Name:
Molly from Kentucky
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
Friends and relatives
Your Best Bargain of All Time:
My husband!
Your Best Money-Saving Tip:
Do it yourself. Nobody is born knowing how to fix/repair/extend the life of things – it's learned – and most people who know how are delighted to teach you. Just ask.
The Worst Money-Saving Advice You've Ever Received:
Brand names last longer and are generally better.
The Craziest Thing You Do to Save Money:
I grocery shop only once a month. Period. No exceptions.
What You're Doing Now to Save Money:
I turn out lights; hang out cold-water-washed clothes; don't drive two days a week; consolidate errands based on location; turn down the thermostat; eat what I call 'peasant' food, where meat is only a seasoning, if there's any at all; wear out clothes no matter how bored I get with them; buy Angel Food (and volunteer there to help with the distribution); take in sewing repairs from others; knit/sew/mend; have a garden; belong to a CSA (community supported agriculture) group; donate time to charity rather than money; and practice contentment.
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