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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]well, what's your breakdown?

Easy things to do:

Kill Cable
Cell phones to smaller plans
Plan all meals and economize
Change thermostat settings
Look at commute expenses, try to save on gas mileage

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OP here. Kill cable is the one we haven't done - DH really loves his sports. It's on the chopping block, though.
Cell phones- I can't figure out a way to get data on the cheap, which is what I really use- any ideas?
Commuting - DH and I carpool together. Parking is expensive, but there's not an alternative I can see.
Thermostat - pretty low as is. 70. 
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My DH is a former sportscaster and we did it, but of course he was sad to lose ESPN for the 1st 6 months.  We use Roku with the Amazon Prime Channel.  our Cox bill is $45/mo internet only.

Try to buy and make cheaper dinners.  Buy lots of cereal, bread, potatos, carrots, beans (dry) and rice, pasta, chicken, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, turkey bologna, and onions and garlic.  These items are sort of universal (you can mix and match).  We never buy beef or checken breasts.  We spend maybe $150/week for 3 people.  I shop at Traders and Giant.  Giant has "Guaranteed Value" items with orange labels that are $1 to $3.

I also make my own laundry detergent - 1/2 bar Zote laundry soap grated (spanish store), and 1 cup each of Borax, Washing Soda, and Baking Soda.  Use only 2 tablespoons max directly on clothes.
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