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Sunday, May 07, 2006
Money Saving Advice
Well as you all very well know by now, gas prices have gone enormously high again, and with summer approaching they probably wont be going down anytime soon. So, to compensate for the surging prices, I have developed some money-saving priorities that I would like to share, and anyone who wants to save money too is welcome to copy any of them:
Replace all shopping formely done at Target/Walmart with shopping at Fred's/Big Lots/Family Dollar/Dollar General (with the exception of food and clothes, neither of which I would dare touch at a closeout store, except for socks and boxers).
Dont buy anything at Best Buy or Circuit City anymore. Instead, go to these stores and check out the price of the item you want, then go online and buy it for less than half off of E-Bay.
When buying clothes, still go to the name brand stores (Aeropostale, American Eagle, Pac Sun, Old Navy, GAP), but either shop off-season or buy off the clearance rack (certainly supply is limited, buy if you look hard you can usually find some good steals at great prices).
When driving, leave the car in 5th gear as much as possible, anytime the car is going faster than 25mph.
Don't buy books or movies. Rent them from the library or from blockbuster.
Get a haircut only once every two months (if even that frequently). In between then, if you need a little trim, get a parent, relative, or trustworthy friend to do it. Or, I know a young lady who is an experienced haircutter (even though she denies it), but I dont think she wants me giving out her name or promoting her as a haircutter. But yall get the idea...
When going to buffets, go early, around lunch time, and eat a good long meal, then wait around and let your food digest. Get into a long, detailed conversation with your waiter/waitress. By the time this conversation is over, it is dinner time, so you have your dinner for free.
Just avoid department stores at the mall, period. Except for Sears or Kohls, but still if you must go, buy off the clearance rack (my last dress-shirt was $15 from Sears, and included a tie in the package, it was off the clearance rack, and I think it was a good buy).
Instead of buying those delicious Starbuck's frappuchinos, I make them at home with my blender (most of the time).
Finally, get a job, or work extra shifts/hours at the one you have.
Well thats all the tips I have to offer yall for right now. If anyone can think of any other ways to save a little $$$ here and there, please offer any suggestions for the rest of us to know. Lets help each other out. Thanks, and God bless.
I have one that will help more than all of those. RIDE A MOTORCYCLE. Especially one that gets 60-70 mpg. Yes, very very cheap on gas. You can drive forever. If you don't have one, they can cost anywhere from $800 up to... well, name your price. But, if you get one and ride it every day, or whenever you can, you will save lots of money. (Especially if your truck on gets 10 mpg on a good day) Yeah, and don't rent of buy movies.
yeah, a motorcycle is a lot more fun. But then, I like dangerous things, and most people consider bikes dangerous and don't ever give them a try. They are stereotyped.
This has nothing to do with your post here, but I just wanted to thank you for being so supportive. I've read your last comments on my blog about 5 times now, and I appreciate it.
Andrew F.- no problem man, I'm always here whenever you need anything.
The rest of yall- interesting idea about the motorcycle, but I think I'll pass. The Celica is a bit better at getting the girls, its worth the extra gas costs. ;)
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I have one that will help more than all of those. RIDE A MOTORCYCLE. Especially one that gets 60-70 mpg. Yes, very very cheap on gas. You can drive forever. If you don't have one, they can cost anywhere from $800 up to... well, name your price. But, if you get one and ride it every day, or whenever you can, you will save lots of money. (Especially if your truck on gets 10 mpg on a good day) Yeah, and don't rent of buy movies.
Good point, Will.
I was going to say get a bike, because it requires no gas money whatsoever, and you can stay in shape.
But, granted, a motorcycle sounds like more fun.
yeah, a motorcycle is a lot more fun. But then, I like dangerous things, and most people consider bikes dangerous and don't ever give them a try. They are stereotyped.
I think they're fun...but really scary! Espcially when these guys fly by me on the interstate up on their back wheel. That is so stupid...and scary!
Yeah...you're right...they're badly stereotyped...but people don't watch for motorcycles...they're watching for cars!
This has nothing to do with your post here, but I just wanted to thank you for being so supportive. I've read your last comments on my blog about 5 times now, and I appreciate it.
yeah, I almost got run off the road by a car that wasn't looking out for bikes.
that's so scary! PLEASE be careful!
Ha ha... to late. I already ran in a truck.
Kids, don't try that at home.
Or on the roads, for that matter.
Andrew F.- no problem man, I'm always here whenever you need anything.
The rest of yall- interesting idea about the motorcycle, but I think I'll pass. The Celica is a bit better at getting the girls, its worth the extra gas costs. ;)
so what other money saving tips do yall have?
Exactly bubblemike. Natural attraction.
Joe, a bike works a lot better for getting girls that a car. Trust me. Everyone notices a bike, no one ever notices a car.
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