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[quote=Anonymous]homemade oatmeal for breakfast. no boxed cereals.

homemade bread and homemade soup for dinners.

sandwiches and an apple or orange for lunch. peanut butter, egg, or bologna sandwiches

drink water, if you must have coffee or tea make it at home

no alcohol, no soda, eat out once a week if you can't stand not eating out

drop gym membership and walk

rent rustic cabin from PATC for summer vacation or visit family, do not fly anywhere (unless you have miles and credits do it for free (including hotel and car rental))-

eliminate cable and have only internet, get cheapest phone plan you can find

lower the temp in your house in winter a few more degrees and raise it a few more in the summer

plant herbs in your yard, patio or window box - veggies if you have the space and light

only buy clothes when they wear out

don't buy clothes that require dry cleaning

use the library for your books, magazines and movies/tv shows

if something wears out or breaks, try doing without it.

keep your car in good working order

pay off credit card every month- use it for cash flow only

clean your own house, mow your own lawn

call and see if you can negotiate cheaper insurance (life, car, house...)

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