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Post by grammea on Mar 8, 2022 11:11:42 GMT -6
Good morning ladies, Well we have stopped importing oil from Russia. I believe the SHTF more than ever now. Gas goes up everything goes up! Let’s share our best black belt frugal tips Mel, there didn’t seem to be a place to put this in Thrift. Do you think creating a room for it would help? So my tip for today: Cook once , eat two or three times (saves energy and time) Investigate the cost of having your groceries delivered as opposed to going to the store. Don’t forget not only will you save gas but you’ll avoid impulse spending!
Come on ladies , share!
Hugs and God bless, Helen(grammea)
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Post by ginakay57 on Mar 8, 2022 13:35:24 GMT -6
We can’t get grocery delivery out here but I can go to the store only when I have to be in town already. I try to do that already but I’ll get stricter about it.
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Post by hidi74 on Apr 5, 2022 22:55:05 GMT -6
I send hubby for 90% of the groceries now. Helps the budget significantly. He literally only buys what’s on the list. That is foreign to me. Lol
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Post by thursdayschild on Apr 16, 2022 8:22:01 GMT -6
I send hubby for 90% of the groceries now. Helps the budget significantly. He literally only buys what’s on the list. That is foreign to me. Lol 🤣 Wish that worked with my hubby.
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Post by mountainma on Apr 16, 2022 9:49:03 GMT -6
Every day when my dh gets off work, he calls to see if he needs to pick up anything on his way home. With gas well over $4 a gallon, and his commute almost an hour each way, this helps save some fuel costs.
I used to buy tea for $1 at the drive-thru. I don't get it there often, but it is a little splurge occasionally. The other day I stopped to get tea and the price was up to $2.50 so now I'm making all my tea at home and putting it in a cup to take on the road with me if I have to go somewhere.
This may sound extreme, but since I'm not working at school anymore and am home almost always, I'm not wearing socks, shoes, or bra unless I'm going some place. The price of clothing has really gone up here and there aren't many stores nearby where I can find what I need.
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Post by angiepangie on Apr 16, 2022 18:40:00 GMT -6
I stay in lounge clothes, braless, at home because they're cheaper to replace. i try to keep them nice so i feel presentable in case someone stops by. I struggle with the flylady / homemaker expectations that you're dressed to shoes to greet the day. Finding inexpensive flattering clothes is hard because I am short and built like a big boobed toad. LOL
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Post by thursdayschild on Apr 16, 2022 21:13:07 GMT -6
I don't wear shoes in the house except for houseshoes or Crocs. I dress just enough to not be embarrassed if the mailman brings a package.
Children are the most delightful pledges in a loving marriage. They are the best wool on the sheep. - Martin Luther
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Post by ginakay57 on Apr 18, 2022 9:21:49 GMT -6
I stay braless at home also. Partly because most of the time I get fluid retention in my chest area so my bra starts feeling tight. Also because I want my bras to last. I don’t dress up at home; it’s leggings or shorts and a T shirt or a house dress.
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Post by vintagelee on May 1, 2022 11:43:41 GMT -6
I wear either slippers or flip flops around the house. I agree with others that I just can't do the Fly Ladys fully dressed up anymore.
I brush my hair and tie it back, and pretty much live in 2nd hand Lularoe Nicole dresses (with leggings in the winter). I don't put my bra on unless I'm going out in public 😄.
As far as being frugal goes...
Ugh. I'm back on the frugal train right now. The cost of all of the children's therapies that they need, plus the fact that we are going to be paying 3 private school tuitions in the Fall (even though it is the cheapest option in the area by far), means that I've got to cut back every way I can. Rising prices and inflation and shrinkflation add to the stress!
I saw advice recently that said that if your clothes aren't that dirty, you can get away with washing them in just cold water for 3-4 washes and only need a bit of detergent on the 4th-5th wash. While my husband's work clothes are always filthy (so need detergent every time), I'm experimenting with mine and the children's clothes to see if they still come out fresh. I'll let you all know how it goes!
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Post by mountainma on May 14, 2022 8:12:01 GMT -6
Gas here is now $4.25 a gallon for regular. Dh drives 45 minutes each way to work every day and uses his piano lesson money to pay for his gas. This past week, almost all of his students have decided to quit taking lessons (summer break, want to play sports, won't practice, etc.) We're checking to see if he can adjust his work schedule to 4 days a week, 10 hours a day, to save on gas money. The head supervisor will let some employees work from home, but he wants managers in the office as much as possible, but maybe dh and the other manager can rotate so at least one of them is there.
We unplugged the clothes dryer and are using the outside clothesline or indoor drying rack only.
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Post by mountainma on May 25, 2022 8:44:18 GMT -6
My last post in this thread said gas was $4.25 a gallon here. It is now up to $4.45 in town.
My beautiful hand-made items just are not selling at the farmer's market. I specialize in useful items, not so much frivolous stuff, but people are not willing to part with a penny except for the basic necessities. So, I've been brainstorming what to make that reflects SHTF. Here's what I've come up with so far that may sell if prices continue to spike AND more shortages happen:
baby diapers (fitted with elastic on the legs and fastened with velcro) I figure the younger folks may not know how to use cloth diapers and pins, and these might sell if there's a shortage of disposables
cloth sanitary pads--same concept as above
handle covers for cast iron pans--in case of power outages, people may use cast iron and cook outside
What do you all think?
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Post by Poohbaah on May 25, 2022 9:56:38 GMT -6
My last post in this thread said gas was $4.25 a gallon here. It is now up to $4.45 in town. My beautiful hand-made items just are not selling at the farmer's market. I specialize in useful items, not so much frivolous stuff, but people are not willing to part with a penny except for the basic necessities. So, I've been brainstorming what to make that reflects SHTF. Here's what I've come up with so far that may sell if prices continue to spike AND more shortages happen: baby diapers (fitted with elastic on the legs and fastened with velcro) I figure the younger folks may not know how to use cloth diapers and pins, and these might sell if there's a shortage of disposables cloth sanitary pads--same concept as above handle covers for cast iron pans--in case of power outages, people may use cast iron and cook outside What do you all think?
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Post by ginakay57 on May 25, 2022 16:04:17 GMT -6
Great ideas Rebekah!
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Post by jennilee on May 30, 2022 9:25:25 GMT -6
Those are great ideas, Rebekah!
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Post by mountainma on Jun 12, 2022 8:38:40 GMT -6
I'm finally going for what I consider the biggest black belt frugal move yet--cloth TP! This weekend I about fell over when I found TP for $14 for a large package. I'm on water pills for swelling and go through quite a bit of it, but no more at that price! Dd1 and I are going to use my flannel scraps to make 6-in squares for this purpose. I am re-purposing a plastic cylinder for cleaning wipes into our small "diaper pail" for soaking. It's the perfect size and the lid is just right to snap open and closed. When the container is full, we will rinse and toss the cloths into the laundry.
We will still use regular TP for #2 but that is it.
Edited to add that gas is now $4.99 a gallon here.
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