new ways to live frugal

United States
November 3, 2009 10:48am CST
has anyone found new ways to live frugal , i have been trying to come up with new ways because right now most of our money is going to fix our van that got rexked so i have been trying to find ways to save money so we can go on vaccation when summerf comes and we would like to have money put away for things that may come up , , i amso want to reach my own personal goal of having $500 saved in my own account by the end of this year , so i am doing my best on that goal , i also have other goals as well so thats another reason i am looking for ways to live frugal.
4 responses
my_name_is_coco
@my_name_is_coco (4333)
• Philippines
5 Dec 09
I love clothes.to satisfy this want,I shop at secondhand stores.it actually satiated my wants in more ways.I found designer items in cheap prices.I got addicted more with thrift shopping because of that.given my salary,I didn't imagine myself having designer items at this age.I don't care if people find thrift shopping disgusting.I just wash the clothes well.
cher913
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
3 Nov 09
hey good for you! you can start by planning your meals and shopping accordingly with those meals. soups and stews are filling and not that expensive to make for meals. i make all my own desserts. i can get cake mix on sale for 99 cents!
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
3 Nov 09
What ways do you use already? We could probably come up with some more, but not knowing what you already do makes it hard. I would suggest that you read frugal living sites, blogs and forums for ideas. Meantime... Use generic brands, don't shop until you really have to, don't drive unless you really, really have to (keep the car parked to save gas), cook from scratch, don't waste money by racking up overdue fees or parking tickets, if you need something, first ask if you can substitute something else and if you can't, see if you can find it second hand.
cutepenguin
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
3 Nov 09
Hey, I am doing this as a challenge. So far I have unplugged my tv (mostly because I watch too much tv), I am clipping coupons, I am paying off debt, I am hang drying clothes, etc.