I just found this site today while searching online backups. I had a 500 GB external hard drive half full of files.Precious pictures of grandchildren and family as well as documents I'd created and websites I'd made. But about 4 months ago the external drive quit working. I was SO upset. I tried everything I could think of to get my lost files back but absolutely nothing worked. I gave up. But then I bought a new Oyen from eBay-a 1TB. The first day it worked fine. I backed up my entire laptop on it. But the next day I plugged it into the USB port and there was nothing! It doesn't work & I can't return it because there is no way to get my files cleaned off it. So I'm out $118 there! I've given up on external hard drives and looking for online storage in hopes this way I won't lose all my files again. I wish I had found this site earlier because I would have jumped at that free 250GB from filehopper. Unfortunately it's too late for that now. My income is extremely limited so I need something affordable. (I am a senior citizen) If you know of anything please let me know because I could sure use some help with this. I'm scared to death of losing all the files on my laptop but don't trust external hard drives anymore. I really like this site by the way.
We save on Thanksgiving by saving everything. This is a meal that lasts for many many days. Turkey sandwiches and pumpkin pie for breakfast are both awesome and frugal!
I use online banking because it's easy to access my accounts anywhere anytime, and there isn't any paper to store and take up space in a file cabinet. As long as I update my passwords every so often it feels secure.
My favorite Thanksgiving budget dish is my mom's decades-old recipe for stuffing. It's two giant loaves of bread ripped up and mixed with celery and onion that's cooked in TONS of butter and salt, Bell's seasoning, a chopped apple and a couple of eggs. It's the best part of Turkey Day, and is super cheap to make!
A potluck style dinner with friends and family members bringing one or two of their specialty side dishes is usually the way we save on Thanksgiving. We may even plan the Thanksgiving dinner a week earlier or later to avoid escalated holiday flight fares.
This is a great article. I'm headed off to an interview today, and what I learned here has been helpful and has made me calmer about what will happen. Thanks!
Two things:
1. Have family bring a dish. Our family takes turns hosting Thanksgiving, so we're all used to cooking something. We divide up with the host tackling the turkey and a few other dishes, while the guests bring a side or two.
2. Homemade pumpkin pie. Plan ahead to use your Halloween pumpkin as part of your Thanksgiving meal. Cooking it in the oven is a breeze, then you can use a cuisinart/blender to puree the flesh. Freeze it until you need pumpkin pie filling. This year I am also trying pumpkin ice cream.
Get things in advance, plan a menu, have others bring things to the feast, and make as much as possible from scratch. We eat well on Thanksgiving, probably too well! :)
Everyone chips in. We provide the main course. Dad brings wine. Mom makes the stuffing. One sibling brings appetizers, another dessert. Decorations are kept to a minimum: festive tablecloth and candles. Napkin rings & place cards handmade by the kids.
My favorite budget and comfort food all in one is broccoli caserole. It is so good and made with cambells soup, mayo and cheese. One thing it is not is fat free. Hey it's TG.
I so look forward to mashed potatoes and gravy at Thanksgiving. We have mashed potatoes and gravy throughout the year with different main dishes but there's something about the my mom's very smooth and creamy mashed potatoes and the turkey gravy that is the best!
1. Many years ago, just chopped up my credit cards to get me out of the debt cycle. I just needed about 30 seconds of willpower and my cards were unusable. Never again went back into CC debt again.
2. Automatically had money deposited to savings (later, investments). Out of sight, out of mind and on automatic.
3. I have the willpower to not buy ice cream at the store, but not the willpower to not eat it if it is in the refrigerator. I've come to know what works and doesn't work for me in finance as well as eating.
I just found this site today while searching online backups. I had a 500 GB external hard drive half full of files.Precious pictures of grandchildren and family as well as documents I'd created and websites I'd made. But about 4 months ago the external drive quit working. I was SO upset. I tried everything I could think of to get my lost files back but absolutely nothing worked. I gave up. But then I bought a new Oyen from eBay-a 1TB. The first day it worked fine. I backed up my entire laptop on it. But the next day I plugged it into the USB port and there was nothing! It doesn't work & I can't return it because there is no way to get my files cleaned off it. So I'm out $118 there! I've given up on external hard drives and looking for online storage in hopes this way I won't lose all my files again. I wish I had found this site earlier because I would have jumped at that free 250GB from filehopper. Unfortunately it's too late for that now. My income is extremely limited so I need something affordable. (I am a senior citizen) If you know of anything please let me know because I could sure use some help with this. I'm scared to death of losing all the files on my laptop but don't trust external hard drives anymore. I really like this site by the way.
We save on Thanksgiving by saving everything. This is a meal that lasts for many many days. Turkey sandwiches and pumpkin pie for breakfast are both awesome and frugal!
I use online banking because it's easy to access my accounts anywhere anytime, and there isn't any paper to store and take up space in a file cabinet. As long as I update my passwords every so often it feels secure.
My favorite Thanksgiving budget dish is my mom's decades-old recipe for stuffing. It's two giant loaves of bread ripped up and mixed with celery and onion that's cooked in TONS of butter and salt, Bell's seasoning, a chopped apple and a couple of eggs. It's the best part of Turkey Day, and is super cheap to make!
Everyone brings something! It's potluck!
I save by eating at someone else's home. ;-)
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My family saves for Thanksgiving by eating together potluck style. The host will cook the main meat and other pitch in with sides and trimmings.
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A potluck style dinner with friends and family members bringing one or two of their specialty side dishes is usually the way we save on Thanksgiving. We may even plan the Thanksgiving dinner a week earlier or later to avoid escalated holiday flight fares.
This is a great article. I'm headed off to an interview today, and what I learned here has been helpful and has made me calmer about what will happen. Thanks!
Two things:
1. Have family bring a dish. Our family takes turns hosting Thanksgiving, so we're all used to cooking something. We divide up with the host tackling the turkey and a few other dishes, while the guests bring a side or two.
2. Homemade pumpkin pie. Plan ahead to use your Halloween pumpkin as part of your Thanksgiving meal. Cooking it in the oven is a breeze, then you can use a cuisinart/blender to puree the flesh. Freeze it until you need pumpkin pie filling. This year I am also trying pumpkin ice cream.
or you could just work at a movie theatre that works way better.
I save money by making everything from scratch. It's a little extra work, but it's worth it!
Get things in advance, plan a menu, have others bring things to the feast, and make as much as possible from scratch. We eat well on Thanksgiving, probably too well! :)
Everyone chips in. We provide the main course. Dad brings wine. Mom makes the stuffing. One sibling brings appetizers, another dessert. Decorations are kept to a minimum: festive tablecloth and candles. Napkin rings & place cards handmade by the kids.
I buy seasonal veggies and look for deals on turkey and frozen veggies for sides - there are a ton of great sales in the weeks preceding the big day!
To save money for Thanksgiving, we go the "pot luck" route. Each guest brings a dish for the feast and everybody saves.
I only buy Thanksgiving / Harvest decor AFTER the season is over. Everything is discounted! I put it in a storage container and save it for next year.
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My favorite budget and comfort food all in one is broccoli caserole. It is so good and made with cambells soup, mayo and cheese. One thing it is not is fat free. Hey it's TG.
my favorite comfort food is bread pudding with lemon sauce
I so look forward to mashed potatoes and gravy at Thanksgiving. We have mashed potatoes and gravy throughout the year with different main dishes but there's something about the my mom's very smooth and creamy mashed potatoes and the turkey gravy that is the best!
Things that have helped me "control my mind"
1. Many years ago, just chopped up my credit cards to get me out of the debt cycle. I just needed about 30 seconds of willpower and my cards were unusable. Never again went back into CC debt again.
2. Automatically had money deposited to savings (later, investments). Out of sight, out of mind and on automatic.
3. I have the willpower to not buy ice cream at the store, but not the willpower to not eat it if it is in the refrigerator. I've come to know what works and doesn't work for me in finance as well as eating.
You can't have Thanksgiving dinner without mashed potatoes and gravy. It's an inexpensive side dish that is traditional & I consider it comfort food.