we celebrate frugally by watching the sales in the weeks leading up to our event and shopping what's on sale. We also do family potlucks for many celebrations, so the cost isn't just on 1 person/family
We try and have all the guests pitch in and bring a little of their own flavor to the party as well... whether it is food, drinks, decorations, ect. It makes it more fun and then not one person or couple takes the full expense of having the party. We also try and buy stuff that is on sale or on clearance to save just that much more whenever possible.
I didn't try to fix air travel. I took the TSA at its word that "we have options other than flying" so since flying is optional, they can do whatever they want. My last trip, I took Amtrak.
Now maybe on the east coast, train travel is an option. But out here in the midwest? Nope. Due to flood, train was delayed so they had to bus us to Chicago for the first leg of the trip. Arrive in Chicago, on-time departure, only do be delayed a few hours later when EMS radioed the train to stop for...wait for it...a dead body on the tracks! 2 hours late arriving at my destination. Trip back was uneventful but still had delays. What I read recently is all tracks are privately owned and Amtrak has to get permission to travel and cargo gets priority over Amtrak. Hence delays are quite normal. You don't have another train you can get on, unlike a flight, so you have to wait for the train to arrive or use an Amtrak bus.
I've been to Europe. The state of our travel system is laughable. No wonder so many Americans own cars. Until we truly have other options, I'll keep my car.
We put the effort into making the food ourselves using inexpensive ingredients but with good presentation - - potatoes seasoned just right, quesadillas are a quick, easy, inexpensive appetizer, slow roasted BBQ chicken, etc.
Thanks for the advice. I tend to throw out a lot of veggies so I am going to try your prep idea. Can you tell me how to prep a head of lettuce though? I find lettuce so hard to keep fresh so I must be doing something wrong.
thanks!
We normally have a "pot luck" with everyone in attendance brings something relevant to the meal - that way no one person is out a big chunk of change. If we go out to celebrate - I have a stash of restaurant coupons and deals that help and we almost always order water instead of the overpriced soda/tea that is offered.
We celebrate buy having everyone bring a dish to pass and something from their house they don't need anymore for gifts for our fun games. It's easy in everyone's pocketbook that way. @MCJunkie
I try diligently to only buy items that are on sale and that I have a coupon for. I try to use every Rebate that I can qualify for with items that I usually purchase. I am able to trim quite a bit off of my grocery bill this way.
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we celebrate frugally by watching the sales in the weeks leading up to our event and shopping what's on sale. We also do family potlucks for many celebrations, so the cost isn't just on 1 person/family
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I celebrate frugally by cooking a nice dinner at home.
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I try to buy items on sale and also ask others to bring certain items exp. different people bring glasses, napkins and plates.
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We try and have all the guests pitch in and bring a little of their own flavor to the party as well... whether it is food, drinks, decorations, ect. It makes it more fun and then not one person or couple takes the full expense of having the party. We also try and buy stuff that is on sale or on clearance to save just that much more whenever possible.
We get paper plates, table cloth, napkins, etc. from Dollar Tree for celebrations.
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Excellent tips! Same goes for fast food places - you CAN make better choices even if you find yourself in one.
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I didn't try to fix air travel. I took the TSA at its word that "we have options other than flying" so since flying is optional, they can do whatever they want. My last trip, I took Amtrak.
Now maybe on the east coast, train travel is an option. But out here in the midwest? Nope. Due to flood, train was delayed so they had to bus us to Chicago for the first leg of the trip. Arrive in Chicago, on-time departure, only do be delayed a few hours later when EMS radioed the train to stop for...wait for it...a dead body on the tracks! 2 hours late arriving at my destination. Trip back was uneventful but still had delays. What I read recently is all tracks are privately owned and Amtrak has to get permission to travel and cargo gets priority over Amtrak. Hence delays are quite normal. You don't have another train you can get on, unlike a flight, so you have to wait for the train to arrive or use an Amtrak bus.
I've been to Europe. The state of our travel system is laughable. No wonder so many Americans own cars. Until we truly have other options, I'll keep my car.
We put the effort into making the food ourselves using inexpensive ingredients but with good presentation - - potatoes seasoned just right, quesadillas are a quick, easy, inexpensive appetizer, slow roasted BBQ chicken, etc.
Thanks for the advice. I tend to throw out a lot of veggies so I am going to try your prep idea. Can you tell me how to prep a head of lettuce though? I find lettuce so hard to keep fresh so I must be doing something wrong.
thanks!
We normally have a "pot luck" with everyone in attendance brings something relevant to the meal - that way no one person is out a big chunk of change. If we go out to celebrate - I have a stash of restaurant coupons and deals that help and we almost always order water instead of the overpriced soda/tea that is offered.
We celebrate buy having everyone bring a dish to pass and something from their house they don't need anymore for gifts for our fun games. It's easy in everyone's pocketbook that way. @MCJunkie
I try diligently to only buy items that are on sale and that I have a coupon for. I try to use every Rebate that I can qualify for with items that I usually purchase. I am able to trim quite a bit off of my grocery bill this way.
cooking at home- better food...better fun...decorations and stuff can be found in the house to use- learn to repurpose
Count of Monte Cristo, Atlas Shrugged pt 1, Fountainhead, Bleakhouse...
Thanks for the catch, Randomhookup. It's been clarified!
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