tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post1798928919630537098..comments2023-04-27T04:28:24.118-05:00Comments on Welch Happenings Blog: Cutting costsHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-37014753499685676222010-01-19T22:50:39.442-06:002010-01-19T22:50:39.442-06:00I think you have a done a good job trimming. I am ...I think you have a done a good job trimming. I am feeling pretty lush right now. My stupid cell phone bill is probably the same price as someone's RENT. Crazy!Angeliahttp://youthinkyoucanblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-38318566370909223522010-01-19T13:10:59.097-06:002010-01-19T13:10:59.097-06:00The only thing I've begun doing which seems to...The only thing I've begun doing which seems to help a little is haunt our local discount grocery stores. You know the type...they sell oil filters right next to the hand lotion? I have gotten some really good deals but you have to look closely at expiration dates and such. My problem? I've saved quite a bit...only to turn around and spend it because I've got all this extra money. Think I'm missing something here... =)<br />Mindy<br />www.thesuburbanlife.commindy@thesuburbanlifehttp://www.thesuburbanlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-52203732900961175572010-01-19T02:03:41.630-06:002010-01-19T02:03:41.630-06:00Arlee bird...$100 bucks for one weekend!! That'...Arlee bird...$100 bucks for one weekend!! That's how much I spent on groceries for the next 3 weeks!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-17235196941707738032010-01-19T00:47:36.135-06:002010-01-19T00:47:36.135-06:00My wife and I have to cut our addiction to eating ...My wife and I have to cut our addiction to eating out. Over this long weekend we've spent well over $100 eating in restaurants. This is absolutely ridiculous.<br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-61105010159091327492010-01-18T23:49:05.966-06:002010-01-18T23:49:05.966-06:00Maureen...Glad to give help, when I can. Thanks.
...Maureen...Glad to give help, when I can. Thanks.<br /><br />Joanie...If I lose the house phone, then I wouldn't be able to use my computer and then I would miss all of yall.<br />We don't have cantral heat, just a floor heater and the stove. I freeze my toosh off all winter.<br />We only have basic cable, no movie channels.<br /><br />Kathryn...If I had any gold, I would have sold it already! LOL!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-52726027684707642122010-01-18T23:42:13.232-06:002010-01-18T23:42:13.232-06:00Lucy...Your dog is not an extravagance! He is a fa...Lucy...Your dog is not an extravagance! He is a family member!<br /><br />Pseudo...I could do without my cell, but if I'm on the cumputer, no one can get ahold of me. It's getting to the point, where I think I need a job.<br /><br />Grace...LOL!!!! I would think that would cost more!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-39298958864798514742010-01-18T23:36:37.436-06:002010-01-18T23:36:37.436-06:00Ocean Girl...Cut everything in half..this reminds ...Ocean Girl...Cut everything in half..this reminds me, we already cut the paper towels in half. I just think they are too big and a waste.<br /><br />Suzicate...Anything I can do to help my friends. Thanks.<br /><br />Tinkerschnitzel...I did take your advice and started getting green cleaning products. Huge help!<br />I hung my clothes out all my life, I think I'll wait a while before I go back to it.<br />Cold water is all my washer is hooked up to.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-32665628242053165652010-01-18T20:42:39.036-06:002010-01-18T20:42:39.036-06:00Sighs....I dunno. These days (frigid outside), I k...Sighs....I dunno. These days (frigid outside), I keep the heat down low and we bundle up. If da boys say they're cold, usually it's 'cause they're wearing a t-shirt.<br /><br />DUH.<br /><br />I actually dress in layers IN THE HOUSE. I keep curtains closed & doors too...it conserves heat.<br />I'm in the process of gathering all my old gold jewelery to sell.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-24927959169577578422010-01-18T17:31:29.892-06:002010-01-18T17:31:29.892-06:00You have a house phone AND a cell phone? Lose the...You have a house phone AND a cell phone? Lose the house phone.<br /><br />Lower your heat to 65 degrees, drop it to 60 when you're at work. Nothing wrong with wearing sweatshirts in the house or using a throw blanket over your lap when you're watching TV.<br /><br />Speaking of TV, do you have cable? Cut out all the premium channels. (I have to call the cable company.... my "deal" ended and I'm paying too much right now, and I can't get on demand to work)<br /><br />Make a grocery list and stick to it when you go to the store. (I have to do this too.... I do too much impulse shopping)Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943128638748507880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-46390941086213344992010-01-18T16:58:13.773-06:002010-01-18T16:58:13.773-06:00I actually could use some of these ideas....good p...I actually could use some of these ideas....good post.Maureen@IslandRoarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183530593417498063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-55241583975306568852010-01-18T13:26:34.850-06:002010-01-18T13:26:34.850-06:00Divorce my husband??? LOLDivorce my husband??? LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-63357139828619245522010-01-18T11:23:36.497-06:002010-01-18T11:23:36.497-06:00I know I would save money if we got rid of our cel...I know I would save money if we got rid of our cell phones - other than that - we live so frugally already. I think I need a second job.Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-10621051918332546032010-01-18T10:51:15.428-06:002010-01-18T10:51:15.428-06:00We are retired and on a fixed income and we have d...We are retired and on a fixed income and we have done the same as you plus our life insurance, car ins. house ins. We just squeak by. Our only extravagance some would consider him that, is our beagle dog, but he is also an enjoyment, entertainment and he gets the necessary shots and food and I would not give him up for any thing.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272388069537746789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-47055255124997185472010-01-18T09:01:16.578-06:002010-01-18T09:01:16.578-06:00You sound like me! Dave Ramsey put us on track, bu...You sound like me! Dave Ramsey put us on track, but then again, we had credit cards and car payments. What about making your own cleaners, or buying the green products? They're cheaper than those chemically ones. (I posted on my blog about that a while back.) We also started hanging our clothes outside to dry (during the summer anyway) and wash clothes in cold water to save on electricity. That's about all I've got.Tinkerschnitzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801209090465403287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-67802844906325952922010-01-18T08:35:46.125-06:002010-01-18T08:35:46.125-06:00A lot of good tips there. I don't do much trav...A lot of good tips there. I don't do much traveling either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513306070814900168.post-18498782767607059642010-01-18T04:29:08.652-06:002010-01-18T04:29:08.652-06:00I guess downsize everything. Cut everything in ha...I guess downsize everything. Cut everything in half.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.com