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How are you dealing with the economy?

Any money saving tips to share? I’ve been keeping an eye on my gas usage (even though the prices are down–it’s a good habit to retain), and I try to use coupons as much as posssible. The problem with that is the coupons I get are for stuff I never buy! LOL

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Sasha101 offline Verified User (1 year, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 6 #
An Undisclosed Location | 11 months, 3 weeks ago (21 minutes after post)

I keep my running in the car all to within one area, instead of darting from one end of town to the other. I shop wherever I can get things cheaper. I allow so much per person and stick to that budget.I buy all my Christmas paper after Christmas in the sales for the following year.
Anything I buy for my family in England, I make it as light weight as I can to save on postage. Umm,For my husbands family we draw a names from a hat and only buy for that one person, that way everyone gets a gift. Thats about it really, I also buy and Angel for the tree each year to give to the less fortunate kids, just a thing that makes me feel good :-)Its gonna be a hard one this year, but Im not getting depressed about it, Christmas comes every year, and what people don’t get this year, they can have next year.Not a biggy :D

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An Unknown Location | 11 months, 3 weeks ago (1 hour, 38 minutes after post)

Hello, my name is Maria and I know what you mean this has been a hard year for me too.My and I are currently staying in a hotel.We have a Section 8 Voucher,but it is still hard to find a place.Sasha you know what keeps me going is;;My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ he has truly been carrying me and my family.I have five chilren.Four are in school and one graduate.My husband and I base our life in spiritual things;that is our hope and promise from our Heavenly Father.When you get depressesd.Read Psalms103, Mattew7:7.8)in the bible.I just ask Jesus ,The Holy Spirit to guide me and he sure will.Be encourage my sista.May the Lord continue to Bless you.

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An Unknown Location | 11 months, 2 weeks ago (1 week after post)

Making meals that can stretch. I make SPanish rice and stuff peppers with it and also have extra to serve instead of potatoes. I freeze all the extras individually so if someone gets hungry they can microwave it. Cook a turkey, potatoes and corn I make up a bunch of frozen dinners. I make spaghetti sauce and make lasagna cut it up individual and freee them. I cook alot at home and freeze things so the food lasts longer and nothing goes to waste.

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An Undisclosed Location | 11 months, 2 weeks ago (1 week, 1 day after post)

One thing I discovered a long time ago is how to save on gas. I cook with a low flame ALL the time and cover whatever I’m cooking. Since I started doing this, I have been able to shave about 50% to 75% off my gas bill. Another thing I do more is walk or take the bus more often. It saves on gasoline and it is healthy to walk. Finally, watch out for appliances which you are not using yet they remain on: clocks, radios, tv, computers, monitors, etc, etc. Every penny helps. God bless you.

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nolamom offline Verified User (11 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (1 week, 3 days after post)

Thank you all for the tips! Merry Christmas and let’s hope this next year is a great one.

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An Unknown Location | 4 months, 3 weeks ago (7 months after post)

My wife and I help people in Texas and New York earn FREE electricity! Plus in New York and Illinois we help people earn FREE natural gas! If you are interested in knowing how you visit our website http://lowelectricbill.net or feel free to drop us an e-mail! It is great, fun, and for those who like to make money that is even possible!

Thank you,
Paul & Gloria

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