How have you saved today, money ,time, or both?

**Cricketlegs** · 08-26-2008, 12:05 PM

Today I sliced up1.95 lbs of blade steak for steak fingers for dinner. They were on quicksale yesterday so I needed to freeze or cook them. I paid $3.82 - the original $7.74 sticker price--yeah me.

Then I peeled and french fried 5 potatoes--I am trying to get away from freezer potato products.

Then I had left over chicken and veggie algraten so I mixed it in with the dogs food to make the pet food go one more day so I could wait and go to the store for dogfood tomorrow. My dog has an allergy so I need to buy the same food everytime. I also drive by my grocery store twice a day as dds school is on the same road just across the street really so that really cuts my time and gas. I popped in yesterday at 7:45 am and no one was there and I was in and out. This will also work well as they have gas pumps too, good gas prices and offer 5% off your grocery bill if you get $35 or more in one gas transaction--so great for the budget!

Next I had left over french bread pizza from last night--note to self--only make ONE loaf next time. There is a whole half loaf of pizza I fear will end up in the trash.

Went through deep freeze and planned 19 meals off what I had. I need to steal about half my grocery money for other things this next month so having meals for 19 dinners will go a long ways.

Grocery budget--$300 September budget--$150.

Washed clothes in cold, dryer on low.

Washed, starched and pressed dhs work clothes--2 jeans and 3 shirts--saves me $12.50 off laundry service and goes to help pay off presser.

The day is still young..but I think I want a nap! LOL

**ChristopherJ** · 08-26-2008, 04:32 PM

I went to Borders to find a book... Think And Grow Rich. Found it, it was about $15. Then just casually looking around a little more, I happened to find another book which was actually 3 Napoleon Hill books all together for $16.95. So I got 3 books for about the price of the one I was originally going to purchase. Saved some money!

**shoiji** · 08-26-2008, 06:13 PM

Spent $67 today at the thrift store. Found one coat, one jacket, 11 tops, four pairs of jeans, four pairs of dress pants, and two purses. Many items were new or 50% off. Everything looks new. That comes to less than $3 per item. Will be busy hemming pants this week.

I am trying to update my wardrobe and am excited about the deals.

**MomToTwoBoys** · 08-26-2008, 06:19 PM

Saving time? Let's see:

I think the only thing I did was shred the rest of the mozzarella block, write the name of the cheese and date with a Sharpie on the Ziploc bag, and refridgerated it.

I feel like a failure.

**elphie** · 08-26-2008, 06:26 PM

Saved money by having leftovers for supper, didn't run the washer or dryer today. Saved time by not doing the dishes... can you tell I'm having a lazy day.

Seriously though... the leftovers are "freezer stew" an idea dh resisted until he tasted the results the first time I tried it. A "Tightwad Gazette" idea that has you put all leftover vegetables in a bag in the freezer, when the bag is full, thaw, add meat and broth and voila... stew! Doesn't sound appetizing but this is how soups and stews were invented- by using every morsel of food. This particular stew has potatoes, cabbage, grilled onions, peas, corn, and green beans. I have 1/2 lb leftover hamburger browned w/ onions and some chicken stock from a chicken I roasted earlier in the week. A 100% free meal.

**brenda67** · 08-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Hmmm??? I would have to say both..Here's one example.. by making my meals 2 days ahead of time..here's why I say this.. I work 2 days in a row every week..(I'm a CNA....aka a certified a$$ wiper or aka nurses aid) very backbreaking..mentally draining job..but I get very very good pay for working only 24hrs a week & a month's vacation a year..I've been there 14yrs)so anyways I always make 2 meals for those 2 working days in advance since I'm always tired and don't feel like cooking..I would rather do that then pay for takeout food..and I've been doing this for a couple of years now..it really works out great for me and my family and has saved me lots of $$...

**Missy** · 08-26-2008, 07:15 PM

Made vs bought:
3 loaves sour dough bread
few dozen cookies

made one round trip to store, copy place, and home vs little back and fourth trips.

Opened all windows for cool air vs turning on the cooler

Enrolled DD into a free online public school...at home program today.

ummmmmm think that's it.

**Ms. Clear** · 08-26-2008, 07:47 PM

Today:

I washed clothes on cold and used the clothesline.
I walked to the library to pick up a book and get my manicure (a RARE treat).
Ate the free lunch at work. All other meals at home.

**hugxlaughxsmilexlove** · 08-26-2008, 08:38 PM

Today my MIL came over to watch my kids while my mom & I painted *most* of our master bedroom. Time and money and babysitter!

Now I'm just exhausted

**The Muse** · 08-26-2008, 09:00 PM

I skipped dinner...does that count?

**MoonMommy** · 08-26-2008, 09:28 PM

The kids and I made homemade pizza for dinner. I had everything we needed already in the house.

Hung two loads of laundry on the line.

That was pretty much it for today.

**Cricketlegs** · 08-26-2008, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by MomToTwoBoys

Saving time? Let's see:

I think the only thing I did was shred the rest of the mozzarella block, write the name of the cheese and date with a Sharpie on the Ziploc bag, and refridgerated it.

I feel like a failure.

Oh you!

Knock that off, you know I am monitoring your mood smilie!

**Cricketlegs** · 08-26-2008, 11:57 PM

Tomorrow I am boiling a whole chicken.

Half will be chicken and dumplings and the other will be chicken casserole.

**Lady_V** · 08-26-2008, 11:57 PM

saved money -- didn't drive anywhere today, so I used no gas and didn't go shopping.

saved time -- by boiling some ground meat I had and got dinners ready for the week

small victories, but victories all the same

**WV_mom_of2** · 08-27-2008, 12:13 PM

Today I ..........

will be staying home all day, saving gas and money!

doing laundy in cold water (except for the towels)

It's dd's first day of school and I always let them choose what they want for dinner. She chose fried chicken and crock pot mac and cheese. I dug through the freezer and found a pack of leg quarters to use instead of running out to buy some. I also shredded my own cheese for the mac and cheese.

Dh will take a chicken dinner for one meal to work tonight and leftover spaghetti for his other meal. Yesterday was ds's first day of school and he chose spaghetti for dinner LOL.

I make homemade biscuits for breakfast this morning and we have enough left for another two meals!

It's a dark, cold and rainy day here. Dh is asleep and it's just me and the 2 year old daycare boy. I have the lights all off LOL. There is enough light coming through the living room window for him to see to play!