Comments on: How To Save Money During A Recession

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:24:56 +0000

Hi Cybersense – I agree white vinegar is amazing. I also use it on my floors (mixed with water). It’s so cheap to buy. I usually find it at Costco and one big bottle costs less that $5.00 and lasts for well over a year.

I like your idea about the essential oils, too. Aren’t they marvelous?

By: Cybersense

Cybersense — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:16:26 +0000

All of those I have to practice anyway, but here is one more idea and it’s a lot healthier too.

A lot of people spend a lot of money on cleaning products and air fresheners. Quite honestly, due to an injury, I am unable to use them without harmful affects. Now I have to be very careful what I use to clean. Most people are not aware of the harmful things cleaners and air fresheners can really do, especially to those who will react to them.

Since then I have started to use just plain white vinegar and water to clean. I can’t tell you how nice it is to clean with something without the harsh oders. It cleans just as well too. If I want to add something nice to smell, I just boil a couple of lemons and it does the trick. Then I use that water and lemon juice combo and pour it into a spray bottle and store in the fridge.

You can do this with essential oils as well and one drop with water goes goes a very long way. Baking soda is also a wonderful thing.

I can tell you that those carpet powders that you sprinkle on your carpet actually attracks more dirt.

I added my savings to this and at a monthly cost, I am actually saving at least 30.00 dollars per month and I don’t need to try to find places to store all those different bottles either.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:22:35 +0000

Hi Cath,

Splitting a meal is quite normal. A lot of restaurants include a “plate charge” section on their menu, but some will do it for free. I think it’s a great idea, plus sometimes it leaves room for dessert (which we often split too…especially if it’s one of those decadent chocolate cakes…Yum!)

I don’t know think most restaurants promote meal sharing, but if you tell them you’ll be splitting a meal, they accommodate your wishes.

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By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:56:52 +0000

Hi Barbara - these are great money saving tips. But, in the US it is normal to ask to split meals. Over here, i'm not sure if it's acceptable as I've never seen it done - which is a real shame and a waste if you're not used to eating large portions. Cath Lawson's last blog post..Quit The Internet Copyright Paranoia

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:51:09 +0000

Hi Hunter, That's interesting about not filling the gas tank, as you car will weigh less. I've let my tank get low, but usually it's because I forget to look at the gauge. I ran out of gas once, and that wasn't a great experience, so I try to fill up when I'm between 1/2 and 1/4. I try to run my errands in a circle, hitting all of my stops on one trip. With a little bit of planning, many excess miles can be avoided. Barbara's last blog post..How To Save Money During A Recession