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Old 02-21-2008, 01:10 PM   #11
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Snacks, magazines, I used to buy OJ all the time, now only occasionally since it is like $5 a gallon now. I also try to buy frozen veggies more than fresh now. If I buy a large bell pepper, I use it for 2-3 meals instead of putting it all in one dish.
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:18 PM   #12
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We have stopped buying swiffer sweeper dry clothes, I cut up an old piece of fleece and use it on my sweeper now.
Bathroom cleaners - we use dawn and a scrubbie to clean shower and I make my own toilet cleaner.
More frozen veggies - I even read that they are more nutritious than fresh that have sat out a while.
Less exotic (and expensive) fruits and veggies - we go with what's on sale usually oranges, apples and bananas.
I started using cloth napkins, dishcloths and towels more and only allow myself one roll of paper towels every month or two.
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:34 PM   #13
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We stopped buying snacks and treats during the spending freeze last month. We've also stopped buying paper towels. I only use them for grease now, although I use disinfecting wipes occasionally too. Mostly use rags.
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soda! Crazy... and bottled water
snacky foods like crackers
I am one of those people who pay $3.99/lb for peppers, I love them and cannot get enough

Me not buying cleaning products, using vinegar, has saved us
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:13 PM   #15
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I won't buy chocolate milk and I rarely buy any meat except hamburger, bacon and italian sausage.
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:26 PM   #16
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fresh veggies, sodas, magazines (I canceled all of my subscriptions too!!)
It is so hard to make things stretch with teenagers in the house!!!
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Old 02-21-2008, 07:01 PM   #17
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I think we are all on the same wave length! We only buy frozen veggies(they taste better than the fresh that are out this time of year anyway), we stopped buy snacks ($3.50 for a bag of potato chips is ridiculous) , we make popcorn at home, I have cut back on fruit and I do not buy organic anymore (which I can't justify, organic blueberries are $3.49 and regular are only $2.00, $1.49 is a huge savings!)
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Old 02-21-2008, 07:15 PM   #18
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No more bottled water, chocolate milk, apple juice. We do a soup/grilled cheese night now, a left over night, and a breakfast night so we don't waste any eggs etc. I am going to stop buying frozen waffles etc. too because I can by a giant box of mix and make my own waffles/pancakes for much cheaper. We've changed to more of a meat/fresh veggie/fresh fruit meal with much less side items and fewer casseroles. Tonight we had roast, broccoli and fruit salad. I am going to the walmart on the not so nice side of town just to save a bit more because their prices are at least 10% cheaper there and it's only a couple of miles further away for me. I'm also trying store brand wipes etc. and cheaper shampoos etc. We use vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda and dawn for all our cleaning. I don't buy cleaners anymore. I have a friend who works for Merry Maids and she says that is pretty much what they use for 90% of their cleaning supplies. I just bought some 99 cent reusuable spray bottles and mix up my own stuff to clean. I also just don't go to the stores. I'm 9 weeks pregnant and just don't feel like shopping. This new baby may not get anything new and if it does it will only be essentials because I've got most of the stuff and am so over the thinking you have to have so much stuff to raise a baby.
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Old 02-21-2008, 07:27 PM   #19
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I am cutting back on my beloved Diet Coke and going with water and iced tea most of the time. Also bakery items, I didn't get alot of before, but now I get none. I found a bread recipe I can do easily for french-type bread and am going through my stockpile for baked goodies.

We had stopped buying OJ but I have OJ concentrate on my list for the next shopping trip, because I miss it!
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:10 PM   #20
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We cut back a lot on our fresh fruits and veggies and meats. If we need to get veggies- we get frozen- although we do have a few cans of veggies- it's cheaper for the frozen off brand family size. We don't buy fresh OJ- we buy the concentrate (can get that for a decent price- the last time I got it was 2/.99 cents- of course store brand!). We make our own popcorn now- so much cheaper and it is so fresh tasting- I could/would never go back. My magazine addiction is almost nil and convience foods are a no-no. unless there is a great sale and I have coupons!
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