Archive for December, 2009
Save Money By Choosing Vegetarian Options More Often
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Today’s frugal tip of the day is: Try to go vegetarian more often. Meat is expensive, and if you, say, are an everyday dinner meat eater, switching just a couple of those meals a week to vegetarian can help you save money.
Many people think vegetarian meals are limited in the most part to salad, however that certainly doesn’t have to be the case. There are many different dishes that are or can be made to be meatless: pasta, fajitas, soups, chilis, and a variety of ethnic dishes come to mind immediately. Switching over a few dinners a week to vegetarian really isn’t very hard, and you can still enjoy hearty, satisfying meals. It’s just an easy way to save a little money.
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It’s something nobody wants to do, but in tough economic times it’s often important to trim the fat in areas we’d rather not. When we recently cut back on our entertainment budget, I found that it didn’t take long to adapt. In fact, I now enjoy a new found appreciation for books, jogging and even board games.
Here’s some ideas on where you might be able to cut back:
Say goodbye to those magazine subscriptions - Magazines can often be a monthly reoccurring cost that we just don’t need, especially when money is tight. Take to reading magazines at the library, and cancel the subscription. Depending on how many magazines you have delivered, this could be a big money saver.
Rediscover the library - Stop buying books, magazines and even movies. Instead, opt to become a regularly visitor of your local library - a place where you can find hours upon hours of entertainment for frea.
Try not to eat out, and make special meals at home - Almost anything you’d order at a restaurant can be made cheaper (and healthier) at home. So if you’re craving a meal that you’d ordinarily have when you go out, grab a recipe book at serve it at home. This can be especially good for romantic meals with that special someone.
TIP: When you do go out, split an entree. Restaurants typically serve way more than one person should eat, so by splitting an entree, you’ll walk out full and with money to spare.
See what your city offers for free - Many cities offer free or by donation days at local museums and tourist venues. Find out when these are held and enjoy your city!
Gardening, Even In An Apartment!
My sister and I both live in apartments within the city, and while our living spaces share many things in common, our balconies are as different as night and day. While they are both south facing and receive ample sunshine, hers is filled with tomatoes, peppers, beautiful flowers and even some herbs! Mine, on the contrary, has two lonely chairs, and um, that’s about it!
Needless to say, I’ve been meaning to follow her frugal lead by planning a balcony garden to supplement the food supply around here. I did a little internet searching and found out their are just tons of veggies and plants that can thrive in a container garden. Now, now I know it’s not exactly planting time here before winter, but I am going to be looking for ideas and getting things planned out for spring. If you live in an apartment, and would like to save a little on produce, you might considering doing the same!
