Comments on: Frugal survival mode: How we’re preparing for the lean times

By: 2010 in review

2010 in review — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:49:19 +0000

[…] In June, I recapped our European vacation. I also complained a lot about pregnancy. Tony accepted a new job in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and we started planning to move again. I knew money would be tight, so I came up with a game plan to tighten our budget. […]

By: Goals for 2011

Goals for 2011 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:02:18 +0000

[…] to start the new year, but it’s really a great thing for our family. After eight months of frugal survival mode, we’ll finally be making enough to start building our savings instead of depleting […]

By: Eli

Eli — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:12:07 +0000

“Would like to have a second bedroom for nursery” – non-essential. Basically, a family of 3 can live well in a bigger studio for several years (until baby gets real big) or indefinitely – in a 1 bedroom appartment.

I’d suggest though to look for at least some sort of a backyard (or front-yard), where you can hang out with your family, grill/cook food, drink a beer or two, etc. That’ll provide a good (cheap) way to relax and relaxation is essential with the baby!

Don’t sign up for any cable. You can get a decent internet though (essential!) and watch free movies off internet or off the air with antenna.

I’d say that if there’s any need with a telephone, take vonage or magic jack or skype.
Use Net10 (or Trackfone) cell phone. Use it as little as possible. If you talk a lot, go with the T-Mobile 1-year contract. Remember, that per each $ on telephone contract, there’s about $.20 in taxes. Cut it as much as possible. Usually, whereever you are, you’re near a land phone which is still cheaper for longer calls, or if you aren’t – you don’t need to talk for longer than a few minutes).

By: sm

sm — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:51:12 +0000

you guys are doing great… keep this up consistently and you will both have a happy life together with many children and grandchildren! I have one suggestion based on a lifetime of experience. It may seem like saving now should be put on hold. Please consider saving some amount even if it is one percent of your income. It is important from a psychological and behavioral standpoint to continue this habit. If you stop completely it can be very difficult to restart, especially with all the positive changes going on in your lives at this time.
all the best,
sm

By: Sunday Link Love: 27th June 2010

Sunday Link Love: 27th June 2010 — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:40:01 +0000

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By: marybeth @ www.babygoodbuys.com

marybeth @ www.babygoodbuys.com — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:11:09 +0000

Kate is right…it’s all in the planning! Good luck!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:57:55 +0000

Sounds to me like you have got your heads screwed on properly.

Planning, planning, planning its all in the planning. :)

By: Sense to Save » Blog Archive » Junk-selling progress and a roundup

Sense to Save » Blog Archive » Junk-selling progress and a roundup — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:40:59 +0000

[…] is in frugal survival mode. She’s been preparing for this scenario and now it’s time to coupon like ECBs are going […]

By: Kacie

Kacie — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:55:28 +0000

You can do this!

By: The Non-Student

The Non-Student — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:38:57 +0000

I imagine this is somewhat scary, but it sounds like you’ve got a game plan for how to deal with all the changes in your life.