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6. February 2009 @ 07:26 |
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So i was wondering what changes, if any, people have made in their lifestyles in recent months.
I bought a lot less christmas presents this year, myself and my friends agreed not to buy for each other, so we only bought for family and extended family this year.
I have cut down on my alcohol consumption, and now go out about 20% as much as i was last year.
I find myself much more aware of what i am buying in the supermarket, and am buying more 'own brand' products rather than brand names. I am still inclined to buy ecologically friendly products and organic, but price is more of a factor, and if they are twice the price of the ordinary product, i won't buy them anymore.
I am also more inclined to walk instead of using the car for short journeys and have been using less petrol.
Anybody else been making any changes?
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6. February 2009 @ 08:37 |
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limited myself to the one credit card for PURE emergencies only, cut up the rest!
and pretty much the same as you really, down on alcohol and social activited... not that i'm about to become a hermit though!
there is plenty to do without splashing the cash!
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6. February 2009 @ 12:14 |
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I have not really cut down on much, but I have always been pretty cheap and saved a lot lol. I have been cutting back on the smoking that saves a ton of money in the long run.
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6. February 2009 @ 18:53 |
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I've made a few changes.
Taking lunch to work a few times a week instead of eating out everyday, Watching what I spend at the grocery store, buying things in bulk and watching for the sales and stocking up on them.
Cutting back on the amount of dvd's I buy.
The really big one though is to quit smoking, That would easily save me about 100.00 or so a month.
And same as you Eva, only bought presents for my family and exteneded family.
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7. February 2009 @ 00:34 |
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I don't run the exhaust fan in the bathroom when I leave anymore.
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7. February 2009 @ 01:48 |
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Hi,
I encouraged endo to make his coffee (starbucks brand) instead of going to Starbucks (or was that Megabucks ?) . He saves about $9 a week !
Jo
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9. February 2009 @ 05:38 |
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Originally posted by LOCOENG:
I don't run the exhaust fan in the bathroom when I leave anymore.
Is this the extractor fan after your shower loco, or other times? ;)
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9. February 2009 @ 07:35 |
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Other times...
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9. February 2009 @ 11:52 |
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How very thoughtful Loco! Lol.
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9. February 2009 @ 11:55 |
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it saves on the electric bill.
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9. February 2009 @ 14:18 |
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Although there are several better reasons to quit smoking, I did last month. Needing to save money in this economy was the "straw that broke the camel's back", especially since my company announced the need for a 1 week furlough (unpaid) for every employee in the first quarter of the year. (needed to avoid layoffs)
I estimate that I am saving $1400.00 USD per year in direct costs alone, and will glean the additional savings in the immediate/short term.
Decreased lottery ticket purchases/impulse spending by not making trips to the mini mart/gas station for cigarettes. - $1000-1500 per year.
Life insurance reduction after 1 year tobacco free - $1500.00 per year in premiums.
Also bring leftovers to work for lunch 4-5 times a week instead of 0 or 1. $7.00 a day savings.
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9. February 2009 @ 22:03 |
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Hi everyone,
endo was telling me about "Chinese Valentine's Day". So I asked him what's that all about ?
My endo says, "Mi amor, the usual Valentine's day is on the 14th and roses and candy are sky high. But just 12 short hours later on the 15th,all the prices will be half off, so I can afford to lavish you with both roses and candy, plus I have saved enough to take you out for dinner as well (without breaking the bank).
That endo sure is clever ! Sounds like I can have my cake and eat it too !
He also mentioned something about Chinese Christmas (wonder what's that all about ?)
Jo
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10. February 2009 @ 00:59 |
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I just print more money when i need it.
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10. February 2009 @ 09:17 |
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^^Lol.^^
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10. February 2009 @ 10:29 |
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Originally posted by LOCOENG:
it saves on the electric bill.
I hope you are opening the window instead!
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10. February 2009 @ 10:41 |
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Originally posted by Evastar:
Originally posted by LOCOENG:
it saves on the electric bill.
I hope you are opening the window instead!
Or at least lighting a match. LOL!!!!
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10. February 2009 @ 13:28 |
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There aren't any windows and matches cost too much money :)
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10. February 2009 @ 14:39 |
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Originally posted by LOCOENG:
There aren't any windows and matches cost too much money :)
I could have you a custom sign made up "Please do not enter this area for at least 15 mins after LOCO has left"
LOL :)
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11. February 2009 @ 03:19 |
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You could try lighting a scented candle with a lighter, but i guess that costs too much money for you too! lmao! ;)
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14. February 2009 @ 16:23 |
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That reeks!
How about Man Whoring?
Apparently my town has hit major news this week. Hear about the 4th grade school teacher/prostitute? She was meeting guys on craigslist and using the school computers,LOL! Her school is only 1/4 mile down the road from my job. I also went to school with her ex husband, LOL!
Looks like it even made international news:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadia...0-MT0CW2Rqc2IUw
By the looks of her mugshot,she probably didn't charge much, LOL! She looks almost as bad as the Serial Killing Prostitute in the movie "Monster"! Pretty FUGLY!
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14. February 2009 @ 16:48 |
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She just looks a little grumpy cause she won't be allowed to teach anymore....well, in the classroom anyway.
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14. February 2009 @ 17:27 |
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What's the world coming to when a teacher can't make a good, honest living as a whore?
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25. March 2009 @ 05:24 |
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I haven't been working for long, recent left a call centre job after 3 months due to college timetable changing, so now I'm back to living off money from my parents £10 a week (that's right, an 18 year old getting pocket money lol)
I've gone back to cycling around now, to college and back, that does save a fair amount of money, considering college is 7 miles away or so.
I don't smoke or drink so there's not much there to change, lol but I do agree, prices of things like drinks and food have skyrocketed. I rememeber when you used to pay 50p for a can of coke, now it's 90p+? Not as drastic as it seems to be if you're working, but it does all add up.
Nice to see you around again Eva :)
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26. March 2009 @ 00:48 |
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rule of thumb;make more spend more;make less spend less.hard one to live up to tho.
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26. March 2009 @ 05:31 |
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Thanks Mik3h, i was a bit busy with family stuff coming up to christmas, and work has picked up a good bit lately, so not posting as much as i would like.
I guess that's a good complaint though! :)
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