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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interested to hear how others reign in their savings [/quote]

Having cut everything else, groceries are where I've had to learn to stretch. I like having an abundance of items in the kitchen. I've started holding off of splurging and eat my way through the pantry a bit. For example, I bought tons of soup in November but felt like shopping again a couple of weeks afterward. When I shop, even when I tell myself it's just for the essentials, I end up stocking up on absolutely everything. I've been using rice more and going through those soups. I've been digging into my deep freezer and the back of cabinets. We've had some marvelous meals that I wouldn't have thought about if I'd kept to the shopping. Basically, I'm now following through on my intent. When I shop, I tell myself I'm saving myself another trip. Now, I actually am. It's no longer something I just say to excuse another cart from Costco.

I did the same with clothing this past season. I refuse to buy anything new because I didn't want to go a size up, but also because I have a huge closet. I've been "shopping" in my own closet for the past couple of months, finding things I haven't worn in an age. I feel much better for it, too.

"Need" is a pliable term. I've been reassessing its meaning. This has resulted in a big "cutback" and reduced so much stress.
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