I am trying not to overbuy...

Posted By: susan on 2008-05-12
In Reply to: Good topic... - sm

I tend to buy too much produce and end up throwing it away. i'm planning meals for the week and only buy what I need, plus use coupons, cooking more and eating out less. It is a challenge to change a lifestyle.. but necessary.

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Post your money saving tips - Let's all save
- I have economized and it has paid off sm - FrugalMT
  - Nothing wrong with being frugal. - T
- Fixing a flat (soft drink, that is)....... (sm) - San Fran
- I have been making my own laundry soap. It only costs me about $10 for a 6-month supply. nm - sleepy
  - I would love the recipe too! - sm
  - Do you have a "recipe"? - Let's all save
    - How I make my own laundry soap. . sm - Sleepy
- While the rest of the country prospers, it sure seems like - we MTs are still living in the 30s Depression era!
  - No kidding. Some of these people sound like they live in a third world country. - T
    - I agree. They also don't state how much their mortgage - is or what kind of car they drive
      - Mortgage? You gotta be kidding. - sm - No chance EVER of home ownership!
      - Amen! We are just at a six-figure income.. - phillychick
        Savings??????????? - That's dwindling, too.
        Have you seen my car or home? - sm
        As the poster below said...if you are.. - phillychick
        Note my surprise... - sm
        Perfect example of a woman who married the money - being all snobbish and haughty.
        Why do you assume she married the money? - T
        You got it right on the illegals - sm - me
        Welcome to the 'Land of Opportunity!' - as long as you're an ILLEGAL, that is.
        Yeah. It's a sad situation when the "Land of the Free" literally means - me
        I think you've hit upon the answer! - (sm) - We should try it
        Thank you T...My DH worked his way... - phillychick
        I aplogize for any misunderstanding - - sm
    - Are you always so self-righteous and condescending, or is it - only with the anonyminity of internet forums?
      - Actually, yes I am. - T
        If MT is all you've ever done, and yer too old for - sm - Fehhhh...........
        that's nonsense! I make a six-figure income all my myself being an MT. Hubby has no need to wor - no message
- No washer/dryer at my apt. building, and laundromat - is far too expensive. Plus - (sm)
- My round trip commute is 30 miles. I ride the bus every day..... - MT and worn out
- Eat out less. Really runs into money. NM - $$
- garden, fewer trips to the store - sm - penny pincher
- planting a garden - jss
- Strive to become debt free... - phillychick
  - You must be an follower of Dave Ramsey. That guy is the best!!! - MT and worn out
    - We love him! He doesn't sugar coat... - phillychick
- Good topic... - sm
  - I am trying not to overbuy... - susan

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