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The days are just packed/packing

January 29th, 2013 at 01:16 am

Jeopardy! audition date is March 6, my grandmother's birthday. I hope this is auspicious. I am a lapsed Catholic but I will do a novena anyway. My spouse just claimed that week off for holiday anyway so away we go.

Even though my kid is supposed to stay in school, as he no longer has any friends who can put him up and we have no relatives nearby we plan to take him with us. The cats can make do with water and dry food for three-four days.

Filled car for just $2.60/gallon. I have a book out from the library called Suddenly Frugal by Leah Ingram. The two random pages I opened to while looking at it in the library were very specific to my situation (buying new water heater, decluttering for a move) so I saw that as a sign too. I have hopes for the book as I read its premise: everyone knows to do things like cut memberships, stop eating out so much, and cable when one has to reduce expenditures, this book shares the lesser-known ways of cutting back.

I wish I were always this receptive to signs. When I beg for them the most they are not forthcoming.

I just looked at the Suddenly Frugal website, and on the front page everything I am already doing is listed as a daily challenge: brewing coffee at home, using scrap paper for grocery lists, reusable bags, menu planning. Where do I have to go to find the really surprising, effortless, free things that will lower my bills and cost of living?

5 Responses to “The days are just packed/packing”

  1. snafu Says:
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    Using your library is one of my best tips but you are already know that! I hope you'll share ideas from the book. http://pinterest.com/dollarstretcher/ might offer new ideas.

    Best wishes for audition, have fun and enjoy the experience.

  2. scfr Says:
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    Good luck at the audition. Have a fun & safe trip!

  3. laura Says:
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    Good luck, looking forward to your success and seeing you on the show! Smile
    As an unlapsed Catholic, I'll throw you in as an intention for one of my weekly rosaries.

  4. PauletteGoddard Says:
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    Bless you laura! Thank you everyone! Glad it's in March, there's a chance central Oregon and northern California may thaw by then.

  5. LuckyRobin Says:
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    I know what you mean about trying to find new useful tips that you aren't already doing. I am already doing most of the things I find and the others are not relevant to my situation (i.e. we don't drink coffee). There is just not that much out there. I usually find the best tips here on the blogs, really.

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