blogs, world, events, today, general, opinion, observations, views , research. #bloganuary
My family loves homemade Salisbury steak. It’s a yummy comfort food dinner of a deliciously tender steak patty covered in gravy with mushrooms. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans to make this dinner just $.82 a serving for the whole meal.
This is another skillet dinner that’s quick to make and can be made ahead for the freezer too. A can of tomato sauce, a little ground beef, macaroni noodles, and seasonings is all it takes to make this inexpensive but filling frugal dinner.
Use mini lasagna noodles instead of macaroni to make it more like a skillet lasagna dish too. Serve with a salad and homemade french bread to complete the meal.
This easy skillet dish starts with diced chicken that quickly cooks up with a can of mushrooms. Add in homemade cream soup and you have an easy dinner that is easy on your wallet too. We serve it over egg noodles with a salad on the side.
Here are some ways to prevent money problems:
General tips for being frugal.
1. Create a budget – It’s important to know how much money you have coming in and going out each month. Figure out how much you will need to cover your bills and other necessities.
2. When you need to make a purchase, take the time to do some research and compare prices. Look for sales, coupons, and discounts before making a purchase.
3. Look for ways to save on everyday expenses – Consider things like cutting down on eating out, reducing your energy bills, and borrowing from the library rather than buying new books.
4. Whenever possible, try not to take on new debt.
5. Focus on quality, not quantity – Sometimes it’s better to invest in quality items that will last longer.
6. Before making a purchase, ask yourself if you really need the item or if it’s just a want.
7. Use what you already have before buying something new, see if you already have something that will work for you.
Get a smaller car. You can save thousands by going with a smaller car.
Rent rather than own. Don’t assume that buying is the better investment. Buying is more costly than renting.
Next look for used items or clothing.Try freecycle.org or craigslist.org. I’ve done this a few times when I needed something.
Find free entertainment. Entertainment costs a lot of money.The average person spends about $1,200 a year on entertainment.
Cut out the sweets.Even I struggle with that one. I love my chocolate. Too many sweets results in bad health and bad teeth and that costs money.
Drink water.Drink often. It’s good for your health.Eight glasses of water per day is all you need.
Cut out the cell phone. 20 years ago we didn’t have cell phones.A cell phone is not a necessity.
Cut your own hair. Yeah I know that one is kind of iffy. It’s cheap,it’s care-free. It saves money, and time.
Maintain stuff.Take care of what you have, it will last longer. You’ll then spend less on buying new stuff.
A penny pincher is a person who’s very careful or stingy with their money—they don’t like to spend it and they don’t like to give it away.
1. Clothing.
Save $50-$100 on clothing
Canadians are not as crazed as some other nations when it comes to clothing.
You can cut that down by learning sew so that your old clothes will serve you longer. Buy rugged clothing items that last longer.
2. Accessories
Saving: $30-$55 approx.
Prices will be different from gender to gender, but many of the clothing tips are about the same. Buying a smaller selection will cut costs alot.
Keep your selections simple. You don’t need elaborate.
3. Fitness
You don’t need a gym membership. You can buy second hand exercise equipment and exercise at home. You can do weights, run or jog, squats, and crunches. And of course online you can find exercise programs.
4. Use Public Transportation
If you consider gas prices, maintenance, car payments, insurance,it can get very expensive. Public transportation will be a significantly cheaper
5. Become a One-Vehicle family.
If you have two vehicles in your household, switch to one vehicle can be an amazing way to save money. If two spouses have to go to the opposite side of the city to work. They can alternate on the use of the car weekly or daily.
The other person can use public transport.
6. Wash dishes by hand using one sink-full of water. The less water you use the more money you save.
7. Make your own laundry detergent.
8. Make every gift you give. Theres no shortage of ideas for handmade gifts. Do a search for crafts or gift ideas.
9. Become a coupon expert. It takes it a little bit of time and practice to learn about couponing. You can save hundreds of dollars on groceries.
10. Get a roommate.
Split rent and bills and food.
11. Grow your own food.
You can save alot of money growing your own tomatoes or herbs. It’s.good for your wallet and your waistline.
12. Buy thrift Items
You can buy all your clothes and furniture from a thrift store. Maybe even find designer duds if you look hard enough. Also, be sure to go on 50% off days if your local store has them!
13. Clean with vinegar.
Vinegar can be used to clean anything. You don’t have to spend any more money on expensive products.
14. Unplug everything when you leave the house.
Life today and being thrifty.Thrifty today means watching your spending and researching ways to save money. Only shop for items on sale, use coupons or even buy used items. There is even free or low-cost activities to do with friends and family, such as going to a park or the beach or watching a good movie at home. Use public transportation or carpooling. Turning off lights and unplug electronics when not in use.If you want to be thrifty you have to start making decisions that will help you save money and be more mindful of your spending.
https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=83123&url_id=902
1.Painting a room is a great DIY project that can be done and doesn’t require much skill.
2. Install a Ceiling Fan:
with the right tools and instructions, you can install a ceiling fan in as little as a few hours.
3. Build a Deck: Have it done in 2 weekends.
4. Create a Garden: Creating a garden is a great way to get fresh air and save money on your grocery bill by planting flowers, vegetables and herbs.
5. Build a bookshelf
6. Replace kitchen cabinets.
7. Install a new fence.
You don’t need an expert or contractor to do these things. Just a instruction manual and the correct tools and material of course.
https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=83123&url_id=902
Have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
