Don't pay interest; don't get charged bank fees
Don't buy 'trendy' items
Differentiate between needs and wants; each new item in requires an existing item of similar size to go
Note free or nearly free entertainment events for the whole family
No spend days Wednesday - Sunday
Stopped buying specialized cleaning products; vinegar & soda are staple
DIY; call for help only when we fail
Re-use, re-invent, modify, for example the bedrm windows need to be replaced; this has been a brutally cold winter; we've replaced caulk, weather stripping and added plastic film. Hung a heavy drape over most used door to keep out cold, creating a temporary vestiibule
Buy gifts/items all year when desired items are on clearance
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