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<blockquote data-quote="BadgeBunny" data-source="post: 2115937" data-attributes="member: 1242"><p>On the electric bill keep in mind that every appliance (coffee maker, tv, microwave, computer, etc.) uses electricity even when it is turned "off". Might not add up to much, but when you are broke, even a little bit can make a difference. Shut those appliances off by unplugging them when they are not in use, or turning them off at the power bar they are plugged into. You will have to wait a little bit for them to power up (and the coffee won't come on automatically) but hey! if you are trying to save money, well ...</p><p></p><p>Also, you'd be surprised just how easy it is to grow salad greens and sprouts. Even if you can't get anything else to grow you can grow salad greens and spinach. Stagger your plantings so you have some "coming in" every week or so. You can also "cut and come again" which is taking off the outer leaves and leaving the inner leaves to continue growing. Keep in mind that these vegetables are not heat resistant and will bolt when it gets really hot. But, again ... have you seen how much a head of lettuce or bag of spinach is at the store these days?? </p><p></p><p>Don't use the whole green onion you get in the bunches at the store. Just use the green tops. Put the roots in water and the green part will grow back. You can get that mild onion flavor without having to continually buy green onions.</p><p></p><p>Bake your own breads. You can have a loaf of bread for 1/10th what a loaf costs you at the store. I posted an Amish Bread recipe here somewhere. If anyone wants it again, I'll repost or PM it to you. Just ask.</p><p></p><p>This one seems obvious but it might not be if you are used to eating a lot. Check the CVS, Dollar Store and Walgreen's flyers every week. Some of the best sales on some food items are at these places. Just be careful that you are not getting individual sized servings ... Gotta pay attention to the fine print.</p><p></p><p>Make your own household cleaners and laundry soap. Use white vinegar to clean with. You may never go back to store-bought household cleaners again. Same deal with the cleaner recipes. If you want them, tell me and I'll post or PM them to you.</p><p></p><p>Uhmmm, I'm sure I can think of some more things later. I hate spending my money on stuff if I can make do with something else that is cheaper (and a lot of times healthier) for me in the long run.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BadgeBunny, post: 2115937, member: 1242"] On the electric bill keep in mind that every appliance (coffee maker, tv, microwave, computer, etc.) uses electricity even when it is turned "off". Might not add up to much, but when you are broke, even a little bit can make a difference. Shut those appliances off by unplugging them when they are not in use, or turning them off at the power bar they are plugged into. You will have to wait a little bit for them to power up (and the coffee won't come on automatically) but hey! if you are trying to save money, well ... Also, you'd be surprised just how easy it is to grow salad greens and sprouts. Even if you can't get anything else to grow you can grow salad greens and spinach. Stagger your plantings so you have some "coming in" every week or so. You can also "cut and come again" which is taking off the outer leaves and leaving the inner leaves to continue growing. Keep in mind that these vegetables are not heat resistant and will bolt when it gets really hot. But, again ... have you seen how much a head of lettuce or bag of spinach is at the store these days?? Don't use the whole green onion you get in the bunches at the store. Just use the green tops. Put the roots in water and the green part will grow back. You can get that mild onion flavor without having to continually buy green onions. Bake your own breads. You can have a loaf of bread for 1/10th what a loaf costs you at the store. I posted an Amish Bread recipe here somewhere. If anyone wants it again, I'll repost or PM it to you. Just ask. This one seems obvious but it might not be if you are used to eating a lot. Check the CVS, Dollar Store and Walgreen's flyers every week. Some of the best sales on some food items are at these places. Just be careful that you are not getting individual sized servings ... Gotta pay attention to the fine print. Make your own household cleaners and laundry soap. Use white vinegar to clean with. You may never go back to store-bought household cleaners again. Same deal with the cleaner recipes. If you want them, tell me and I'll post or PM them to you. Uhmmm, I'm sure I can think of some more things later. I hate spending my money on stuff if I can make do with something else that is cheaper (and a lot of times healthier) for me in the long run. [/QUOTE]
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