post by: ExExpress on February 03, 2022, 07:32:03 PM
Post by: ColoAndy on February 04, 2022, 12:39:03 PM
Post by: oneday on February 10, 2023, 07:07:52 PM
As I continued shopping, I realized that the bottle would not make me as happy as the one I already have (which has a better superhero logo), and I don't need another water bottle in the first place!
$7.99 was a good price for that bottle. However, I got to spend $0.00 and am just as happy and prepared for the gym as before.
Post by: BlueMR2 on February 11, 2023, 02:04:58 PM
Post by: Dicey on February 11, 2023, 02:25:37 PM
Back in the car, we feasted on yummy deli-style sandwiches I made before we hit the road this morning.
Bonus: listening to free YouTube music. Mr. Dicey's Favorite Artist just dropped a new album last week and we're listening to the whole thing absolutely free. How do they do that? My previous self spent (relative) crap-tons of money on music, film, and developing. Now that stuff can be had free. Mind blowing.
Post by: jnw on February 16, 2023, 02:57:46 PM
Post by: Serendip on February 16, 2023, 09:25:24 PM
Contemplated walking to the store to buy one.. Decided to bake with what I have (since I'm doing a pantry challenge anyhow. Apple Butter Cookies for the win--double bonus points since I was able to use up apple butter and some coconut flour)
Post by: ixtap on February 17, 2023, 10:32:13 AM
Road trippn' home from a gloriously sunny week in SoCal. Stopped at Costco in Lancaster gas up. I noticed the Wendy's was closer than the warehouse, so I used their bathrooms without buying anything. Should I not have done that?
Back in the car, we feasted on yummy deli-style sandwiches I made before we hit the road this morning.
Bonus: listening to free YouTube music. Mr. Dicey's Favorite Artist just dropped a new album last week and we're listening to the whole thing absolutely free. How do they do that? My previous self spent (relative) crap-tons of money on music, film, and developing. Now that stuff can be had free. Mind blowing.
There haven't been many sunny days in SoCal lately, you must have hit that just right.
Post by: Dicey on February 17, 2023, 02:33:42 PM
There's SoCal, and then there's the Desert ;-)Road trippn' home from a gloriously sunny week in SoCal. Stopped at Costco in Lancaster gas up. I noticed the Wendy's was closer than the warehouse, so I used their bathrooms without buying anything. Should I not have done that?
Back in the car, we feasted on yummy deli-style sandwiches I made before we hit the road this morning.
Bonus: listening to free YouTube music. Mr. Dicey's Favorite Artist just dropped a new album last week and we're listening to the whole thing absolutely free. How do they do that? My previous self spent (relative) crap-tons of money on music, film, and developing. Now that stuff can be had free. Mind blowing.
There haven't been many sunny days in SoCal lately, you must have hit that just right.
Post by: oneday on February 17, 2023, 06:26:23 PM
Besides, I didn't have time on my lunch break, and will meet a friend for social time in a hopefully better coffee shop tomorrow.
Post by: nancy33 on February 18, 2023, 11:11:16 PM
Post by: Dicey on February 19, 2023, 09:42:54 AM
Post by: okisok on February 19, 2023, 06:04:29 PM
While I was running these errands, I had a real craving for a hamburger. I came home and made a grilled cheese instead.
Post by: Weisass on February 19, 2023, 06:25:29 PM
Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 28, 2023, 01:08:49 PM
I realize line drying is a perfect option. The clothes last longer, less electricity consumption, less environmental impact, etc. The thing is....we plan to move in a couple of years. I do NOT want to buy a new dryer just to give it to the next owner. I think newer appliances are a selling point, but a dryer is required as part and parcel to the sale of a home. So, I remain conflicted. And at least for today, did not buy a dryer!
Post by: TreeLeaf on February 28, 2023, 03:31:12 PM
13 years old now. I fixed the plastic drum that was leaking, the drain pump, the circuit board, cleaned the drain pump filter multiple times, and yesterday cleaned the water intake screens to fix a low pressure error code.
We are a family of six so the washer is beat to shit but...it still works!
Post by: Extramedium on March 04, 2023, 10:29:54 AM
Post by: Miss Piggy on March 05, 2023, 07:43:32 PM
I do NOT want to buy a new dryer just to give it to the next owner. I think newer appliances are a selling point, but a dryer is required as part and parcel to the sale of a home. So, I remain conflicted. And at least for today, did not buy a dryer!
Interesting. I have never bought or sold a home that included a washer & dryer. In my area, the house would generally come with a stove and dishwasher, maybe a refrigerator (maybe not), and a microwave if it's built-in. But it's bring your own washer & dryer. Must be a geographical thing.
Post by: Loretta on March 06, 2023, 05:09:29 AM
Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 06, 2023, 02:13:38 PM
I do NOT want to buy a new dryer just to give it to the next owner. I think newer appliances are a selling point, but a dryer is required as part and parcel to the sale of a home. So, I remain conflicted. And at least for today, did not buy a dryer!
Interesting. I have never bought or sold a home that included a washer & dryer. In my area, the house would generally come with a stove and dishwasher, maybe a refrigerator (maybe not), and a microwave if it's built-in. But it's bring your own washer & dryer. Must be a geographical thing.
Sorry... I missed a word in there. It should have read "but a dryner is NOT required as part and parcel to the sale"....
Thanks for the pickup!
Post by: oneday on March 06, 2023, 04:43:28 PM
I do NOT want to buy a new dryer just to give it to the next owner. I think newer appliances are a selling point, but a dryer is required as part and parcel to the sale of a home. So, I remain conflicted. And at least for today, did not buy a dryer!
Interesting. I have never bought or sold a home that included a washer & dryer. In my area, the house would generally come with a stove and dishwasher, maybe a refrigerator (maybe not), and a microwave if it's built-in. But it's bring your own washer & dryer. Must be a geographical thing.
Definitely geographical. In my area, it is OK to sell a house without any appliances...however, need to state "appliances convey" or "do not convey".
Last night I didn't buy a substitute grocery item when my normal one was sold out. I haven't tried the substitute, but didn't need the original item anyway, just "stocking up".
Also didn't buy a fancy coffee shop drink, since they were also sold out of a key ingredient, lol. Thank you, supply chain disruptions.
Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 06, 2023, 06:48:23 PM
Post by: sonofsven on March 13, 2023, 05:56:58 PM
21lb
17lb of fillets after butchering.
Average retail price for this particular strain of salmon (Columbia river spring chinook) is $40/lb = $680 worth of increase in my "net" worth (argh)
Post by: Serendip on March 13, 2023, 06:47:56 PM
A salmon. Instead, I caught one.
21lb
17lb of fillets after butchering.
Average retail price for this particular strain of salmon (Columbia river spring chinook) is $40/lb = $680 worth of increase in my "net" worth (argh)
wow--a huge salmon! congrats :)
Post by: jinga nation on April 14, 2023, 06:29:43 AM
Certain plants in my back yard and front garden require watering every 48-72 hours. I was using 5 gal buckets. Passed by home improvement store yesterday, saw some watering cans. It wasn't the price ($8) that dissuaded me, it was the cheap molded plastic that could crack easily anytime. They didn't have anything sturdier in stock. Decided to continue using the 5 gal buckets.
Post by: Dicey on April 14, 2023, 07:42:36 AM
Watering cans. 2. 2 gal each.What about some gallon milk jugs? Would they be slightly easier to lug about? Good job on resisting the new plastic impulse.
Certain plants in my back yard and front garden require watering every 48-72 hours. I was using 5 gal buckets. Passed by home improvement store yesterday, saw some watering cans. It wasn't the price ($8) that dissuaded me, it was the cheap molded plastic that could crack easily anytime. They didn't have anything sturdier in stock. Decided to continue using the 5 gal buckets.
Post by: jinga nation on April 14, 2023, 02:04:22 PM
That would mean more trips to the faucet, which isn't ideal in summer here on the left side of 'Murica's Phallus's shaft.Watering cans. 2. 2 gal each.What about some gallon milk jugs? Would they be slightly easier to lug about? Good job on resisting the new plastic impulse.
Certain plants in my back yard and front garden require watering every 48-72 hours. I was using 5 gal buckets. Passed by home improvement store yesterday, saw some watering cans. It wasn't the price ($8) that dissuaded me, it was the cheap molded plastic that could crack easily anytime. They didn't have anything sturdier in stock. Decided to continue using the 5 gal buckets.
So I'm using milk gallons, punching a hole in the cap, cutting a section of the bottom open, inverting, and using that as slow irrigation. And a couple of 5 gal buckets to do some farmer's carry workouts and fill the drip gallons. :-)
Wife's not happy with my "village style" irrigation, but I told her it is better for the wallet and the environment, unless she has a better zero cost idea.
Post by: BuffaloStache on April 20, 2023, 11:52:03 AM
I was at a conference, tired in the mid-morning, and chose not to buy a cup of coffee. Then fortune favored me and the conference provided coldbrew coffee for all attendees ~1 hour later. Score.
Post by: Serendip on April 20, 2023, 02:06:57 PM
I've never actually bought them before but someone was giving a box away at work so I took them as an experiment (normally eat mostly healthy, non-processed food). They really are strange--kindof like eating sugared cardboard. I'm a sucker for a new experience (within limits!)
Post by: Valley of Plenty on April 22, 2023, 09:13:58 PM
$20 successfully not spent!
Post by: Dicey on April 23, 2023, 07:12:08 PM
Post by: Gerard on April 25, 2023, 06:57:47 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o)
Weirdly, she started getting tons of compliments on her hair, so now I do it all the time! Saves her all the fuss of appointments and waiting at the salon, plus some decent money.
It helps that genetics and lifestyle have given her extremely healthy hair.
Post by: Valley of Plenty on April 28, 2023, 03:10:46 AM
I started cutting my sweetie's hair during covid, a very simple cut I learned from a youtube video that I can do with kitchen scissors in about 45 seconds. I think it was this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o)
Weirdly, she started getting tons of compliments on her hair, so now I do it all the time! Saves her all the fuss of appointments and waiting at the salon, plus some decent money.
It helps that genetics and lifestyle have given her extremely healthy hair.
That's awesome! I always hear that women's haircuts are super complicated and therefor impractical for the average person to do at home. This is the first time I've heard anything to the contrary.
Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 28, 2023, 04:31:25 AM
Post by: Treedream on April 28, 2023, 07:53:18 AM
Post by: SunnyDays on April 28, 2023, 12:42:17 PM
I started cutting my sweetie's hair during covid, a very simple cut I learned from a youtube video that I can do with kitchen scissors in about 45 seconds. I think it was this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o)
Weirdly, she started getting tons of compliments on her hair, so now I do it all the time! Saves her all the fuss of appointments and waiting at the salon, plus some decent money.
It helps that genetics and lifestyle have given her extremely healthy hair.
That's awesome! I always hear that women's haircuts are super complicated and therefor impractical for the average person to do at home. This is the first time I've heard anything to the contrary.
Not true at all. I used to cut my mom's layered hair all the time, and also did my aunt's. I would cut my own layered hair if I could reach around the back. As it is, I do touch ups to the sides and bangs as needed between salon jobs. Anyone who's been to a women's stylist, and watches their technique carefully can do the same at home, with a good pair of scissors.
Post by: Dicey on April 28, 2023, 06:03:31 PM
Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 30, 2023, 06:59:04 PM
Post by: Valley of Plenty on May 02, 2023, 12:25:47 AM
got home from a long weekend trip for DS's sporting event. Long ride home in very "sporty" weather complicated by a teammate's parent with some car trouble. Got her to a service station and eventually got her home and arrived to our home at dinner time. Considered ordering food, but decided to dig around in the freezer and had a frozen pizza (bought on sale of course!) and some frozen fries in the back of the freezer. Not the healthiest meal, but cheap, faster than a restaurant and was able to unpack and do the first load of laundry while it cooked!
What is "sporty" weather? Based on the weather in my own area the last few days I'm guessing rain?
Never heard weather described as sporty before.
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 02, 2023, 05:00:12 AM
Post by: sonofsven on May 02, 2023, 06:20:24 AM
Post by: GilesMM on May 02, 2023, 06:27:06 AM
Post by: Serendip on May 02, 2023, 08:27:50 AM
A Tesla
But why not? ;)
Post by: Serendip on May 02, 2023, 08:30:16 AM
He really needs a pair of pants-- I found an older pair of his Levis with rips and I'm patching them up. They actually look pretty cool.
Post by: sonofsven on May 02, 2023, 02:46:43 PM
A Tesla
But why not? ;)
I don't have a blog.
Post by: scottnews on May 07, 2023, 11:00:28 PM
But did you buy an apartment in a car free community?A Tesla
But why not? ;)
I don't have a blog.
Post by: sonofsven on May 08, 2023, 08:19:02 AM
But did you buy an apartment in a car free community?A Tesla
But why not? ;)
I don't have a blog.
Haha, no, not me. I'm more inclined to move from my remote country property to an even more remote country property.
Post by: getsorted on May 08, 2023, 12:06:13 PM
I started cutting my sweetie's hair during covid, a very simple cut I learned from a youtube video that I can do with kitchen scissors in about 45 seconds. I think it was this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5HH5z3z4o)
Weirdly, she started getting tons of compliments on her hair, so now I do it all the time! Saves her all the fuss of appointments and waiting at the salon, plus some decent money.
It helps that genetics and lifestyle have given her extremely healthy hair.
That's awesome! I always hear that women's haircuts are super complicated and therefor impractical for the average person to do at home. This is the first time I've heard anything to the contrary.
Not true at all. I used to cut my mom's layered hair all the time, and also did my aunt's. I would cut my own layered hair if I could reach around the back. As it is, I do touch ups to the sides and bangs as needed between salon jobs. Anyone who's been to a women's stylist, and watches their technique carefully can do the same at home, with a good pair of scissors.
I have had one professional haircut in the last six years. I use a technique similar to the one in the video, but much shorter-- just above shoulder-length. I recently bought some of those shears that are a comb on one side to improve the layering at the ends.
The thing about cutting your own hair is that you only have to learn one haircut (yours) and one hair type (yours). Cosmetologists have to have a lot more skills, but you don't need to remotely approach their level.
Post by: Valley of Plenty on May 11, 2023, 03:19:15 AM
I'll be utilizing a free subscription to the Jolly Roger streaming service from now on. Yarrr
Post by: mm1970 on May 11, 2023, 10:06:47 AM
Post by: Dicey on May 11, 2023, 05:49:57 PM
Post by: AMandM on May 15, 2023, 02:37:16 PM
So I'm wearing a dress I already owned and I'll donate what I would have spent on a skirt to the charity instead.
Post by: stashja on May 15, 2023, 07:29:52 PM
Post by: jnw on May 16, 2023, 12:11:25 AM
It would of been a $900 upgrade.
Since computer stuff is a necessity for me and not under my discretionary category tree, I tried to justify it. Desktop computers are a necessity for me because I get good use out of them every single day. (I'm on my mac more than my ipad or iphone by far.)
But I really won't get all that much more performance in reality. I rarely do any video editing or other CPU/GPU intensive stuff. Mainly web browsing, youtube videos, spreadsheet, personal finance software etc.
The mac I have already is blazingly fast compared to previous generation of Intel mac computers. Very low power usage and silent.
I think I'll stick with this M1 for 2 more years and sell it for like $250 and buy a used Mac Mini M2 Pro for like $750 perhaps. That way I only lose $150 more dollars of depreciation over the next two years instead of $550. I need to stay 2 years behind on macs never buying new ones. I already stay two years behind on ipads and iphones, buying used ones in mint condition for half the price or less -- immediately selling off the older model I had previously.
Post by: Freedomin5 on May 16, 2023, 06:35:01 AM
I decided not to upgrade my Mac Mini M1 (8gb ram / 256gb ssd) -- currently worth $400 used (paid $600 for it two years ago)-- to a brand new Mac Mini M2 Pro (16gb ram / 512gb ssd) -- $1199 at Amazon.com $1301 with taxes.
It would of been a $900 upgrade.
Since computer stuff is a necessity for me and not under my discretionary category tree, I tried to justify it. Desktop computers are a necessity for me because I get good use out of them every single day. (I'm on my mac more than my ipad or iphone by far.)
But I really won't get all that much more performance in reality. I rarely do any video editing or other CPU/GPU intensive stuff. Mainly web browsing, youtube videos, spreadsheet, personal finance software etc.
The mac I have already is blazingly fast compared to previous generation of Intel mac computers. Very low power usage and silent.
I think I'll stick with this M1 for 2 more years and sell it for like $250 and buy a used Mac Mini M2 Pro for like $750 perhaps. That way I only lose $150 more dollars of depreciation over the next two years instead of $550. I need to stay 2 years behind on macs never buying new ones. I already stay two years behind on ipads and iphones, buying used ones in mint condition for half the price or less -- immediately selling off the older model I had previously.
I’m curious…why do you need to replace your computer after two years? Why not use it until it dies?
I use my surface pro for many of the things you listed — web browsing, YouTube, spreadsheets, writing reports, etc. I’ve had it since 2017, and it’s still going strong.
Post by: jnw on May 16, 2023, 07:02:35 AM
I decided not to upgrade my Mac Mini M1 (8gb ram / 256gb ssd) -- currently worth $400 used (paid $600 for it two years ago)-- to a brand new Mac Mini M2 Pro (16gb ram / 512gb ssd) -- $1199 at Amazon.com $1301 with taxes.
It would of been a $900 upgrade.
Since computer stuff is a necessity for me and not under my discretionary category tree, I tried to justify it. Desktop computers are a necessity for me because I get good use out of them every single day. (I'm on my mac more than my ipad or iphone by far.)
But I really won't get all that much more performance in reality. I rarely do any video editing or other CPU/GPU intensive stuff. Mainly web browsing, youtube videos, spreadsheet, personal finance software etc.
The mac I have already is blazingly fast compared to previous generation of Intel mac computers. Very low power usage and silent.
I think I'll stick with this M1 for 2 more years and sell it for like $250 and buy a used Mac Mini M2 Pro for like $750 perhaps. That way I only lose $150 more dollars of depreciation over the next two years instead of $550. I need to stay 2 years behind on macs never buying new ones. I already stay two years behind on ipads and iphones, buying used ones in mint condition for half the price or less -- immediately selling off the older model I had previously.
I’m curious…why do you need to replace your computer after two years? Why not use it until it dies?
I use my surface pro for many of the things you listed — web browsing, YouTube, spreadsheets, writing reports, etc. I’ve had it since 2017, and it’s still going strong.
Well if you asked me the same question regarding the iphone, the quick and easy answer would be, to avoid having to replace the battery on a 4 year old phone.
But after two more years, my Mac Mini M1 will be 4 years old. I imagine after 7 years it will be obsolete and not supported by apple anymore I am not sure. So I could probably go 4 more years instead of 2.
To be honest there are couple things that bother me about the mac mini m1 vs the mac mini m2 pro. The mac mini m1 only has 2 thunderbolt ports vs the m2 pro having 4 thunderbolt ports. Also there is a bluetooth problem with the m1 that seems to be resolved in the m2 line -- I have to position my m1 in not a not so ideal location to get consistent connectivity.
Another reason I guess I'd like to switch is this one only has 8gb of ram whereas the m2 pro has 16gb. Since this one only has 8gb ram it does more swapping on the SSD. And well SSD's wear out after a while and it seems to me 4 years of use is enough considering it swaps a lot more often than the 16gb model. I also use my Mac Mini M1 as a DVR to record over the air (Plex lifetime subscription) and it records the ~6GB program first on the SSD before transfering over to my external 8TB HDD. So its had plenty of writes already. (If the SSD fails on the mac mini m1 then the entire unit is junk since it is all integrated on the chip.)
But regardless if I keep a used computer I buy for 2 or even 4 years, I just need to make sure it is at least 2 years old when I buy it because most of the depreciation is the first 2 years like phones and ipads.
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 16, 2023, 07:30:12 AM
I've switched over to HP because for web browsing/word processing etc, they are less than a third of the price of a mac and have all the functionality--albeit do not last quite as long.
I think macs are very attractive and their inter/intra operabiliity (*within the apple universe) is amazing. However, I absolutely cannot stomach the prices and the planned obsolescence of ipad/iphone/mac products and have refused to buy any. My moto g power phone and hp laptop do everything I need for a fraction of the price of apple products--even bought used.
Note- this is only my personal opinion. Others may have perfectly valid reasons for being a part of the apple world. I just find them to be usurious.
Post by: getsorted on May 16, 2023, 07:43:54 AM
My moto g power phone and hp laptop do everything I need for a fraction of the price of apple products--even bought used.
The Moto Gs are always the top of the "budget phone category" lists for a reason! They're very functional, although I don't think the lifespan is anywhere near an iPhone.
Post by: jnw on May 16, 2023, 07:44:37 AM
I've had macs last 7 years. I think their long life is the only reason I'd even consider buying one unless I was a graphic artist.
I've switched over to HP because for web browsing/word processing etc, they are less than a third of the price of a mac and have all the functionality--albeit do not last quite as long.
I think macs are very attractive and their inter/intra operabiliity (*within the apple universe) is amazing. However, I absolutely cannot stomach the prices and the planned obsolescence of ipad/iphone/mac products and have refused to buy any. My moto g power phone and hp laptop do everything I need for a fraction of the price of apple products--even bought used.
Note- this is only my personal opinion. Others may have perfectly valid reasons for being a part of the apple world. I just find them to be usurious.
I have a relatively new iphone for $100 per year. I have a relatively new 12.9" ipad pro for $150 per year. I will have a relatively new mac for about $150 per year as well. So $400 a year total for a nice mac, phone and ipad pro, or about $33 per month for all three. I save about 55% of my net income, saving about $2300 per month. I spend almost nothing on disrectionary items and well I figure $33 per month is fair since all three bring so much value to my life. I've done a bit of price comparisons in the past and I think the mac/iphone/ipad are better value, since they depreciate more slowly. They also are relatively reliable as well usually perform better. I also really like the Mac os and iphone/ipad os as well as the ecosystem. EDIT: I find if you don't buy an overspecced apple item, buy a two year old model, they aren't that expensive.. again I bought my mac mini m1 for $600 and it blew away everything at the time, even very good intel processors costing much more. I've only lost $200 in depreciation on my brand new mac mini m1 in 2 years.
EDIT #2: just switching from coffee with cream to black tea -- along with now making our own liquid stevia from stevia extract powder -- between the both of us here, we are saving $800 per year, or twice the cost of $400 per year for a iphone/ipad pro/mac.
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 16, 2023, 08:06:47 AM
Post by: Gerard on May 16, 2023, 09:50:40 AM
The thing about cutting your own hair is that you only have to learn one haircut (yours) and one hair type (yours). Cosmetologists have to have a lot more skills, but you don't need to remotely approach their level.
This is top-line transferable wisdom here. There are so many places where we can become highly skilled in the one tiny sub-area that we need. It's like street food vendors -- a dude in Istanbul making honey fritters may not be able to cook a full meal to chef standards, but he's made easily 100 times as many honey fritters as any Michelin-starred chef in the world, and he's got it down pat.
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 16, 2023, 10:43:54 AM
There are so many skills one can master in their own sphere of influence. Perhaps not master, but perform well enough to not have to outsource . Like @sadiesortsitout, we cut our own hair. We also do our own basic engine maintenance, clean our home, paint, basic plumbing and electrical work, etc. Not well enough to hang a shingle, but we know how our items work and can keep them all running.
Post by: Freedomin5 on May 16, 2023, 03:15:24 PM
I decided not to upgrade my Mac Mini M1 (8gb ram / 256gb ssd) -- currently worth $400 used (paid $600 for it two years ago)-- to a brand new Mac Mini M2 Pro (16gb ram / 512gb ssd) -- $1199 at Amazon.com $1301 with taxes.
It would of been a $900 upgrade.
Since computer stuff is a necessity for me and not under my discretionary category tree, I tried to justify it. Desktop computers are a necessity for me because I get good use out of them every single day. (I'm on my mac more than my ipad or iphone by far.)
But I really won't get all that much more performance in reality. I rarely do any video editing or other CPU/GPU intensive stuff. Mainly web browsing, youtube videos, spreadsheet, personal finance software etc.
The mac I have already is blazingly fast compared to previous generation of Intel mac computers. Very low power usage and silent.
I think I'll stick with this M1 for 2 more years and sell it for like $250 and buy a used Mac Mini M2 Pro for like $750 perhaps. That way I only lose $150 more dollars of depreciation over the next two years instead of $550. I need to stay 2 years behind on macs never buying new ones. I already stay two years behind on ipads and iphones, buying used ones in mint condition for half the price or less -- immediately selling off the older model I had previously.
I’m curious…why do you need to replace your computer after two years? Why not use it until it dies?
I use my surface pro for many of the things you listed — web browsing, YouTube, spreadsheets, writing reports, etc. I’ve had it since 2017, and it’s still going strong.
Well if you asked me the same question regarding the iphone, the quick and easy answer would be, to avoid having to replace the battery on a 4 year old phone.
But after two more years, my Mac Mini M1 will be 4 years old. I imagine after 7 years it will be obsolete and not supported by apple anymore I am not sure. So I could probably go 4 more years instead of 2.
To be honest there are couple things that bother me about the mac mini m1 vs the mac mini m2 pro. The mac mini m1 only has 2 thunderbolt ports vs the m2 pro having 4 thunderbolt ports. Also there is a bluetooth problem with the m1 that seems to be resolved in the m2 line -- I have to position my m1 in not a not so ideal location to get consistent connectivity.
Another reason I guess I'd like to switch is this one only has 8gb of ram whereas the m2 pro has 16gb. Since this one only has 8gb ram it does more swapping on the SSD. And well SSD's wear out after a while and it seems to me 4 years of use is enough considering it swaps a lot more often than the 16gb model. I also use my Mac Mini M1 as a DVR to record over the air (Plex lifetime subscription) and it records the ~6GB program first on the SSD before transfering over to my external 8TB HDD. So its had plenty of writes already. (If the SSD fails on the mac mini m1 then the entire unit is junk since it is all integrated on the chip.)
But regardless if I keep a used computer I buy for 2 or even 4 years, I just need to make sure it is at least 2 years old when I buy it because most of the depreciation is the first 2 years like phones and ipads.
That makes sense. Thank you for the explanation of your thought process, and it does make sense to buy used.
I guess I’ve always operated on the principle, “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.” Different strokes for different folks.
Post by: Valley of Plenty on May 16, 2023, 07:18:37 PM
I've had macs last 7 years. I think their long life is the only reason I'd even consider buying one unless I was a graphic artist.
I used a 2011 iMac as my daily PC until it finally crapped out about a year ago. I think 11 years is a pretty decent lifespan for a PC
Post by: jnw on May 16, 2023, 07:26:29 PM
I've had macs last 7 years. I think their long life is the only reason I'd even consider buying one unless I was a graphic artist.
I used a 2011 iMac as my daily PC until it finally crapped out about a year ago. I think 11 years is a pretty decent lifespan for a PC
Yeah Intel didn't make a lot of advances in tech from 2010 to 2020. I remember computers becoming obsolete like every 2 years from the 80's to 2010 or so.
I ran Mac OS on my i3770 from 2012 to 2021 so around 9 years. Then I got the Mac Mini M1.
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 16, 2023, 08:18:58 PM
Post by: Valley of Plenty on May 17, 2023, 12:38:15 AM
Yeah--- I'd be really happy with a eleven years as a lifespan!!!! I had a guy at best buy tell me they expect most PCs to last 24mo. That is just crazy.
I suppose that could be the case if you were to insist on always having the latest hardware, but if you aren't concerned with getting top of the line performance out of your PC at all times, you can certainly get far more than 24 months out of a new PC.
I have a number of friends who are avid PC gamers who use their computers to play all the latest titles, and even most of them only upgrade once every 3-5 years.
If you're only using your PC for regular home office stuff, I can't imagine you'd need to upgrade more than once, maybe twice a decade.
Post by: Treedream on May 23, 2023, 01:16:19 AM
Post by: Dicey on May 23, 2023, 08:10:32 AM
I see cake. Happy birthday, @Valley of Plenty!Yeah--- I'd be really happy with a eleven years as a lifespan!!!! I had a guy at best buy tell me they expect most PCs to last 24mo. That is just crazy.
I suppose that could be the case if you were to insist on always having the latest hardware, but if you aren't concerned with getting top of the line performance out of your PC at all times, you can certainly get far more than 24 months out of a new PC.
I have a number of friends who are avid PC gamers who use their computers to play all the latest titles, and even most of them only upgrade once every 3-5 years.
If you're only using your PC for regular home office stuff, I can't imagine you'd need to upgrade more than once, maybe twice a decade.
Post by: Valley of Plenty on May 24, 2023, 11:18:14 PM
Thanks! I didn't even know that was a feature :oI see cake. Happy birthday, @Valley of Plenty!Yeah--- I'd be really happy with a eleven years as a lifespan!!!! I had a guy at best buy tell me they expect most PCs to last 24mo. That is just crazy.
I suppose that could be the case if you were to insist on always having the latest hardware, but if you aren't concerned with getting top of the line performance out of your PC at all times, you can certainly get far more than 24 months out of a new PC.
I have a number of friends who are avid PC gamers who use their computers to play all the latest titles, and even most of them only upgrade once every 3-5 years.
If you're only using your PC for regular home office stuff, I can't imagine you'd need to upgrade more than once, maybe twice a decade.
Post by: getsorted on May 25, 2023, 05:44:50 AM
Post by: force majeure on May 25, 2023, 06:35:20 AM
I am not talking about his lunch, he also bought that in the canteen, subsidised price, but still was $8.
Meanwhile, I had my homemade lunch, maybe bought the soup costing $1.
Post by: BuffaloStache on August 16, 2023, 02:07:40 PM
In the office where I worked, a guy regularly spent $20 per day on snacks.
...
What?! That is insane! Was he getting gourmet caviar-based snacks or something?
Related, I didn't buy lunch today. DW and DS went out because they were meeting friends, but I decided to eat at home.
Post by: Serendip on August 29, 2023, 05:17:58 PM
Post by: Fire enthusiast on September 17, 2023, 04:32:35 PM
I turned to banana and orange instead :), I mean, they provide the same vitamin.
Post by: Loretta on September 26, 2023, 03:50:56 PM
Post by: EchoStache on October 14, 2023, 01:00:34 PM
Roof for our backyard patio. I have only gotten one estimate but this is likely $10-$20k we aren't spending.
Tile backsplash for kitchen. It is currently just drywall. No estimates yet but guessing this is at least $1,000 we are not spending.
E-bikes. I see us owning a pair at some point, but this is ~$3k we aren't spending.
Post by: Freedomin5 on October 14, 2023, 05:02:38 PM
Post by: sonofsven on October 14, 2023, 07:56:59 PM
Things we aren't buying(yet), that we would really like to:
Roof for our backyard patio. I have only gotten one estimate but this is likely $10-$20k we aren't spending.
Tile backsplash for kitchen. It is currently just drywall. No estimates yet but guessing this is at least $1,000 we are not spending.
E-bikes. I see us owning a pair at some point, but this is ~$3k we aren't spending.
Well, I love having an enclosed sun porch , so I understand the want for a cover, but tiling a backsplash is a really accessible DIY project that you could complete for a lot less than $1k in materials, if you have the time and inclination to do so.
Post by: parkerk on November 03, 2023, 10:50:52 AM
Post by: Dicey on November 03, 2023, 10:58:07 AM
Post by: Freedomin5 on November 10, 2023, 06:33:41 AM
Post by: BuffaloStache on November 13, 2023, 09:55:27 AM
A haircut..almost booked one and then just gave myself a trim.
I gave myself a haircut 2 weeks ago and completely forgot to list it here. It's become such of a habit for me that I don't even consider it "not buying" something... ha.
Does testing positive for COVID and not leaving my home count as money saving? I’m ordering delivery of food left and right though.
Hope you are feeling better/fully recovered!
Post by: draco44 on November 13, 2023, 07:21:29 PM
Post by: Dicey on November 14, 2023, 12:25:58 AM
Postage! Sort of. I had a post office clerk tell me exactly how much it would cost to mail a small package, then used up a bunch of random, non-collectable stamps to pay for mailing the package instead of just running a credit card. It took maybe three minutes to figure out what combo of stamps to use (think 41 cents + 69 cents, etc. - I stepped to the side and rejoined at the back of the line), but I got to use up something I'd already paid for and now have one less little thing cluttering up my space. I have four random stamps left I can use to mail letters, then going forward I'll just use forever stamps for letters and pay exact postage as needed for packages.Related: the second and subsequent ounces are considerably considerably cheaper. So many people just slap on two or three first class stamps without weighing and doing a little money-saving math.
Post by: draco44 on November 14, 2023, 10:32:23 AM
Postage! Sort of. I had a post office clerk tell me exactly how much it would cost to mail a small package, then used up a bunch of random, non-collectable stamps to pay for mailing the package instead of just running a credit card. It took maybe three minutes to figure out what combo of stamps to use (think 41 cents + 69 cents, etc. - I stepped to the side and rejoined at the back of the line), but I got to use up something I'd already paid for and now have one less little thing cluttering up my space. I have four random stamps left I can use to mail letters, then going forward I'll just use forever stamps for letters and pay exact postage as needed for packages.Related: the second and subsequent ounces are considerably considerably cheaper. So many people just slap on two or three first class stamps without weighing and doing a little money-saving math.
Too true, Dicey! One relative always does this and though at this point I choose to see it as a sign of love and them REALLY wanting to be sure something reaches me, I wish they'd save their pennies. It seems like for them it is worth the peace of mind. But I choose to do things differently.
Post by: sonofsven on November 14, 2023, 10:41:31 AM
Say I want to send a letter to my mom in another town.
If I address the letter to me and put her address as the return address and don't affix a stamp to the envelope and drop it at the post office in my town, where would the letter go?
Post by: Dicey on November 14, 2023, 12:45:04 PM
One thing I've always wondered about regarding the Post office.Probably depends on the mood of the person sorting the mail.
Say I want to send a letter to my mom in another town.
If I address the letter to me and put her address as the return address and don't affix a stamp to the envelope and drop it at the post office in my town, where would the letter go?
Post by: sonofsven on November 18, 2023, 04:48:06 AM
Post by: Artem_F on November 21, 2023, 08:09:12 AM
my wife and I spent one week near Rome, Italy. I had a conference there and my wife is fond of Italy, speaks fluent Italian, so she enjoyed Rome while I was enjoying the meetings. In the evenings, we tried a couple of local restaurants with a good rating. For some unknown reason, the food there was (a) too salty for us and (b) kind of expensive (note that we're comparing to Paris where we live). For example, a small salad made of lettuce and smoked salmon costs about 15 EUR.
The decision was simple - we went to a local store and bought all the ingredients. For the 6 portions of the same salad (actually, more delicious because we added mozzarella, pine tree nuts, etc) we paid about 10 EUR (=1.66EUR per portion = 1:9 ratio). So, we switched to hotel-kitchenette-prepared food and didn't buy 4 dinners out of 6. As a bonus, we didn't have puffy eyes in the mornings :)
Post by: jinga nation on December 01, 2023, 05:37:56 PM
I didn't buy a new wooden drying rack; I fixed my broken one with wood glue and clamps.
high-five!
I'll be repairing a clothes drying rack with CA glue and some hot glue (depending on the parts) - it ain't wood (i wish it was).
Post by: sonofsven on December 01, 2023, 06:29:01 PM
I didn't buy a new wooden drying rack; I fixed my broken one with wood glue and clamps.
high-five!
I'll be repairing a clothes drying rack with CA glue and some hot glue (depending on the parts) - it ain't wood (i wish it was).
Nice! Mine is set up by the wood stove right now, drying out my wet clothes.
Post by: Dicey on December 01, 2023, 08:46:02 PM
Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 02, 2023, 08:56:53 AM
bowl of plant based deliciousness for lunch.
Post by: draco44 on December 06, 2023, 08:51:02 PM
groceries. I saw a recipe I really wanted to try, then looked in the pantry and realized I have a bunch of items here that still need to be eaten....so, I'm roasting sweet potatoes, massaging kale and chopping apples and pecans and making a
bowl of plant based deliciousness for lunch.
I've had this grocery chat with myself before too. Your "use it up" meal sounds delicious though!
Post by: Miss Piggy on December 10, 2023, 12:18:09 PM
*pats self on back*
Post by: Dicey on December 10, 2023, 01:57:10 PM
Post by: jnw on December 10, 2023, 02:23:52 PM
I did NOT buy a $5200 life-size hippopotamus sculpture on Etsy.
*pats self on back*
o.O
Post by: jnw on December 10, 2023, 02:24:38 PM
I was so proud of myself that I am bringing an appetizer and a sweet to a party tonight, made from ingredients I have on hand. I just realized I'm out of one important ingredient. ARGH! At least it's inexpensive, but it means a trip to the store, boo. Hmmm, maybe I can get DH to do it on his walk. I have a broken toe, so no walking to the grocery store for me right now.
Broken toes suck, had a couple myself. Feel better soon.
Post by: Dicey on December 10, 2023, 08:55:26 PM
Thanks! DH did, in fact, pick up the missing ingredient on his walk today. Best of all, there were leftovers, hooray!I was so proud of myself that I am bringing an appetizer and a sweet to a party tonight, made from ingredients I have on hand. I just realized I'm out of one important ingredient. ARGH! At least it's inexpensive, but it means a trip to the store, boo. Hmmm, maybe I can get DH to do it on his walk. I have a broken toe, so no walking to the grocery store for me right now.
Broken toes suck, had a couple myself. Feel better soon.