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April 25th, 2008 |

Scented Bath Salts
What have you cut out of the budget?

With all the prices going up, what have you done to cut corners? For me, the grocery/misc. bill is the easiest to cut. Went from canned soda to 2 liters to kool aid. No more steak, no more boneless chicken, no more pork chops instead its ground chuck, venison, and bone in chicken pieces. No more scented plug in refills, bath salts or colored beads, not so many new clothes, My husband smokes, he switched to a brand that costs half what his former brand did, and he has cut down on how many he smokes. No more pedicures. When we go out to eat we do Cicis pizza or White Castles instead of Red Lobster or a steakhouse. Obviously what you spend money on is based on the individual. How do you Pinch Penny’s??

I cut out the pay channels on my cable, downsized my Internet – went from mega mega super fast to just fast, no more newspaper delivery, put mid grade gas in my car instead of premium and regular unleaded when I’m going on long freeway trips (all is does is burn out anyway and if I’m not stopping and starting, I’m okay with the lower octane); and I’m using coupons and waiting for sales for all shopping, including clothes. Before, it was no big deal to buy new clothes at full prices. I didn’t really care about prices but when basic necessities (food, gas, shelter) started to impede into my extra cash, it was no longer extra. You’re right, you have to cut back somewhere just to make ends meet. If things get worse, I still have some fat I can cut, but so far, I’m blessed to keep some of the luxury items.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!