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1 posted on 07/02/2008 2:37:37 PM PDT by combat_boots

To: combat_boots

Thank you. Ping for later.

2 posted on 07/02/2008 2:52:32 PM PDT by unkus

To: combat_boots

Thanks for the links. There is also a good forum at http://www.savingadvice.com. That's in addition to their other pages, as well.

3 posted on 07/02/2008 2:57:53 PM PDT by Mediocrates

To: combat_boots

Here is a few more...

http://www.fatwallet.com (discounts on goods)

http://www.make-stuff.com (how to)

http://www.instructables.com (how to)

http://www.freecycle.org (find a freecycle group in your area)

4 posted on 07/02/2008 3:01:41 PM PDT by stlnative (There is no room for B.O. in our White House !)

To: combat_boots

My VZNavigator on my VZW phone has a new GasPriceFinder feature that locates Gas stations and their prices around your GPS area. I use it to save anywhere from 10 - 20 cents a gallon. Since I need a navigator anyway, its a cool feature.

Also, craigslist.org is a good place for used items in your area.

5 posted on 07/02/2008 3:19:43 PM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature (Senator McCain, what did GWB promise you back in 2000? And you believed him? BWAHAAAAA!)

To: combat_boots

To save on gas, get a credit card from a gas station or 2 or 3. When you buy gas using their credit card you can save 4% or 5%. Just make sure you pay it off at the end of the billing cycle to avoid any interest payments.

Also research the gas company cards. Find out which is 3%, 4%, or 5%. Make sure the savings are for the life of the card, not just a intro teaser.

A 5% savings at $4.00 a gallon would be $.20 a gallon.

Also, I got an e-mail a few weeks ago that listed companies that don't sell mid east oil. I believe BP is one. Their card is a 5% card. Why send money to the Sauds if you don't have to.

AND NEVER EVER USE CITGO GAS.

8 posted on 07/02/2008 3:59:30 PM PDT by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)

To: combat_boots

That last link is especially interesting. I'm frequently surfing gardening forums and there is an abundance of newbies who are interested in growing their own food. Seasoned gardeners, myself included, are thrilled to see so many people interested in such a rewarding hobby.

Container Gardening Forum

Easiest Vegetables to Grow

FrugalGardening.com

9 posted on 07/02/2008 4:01:46 PM PDT by neefer (Because you can't starve us out and you can't make us run.)

To: combat_boots

11 posted on 07/02/2008 4:21:05 PM PDT by plain talk

To: combat_boots

If you travel get a credit card for the airline you fly the most. You'll probably get a large block of freq. flier miles just for enrolling. If they have a dining club, sign your card up for that, get miles for the purchase price, and for using your card. (Sometimes you can double up on savings if a restaurant is listed with the airline dining club and http://www.restaurant.com/

You can use the miles either to buy seats somewhere, or lets say your going to Hawaii, buy your tickets then upgrade to business or first.

Also for traveling checkout
http://www.hotwire.com/
I've used them for hotels and car rentals, and have done IMHO quite well.

There's also

http://travelocity.com/

http://www.expedia.com

http://www.orbitz.com/

Make sure you compare these three with Hotwire. Sometimes, not often, you can do just as well or better than Hotwire.

When getting airline tickets, sometimes going directly through the airline website will will save you $. At least it might save you the $5 booking fee Travelocity, etc. charge. You might also get freq. flier miles. Sometimes they also have better seat selections

Travelocity has a fare watcher alert, that you can have E-mails when specific destinations drop in price.

And when using your credit card ALWAYS pay it off when the bill comes!!!!!!!!!!

12 posted on 07/02/2008 4:22:28 PM PDT by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)

To: combat_boots

The Yahoo Group called “Waste Nothing: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WasteNothing/

Hillbilly Housewife: http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/index.htm

We Need To Be Debt Free: http://needtobedebtfree.blogspot.com/

The forums at GardenWeb: http://www.gardenweb.com/

The Simple Dollar: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/

13 posted on 07/02/2008 4:24:55 PM PDT by mountainbunny

To: combat_boots; Joya

14 posted on 07/02/2008 4:25:33 PM PDT by Quix (WE HAVE THE OIL NOW http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3340274697167011147)

16 posted on 07/02/2008 4:28:15 PM PDT by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)

To: combat_boots

Live near where you work.
Don’t eat in restaurants.
Learn to cook your own meals.
Plan your meals and buy only what’s on your list.
One car (used compact or none if possible).
Not married? Get a roommate.
Don’t have kids until you can afford to feed them.
Learn basic home maintenance.
Learn basic car maintenance.
Good clothing can be had very cheap at yard sales and thrift stores.
Save money and pay cash for everything. Credit cards are for convenience only. If you are paying interest, you are spending too much.
Make a budget and stick to it.
Don’t smoke.

It ain’t rocket science.

18 posted on 07/02/2008 4:38:36 PM PDT by Poser (Willing to fight for oil)

To: combat_boots

A few more I thought of (thank you for starting this thread!):

Budget 101: http://www.budget101.com/

Wisebread: http://www.wisebread.com/

Jungle Crazy (delas on Amazon.com) http://www.junglecrazy.com/

The Consumeist (warning: occasional potty language): http://consumerist.com/

Being Frugal: http://beingfrugal.net/

Craftzine (how-to): http://www.craftzine.com/

Craftster (how-to): http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php

DIYLIfe (how-to): http://www.diylife.com/

Cut Out & Keep (how-to): http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/

& finally:

Yahoo Group “The Compact”, for people who want to buy drastically less: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thecompact/

19 posted on 07/02/2008 4:48:35 PM PDT by mountainbunny

To: combat_boots

Ping-a-rooni, and many thanks.

20 posted on 07/02/2008 5:03:48 PM PDT by the lone wolf (Good Luck, and watch out for stobor.)

To: combat_boots

21 posted on 07/02/2008 6:15:00 PM PDT by Peace Is Coming

To: combat_boots

Thanks for all the links!

a few more
Gotta Deal.com the forums list online and off sales plus other bargains.
Dealsucker.com
Clever Mom.com
Hillbilly Housewife
How to search Amazon for deals
Last minute Auctions - lists ebay auctions at less than $1 with less than an hour to go.

23 posted on 07/02/2008 9:57:21 PM PDT by buschbaby

To: combat_boots

Thanks everyone for some great looking links. Saving for later.

24 posted on 07/02/2008 10:11:52 PM PDT by Irish Eyes

To: VoiceOfBruck

Thought you and Mrs. Bruck might find some gems listed here.

30 posted on 07/03/2008 9:21:40 AM PDT by Zechariah_8_13 (If our nation elects Obama, will we become an Obamanation?)

To: combat_boots

Been saving an average of $15.00 per grocery trip clipping coupons from the Sunday newspaper and the Tuesday mail coupons.

32 posted on 07/03/2008 11:10:09 PM PDT by Vicki (Washington State where anyone can vote .... illegals, non-residents, dead people, dogs, felons)

33 posted on 07/03/2008 11:18:32 PM PDT by Petruchio (Democrats are like Slinkies... Not good for anything, but it's fun pushing them down the stairs.)

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