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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 454970" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Eating at home (we used to eat out A LOT) most every night now. Kids AND husband take their lunches instead of buying. That's been a huge money-saver.</p><p></p><p>I always go to the clearance rack or the sale items first (even our grocery store has a clearance rack -- dented cans, torn boxes, all usually at least 1/2 off) when shopping for something we need. Buying some stuff at the dollar store that is the same quality as what I'd normally buy (toothpaste, etc.)</p><p></p><p>And I'm really looking hard at all my purchases now. Questioning anything that's non-essential or an impulse buy. Trying to train husband to change his behavior, too. Surprisingly, the kids have rolled with this just fine. They don't go without, but they also don't get everything they want when they want it. Delayed gratification. If they need it, fine, but let's get the best price possible. And if they don't need it TODAY, then let's hold out until it goes on sale at the very least.</p><p></p><p>Recently discovered our Sears Outlet store carries clothing -- found really good North Face winter jackets that the boys can use for snow-boarding if we go this winter, for just $12 each. They are getting wrapped for Xmas gifts. Also found some men's fleece pj bottoms that the boys like to wear for $2 -- those will also be Xmas gifts.</p><p></p><p>I'm caving and carpooling easy child with one of the spoiled brat kids this year and another girl. That will save on gas. And the boys will be walking to school.</p><p></p><p>It's funny, but I feel like I'm just going back to how things were when I was a kid, so it doesn't feel like much effort at all. I think it's hardest on husband and his impulse control problems.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 454970, member: 3444"] Eating at home (we used to eat out A LOT) most every night now. Kids AND husband take their lunches instead of buying. That's been a huge money-saver. I always go to the clearance rack or the sale items first (even our grocery store has a clearance rack -- dented cans, torn boxes, all usually at least 1/2 off) when shopping for something we need. Buying some stuff at the dollar store that is the same quality as what I'd normally buy (toothpaste, etc.) And I'm really looking hard at all my purchases now. Questioning anything that's non-essential or an impulse buy. Trying to train husband to change his behavior, too. Surprisingly, the kids have rolled with this just fine. They don't go without, but they also don't get everything they want when they want it. Delayed gratification. If they need it, fine, but let's get the best price possible. And if they don't need it TODAY, then let's hold out until it goes on sale at the very least. Recently discovered our Sears Outlet store carries clothing -- found really good North Face winter jackets that the boys can use for snow-boarding if we go this winter, for just $12 each. They are getting wrapped for Xmas gifts. Also found some men's fleece pj bottoms that the boys like to wear for $2 -- those will also be Xmas gifts. I'm caving and carpooling easy child with one of the spoiled brat kids this year and another girl. That will save on gas. And the boys will be walking to school. It's funny, but I feel like I'm just going back to how things were when I was a kid, so it doesn't feel like much effort at all. I think it's hardest on husband and his impulse control problems. [/QUOTE]
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