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The joy of thrift...
Jan. 9th, 2010 01:32 pmSo I don't know if you realize this but I live in California AND I work for the state university. Double whammy and financial crisis. I have had a pay cut. This means I am looking for ways to save money. Call me cheap, call me frugal or call me thrifty, I don't care what you call me but I am GOING to cut my expenses and tell you all about it too.
Here is what I have done recently to alleviate the bottom line here:
-bring lunch
-cut my soda pop consumption on meals out (at 2.50 - 3.00 a drink, adds up)
-no more lattes. Lattes cost 3.60 - 4.00. I get regular coffee (1.50) or bring my own (0.00)
-I dyed my own hair (4.69 for the dye). I usually spend 75.00 on that at the salon.
-I switched to Supercuts for my haircut (20.00 including tip versus 50.00 at the spendy salon)
-cook more and eat out less
-menu plan so I am throwing out less food.
-shop the sales - food and clothing and other things
-have clothes mended as opposed to buying new pants (I just did that and saved 40.00)
-consign clothes and purchase on consignment
-bring my own food to the movies - lord, do they charge too much
On my hair. You might think it would not look as good but, I am observant and I noted how my hair stylist applied the color. Using his technique, I got an even shade and I used a permanent color so it really did cover my grey. I have gotten nothing but complements on it, so much so that people ask, "Where do you go?" Heh. With the cut, I went to Supercuts with a very specific idea in mind of what I wanted and showed them a picture of the cut I wanted. This works with them. Do not describe verbally what you want them to do...and do not ask them to interpret that. SHOW. You will get exactly what you want and they can cut hair there. The stylist I got had 20 years of experience with hair and was moonlighting for extra money. I will go back to him.
The rest works for me and going out to eat must become a luxury or real treat. Not a routine but an exceptional thing. I am getting better at putting together nice meals and really enjoying what I cook. The key is effective shopping and planning.
/frugal fanny.
This morning I had some nice shabbos toast with my challah bread (the sweet braided loaf) with butter and the unsweeted strawberry jam khylea sent me for crimmas. It was fabulous. Jam does not need sugar and you can really taste the fruit this way.
I am going to see Avatar again today. Yips.
This was an update, imagine that?
by cherany at amillionblinks
Here is what I have done recently to alleviate the bottom line here:
-bring lunch
-cut my soda pop consumption on meals out (at 2.50 - 3.00 a drink, adds up)
-no more lattes. Lattes cost 3.60 - 4.00. I get regular coffee (1.50) or bring my own (0.00)
-I dyed my own hair (4.69 for the dye). I usually spend 75.00 on that at the salon.
-I switched to Supercuts for my haircut (20.00 including tip versus 50.00 at the spendy salon)
-cook more and eat out less
-menu plan so I am throwing out less food.
-shop the sales - food and clothing and other things
-have clothes mended as opposed to buying new pants (I just did that and saved 40.00)
-consign clothes and purchase on consignment
-bring my own food to the movies - lord, do they charge too much
On my hair. You might think it would not look as good but, I am observant and I noted how my hair stylist applied the color. Using his technique, I got an even shade and I used a permanent color so it really did cover my grey. I have gotten nothing but complements on it, so much so that people ask, "Where do you go?" Heh. With the cut, I went to Supercuts with a very specific idea in mind of what I wanted and showed them a picture of the cut I wanted. This works with them. Do not describe verbally what you want them to do...and do not ask them to interpret that. SHOW. You will get exactly what you want and they can cut hair there. The stylist I got had 20 years of experience with hair and was moonlighting for extra money. I will go back to him.
The rest works for me and going out to eat must become a luxury or real treat. Not a routine but an exceptional thing. I am getting better at putting together nice meals and really enjoying what I cook. The key is effective shopping and planning.
/frugal fanny.
This morning I had some nice shabbos toast with my challah bread (the sweet braided loaf) with butter and the unsweeted strawberry jam khylea sent me for crimmas. It was fabulous. Jam does not need sugar and you can really taste the fruit this way.
I am going to see Avatar again today. Yips.
This was an update, imagine that?
by cherany at amillionblinks
