I bought my last car from my parents so I knew that trying to sell it to a dealer would give me even less money since I wasn't buying one from them. So, I did sell my car on Craigslist. It took a while and there were a few frustrating offers / cancellations along the way, but finally right as I was discouraged enough to think about removing the listing, I found someone that was interested and gave me the full asking price!
For a frugal date, I think that dressing up and cooking a fancy dinner and then either renting a movie or doing some dancing at home makes a great date.
Check out what's going on at your local college or university.
We've enjoyed comedy improv, musical theater, opera, and more at our local schools. And many of smaller events will have some kind of reception following.
Dinner, a show, and something to talk about on the way home can be a great date for couples--whether they've been together forever or are just getting to know each other.
Thank you for covering this. So many people are anxious to dump the old car, and get a new one, that they don't take the time to sell it themselves. Often they don't have a second car to drive until they find a new one, or they aren't well off enough to buy a second one and sell the first one, in that case maybe renting a cheap car for a couple of weeks is the way to go.
Hi, i am a new mommy. i delivered my baby a month back and today while surfing on the net I finally found what i had been looking for over this time. it is about how to stop your baby from crying. the topic is very helpful and i would advice all new mommies to go through it
We go to the discount movie theater in town, but only if it's a movie we REALLY want to see. We play outside, too. We even played 'keep away' with my son the other day -- using a balled up diaper instead of a ball...lol...
What a great tip: '30 day no buy list.' We too counsel our clients to be careful with spending, especially when trying to get out of debt! I would agree that this definitely can help curve impulse shopping, but it also goes hand-in-hand with budgeting and living a financially responsible life! Great job and very creative.
Looking at your credit report annually is something that most people don't do, but should. Looking at it each year will give you a good idea of where you stand financially. It could also be a wake up call for people that tend to live above their means.
Amen, KK! I don't know who came up with the preposterous $3/wear figure. I, like you, aim more at the $.30/wear like your shirts. I probably do better than that most of the time, but I shop frugally and wear things out most of the time before I replace them. $3/wear would be for expensive clothes that you don't like. Daily stuff should last much longer.
The "Greatest Generation" strikes again. My Dad, age 92, has owned his own home free and clear for over 60 years. He and Mom traveled for years and after retirement and spent a dozen winters in Florida to avoid Michigan winters. He still builds things in his basement workshop and helps out wherever he can with his kids' landscaping needs and household problems (dripping faucets, eavestrough cleaning, etc). Hard work, lots of exercise and avoidance of harmful substances have improved his quality of life too. Good decisions make life better. Do we listen when he speaks? Yes, we do. His life experience and wisdom is priceless.
I am yet another victim of Marty Sweeten. However, now he is getting smarter. He is frequently changing his name and his company names because he has gotten so much bad press. He was recently New Castle Equity, and after he took my $1,800 in "inspection fees", and I figured him out (a little too late unfortunately), they pulled the website and he was never to be heard from again. A new company is Private Equity Suite. He just keeps changing the company name, builds a new canned website, and rents a virtual office in a random city in the U.S. Oh, and beware of the website he created called "Broker Black List". He put me on there as a broker who was hard to deal with. What an idiot. I was the consumer that got scammed! We need to stop this guy!!!
$3 per wearing? Good grief. You people must be buying junk, or things that are really overpriced. I expect t-shirts to last 2 years (50+) wearings, and slacks (jeans) to last a lot longer than that. With proper upkeep and maintenance my (admittedly expensive) shoes last for years. My cheap jeans ($20 per pair at ..., and $25 to tailor them to fit properly) are worn 2-3 times/week for a minimum of 6 months. Even my dress clothes (wool suits and silk shells) last forever, because I take care of them. When I was working and dressing for clients every day, suits lasted 5+ years, and shells...well I still wear some of them occasionally 20 years later (and they cost $20 on sale, back in the day). I've found several (mail order) purveyors of nice men's wear that provide durable, classic, clothes for my husband, and the cost per wear for his shirts and slacks is similarly low (shirts average 100 wearings and cost in the neighborhood of $30 (when I can find them on sale for $15), tropical wool slacks are year-round wear in our climate and I buy him 1 or 2 pair every so often (eighteen to 24 months) to replace the 10 year old pairs that are finally giving up the ghost. My husband still dresses for clients... Buy classic, buy quality, and you land up spending a lot less money in the long run...
My favorite on this list is the avoidance of the disposable items; whether you're prepping, going green, or just trying to avoid consumerism, that's some important advice.
I bought my last car from my parents so I knew that trying to sell it to a dealer would give me even less money since I wasn't buying one from them. So, I did sell my car on Craigslist. It took a while and there were a few frustrating offers / cancellations along the way, but finally right as I was discouraged enough to think about removing the listing, I found someone that was interested and gave me the full asking price!
nice! a complete list so far that I've seen...and I am super agree with number 3..I just did my own garage sale and made some money..:)
For a frugal date, I think that dressing up and cooking a fancy dinner and then either renting a movie or doing some dancing at home makes a great date.
What we would do before was just stay home and eat in as much as we could!
Check out what's going on at your local college or university.
We've enjoyed comedy improv, musical theater, opera, and more at our local schools. And many of smaller events will have some kind of reception following.
Dinner, a show, and something to talk about on the way home can be a great date for couples--whether they've been together forever or are just getting to know each other.
Thank you for covering this. So many people are anxious to dump the old car, and get a new one, that they don't take the time to sell it themselves. Often they don't have a second car to drive until they find a new one, or they aren't well off enough to buy a second one and sell the first one, in that case maybe renting a cheap car for a couple of weeks is the way to go.
Hi, i am a new mommy. i delivered my baby a month back and today while surfing on the net I finally found what i had been looking for over this time. it is about how to stop your baby from crying. the topic is very helpful and i would advice all new mommies to go through it
http://www.nappytimes.com/blog/entry/21-ways-to-stop-making-your-baby-cry
We go to the discount movie theater in town, but only if it's a movie we REALLY want to see. We play outside, too. We even played 'keep away' with my son the other day -- using a balled up diaper instead of a ball...lol...
Well said!
olive oil, honey, banana and some stawberries. Blend.
put on hair leave on for 30 min to an hour shampoo.
Awesome hair mask!
You are welcome! :)
What a great tip: '30 day no buy list.' We too counsel our clients to be careful with spending, especially when trying to get out of debt! I would agree that this definitely can help curve impulse shopping, but it also goes hand-in-hand with budgeting and living a financially responsible life! Great job and very creative.
Looking at your credit report annually is something that most people don't do, but should. Looking at it each year will give you a good idea of where you stand financially. It could also be a wake up call for people that tend to live above their means.
Amen, KK! I don't know who came up with the preposterous $3/wear figure. I, like you, aim more at the $.30/wear like your shirts. I probably do better than that most of the time, but I shop frugally and wear things out most of the time before I replace them. $3/wear would be for expensive clothes that you don't like. Daily stuff should last much longer.
I'm interested to know if anyone used fresh cranberries? I have some and need to find something to do with them. Thanks!
The "Greatest Generation" strikes again. My Dad, age 92, has owned his own home free and clear for over 60 years. He and Mom traveled for years and after retirement and spent a dozen winters in Florida to avoid Michigan winters. He still builds things in his basement workshop and helps out wherever he can with his kids' landscaping needs and household problems (dripping faucets, eavestrough cleaning, etc). Hard work, lots of exercise and avoidance of harmful substances have improved his quality of life too. Good decisions make life better. Do we listen when he speaks? Yes, we do. His life experience and wisdom is priceless.
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I have tried a boneless turkey breast but never a bone-in; glad that worked well for your family.
I am yet another victim of Marty Sweeten. However, now he is getting smarter. He is frequently changing his name and his company names because he has gotten so much bad press. He was recently New Castle Equity, and after he took my $1,800 in "inspection fees", and I figured him out (a little too late unfortunately), they pulled the website and he was never to be heard from again. A new company is Private Equity Suite. He just keeps changing the company name, builds a new canned website, and rents a virtual office in a random city in the U.S. Oh, and beware of the website he created called "Broker Black List". He put me on there as a broker who was hard to deal with. What an idiot. I was the consumer that got scammed! We need to stop this guy!!!
I used toothpaste to clean my diamond bracelet and WHAT A SPARKLE ! the bracelet looked brand new.
I've been an avid reader all my life, but it never crossed my mind to use them as furniture - what a neat idea!
Very good points you made - I'm quite addicted to the convenience of e-books, but nothing compares to actually holding a real book in your hands:)
$3 per wearing? Good grief. You people must be buying junk, or things that are really overpriced. I expect t-shirts to last 2 years (50+) wearings, and slacks (jeans) to last a lot longer than that. With proper upkeep and maintenance my (admittedly expensive) shoes last for years. My cheap jeans ($20 per pair at ..., and $25 to tailor them to fit properly) are worn 2-3 times/week for a minimum of 6 months. Even my dress clothes (wool suits and silk shells) last forever, because I take care of them. When I was working and dressing for clients every day, suits lasted 5+ years, and shells...well I still wear some of them occasionally 20 years later (and they cost $20 on sale, back in the day). I've found several (mail order) purveyors of nice men's wear that provide durable, classic, clothes for my husband, and the cost per wear for his shirts and slacks is similarly low (shirts average 100 wearings and cost in the neighborhood of $30 (when I can find them on sale for $15), tropical wool slacks are year-round wear in our climate and I buy him 1 or 2 pair every so often (eighteen to 24 months) to replace the 10 year old pairs that are finally giving up the ghost. My husband still dresses for clients... Buy classic, buy quality, and you land up spending a lot less money in the long run...
I would like to see more grocery deals.
My favorite on this list is the avoidance of the disposable items; whether you're prepping, going green, or just trying to avoid consumerism, that's some important advice.
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SB
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planning my escape for 2014.
Love finding deals and look forward to Best Deals newsletters! Wish there were more Home Improvement/Landscaping/Outdoor type deals. Thanks!