tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post2785984292469820198..comments2023-10-17T04:52:07.427-04:00Comments on Hospitality Lane: Making do When the Money Gets TightBecky K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-64855822499199821232008-06-12T07:00:00.000-04:002008-06-12T07:00:00.000-04:00Very nicely, timely post, Becky. It is crazy what...Very nicely, timely post, Becky. It is crazy what is happening over here in Europe due to the high cost of fuel...it is really sad. And hard. We try to drive the car as little as possible! Luckily we live near intown, and can walk to many places. We've not bought meat in over two months as it costs so much. Chicken has been about $15 for a packet of 4 boneles, skinless breasts. I don't eat meat, but my husband does. But no meat for the moment--he eats beans, grains and dairy along with me! We are trying to find little ways to save as much as we can. No eating out, no "little extras" while shopping--stick the to list and that's it. Unfortunately we have a tv license fee we have to pay annually to watch tv here in Norway. It's the same in other European countries too. Yes, we have to pay to just have the box in the living room! We think of it like supporting PBS in a way. Still, it's almost as expensive as having cable tv (which you have to pay in addition to have the regular tv here) ...so I say give up tv for a year and see how it goes. Hubby is reluctant to be entirely tv-free though...LOL! The save, and make do & mend philosophy is happening here to. Best of luck to us all. Happy Days, Becky. Loved seeing your church--it looks great!--and news update posts. ((HUGS)) Oh, stop by when you can, I'm having a little gift giveaway :o)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-84611267750154664632008-06-11T16:44:00.000-04:002008-06-11T16:44:00.000-04:00Hi Becky! Lately we havent been eating out much. ...Hi Becky! Lately we havent been eating out much. I love the dollar menus, we arent the McDonalds type but we do do the dollar menu at El Pollo Loco. Usually if we eat out, my parents take us, which is always on them, cant pursuade them to let us pay. Also, my hubby and I will go for walks and just chat with one another...costs no money! I also walk to my work which is right down the street! Lots of ways to save and remembering and trusting that God will provide all of our needs, not our wants.Alicia @ refinedisaiah648.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01750307795198616964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-29917517313852136862008-06-11T14:15:00.000-04:002008-06-11T14:15:00.000-04:00I will work on that list. Immediately I think of ...I will work on that list. Immediately I think of noodles, laundry detergent, soap, toilet paper and spaghetti sauce. <BR/><BR/>That is off the top of my newly blonde highlighted head. Yikes! You should see me! The stylist insulted me into it by telling me I was mousy and blah! She said I needed some spice in my life! I fell for it...hook, line and sinker! At least I didn't let her near my eyebrows. She wanted a go at them too.<BR/><BR/>Oh well,<BR/>BeckyBecky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-36870144349752678862008-06-11T14:03:00.000-04:002008-06-11T14:03:00.000-04:00We only eat out once now. No Friday after the ball...We only eat out once now. No Friday after the ballgame Pizza.<BR/><BR/>We do BBQ a lot that helps with the oven and stove.<BR/><BR/>Becky how about you make a list of pantry staples we should have and then we could add to this. Then we can make sure we are well stocked!! What do you think???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-42980580867197803012008-06-11T13:06:00.000-04:002008-06-11T13:06:00.000-04:00I've reduced my 'driving days' down to 2 and they'...I've reduced my 'driving days' down to 2 and they're both in-town. Our gas is up to $4.59 for regular so conserving is paramount, especially when one drives a larger vehicle.<BR/><BR/>About larger vehicles...Once in a while I get hassled about driving a Suburban. I'd love to know of a vehicle that can fit my 6'6" husband..comfortably..and can pull our trailer which may very well become our home if things get really horrible in this world. <BR/><BR/>I've been carefully adding to our pantry and will begin making our bread rather than buying it. Pennies on the dollar for the bread. <BR/><BR/>We're reducing the contents of our home too. Rocky prefers to not have a garage sale so much of it will be donated to Goodwill or a similar organization. The "special" things...shabby chic, primitive, other nice things...I'd like to sell by hosting a 'tag sale' of sorts in my backyard.<BR/><BR/>We're not big into television and as such don't have satellite tv or cable, etc. gasp! We get our news online, from trusted resources rather than news shows with a 'decided slant/agenda'. When February 2009 rolls around we won't be buying that dvr thingamabobjiggy that will ensure you can use your tv. We'll be using our tv for movies...exclusively.<BR/><BR/>I'm trying to use up what we have rather than buy new things....most of the time. There are those HomeGoods visits though... :o)<BR/><BR/>Wow. An epic message. Sorry!sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869744622519612793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696888066087897864.post-35097050551348783582008-06-11T09:02:00.000-04:002008-06-11T09:02:00.000-04:00We definately are not running around so much. We'...We definately are not running around so much. We're not eating out so much. We combine errands as well.<BR/><BR/>I am thankful that we have never been "big spend" family. However it takes nearly $90.00 to fill the van. It used to take half that and a few years ago it only took $25! That is a lot less disposable cash. <BR/><BR/>We also are growing a small garden this year. It is a time to get our feet wet on vegetable gardening. I figure most people used to do it, we can do it. God does most of the work anyway!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.com