We could live without eating out at McDonald's the two times a week we go. Other then that there isn't much else that we could cut in our budget. Maybe our netflix streaming if we absolutely had to, but that is the only money we spend on entertainment.
What a great fun article, I never think what to do with spare change that just falls into the cracks of life, but it had great ideas to offset expenses, help other and be generous- thanks!
Just today we dropped more than $50/month from our family cell phone plan. First we studied how many voice minutes we actually used, and found that we did not use most of those minutes. Then my 17yo showed me that I could use my old smartphone to access my apps with wifi. Both my 17yo son and I decided that using free wifi gives us what we need without an expensive data plan. I took this information to the retention specialist at our current carrier and asked how much we can save. Suddenly some unpublished promotional became available to us. My older son in college has his new Galaxy III with a data plan, and my other son and I are happy with our feature-rich voice & text phone. I'm the most happy with saving more than $600/year with our current carrier...without any contracts!
Yes, there's lots in our budget we can live without! We save monthly for some yearly entertainment expenses - season tickets to the Broadway shows at our local theater and season tickets to the men's basketball games at our university. We also save $300 every month for travel (about 7.5% of our net income), which is obviously optional.
I usually take items to Salvation Army, but I have had garage also. I also give items to others who I know may need them before selling or taking to the Salvation Army.
I can say that I agree 100% with everything on this list. I will also add "my morning Starbucks" to the list. It's the small things that make life enjoyable. If you really need to stuff your pockets with ketchup packets then you have issues...
Sadly there is probably a lot of things I could live without but choose not to at this point. Eating/drinking out, pedicures (although infrequently), shopping, cable, and I could go on but I'll leave it at that :)
I think there are some great money saving ideas for creating your own pet toys here, many of which have been used over the years. I agree the garden hose is not a wise choice, as they do contain lead. (Drank out of the hose my entire childhood to no avail, yet I wouldn't want my beloved canine chewing on it, potentially breaking off fragments.) And I don't agree with the duck taped cardboard tube or sock knots with treats "locked" inside, as aggressive chewers will chew through and swallow dangerous materials in an attempt to get to the trapped treats, and all dogs will simply be frustrated at not being able to get to them (which could possibly encourage destructive behavior). As for the "safety" of the rest of the toys, all I have to say is, use common sense. Virtually ALL toys (for humans or animals) are dangerous. (This is why we've adopted "safe" boring playgrounds for kids.) If you have an aggressive chewer, don't give s/he toys they will break apart or destroy, potentially swallowing obstructive pieces, and supervise or engage in as much play time as you can -- accidents will happen -- but ALWAYS use the best possible judgment.
I could DEFINITELY do without cable! My wonderful husband likes it for the races and he really requests SO little.....i think it's a small thing to keep a happy husband in the house!!!
I could live without dunkin donuts iced coffee daily. I love it but I would save more if I made my own coffee
We could live without eating out at McDonald's the two times a week we go. Other then that there isn't much else that we could cut in our budget. Maybe our netflix streaming if we absolutely had to, but that is the only money we spend on entertainment.
I could live without cable and watch tv shows on my laptop.
I could do without Netflix in my budget, even though the kids would not like it.
Also, I 'like' you on Facebook.
What a great fun article, I never think what to do with spare change that just falls into the cracks of life, but it had great ideas to offset expenses, help other and be generous- thanks!
Just today we dropped more than $50/month from our family cell phone plan. First we studied how many voice minutes we actually used, and found that we did not use most of those minutes. Then my 17yo showed me that I could use my old smartphone to access my apps with wifi. Both my 17yo son and I decided that using free wifi gives us what we need without an expensive data plan. I took this information to the retention specialist at our current carrier and asked how much we can save. Suddenly some unpublished promotional became available to us. My older son in college has his new Galaxy III with a data plan, and my other son and I are happy with our feature-rich voice & text phone. I'm the most happy with saving more than $600/year with our current carrier...without any contracts!
Yes, there's lots in our budget we can live without! We save monthly for some yearly entertainment expenses - season tickets to the Broadway shows at our local theater and season tickets to the men's basketball games at our university. We also save $300 every month for travel (about 7.5% of our net income), which is obviously optional.
Also I'm a FB fan.
I dont eat out alot, but could defintely save money if we stopped. Even grabbing something quick costs an arm and a leg these days...
I liked for entry on facebook page...
I usually take items to Salvation Army, but I have had garage also. I also give items to others who I know may need them before selling or taking to the Salvation Army.
I could do without cable.
I can say that I agree 100% with everything on this list. I will also add "my morning Starbucks" to the list. It's the small things that make life enjoyable. If you really need to stuff your pockets with ketchup packets then you have issues...
Also a fan on FB!
Sadly there is probably a lot of things I could live without but choose not to at this point. Eating/drinking out, pedicures (although infrequently), shopping, cable, and I could go on but I'll leave it at that :)
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/232968319764922369
I already like you on Facebook as Elena Istomina
I could live without dining out. We eat out once a week.
I've given up manicures and pedicures. It makes me more conscious of my hands since I'm the one having to maintain them!
Following you on FB.
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The only remaining extravagance in my budget is cable. Other than that, I've cut it down to the bare bones.
I think there are some great money saving ideas for creating your own pet toys here, many of which have been used over the years. I agree the garden hose is not a wise choice, as they do contain lead. (Drank out of the hose my entire childhood to no avail, yet I wouldn't want my beloved canine chewing on it, potentially breaking off fragments.) And I don't agree with the duck taped cardboard tube or sock knots with treats "locked" inside, as aggressive chewers will chew through and swallow dangerous materials in an attempt to get to the trapped treats, and all dogs will simply be frustrated at not being able to get to them (which could possibly encourage destructive behavior). As for the "safety" of the rest of the toys, all I have to say is, use common sense. Virtually ALL toys (for humans or animals) are dangerous. (This is why we've adopted "safe" boring playgrounds for kids.) If you have an aggressive chewer, don't give s/he toys they will break apart or destroy, potentially swallowing obstructive pieces, and supervise or engage in as much play time as you can -- accidents will happen -- but ALWAYS use the best possible judgment.
I could DEFINITELY do without cable! My wonderful husband likes it for the races and he really requests SO little.....i think it's a small thing to keep a happy husband in the house!!!
Any phone company that charges $30 to port a number out is a SCAM!