I do more for less by using, re-using, repairing, and doing without before replacing. That doesn't mean a lifestyle of less, but using well everything we are gifted to have. Often, another item or product in our lives will adequately replace things that are no longer functional. Or we find that we can do without by going a few days or weeks without and seeing if we really miss it. This approach makes valuable resources stretch with no significant impact on our lives.
I am going to start doing more with less by riding my bike to work. I live in a warm weather climate and can handle the 2.5 mile commute. Besides offering a challenging, daily workout this will allow me to save $ on gas and I'm considering selling my car to completely get rid of my debt.
"The things you own end up owning you" -Tyler Durden, Fight Club
Satisfaction and happiness do not stem from the things we own, but from the experiences we have and the memories we make. Commit to not using some of your stuff for a day or a week and see how much you miss it - you may be surprised that you do not!
The Washington DC Metro system is both efficient and inexpensive. Yet if I take a bus, then transfer to a second bus for my trip home I save close to $1 per day or $20 a month over the cost of taking the train/underground subway. The trip is about 20 minutes longer yet I get to sit and watch the city go by while listening to NPR's Evening Edition on the way. A double bonus!
We are blessed to live in a larger home and we have plenty of room to not be tripping over each other. If I'm going to "do more with less" anywhere, I think it would be in our money. We stick to a budget faithfully and with all the cuts happening, have had to "do with less" in the past few years. Not necessarily more, but better. Things that bring us closer together as a family and working together to reach our goals. It's been rough, but a good growing time.
There is a lot of joy (as temporary as it may be) shopping, eating out, spending those hard earns dollars on stuff that makes you happy. Heaven knows we are constantly made aware of how much better our life would be with that new "something or other". Things we wear, cars we drive, gadgets we own, have sadly become something of a badge of honor speaking to our success in this journey of life. The proverbial "keeping up with the Jone's community".
Here's a question to ask yourself. You have to be brutally honest when answering;
"Is this something I really need or just want." Simple? yes and I will wager that the answer is more often then not, "want". Let that be you guide and you will come out winning this financial struggle we all face.
I do more with less by making my friends and family gifts. I enjoy crafting and baking, so I like to bake cookies and cakes for gifts and I also make Christmas ornaments to give my friends and family members.
The holidays are coming up and a great way to save money and provide more memorable "gifts" is to give the gift of time. Banish all physical gifts and have the family swap services--doing things for each other that you wouldn't normally do in the course of your everyday lives.
I take my lunch to work, clip coupons and save them for BOGO sales, I shop at the thrift shop, cook big pots of stews in the crock pot, go to the $2 second run movie theater.
I approach saving cash like patchwork quilting. Reusing salvaged bits and pieces to produce a better whole. Cooking up leftover soup, decorating with found objects, restoring trash picked furnishings, and yes, making quilts.
Shopping for anything is fun. It gives you that all to temporary feeling of joy. It feeds your ego wearing, having, displaying that new "thing" you see all others have.Ya, being a part of the "Jone's community". However............
In the big picture of life, was it worth all your hard earned dollars ? Here's a question to ask yourself when purchasing something and, you have to be brutally honest with yourself.....
"Is this something I really need or simply want?" I know a simply question but, I will wager that more often then not the answer will point to "want".
Want to spiff up landscaping without big bucks? Rely on gardening friends who are splitting large specimens or sacrificing plants they're tired of seeing. Voila! New life for still viable plants and a new look for you for next to nothing, other than a little hard labor.
I'm thinking I could do away with the mess of paper in my purse if I had a phone like this. You can download coupons, copy business cards and receipts. The possibilities are endless!
I am curious what techniques you find helpful in asking questions in a non-annoying/obnoxious way?
I do more for less by using, re-using, repairing, and doing without before replacing. That doesn't mean a lifestyle of less, but using well everything we are gifted to have. Often, another item or product in our lives will adequately replace things that are no longer functional. Or we find that we can do without by going a few days or weeks without and seeing if we really miss it. This approach makes valuable resources stretch with no significant impact on our lives.
I am going to start doing more with less by riding my bike to work. I live in a warm weather climate and can handle the 2.5 mile commute. Besides offering a challenging, daily workout this will allow me to save $ on gas and I'm considering selling my car to completely get rid of my debt.
I bike to work. It saves me gas money and a gym membership!
"The things you own end up owning you" -Tyler Durden, Fight Club
Satisfaction and happiness do not stem from the things we own, but from the experiences we have and the memories we make. Commit to not using some of your stuff for a day or a week and see how much you miss it - you may be surprised that you do not!
Why does Horizon milk display a shelf life approx. two times or more longer that a comparable product?
I do more with less by purging my closet and home every Christmas.
The Washington DC Metro system is both efficient and inexpensive. Yet if I take a bus, then transfer to a second bus for my trip home I save close to $1 per day or $20 a month over the cost of taking the train/underground subway. The trip is about 20 minutes longer yet I get to sit and watch the city go by while listening to NPR's Evening Edition on the way. A double bonus!
We are blessed to live in a larger home and we have plenty of room to not be tripping over each other. If I'm going to "do more with less" anywhere, I think it would be in our money. We stick to a budget faithfully and with all the cuts happening, have had to "do with less" in the past few years. Not necessarily more, but better. Things that bring us closer together as a family and working together to reach our goals. It's been rough, but a good growing time.
I do more with less by giving 10% of my income to my church. I've never had to do without, because God blesses the 90% that is left over!
There is a lot of joy (as temporary as it may be) shopping, eating out, spending those hard earns dollars on stuff that makes you happy. Heaven knows we are constantly made aware of how much better our life would be with that new "something or other". Things we wear, cars we drive, gadgets we own, have sadly become something of a badge of honor speaking to our success in this journey of life. The proverbial "keeping up with the Jone's community".
Here's a question to ask yourself. You have to be brutally honest when answering;
"Is this something I really need or just want." Simple? yes and I will wager that the answer is more often then not, "want". Let that be you guide and you will come out winning this financial struggle we all face.
Cut the cable. Maybe even cut the TV. I guarantee you will do more with less!
I do more with less by making my friends and family gifts. I enjoy crafting and baking, so I like to bake cookies and cakes for gifts and I also make Christmas ornaments to give my friends and family members.
The holidays are coming up and a great way to save money and provide more memorable "gifts" is to give the gift of time. Banish all physical gifts and have the family swap services--doing things for each other that you wouldn't normally do in the course of your everyday lives.
Cultivate the conservator lifestyle.
I take my lunch to work, clip coupons and save them for BOGO sales, I shop at the thrift shop, cook big pots of stews in the crock pot, go to the $2 second run movie theater.
I approach saving cash like patchwork quilting. Reusing salvaged bits and pieces to produce a better whole. Cooking up leftover soup, decorating with found objects, restoring trash picked furnishings, and yes, making quilts.
I eat lesser and healthier everyday thus gaining more and more healthy body.
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Shopping for anything is fun. It gives you that all to temporary feeling of joy. It feeds your ego wearing, having, displaying that new "thing" you see all others have.Ya, being a part of the "Jone's community". However............
In the big picture of life, was it worth all your hard earned dollars ? Here's a question to ask yourself when purchasing something and, you have to be brutally honest with yourself.....
"Is this something I really need or simply want?" I know a simply question but, I will wager that more often then not the answer will point to "want".
My wife and I are moving to Bangladesh. We will have less. We will bring less. There will be less to get.
Want to spiff up landscaping without big bucks? Rely on gardening friends who are splitting large specimens or sacrificing plants they're tired of seeing. Voila! New life for still viable plants and a new look for you for next to nothing, other than a little hard labor.
I agree with you 100%.
By using Quick Steps in Microsoft Outlook, I do more and do it quicker.
I'm thinking I could do away with the mess of paper in my purse if I had a phone like this. You can download coupons, copy business cards and receipts. The possibilities are endless!
i love using wax paper for everything, lining dishes, easily move sifted flour, so useful