tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post2734058818995486183..comments2024-03-26T10:01:18.135-04:00Comments on Living the Frugal Life: What Would You Do If You Lost Your Job Today?Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017959421018964001noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-63825126143296263982009-01-17T18:56:00.000-05:002009-01-17T18:56:00.000-05:00Sorry to belabor the point ... but wasn't your sce...Sorry to belabor the point ... but wasn't your scenario predicated on a situation in which the main breadwinner, your husband, had lost his job? Getting rid of a second (or even a first!) car is terrific, but maybe not if you're both going to be looking for work.<BR/><BR/>Your photo of bread inspired me to make a pumpernickel molasses bread. I love how much you're able to improvise in the kitchen ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-71325459899250245382009-01-17T11:32:00.000-05:002009-01-17T11:32:00.000-05:00LisaZ, Thanks. I also hope neither of us needs su...LisaZ, Thanks. I also hope neither of us needs such lists.<BR/><BR/>Clare, that could be an area of difficulty, but not too likely. My husband mostly works from home, so if I got a job that required a car, it probably wouldn't be an issue. <BR/><BR/>Jan, yes, listing the steps we can take has definitely removed some of the worry for me. Facing such worries head on is usually better than the alternative, no?<BR/><BR/>Fig, I wholeheartedly agree, and I have enjoyed and posted here about dumpster diving before. We tend to do this more in the summertime, as it's really cold in the winter. I also glean, but I take that to mean gathering food from gardens, trees, or fields where the owners are letting the food go to waste. Then there's wild foraging of course... So many possibilities!<BR/><BR/>Darren, thanks for sharing some of the items on your list.<BR/><BR/>GreenBean, which of the three things did you mean? My list had six things, so I'm not sure which ones you meant. But yes, any type of subscription service is a good first place to look when trying to reduce monthly expenses.<BR/><BR/>LEFP, thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed visiting your site as well.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017959421018964001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-75677971001998225812009-01-17T00:34:00.000-05:002009-01-17T00:34:00.000-05:00Great post. Hopefully I never have to revisit it.....Great post. Hopefully I never have to revisit it....but some of these are worth thinking about even without loosing a job. We are considering getting rid of our second car..TriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-64728031631263982722009-01-16T23:59:00.000-05:002009-01-16T23:59:00.000-05:00We just had this discussion tonight. We'd likely ...We just had this discussion tonight. We'd likely do three of the four - I doubt we'd sell the car because (1) it's paid for and (2) even though I stay home I need it to get the kids to school. We'd kiss cable and a few other expenses goodbye and look to barter - goods and services - more.Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133847111288382381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-9496989967734182112009-01-16T15:07:00.000-05:002009-01-16T15:07:00.000-05:00It's something we all have to keep in the back of ...It's something we all have to keep in the back of our minds, I guess.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I've been keeping a list of money-making ideas for years, so the first thing I'd do is go through that list and look for the best options to explore further.<BR/><BR/>I'd probably spend some time working on web sites for income, and maybe do a bit of online consulting.<BR/><BR/>My wife, being an accountant, is fairly likely to be able to pick up work quickly. So another option would be for me to stay home with the kids and her to find work.<BR/><BR/>And of course, get planting in the vegie garden!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-43762782607207593082009-01-16T15:03:00.000-05:002009-01-16T15:03:00.000-05:00Take up an enriching hobby now to help save for th...Take up an enriching hobby now to help save for the then...<BR/><BR/>Though almost unheard of in todays society gleaning has been practiced for centuries as a means of acquiring the things you need. More commonly known as dumpster or skip diving this enriching practice can help reduce spending in a variety of different ways. The easiest form of savings can be realized by scavenging food. I know, you're shaking your head saying, "No way am I eating out of the trash!" I felt the same way until I recently, out of curiosity, took a look in the bin behind my local grocery store. Beutiful produce as far as the eye could see. You see we are all "perfection shoppers" we don't opt to purchase the blemished apple when a prestine apple can be purchased at the same price, yet nthing is wrong with the less than perfect apple. To learn more about what gleaning can provide visit http:/squanderism.blogpot.com/ also visit some of the links especialy dumpster liberastion front. <BR/><BR/>I was layed off this last Tuesday. This fear can become a reality but with some savings in the bank from past gleanings things won't be too bad. Good luck all.Fig Fighterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776027593713714113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-3186432676871099242009-01-16T13:27:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:27:00.000-05:00I have recently been concerned about my job as my ...I have recently been concerned about my job as my company has changed hands. I like your idea of listing actions that can be taken. That will take some of the stress out of the situation, and I think I'll start working on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-74338848117081233622009-01-16T13:25:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:25:00.000-05:00You might not want to do #2 if you think you'll ne...You might not want to do #2 if you think you'll need to do #4, especially since both cars are paid off. Great ideas, though! ClareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-49520111626061326152009-01-16T13:14:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:14:00.000-05:00What a great post. I think a lot of us are runnin...What a great post. I think a lot of us are running through the same things in our minds. My plans are similar to yours. Hope neither of us needs them!Lisa Zahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491596171533559615noreply@blogger.com