Author Topic: What small things did you do TODAY to save money? (Read 7461308 times)

Raenia · « **Reply #12450 on:** January 27, 2019, 05:27:41 PM »

Gave myself a haircut yesterday. Giving it a few days to see if I like it, I used a different technique this time that doesn't need DH to help get the back even.

jengod · « **Reply #12451 on:** January 27, 2019, 07:03:56 PM »

INSOURCING: Fixed a broken drawer using tools and screws we had in the house

HARVEST: Picked five more tangerines off our tree; the rest are getting soft fast, and the crop will probably be done by early February.

HOME COOKING: Dutch baby and coffee made at home for breakfast

UNPLUGGED: It was 115F (46C) on our back porch again today, so we at least made use of it by line-drying another load of laundry, saving US$0.25.

DO WITHOUT: After tonight's season finale of Outlander, will cancel the Starz add-on to our Hulu account, saving $9 a month.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #12452 on:** January 27, 2019, 07:28:21 PM »

-Made (vs buy) homemade cauliflower rice for the first time tonight.
-Also, in awkward news, shaved my husband's back. He has to go in for extensive allergy testing, and they recommended a wax, which was $150. My husband is. . . very hairy?

Trifele · « **Reply #12453 on:** January 28, 2019, 03:01:28 AM »

Quote from: MaybeBabyMustache on January 27, 2019, 07:28:21 PM

-Also, in awkward news, shaved my husband's back. He has to go in for extensive allergy testing, and they recommended a wax, which was $150. My husband is. . . very hairy?

Yeah, I had that done. (The testing, not the shave job). Definitely better to go into that with smooth skin. Good luck to him!

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12454 on:** January 28, 2019, 05:00:39 AM »

Quote from: MaybeBabyMustache on January 27, 2019, 07:28:21 PM

-Made (vs buy) homemade cauliflower rice for the first time tonight.
-Also, in awkward news, shaved my husband's back. He has to go in for extensive allergy testing, and they recommended a wax, which was $150. My husband is. . . very hairy?

My DH recently had an operation where he had to remove hair from his chest and back, just in case they would have had to cut open. Luckily that wasn't the case.
We used a combination of a dehairing cream (for the parts he could do himself) and I used my lady shave on his back. The dehairing cream is not wax, so you don't need to tear the hairs out, just wash them off.

DH has gotten more hairy with the years.

Zaga · « **Reply #12455 on:** January 28, 2019, 05:13:34 AM »

Quote from: Linda_Norway on January 28, 2019, 05:00:39 AM

Quote from: MaybeBabyMustache on January 27, 2019, 07:28:21 PM
-Made (vs buy) homemade cauliflower rice for the first time tonight.
-Also, in awkward news, shaved my husband's back. He has to go in for extensive allergy testing, and they recommended a wax, which was $150. My husband is. . . very hairy?

My DH recently had an operation where he had to remove hair from his chest and back, just in case they would have had to cut open. Luckily that wasn't the case.
We used a combination of a dehairing cream (for the parts he could do himself) and I used my lady shave on his back. The dehairing cream is not wax, so you don't need to tear the hairs out, just wash them off.

DH has gotten more hairy with the years.

My DH had an operation awhile back where they had to shave his whole belly, but not his chest. He looked like he was wearing a hairy bra for months afterwards! The doctor specified that we were NOT to do the shaving as they would do it with sterile tools right before hand which would reduce the chance of infections.

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12456 on:** January 28, 2019, 05:34:03 AM »

I walked to work, partly through deep snow. Washed my hair at work with shampoo and towel provided by my company.
Ate free chocolate cake at work.

Bracken_Joy · « **Reply #12457 on:** January 28, 2019, 08:35:12 AM »

-I was determined not to have to buy the book for book club- so far I've been able to get everything through the library, but this current book I couldn't find anywhere, my old library's ebook system OR new library system, ebook or physical (I just moved). Luckily I mentioned it in my journal, and a helpful MMM friend was able to get it for me in HER library system!
-Went grocery shopping yesterday after making up a meal plan. Everything they had for one of the meals I'd picked was INSANELY more expensive than elsewhere. I went ahead and just scrapped that plan entirely, and picked a different one. Still ended up with some stupidly expensive items ($2/lb for bulk carrots?! $1.50/lb for regular green cabbage? WTF?), but way less than the other option. (Side note: are groceries spiking in price right now? Seems like it, but then I've only lived here a couple months, could just be acclimating to the new city)
-Been working through our frozen meat. Sometimes I get in the bad habit of "saving" really nice cuts from hunting or 1/4 cows, but then they're freezer burnt and not very good by the time I eat them. So I've been trying to eat the good stuff while it's still really good.

radram · « **Reply #12458 on:** January 28, 2019, 10:29:08 AM »

Quote from: Bracken_Joy on January 28, 2019, 08:35:12 AM

-I was determined not to have to buy the book for book club- so far I've been able to get everything through the library, but this current book I couldn't find anywhere, my old library's ebook system OR new library system, ebook or physical (I just moved). Luckily I mentioned it in my journal, and a helpful MMM friend was able to get it for me in HER library system!
-Went grocery shopping yesterday after making up a meal plan. Everything they had for one of the meals I'd picked was INSANELY more expensive than elsewhere. I went ahead and just scrapped that plan entirely, and picked a different one. Still ended up with some stupidly expensive items ($2/lb for bulk carrots?! $1.50/lb for regular green cabbage? WTF?), but way less than the other option. (Side note: are groceries spiking in price right now? Seems like it, but then I've only lived here a couple months, could just be acclimating to the new city)
-Been working through our frozen meat. Sometimes I get in the bad habit of "saving" really nice cuts from hunting or 1/4 cows, but then they're freezer burnt and not very good by the time I eat them. So I've been trying to eat the good stuff while it's still really good.

In my grocery store in WI, celery doubled in price the last 2 weeks. Something is definitely going on.

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12459 on:** January 28, 2019, 02:08:06 PM »

Quote from: Bracken_Joy on January 28, 2019, 08:35:12 AM

-I was determined not to have to buy the book for book club- so far I've been able to get everything through the library, but this current book I couldn't find anywhere, my old library's ebook system OR new library system, ebook or physical (I just moved). Luckily I mentioned it in my journal, and a helpful MMM friend was able to get it for me in HER library system!
-Went grocery shopping yesterday after making up a meal plan. Everything they had for one of the meals I'd picked was INSANELY more expensive than elsewhere. I went ahead and just scrapped that plan entirely, and picked a different one. Still ended up with some stupidly expensive items ($2/lb for bulk carrots?! $1.50/lb for regular green cabbage? WTF?), but way less than the other option. (Side note: are groceries spiking in price right now? Seems like it, but then I've only lived here a couple months, could just be acclimating to the new city)
-Been working through our frozen meat. Sometimes I get in the bad habit of "saving" really nice cuts from hunting or 1/4 cows, but then they're freezer burnt and not very good by the time I eat them. So I've been trying to eat the good stuff while it's still really good.

Our TV just had a program about preparing for emergencies, like when the power is out for several days. We were told that you should have a large bag of salt at home. Then you can pack the contents of your freezer in salt and keep them for several weeks. This was described in old books, like from the fifties.

OtherJen · « **Reply #12460 on:** January 28, 2019, 02:20:12 PM »

Shoveled my own snow instead of paying the neighbor kid to do it. Of course, that was 30 min ago and the ground is covered again so I might regret that decision later.

jengod · « **Reply #12461 on:** January 28, 2019, 07:15:52 PM »

I've been taking the cap off our water overflow pipe to create a makeshift graywater system that waters some herbs, but it seems like bugs crawl in the house through this path, so today I covered it with free scrap screening and a $2 hose clamp. This bed gets no other irrigation but this kitchen/laundry wastewater but grows us chives, oregano, sage, thyme, nasturtium and, as of this month, garlic.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #12462 on:** January 28, 2019, 08:49:53 PM »

-Line dried the majority of our clothes
-Leftovers for dinner
-DH drove the electric car to work today & charged for free

mountain mustache · « **Reply #12463 on:** January 28, 2019, 09:03:12 PM »

- returned a pair of pants I bought 4 months ago that I couldn't decide if I liked. I decided if it took me 4 months to even consider wearing them, then I probably didn't like them! And I'd rather have the $40 back.
- sold a pair of XC ski boots on eBay for $70

Money Badger · « **Reply #12464 on:** January 28, 2019, 09:08:24 PM »

In a DIY laundry room remodel, noticed that prices for shelving tracks that screw into the wall were either 3 feet or 6 feet long... And that a pair of 3 feet long ones were a 3rd more expensive than one 6 footer. Solution: Buy 2 and use hack saw to cut them in half. Savings ~$15 and free exercise from hack saw. The shelves are up and look awesome!

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12465 on:** January 29, 2019, 12:28:12 AM »

Quote from: Money Badger on January 28, 2019, 09:08:24 PM

In a DIY laundry room remodel, noticed that prices for shelving tracks that screw into the wall were either 3 feet or 6 feet long... And that a pair of 3 feet long ones were a 3rd more expensive than one 6 footer. Solution: Buy 2 and use hack saw to cut them in half. Savings ~$15 and free exercise from hack saw. The shelves are up and look awesome!

We once did the same with a cutting board for sewing. An A1 board was 4 times the cost of an A2 board. So we decided to buy 2 x A2. They are also easier to store when not in use.

Just Joe · « **Reply #12466 on:** January 29, 2019, 09:27:47 AM »

Replaced two parts on our family car. Prob saved $300. Car ought to be good for the rest of the time we own it with those two repairs. Rest of the car is in good condition. Car is unusually trouble-free for what little we paid for it.

The low battery was a defective battery. Replaced under warranty for free. The flat tire was a defective valve stem. Replaced for free by the tire shop where I bought the tires.

The task was extra good b/c I was able to have our eldest help and we had good conversations about their future plans i.e. vocational school vs Navy vs university vs community college.

letsdoit · « **Reply #12467 on:** January 29, 2019, 12:08:42 PM »

Quote from: Linda_Norway on January 28, 2019, 02:08:06 PM

Quote from: Bracken_Joy on January 28, 2019, 08:35:12 AM
-I was determined not to have to buy the book for book club- so far I've been able to get everything through the library, but this current book I couldn't find anywhere, my old library's ebook system OR new library system, ebook or physical (I just moved). Luckily I mentioned it in my journal, and a helpful MMM friend was able to get it for me in HER library system!
-Went grocery shopping yesterday after making up a meal plan. Everything they had for one of the meals I'd picked was INSANELY more expensive than elsewhere. I went ahead and just scrapped that plan entirely, and picked a different one. Still ended up with some stupidly expensive items ($2/lb for bulk carrots?! $1.50/lb for regular green cabbage? WTF?), but way less than the other option. (Side note: are groceries spiking in price right now? Seems like it, but then I've only lived here a couple months, could just be acclimating to the new city)
-Been working through our frozen meat. Sometimes I get in the bad habit of "saving" really nice cuts from hunting or 1/4 cows, but then they're freezer burnt and not very good by the time I eat them. So I've been trying to eat the good stuff while it's still really good.

Our TV just had a program about preparing for emergencies, like when the power is out for several days. We were told that you should have a large bag of salt at home. Then you can pack the contents of your freezer in salt and keep them for several weeks. This was described in old books, like from the fifties.

?? i would think that only works if the food is in contact with the salt?
what if everything is in freezer bags ? -i googles this quikcly and did not see anything- could you explain a bit more ?
thanks

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12468 on:** January 30, 2019, 02:11:11 AM »

Quote from: letsdoit on January 29, 2019, 12:08:42 PM

Quote from: Linda_Norway on January 28, 2019, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Bracken_Joy on January 28, 2019, 08:35:12 AM
-I was determined not to have to buy the book for book club- so far I've been able to get everything through the library, but this current book I couldn't find anywhere, my old library's ebook system OR new library system, ebook or physical (I just moved). Luckily I mentioned it in my journal, and a helpful MMM friend was able to get it for me in HER library system!
-Went grocery shopping yesterday after making up a meal plan. Everything they had for one of the meals I'd picked was INSANELY more expensive than elsewhere. I went ahead and just scrapped that plan entirely, and picked a different one. Still ended up with some stupidly expensive items ($2/lb for bulk carrots?! $1.50/lb for regular green cabbage? WTF?), but way less than the other option. (Side note: are groceries spiking in price right now? Seems like it, but then I've only lived here a couple months, could just be acclimating to the new city)
-Been working through our frozen meat. Sometimes I get in the bad habit of "saving" really nice cuts from hunting or 1/4 cows, but then they're freezer burnt and not very good by the time I eat them. So I've been trying to eat the good stuff while it's still really good.

Our TV just had a program about preparing for emergencies, like when the power is out for several days. We were told that you should have a large bag of salt at home. Then you can pack the contents of your freezer in salt and keep them for several weeks. This was described in old books, like from the fifties.

?? i would think that only works if the food is in contact with the salt?
what if everything is in freezer bags ? -i googles this quikcly and did not see anything- could you explain a bit more ?
thanks

No, I cannot explain more, because the man didn't say anything more.
I guess you'll have to take it out of the plastic and just salt it like you would have done if the meat had been fresh.

Fishindude · « **Reply #12469 on:** January 30, 2019, 12:41:59 PM »

I suppose it might be considered unmustachian to eat a fillet, but a few weeks ago I purchased a whole beef loin for $7.99 per lb (which is a great buy), cut it into steaks, had a couple for supper, then vac sealed and individually froze the others for future. When you cut steaks from a whole loin you wind up with a fair amount of trimmings which I saved. Some folks might throw them away? Today we are having beef tenderloin trimmings beef and noodles. It's in the crock pot now and smells really good.

jengod · « **Reply #12470 on:** February 01, 2019, 10:08:16 PM »

* We’re about to get four days of rain so turned off the irrigation for the maximum of nine days.

Rosy · « **Reply #12471 on:** February 02, 2019, 07:05:13 AM »

1. BOA - Bank of America credit card holders get in free to select museums in the US this weekend. Saves $16 for one ticket (it's only good for the card holder) and I get $2 off with a coupon - tot saved $18.
If they don't extend it to the special exhibit they have this month, we'll still get $4 off in total with a coupon.

2. Coffee coupons $4 and egg coupon $2-3, plus they have BOGO for the coffee - easy enough, oh and free cat food (three) from a mailer.

3. Instead of ordering a birthday cheesecake for $70 from the Cheesecake factory - I decided on a NY cheesecake (frozen) that I recently discovered at Winn Dixie's Deli, called my Father's Table which is oh so good:). Picked up the first batch of local fresh strawberries to go with the cake. DELISH
$70 vs $16

4. Used my e-mail birthday coupon from the container store to buy that five-step ladder we need for the household. Saved $15 and saved us a special trip into the city, since we met up with part of the family/friends in town for a B-day lunch.

5. Haven't done it yet - but next week I'm switching my prescription since I discovered my insurer has a deal with CVS and I will take advantage of the 90-day refill savings for the first time.
Also, I'll be looking into all the extras and prevention care incentives my health insurer offers - maybe I can qualify for their $50 Visa gift card incentive.

6. Figured out yesterday that I can put an extra $250 mo towards the principal on my car loan - so I did. Not entirely clear on the math, but I think it saved me $30 and it sure is nice to see a lower amount owed.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #12472 on:** February 02, 2019, 01:47:54 PM »

-Brought my own tea to soccer game, as I knew a parent would offer a trip to Starbucks
-Oldest, perpetually hungry child tried to pitch Subway for lunch. Held strong, & came home to eat the food in our house.

Gone_Hiking · « **Reply #12473 on:** February 02, 2019, 08:56:39 PM »

DH and I were looking to purchase airline tickets for family vacation around Memorial Day. Our initial plan was to leave on Friday and come back the following Saturday. We discovered that the airline charged $200 less per person if we left on Sunday and came back on following Monday. When DH searched for the same flights for 3 people instead of one, the airline decided to change the cost of the tickets - $50 per per person more. Bastards.

And then DH closed his browser, I got my laptop out, logged in to the airline website, searched for the same trip for 3 people, and bought the tickets for the original $200 less per person.

better late · « **Reply #12474 on:** February 02, 2019, 09:34:17 PM »

I switched a credit card account from a card that had an annual fee and perks I didn’t value much to a no fee credit card with some cash back perks. A better fit all around.

Dicey · « **Reply #12475 on:** February 02, 2019, 10:16:48 PM »

Quote from: Gone_Hiking on February 02, 2019, 08:56:39 PM

DH and I were looking to purchase airline tickets for family vacation around Memorial Day. Our initial plan was to leave on Friday and come back the following Saturday. We discovered that the airline charged $200 less per person if we left on Sunday and came back on following Monday. When DH searched for the same flights for 3 people instead of one, the airline decided to change the cost of the tickets - $50 per per person more. Bastards.

And then DH closed his browser, I got my laptop out, logged in to the airline website, searched for the same trip for 3 people, and bought the tickets for the original $200 less per person.

Sometimes clearing your cookies is helpful. The airlines know you're I interested and they mess with the pricing, they really do.

Rightflyer · « **Reply #12476 on:** February 03, 2019, 02:27:38 AM »

Quote from: Dicey on February 02, 2019, 10:16:48 PM

Quote from: Gone_Hiking on February 02, 2019, 08:56:39 PM
DH and I were looking to purchase airline tickets for family vacation around Memorial Day. Our initial plan was to leave on Friday and come back the following Saturday. We discovered that the airline charged $200 less per person if we left on Sunday and came back on following Monday. When DH searched for the same flights for 3 people instead of one, the airline decided to change the cost of the tickets - $50 per per person more. Bastards.

And then DH closed his browser, I got my laptop out, logged in to the airline website, searched for the same trip for 3 people, and bought the tickets for the original $200 less per person.
Sometimes clearing your cookies is helpful. The airlines know you're I interested and they mess with the pricing, they really do.

Try an "incognito" or "private" browser session.

it works for me on Chrome... not sure about the other browsers.

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12477 on:** February 03, 2019, 07:13:37 AM »

Today is a carefree day. Just CC skiing right from our cabin. Drinking warm stuff from home. Yesterday was similar, but then we had to visit the shop by car to buy dinner.

Gone_Hiking · « **Reply #12478 on:** February 03, 2019, 11:35:06 AM »

Quote from: Rightflyer on February 03, 2019, 02:27:38 AM

Quote from: Dicey on February 02, 2019, 10:16:48 PM
Quote from: Gone_Hiking on February 02, 2019, 08:56:39 PM
DH and I were looking to purchase airline tickets for family vacation around Memorial Day. Our initial plan was to leave on Friday and come back the following Saturday. We discovered that the airline charged $200 less per person if we left on Sunday and came back on following Monday. When DH searched for the same flights for 3 people instead of one, the airline decided to change the cost of the tickets - $50 per per person more. Bastards.

And then DH closed his browser, I got my laptop out, logged in to the airline website, searched for the same trip for 3 people, and bought the tickets for the original $200 less per person.
Sometimes clearing your cookies is helpful. The airlines know you're I interested and they mess with the pricing, they really do.

Try an "incognito" or "private" browser session.

it works for me on Chrome... not sure about the other browsers.

Thank you, fellow Mustachians, for chiming in with helpful tips. It's sad to see that the airlines have adopted the strategy used by car dealerships where car buyers were quoted higher price if they indicated that they would love to buy a car, no?

Hirondelle · « **Reply #12479 on:** February 03, 2019, 01:00:45 PM »

Quote from: Gone_Hiking on February 03, 2019, 11:35:06 AM

Quote from: Rightflyer on February 03, 2019, 02:27:38 AM
Quote from: Dicey on February 02, 2019, 10:16:48 PM
Quote from: Gone_Hiking on February 02, 2019, 08:56:39 PM
DH and I were looking to purchase airline tickets for family vacation around Memorial Day. Our initial plan was to leave on Friday and come back the following Saturday. We discovered that the airline charged $200 less per person if we left on Sunday and came back on following Monday. When DH searched for the same flights for 3 people instead of one, the airline decided to change the cost of the tickets - $50 per per person more. Bastards.

And then DH closed his browser, I got my laptop out, logged in to the airline website, searched for the same trip for 3 people, and bought the tickets for the original $200 less per person.
Sometimes clearing your cookies is helpful. The airlines know you're I interested and they mess with the pricing, they really do.

Try an "incognito" or "private" browser session.

it works for me on Chrome... not sure about the other browsers.

Thank you, fellow Mustachians, for chiming in with helpful tips. It's sad to see that the airlines have adopted the strategy used by car dealerships where car buyers were quoted higher price if they indicated that they would love to buy a car, no?

I've seen this cookie/incognito wisdom a lot but I've honestly never witnessed that it is true. And I browse for flights A LOT because I just think it's good fun and without actually buying them, and prices are remarkably stable.

The 1 to 3 person price change isn't such an uncommon thing though as airlines work with 'price buckets' and they will automatically try to fit your whole booking in the same bucket. E.g. if there's 2 seats available for the low price and you'll enter 3 people in the search, you are likely to get the higher price of the next batch of tickets, rather than the cheap price for the first 2 and the higher one for the last person.

Another thing that often changes prices is to alter the country you're booking from, even without changing the currency or language! Doesn't usually take more than $10 off the price though, but if you're booking for a bunch of people it might be a nice savings.

Catbert · « **Reply #12480 on:** February 03, 2019, 03:29:38 PM »

Quote from: Hirondelle on February 03, 2019, 01:00:45 PM

Quote from: Gone_Hiking on February 03, 2019, 11:35:06 AM
Quote from: Rightflyer on February 03, 2019, 02:27:38 AM
Quote from: Dicey on February 02, 2019, 10:16:48 PM
Quote from: Gone_Hiking on February 02, 2019, 08:56:39 PM
DH and I were looking to purchase airline tickets for family vacation around Memorial Day. Our initial plan was to leave on Friday and come back the following Saturday. We discovered that the airline charged $200 less per person if we left on Sunday and came back on following Monday. When DH searched for the same flights for 3 people instead of one, the airline decided to change the cost of the tickets - $50 per per person more. Bastards.

And then DH closed his browser, I got my laptop out, logged in to the airline website, searched for the same trip for 3 people, and bought the tickets for the original $200 less per person.
Sometimes clearing your cookies is helpful. The airlines know you're I interested and they mess with the pricing, they really do.

Try an "incognito" or "private" browser session.

it works for me on Chrome... not sure about the other browsers.

Thank you, fellow Mustachians, for chiming in with helpful tips. It's sad to see that the airlines have adopted the strategy used by car dealerships where car buyers were quoted higher price if they indicated that they would love to buy a car, no?

I've seen this cookie/incognito wisdom a lot but I've honestly never witnessed that it is true. And I browse for flights A LOT because I just think it's good fun and without actually buying them, and prices are remarkably stable.

The 1 to 3 person price change isn't such an uncommon thing though as airlines work with 'price buckets' and they will automatically try to fit your whole booking in the same bucket. E.g. if there's 2 seats available for the low price and you'll enter 3 people in the search, you are likely to get the higher price of the next batch of tickets, rather than the cheap price for the first 2 and the higher one for the last person.

Another thing that often changes prices is to alter the country you're booking from, even without changing the currency or language! Doesn't usually take more than $10 off the price though, but if you're booking for a bunch of people it might be a nice savings.

I think this is the most likely. Try booking separately...1 or 2 at lowest price and the rest at higher price. I've read often about airline price buckets but never about cookies.

35andFI · « **Reply #12481 on:** February 04, 2019, 08:20:28 AM »

Biked to work for the first time!!

Trifele · « **Reply #12482 on:** February 04, 2019, 03:03:23 PM »

That's great @35andFI! Good for you.

Today I made some yummy vegetable stock from vegetable cutting odds and ends that I keep in the freezer. Tomorrow I'm making a huge pot of vegetable soup with it for dinner and leftovers.

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12483 on:** February 06, 2019, 01:19:43 AM »

@Trifele
Have you tried eating cauliflower leaves? I heard that those taste good, and indeed they do. Just have them in the frying pan for a couple of minutes and add some seasoning.

I am saving up bread stumps to use in dishes later.

Trifele · « **Reply #12484 on:** February 06, 2019, 04:13:08 AM »

Quote from: Linda_Norway on February 06, 2019, 01:19:43 AM

@Trifele
Have you tried eating cauliflower leaves? I heard that those taste good, and indeed they do. Just have them in the frying pan for a couple of minutes and add some seasoning.

No, I never have @Linda_Norway ! Seems like most of the cauliflower sold here doesn't have the leaves on it anymore, and I haven't yet grown my own. I've eaten lots of broccoli leaves, though, and those are indeed good.

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12485 on:** February 06, 2019, 04:44:02 AM »

Quote from: Trifele on February 06, 2019, 04:13:08 AM

Quote from: Linda_Norway on February 06, 2019, 01:19:43 AM
@Trifele
Have you tried eating cauliflower leaves? I heard that those taste good, and indeed they do. Just have them in the frying pan for a couple of minutes and add some seasoning.

No, I never have @Linda_Norway ! Seems like most of the cauliflower sold here doesn't have the leaves on it anymore, and I haven't yet grown my own. I've eaten lots of broccoli leaves, though, and those are indeed good.

Here, they sell broccoli without the leaves. And if there are any left on them, I always peel them off.
I have been saving broccoli stems in the freezer though, to make soup from at a later time.

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12486 on:** February 06, 2019, 06:54:28 AM »

A women's medical problem...

Yesterday I had a bladder infection, again. I have had this many times before. Yesterday it hurt like hell to p.. and my p.. was very unclear, two obvious symptoms. Normally I would visit my GP and get a prescription for antibiotics, which costs a consult, medicine and a lot of time and hassle.

I thought I'd first try to drink it off. Last time, when it was still at an earlier stage (p.. still clear, but recognizing the feeling), this worked well. So yesterday I drank about 3 times as much as usual, tea or water. I also ate 2 enormous tablets of vitamin C, which makes the bladder sour and unattractive for those bacteria.

Today it seems to be over. My p.. is clear again and it doesn't hurt to p.. anymore. To be on the safe side, I continue to drink a lot and take some more vitamin C for a couple of days. But I think I fixed it.

Gerard · « **Reply #12487 on:** February 06, 2019, 07:57:30 AM »

Ugly weather here (freezing rain), so I cancelled my only appointment for the day that involved leaving the house. Saved six bucks on transit, and with any luck by the time it gets re-scheduled I'll be able to ride my bike there.

Plus, with these extra hours, I think I'll cook something elaborate that uses up cupboard stuff.

Imma · « **Reply #12488 on:** February 06, 2019, 09:18:47 AM »

We needed a new faucet for the bathroom as ours was leaking and we weren't able to fix it - it's over 30 year old and worn out. We decided to go for a cheap model as we don't care much about designer items in the bathroom. Then we got a 20% student discount as well. All in all the new faucet was about €40 which isn't too bad at all. Plus we'll save a bit of water as well now it's no longer leaking. We live in an old house and every time we find and fix a leak, our next water bill is €1/month lower.

better late · « **Reply #12489 on:** February 06, 2019, 04:26:42 PM »

The sale item I wanted was out of stock the other day...so I went to the customer service desk and got a raincheck(!). Today the item was back in stock at the full price but I got to buy it at the sale price as I remembered my raincheck.

middo · « **Reply #12490 on:** February 06, 2019, 04:50:52 PM »

I started riding my motorcycle to work this week. It will be a lot cheaper than the car, and line ball in terms of cost with the train, maintenance included in that. The train takes around 75 minutes and the bike is around 45 minutes.

The only real loss is the chance to read a book on the train. I'll still go by train on Fridays as we get free drinks at work on Friday afternoon. I'm not riding home after half a dozen beers....

* Edit - I just calculated it will save me around $280 per year riding rather than taking the train.

reformed spendthrift · « **Reply #12491 on:** February 07, 2019, 01:22:35 PM »

I made a big pot of spicy chicken black bean soup on Sunday and didn't feel like eating it again for the 4th time.....so I made up a batch of basmati rice and added that to the soup to change the texture and then invited my kids over to eat the rest of it. Since I was playing around in the kitchen I decided to dig out my bread maker and made a loaf of rosemary bread to go with it. I found a box of brownie mix in the pantry and made that for dessert- my house is warm and smells heavenly!

Rosy · « **Reply #12492 on:** February 07, 2019, 05:58:02 PM »

I usually buy a big wall calendar in January. We like to use it to keep track of all our appts/important goals. I generally buy an expensive art(sy) calendar for half price or make my own which runs about $25.
This year I was too busy and on my only shopping day so far this year I spotted a Zen photo calendar for 2.99.

jengod · « **Reply #12493 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:29:28 PM »

Our gardener dropped us so we’ll call it a $900 annual savings. I’m pretty good with the manual/reel mower and we own rakes so I’ll take over for now.

Poundwise · « **Reply #12494 on:** February 09, 2019, 05:07:07 AM »

Quote from: reformed spendthrift on February 07, 2019, 01:22:35 PM

I made a big pot of spicy chicken black bean soup on Sunday and didn't feel like eating it again for the 4th time.....so I made up a batch of basmati rice and added that to the soup to change the texture and then invited my kids over to eat the rest of it. Since I was playing around in the kitchen I decided to dig out my bread maker and made a loaf of rosemary bread to go with it. I found a box of brownie mix in the pantry and made that for dessert- my house is warm and smells heavenly!

I love it when the food works out so well like that! Good for you!

I signed up for a municipal group buy on electricity. Turns out this program has been running for over two years, with savings of about $9-10/month. I'm trying to see this as a win rather than a loss. Better late than never!

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #12495 on:** February 09, 2019, 05:28:21 AM »

I downloaded a grocery shopping app recommended by a friend. She got a $5 off $10 purchase coupon, and I got a $4 off $8 coupon that expired in 24 hours. I also got several other coupons.

I went online and needed to purchase $16 worth of produce. So I bought half of the groceries today, using the $4 off coupon. I’ll buy the other half tomorrow and use the $2.50 off $8 coupon.

Delivery is free so it makes no difference to me to have groceries delivered twice. But by doing it this way I save an extra $2.50.

I also save on bus fare.

Linea_Norway · « **Reply #12496 on:** February 09, 2019, 01:52:16 PM »

I took the train to the city, using DH's train card. Will do the same thing tomorrow.
I visit an event that costs money, but that I get paid back later.

MaybeBabyMustache · « **Reply #12497 on:** February 09, 2019, 05:33:21 PM »

@Linda_Norway - have you tried drinking cranberry juice? https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20100823/cranberry-juice-fights-urinary-tract-infection-quickly . (Note, I'm not a doctor. This is something that's worked well for me in the past, and my doctor has recommended).

For me, I used a gift card to treat my 12 year old to a mom/son lunch date, after being gone for a week. I also used a gift card from the grocery store to pick up an item for dinner tomorrow.

jengod · « **Reply #12498 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:05:46 PM »

* Saved $34.50 on this year's AAA membership by canceling my husband's "associate" status (he hardly ever drives anywhere) and enrolling in autopay for an additional credit. I'd like to get rid of this expense totally at some point but we do seem to use the battery service at least a couple times a year.

* Harvested lemons from the front yard for Thing #1's school cooking demonstration

OtherJen · « **Reply #12499 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:48:45 PM »

I didn't have buttermilk for soda bread. Used the same volume of plain yogurt instead of going to the store. That was the best batch of soda bread I've ever made.

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