What did you do to save $ today?

[tortoise]

I used to wrap 2X4 wire under the brooder, after I threw the chicks loose with the flock, so they can get in, but the adults couldn't and I'd put a feeder in with crumbles so they'd have access to what they needed, without being harassed by the big ones.

Thank you! That's a fabulous idea!! DH doesn't like taking the starter crumble away during the day. I think I can rig up something like yours.

 

[rhoda_bruce]

Okay....just out of curiosity, I was wondering how all my recent changes with clothes drying and outdoor cooking and Wonder Bag cooking were saving me, so I began looking for my utility bills.
I found my gas bill from July 2013 and my usage was 8. Whatever that means. And my current bill which is for July is with a usage of 2. Again, I have no idea if that is gallons or what.
I have temporarily misplaced my most recent electricity bill, but that is the one I am most interested in.
Now, if I have truly used only a quarter of the amount of gas that I used 3 years ago, the only explanation I have for my bills being so close would have to be a rate increase because 2013's bill was for 14.54 and this month's is for 12.68. I must pay a higher amount for my gas now.
I am going to start filing my stack of bills, because I want to see what I consumed in electricity.
Sorry, I don't have any tips for y'all at the moment. But I think most of you would agree that this is sorta a related topic, right?

 

[tortoise]

I stopped at the local hardware store for dishwasher detergent - rather than compiling a list for Walmart long enough to "justify" the 30 mile round trip, and you know it would be $100 before I got out of Walmart! I figure I saved $92.

I spent $500 on my "household category" in Jan/Feb credit card billing cycle! I was horrified! This category is paper goods, toiletries, clothing, and random stuff at Walmart. I'm avoiding that store now! I'm surprised how much I am able to get in our little town. My goal is to spend money at local shops. I don't mind stopping at several stores and it's fun for me and the kids to say hi to more people.

 

[baymule]

It is a wonderful thing to live in a little town. We are located in the middle of 3 small towns, about 8 miles to each of them. Getting to know the local business people is nice. The money you spend in your town is more likely to be spent in your town, thus benefitting more local people.

 

[baymule]

It is a wonderful thing to live in a little town. We are located in the middle of 3 small towns, about 8 miles to each of them. Getting to know the local business people is nice. The money you spend in your town is more likely to be spent in your town, thus benefitting more local people.

 

[Denim Deb]

I wish we lived where we could do that. But, there are almost no stores in the little towns. We have a ton of Wally Worlds in the area, and they may be building another one!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

WooHoo - that's awesome @Britesea! I'm so happy for you!

 

[Mini Horses]

Britesea --HUGE CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!

 

[CJ1]

Heading into town for the farmers market. Will let ya know agmfter it's done.

 

[CJ1]

Ten bucks a bottle is more than fair given what I had into it. Heck. Using store bought strawberries and grapes my cost is like 40 bucks for a 5 gallon run. You get 5 bottles out of a gallon. Once ya remove solids you're only out a gallon from that 5 gallon run. Factor in a buck for the bottle cork and label it's still like four times what I had into it including the five bucks in diesel to get there.

That gal with California plates saying she is local and has been her whole life was selling it for 20 a bottle and it wasn't all that good.