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genuinegirly · 11-14-2008, 01:19 PM

Mixedsubstance, lots of great advice there. I'm currently going through my stuff and finding all sorts of things to pass along. Since we're gearing up to move and I'm in the midst of a semster, it's not so much an option to sell them on craigslist or ebay. I donated about 150 books to our local library and have a stack of clothes I keep adding to that I'll post on freecycle in the next month. If I had made it a habit to go through my things yearly to sell, I would have been able to make a pretty sum of money.

Baraka, I love those bulk stores. I wish there was one in my area.

Jozrael, Incredibly impressive friend you have there. I don't think I've eaten that cheaply since I was cooking only for myself.

Lasareth, that's a great point. Eating out does add up. Meals from a can are not the most tasty thing around, but they are cheap and easy to spice up. Here's a few other ideas when it comes to worktime meals.

Brown-Bag it!
It's incredibly easy to pack a lunch before you leave for work. It gets quicker every time, too - my mom could throw together 5 bagged lunches in 3 minutes flat, including a hearty sandwich, fruit, a drink and a snack. Easy and cheap. Another thing I noticed, once I was used to packing my lunch every day, if I forgot my lunch one day, I'd become frustrated at the lunchtime traffic rush. Much more rewarding to spend those extra few minutes chatting with friends who also packed their lunch.

Lunch Potluck
At one place where I worked, there was a group of women and men who made lunch into a potluck every day. Each person would bring a small dish to share. Most of the time it was leftovers from their family meal the night before. They always had the most delicious-looking meals. Plus, they would all sit around and chat as they ate - they turned a matter of convenience into friendship.

11-14-2008, 01:19 PM	#77 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Mixedsubstance, lots of great advice there. I'm currently going through my stuff and finding all sorts of things to pass along. Since we're gearing up to move and I'm in the midst of a semster, it's not so much an option to sell them on craigslist or ebay. I donated about 150 books to our local library and have a stack of clothes I keep adding to that I'll post on freecycle in the next month. If I had made it a habit to go through my things yearly to sell, I would have been able to make a pretty sum of money. Baraka, I love those bulk stores. I wish there was one in my area. Jozrael, Incredibly impressive friend you have there. I don't think I've eaten that cheaply since I was cooking only for myself. Lasareth, that's a great point. Eating out does add up. Meals from a can are not the most tasty thing around, but they are cheap and easy to spice up. Here's a few other ideas when it comes to worktime meals. Brown-Bag it! It's incredibly easy to pack a lunch before you leave for work. It gets quicker every time, too - my mom could throw together 5 bagged lunches in 3 minutes flat, including a hearty sandwich, fruit, a drink and a snack. Easy and cheap. Another thing I noticed, once I was used to packing my lunch every day, if I forgot my lunch one day, I'd become frustrated at the lunchtime traffic rush. Much more rewarding to spend those extra few minutes chatting with friends who also packed their lunch. Lunch Potluck At one place where I worked, there was a group of women and men who made lunch into a potluck every day. Each person would bring a small dish to share. Most of the time it was leftovers from their family meal the night before. They always had the most delicious-looking meals. Plus, they would all sit around and chat as they ate - they turned a matter of convenience into friendship. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy Last edited by genuinegirly; 11-14-2008 at 01:28 PM..