The Cheapskate's Golden Rules!

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Shell

Discussion Starter · Aug 25, 2006

Here are some cheapskate's golden rules:

-Never leave a hotel empty handed (no, I don't mean towels and blankets)
-Always bring your lunch to work
-Why buy new shoes when there is shoe polish
-Always look for loss leaders
-Always ask for a doggie bag
-Don't throw away things that can be used again
-Use it up, wear it out or go without
-Is there a coupon for that?

OK, let's hear some of your golden rules! I double dare you. :sly:

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Leahmom

· #2 · Aug 25, 2006

The best..would be do NOT play Mickey Mouse Games with yourself.
If you are going to the store to buy milk. Leave your wallet at home and just tuck a few dollars in your pocket. Can't spend what you don't have..
I use the envelope system (works super good for me)but I never take the envelopes with me to the store. ONLY the grocery envelope. I also track my spending and write on the grocery envelope what I spent the money for so I can see if I am being on target or waffling financially.
Leah

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frugalfarmwife

· #3 · Aug 25, 2006

-Use it up, wear it out or go without=I agree with this one, one of my mottos!

Shoes? who needs shoes when there's no frost on the ground

(lol, my shoes last a long time!)

Money? Hubbies don't need money, give them a good nutritious packed lunch and a gas CC you can keep track of online and they're good to go!

Combine ALL trips to once a week

Walk when you can, the exercize is ALWAYS good for you

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treeluva

· #4 · Aug 25, 2006

lol at Hubbys dont need money. That is cute.

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kabin63

· #5 · Aug 25, 2006

I buy those $3 shoes at chinamart or k mart and I literally wear them until they fall apart. I have a black pair that are so holy they should be sunday shoes.

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bumplett

· #6 · Aug 25, 2006

:crackup: hubby's don't need money !:crackup:

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baxjul

· #7 · Aug 25, 2006

Try not to buy packaged mixes! Make your own.

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slowtypinwoman

· #8 · Aug 25, 2006

~ utilize your local library
~having friends over for a pot luck is way more fun than going to a resturaunt with them
~taking your dogs on a nice long walk is cheaper than a gym and a counselor
~find the simple joys in life

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Nada.Leona

· #9 · Aug 25, 2006

~ if it's still edible, FREEZE IT!
~ Unplug anything that has a light in it.
~ Use it, abuse it and THEN you can lose it!

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Goodwin17

· #10 · Aug 26, 2006

For healthcare workers, never leave a medical conference without your bags loaded with freebies! I once went to a big conference, and came out with 4 huge bags full of freebies. My friends were laughing at me, but I didn't need pens or notepads for over a year.

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Shell

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 26, 2006

Goodwin17 said:
For healthcare workers, never leave a medical conference without your bags loaded with freebies! I once went to a big conference, and came out with 4 huge bags full of freebies. My friends were laughing at me, but I didn't need pens or notepads for over a year.

Same with insurance conventions. Free pens, papers, mugs, stuffed animals etc.

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frugalnana

· #12 · Aug 26, 2006

I leave my purse in the car also and take what I think my items will add up to. Such as milk, bread etc. That way I don't use the debit card if I go over. I stick to my list.

We always carry a small cooler with ice packs for our drinks we take. So we don't stop to purchase anything. Take snacks with you also.

I carry a little purse in my car that has toilet paper, wipes and hand santizer in it. That way if I'm yard selling or out with Dh, We can use a port a John instead of stopping at a gas station and be tempted to by candy, chips etc.
Allot of people would think they are dirty, but you just have to know the companies that clean them. Since we run softball touraments we know the suppliers well.

The shoe part struck me, I have two pairs, one for outside work, (yard) and another pair for when I leave the house. I went to Walmart to get Kitty litter since they have the biggest bags for cheap and I went over to the shoe department. I found a pair I liked and they were clearanced, but by the time I got to the register I ended up taking them back. I thought mine were good for a few more years, I've had these for about 3 years.

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