I like couponing and then using the savings to put into an account. At the end of the year we see how much we have saved and use it toward an item we can all use -- like a vacation!
Ahh yes, the classic 'trick someone into thinking you care how they feel but using one simple technique you learned on the internet'.
You know what also improves conversations? Actually paying enough attention to ask someone why they're stressed, rather than just saying the last few words again.
last year I started saving money by putting a specific amount aside each week. On week one I put away $1.00, on week two I put away $2.00, etc., through the whole year so that by the last week of the year I had saved over $1,300.00! The savings plan starts off with such a low amount that it is easy to do and by the time I got the the second half of the year and going forward the momentum and the habit I had developed at that point of putting the money aside kept me going.
We have used vacation rentals a few times, and we love it! Usually there is a lot more space for the same price as a hotel that is near the rental, so it is worth it.
My favorite way to save money is to sleep on it. If I'm shopping and see something not on my list that I really want, I go home and sleep on it. If it's worth going back for, I want it enough. Whatever it is usually isn't worth the trip. When I'm at a craft show, I see the entire show before I buy anything. If I still want something enough to find it again, I'll go back for it. I come home with allot less Stff this way.
I love hearing all of these hacks! I love ways to make life easier. I don't know if I have any good ones, I guess one I have is to make crock pot meals. They really are a lifesaver
We use Skype every day. We are a blended military family and my daughters Skype with their dad and two sets of grandparents as well as cousins at least one a week each. My husbands children are in another state and we use Skype to connect with them as much as possible as well.
We also use Skype when my husband is gone for school! Being in Alaska, any long distance call is too much money! We love Skype!
I have 3 lifehacks to recommend: 1) Don't you hate it when you make a recipe that calls for, say, 1 teaspoon of a fresh herb, and wind up wasting the rest? I combed through my favorite recipes and grouped them according to those "oddball" ingredients. That way, I make 3-5 recipes within the same one or two-week span and use up more of the "oddballs." 2) Choose one day per month -- the 1st is good -- and see if you can get a better price for one monthly fee, e.g. cable, cell, car insurance. That way, by the time the year is up, you will have audited your expenses one "bite" at a time, without spending an entire day on the phone with multiple customer service reps. 3) Like a black skirt you can pair with several tops, I maximize grocery costs by stretching one meal into two. I’ll make my favorite Barefoot Contessa turkey meatloaf and pair it with baked potatoes and squash one night, then re-visit it two nights later with rice and steamed broccoli. Or I’ll roast a whole chicken one night, then use the leftovers in quesadillas on another. Plus, everything's "recyclable" for lunches, too.
My favorite life hack. Look people in the eyes when you talk with them. That way I know what they mean and I can see if we are connecting around the meaning of what they are saying. It's a great skill, cheap, and can be done at any time. Looking at my email, the TV, or an iphone makes me miss what someone really wants or needs. If I don't get it the first time, I have to go back and try to recoup the moment, something we know is impossible.
A true "lifehack", I make sure to take 1 hour out of every day to work on a project which betters my life. This can be a business venture idea I have, learning a new language or skill, organizing the house, building something, or simply going to the beach to relax. If I can volunteer to help someone else, even better. We can all find 1 hour out of the day.
Very interesting article, I definitely believe that there is a lot of truth in many of the points you made. I especially agree that action orientated individuals are more likely to generate wealth. Focus is important and can lead to a rich future :)
My favorite "life hack" is something I started doing recently - stop buying deli meat! Instead, I buy a large frozen turkey breast, cook it in the slow cooker, and I have delicious non-processed turkey meat to use in my meals for the week. Perfect for soups, sandwiches, wraps, etc. It's really cut down on my meal planning, and it saves money too! $1.99 or less a lb vs. $9 or so!
i have bought kitchen stuff and uses it for camping and i get clothes pins for bags of chips. the long lighters for candles.picture frames are good too.greeting cards are great.containers are good for kids little toys or little girls hair stuff.
I like couponing and then using the savings to put into an account. At the end of the year we see how much we have saved and use it toward an item we can all use -- like a vacation!
Ahh yes, the classic 'trick someone into thinking you care how they feel but using one simple technique you learned on the internet'.
You know what also improves conversations? Actually paying enough attention to ask someone why they're stressed, rather than just saying the last few words again.
last year I started saving money by putting a specific amount aside each week. On week one I put away $1.00, on week two I put away $2.00, etc., through the whole year so that by the last week of the year I had saved over $1,300.00! The savings plan starts off with such a low amount that it is easy to do and by the time I got the the second half of the year and going forward the momentum and the habit I had developed at that point of putting the money aside kept me going.
My favorite way to save money is by using coupons.
We have used vacation rentals a few times, and we love it! Usually there is a lot more space for the same price as a hotel that is near the rental, so it is worth it.
My favorite way to save money is to sleep on it. If I'm shopping and see something not on my list that I really want, I go home and sleep on it. If it's worth going back for, I want it enough. Whatever it is usually isn't worth the trip. When I'm at a craft show, I see the entire show before I buy anything. If I still want something enough to find it again, I'll go back for it. I come home with allot less Stff this way.
My favorite LifeHack is to buy everything I use all the time in bulk so that I do not waste time going to the store.
On sunday I plan ahead what I am going to make for dinners all week and prepare what I can ahead.
This was dead on, just what I needed to read right now,
Thanks
I love hearing all of these hacks! I love ways to make life easier. I don't know if I have any good ones, I guess one I have is to make crock pot meals. They really are a lifesaver
Definitely always have a schedule or plan of some sort. It keep me focused and moving ahead. I make the most of my days and life by prioritiZing.
We use Skype every day. We are a blended military family and my daughters Skype with their dad and two sets of grandparents as well as cousins at least one a week each. My husbands children are in another state and we use Skype to connect with them as much as possible as well.
We also use Skype when my husband is gone for school! Being in Alaska, any long distance call is too much money! We love Skype!
I have 3 lifehacks to recommend: 1) Don't you hate it when you make a recipe that calls for, say, 1 teaspoon of a fresh herb, and wind up wasting the rest? I combed through my favorite recipes and grouped them according to those "oddball" ingredients. That way, I make 3-5 recipes within the same one or two-week span and use up more of the "oddballs." 2) Choose one day per month -- the 1st is good -- and see if you can get a better price for one monthly fee, e.g. cable, cell, car insurance. That way, by the time the year is up, you will have audited your expenses one "bite" at a time, without spending an entire day on the phone with multiple customer service reps. 3) Like a black skirt you can pair with several tops, I maximize grocery costs by stretching one meal into two. I’ll make my favorite Barefoot Contessa turkey meatloaf and pair it with baked potatoes and squash one night, then re-visit it two nights later with rice and steamed broccoli. Or I’ll roast a whole chicken one night, then use the leftovers in quesadillas on another. Plus, everything's "recyclable" for lunches, too.
My favorite life hack. Look people in the eyes when you talk with them. That way I know what they mean and I can see if we are connecting around the meaning of what they are saying. It's a great skill, cheap, and can be done at any time. Looking at my email, the TV, or an iphone makes me miss what someone really wants or needs. If I don't get it the first time, I have to go back and try to recoup the moment, something we know is impossible.
A true "lifehack", I make sure to take 1 hour out of every day to work on a project which betters my life. This can be a business venture idea I have, learning a new language or skill, organizing the house, building something, or simply going to the beach to relax. If I can volunteer to help someone else, even better. We can all find 1 hour out of the day.
I do not have a favorite lifehack, not even sure I know what that is.
I use Skype for international video calls and other free apps for texting.
My life Hack is Never paying full price for anything!
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Very interesting article, I definitely believe that there is a lot of truth in many of the points you made. I especially agree that action orientated individuals are more likely to generate wealth. Focus is important and can lead to a rich future :)
Automating all of my bills and batching errands with exercise (I walk everywhere!).
My favorite "life hack" is something I started doing recently - stop buying deli meat! Instead, I buy a large frozen turkey breast, cook it in the slow cooker, and I have delicious non-processed turkey meat to use in my meals for the week. Perfect for soups, sandwiches, wraps, etc. It's really cut down on my meal planning, and it saves money too! $1.99 or less a lb vs. $9 or so!
I always make double batches when I cook then freeze what's left so I only have to cook 2 to 3 nights a week.
i have bought kitchen stuff and uses it for camping and i get clothes pins for bags of chips. the long lighters for candles.picture frames are good too.greeting cards are great.containers are good for kids little toys or little girls hair stuff.
i use Skype to save money to call my daughter while she is in school.
I bring my own coffee creamer to Starbucks so I only have to pay for a black coffee! I save $3 every time!