Buying tickets from a box office whenever possible is a great tip. And I'm happy to learn that most of the money does go to the artist -- that makes me feel better about when I do indulge in a pricier ticket.
Have not paid for a gym membership in a few years--reassigned that money for a new baby and decided that I'd use the beautiful outdoors and parks for my exercise;)
I pay for a community health club membership because it has a rubber walking track which I and my 79 year old walking partner find more comfortable than concrete. I also use the raised exercise mat, which is easier to get on and off of, plus some of the more traditional machines. I think its a great value and it's small enough to be homey. We go 3 times a week and have done so for the last 4 years.
I pay for a community health club membership because it has a rubber walking track which I and my 79 year old walking partner find more comfortable than concrete. I also use the raised exercise mat, which is easier to get on and off of, plus some of the more traditional machines. I think its a great value and it's small enough to be homey. We go 3 times a week and have done so for the last 4 years.
I agree -- trying to cook when you're exhausted and your kitchen is messy sucks! I have a few suggestions:
- Clean as you go. It's not always easy, but even if you have time to wash just a couple of dishes before work and set them on a drying rack, it'll help your kitchen feel more welcoming when you get home. I'm not always great at this one, but it totally helps my mental state when I do it.
- Have some go-to recipes that you can throw together easily. My two big ones are stir fry and tacos. They come together in 15 minutes or less, and between my freezer and my pantry, I almost always have the ingredients to pull together at least one of them.
- I hesitate to tell you to get another piece of equipment in a tiny kitchen, but a slow-cooker can be a huge boon if you don't feel like cooking when you get home. You toss the ingredients in before you leave in the morning, and dinner is ready when you get back. Plus, you can often find perfectly working slow-cookers at thrift stores.
I hope that helps! Does anybody else have any suggestions?
I don't have one currently since I'm saving extra cash to move to a nicer place. After that's done in October I plan to get my membership back at the Y. They have free childcare and are the most welcoming, least superficial gym of the ones I've tried. (Lifetime, I'm looking at you here.)
I pay for a membership and It's actually a pretty expensive one, but I find that the price is what motivated me to get into the gym more. I tried to go at least 3 times a week, and now I'm so used to going, I'm upset if im not there 5 times a week. When I had a cheaper membership I'd hardly ever get to the gym!! And forget being motivated at home, haha!
Yes, I pay for a gym membership -- but I actually use it 4-5 times a week. I like to lift weights and run on a threadmill (to save my knees), so it makes sense for me. It's a great place for me to unwind and de-stress after work, plus I've made several friends there so it feel like I'm part of a community.
I pay for a membership at Gold's. It's okay although I'm not thrilled with them - have considered trying out Crossfit despite the expense to get the help of trainers, etc. I prefer to work out away from home because I work from home and need to get out of the house. :)
I don't pay for a gym membership, though I'd like to have one. We walk & bike in our neighborhood & nearby areas, and I enjoy exercising outdoors. It's not so much fun in the heat of a Louisiana summer... I'd like to have a gym as an option, for inclement weather. It's just not in the budget now.
No, not while the weather is nice in NJ! I can walk in the park, and do other exercises at home. I'm thinking of joining in the winter. Even then though, I can walk in the mall. We'll see...
I pay for a gym membership but am then reimbursed by my employer. It's convenient that my membership fees are the exact amount reimbursed, so aside from having to wait a few weeks to get the check, my gym membership is essentially free.
For me, working out at the gym works best. I like the variety of classes I can take (included in my membership) and definitely make use of the personal trainers there (a few sessions a year are also included in my membership). The variety of equipment available also lets me work around some issues that I have with my knees. And I've made some good friends there, so I have plenty of workout buddies for conversation and encouragement.
I don't have a gym membership anymore. I tried it years ago, went and exercised there daily for months, and it seemed to do nothing for me. I dropped it and started exercising at home. It's more effective for me. And it costs me next to nothing.
While I don't think this is a good idea (I know several people that applied for HAMP and it was a disaster) something has to be done to help people losing their homes. In the area I live there is 13% unemployment. The majority of people work in fields heavily hit by the recession (construction, service industry) which show no sign of bouncing back anytime soon. I know couples that have worked full time since they were 16 years old, paid their mortgage on time for 10 years, then both spouses lost their jobs. Retraining for a new job takes time. Its not hard to eat through savings when neither can find a job for 8 months. And what if the average rent in your area is more than your mortgage?
I apologize for the rant, but frankly I get sick of hearing people talk about if someone falls on hard times, that they are very obviously a bum that deserves to rot in the gutter because they didn't have the good sense to know they weren't good enough to have anything.
Buying tickets from a box office whenever possible is a great tip. And I'm happy to learn that most of the money does go to the artist -- that makes me feel better about when I do indulge in a pricier ticket.
Have not paid for a gym membership in a few years--reassigned that money for a new baby and decided that I'd use the beautiful outdoors and parks for my exercise;)
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I pay for a community health club membership because it has a rubber walking track which I and my 79 year old walking partner find more comfortable than concrete. I also use the raised exercise mat, which is easier to get on and off of, plus some of the more traditional machines. I think its a great value and it's small enough to be homey. We go 3 times a week and have done so for the last 4 years.
I pay for a community health club membership because it has a rubber walking track which I and my 79 year old walking partner find more comfortable than concrete. I also use the raised exercise mat, which is easier to get on and off of, plus some of the more traditional machines. I think its a great value and it's small enough to be homey. We go 3 times a week and have done so for the last 4 years.
I agree -- trying to cook when you're exhausted and your kitchen is messy sucks! I have a few suggestions:
- Clean as you go. It's not always easy, but even if you have time to wash just a couple of dishes before work and set them on a drying rack, it'll help your kitchen feel more welcoming when you get home. I'm not always great at this one, but it totally helps my mental state when I do it.
- Make dinner prep as simple as possible. Do prep work ahead of time on the weekends if you can (check out this piece about Sunday cooking: http://www.wisebread.com/make-ahead-food-10-things-to-cook-on-a-sunday and this one on batch cooking: http://www.wisebread.com/the-five-day-freeze-batch-cooking-for-the-rest-...). Make stuff that can stay in the fridge for the week and keep providing leftovers, or homemade meals that just need to be defrosted.
- Have some go-to recipes that you can throw together easily. My two big ones are stir fry and tacos. They come together in 15 minutes or less, and between my freezer and my pantry, I almost always have the ingredients to pull together at least one of them.
- I hesitate to tell you to get another piece of equipment in a tiny kitchen, but a slow-cooker can be a huge boon if you don't feel like cooking when you get home. You toss the ingredients in before you leave in the morning, and dinner is ready when you get back. Plus, you can often find perfectly working slow-cookers at thrift stores.
I hope that helps! Does anybody else have any suggestions?
I don't have one currently since I'm saving extra cash to move to a nicer place. After that's done in October I plan to get my membership back at the Y. They have free childcare and are the most welcoming, least superficial gym of the ones I've tried. (Lifetime, I'm looking at you here.)
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I think that's a great reason to have a gym membership. If your employer is going to pay for it, why not have one?
I pay for a membership and It's actually a pretty expensive one, but I find that the price is what motivated me to get into the gym more. I tried to go at least 3 times a week, and now I'm so used to going, I'm upset if im not there 5 times a week. When I had a cheaper membership I'd hardly ever get to the gym!! And forget being motivated at home, haha!
Yes, I pay for a gym membership -- but I actually use it 4-5 times a week. I like to lift weights and run on a threadmill (to save my knees), so it makes sense for me. It's a great place for me to unwind and de-stress after work, plus I've made several friends there so it feel like I'm part of a community.
I agree!
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I am the same way! My living room or the local park works for me too. :)
I pay for a membership at Gold's. It's okay although I'm not thrilled with them - have considered trying out Crossfit despite the expense to get the help of trainers, etc. I prefer to work out away from home because I work from home and need to get out of the house. :)
I don't pay for a gym membership, though I'd like to have one. We walk & bike in our neighborhood & nearby areas, and I enjoy exercising outdoors. It's not so much fun in the heat of a Louisiana summer... I'd like to have a gym as an option, for inclement weather. It's just not in the budget now.
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No, not while the weather is nice in NJ! I can walk in the park, and do other exercises at home. I'm thinking of joining in the winter. Even then though, I can walk in the mall. We'll see...
I pay for a gym membership but am then reimbursed by my employer. It's convenient that my membership fees are the exact amount reimbursed, so aside from having to wait a few weeks to get the check, my gym membership is essentially free.
For me, working out at the gym works best. I like the variety of classes I can take (included in my membership) and definitely make use of the personal trainers there (a few sessions a year are also included in my membership). The variety of equipment available also lets me work around some issues that I have with my knees. And I've made some good friends there, so I have plenty of workout buddies for conversation and encouragement.
I don't have a gym membership anymore. I tried it years ago, went and exercised there daily for months, and it seemed to do nothing for me. I dropped it and started exercising at home. It's more effective for me. And it costs me next to nothing.
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We used to - but quit due to lack of activity. Plus - it's summer!
I have a summer membership at my local Y this summer, so I can use the pool. If it works out well, I will join in the fall.
While I don't think this is a good idea (I know several people that applied for HAMP and it was a disaster) something has to be done to help people losing their homes. In the area I live there is 13% unemployment. The majority of people work in fields heavily hit by the recession (construction, service industry) which show no sign of bouncing back anytime soon. I know couples that have worked full time since they were 16 years old, paid their mortgage on time for 10 years, then both spouses lost their jobs. Retraining for a new job takes time. Its not hard to eat through savings when neither can find a job for 8 months. And what if the average rent in your area is more than your mortgage?
I apologize for the rant, but frankly I get sick of hearing people talk about if someone falls on hard times, that they are very obviously a bum that deserves to rot in the gutter because they didn't have the good sense to know they weren't good enough to have anything.