What have you cut back on in this economy?

Question

What have you cut back on in this economy?

Answer 1

going to the bathroom eating and drinking water and s*x

Answer 2

Shopping.  I now ask myself do I really need this???  Mostly the answer is no, what I have already will do for a bit longer.  Using what is in the back of cupboards or freezer instead of buying more.  I am drinking a lot more water, cutting out fizzy drinks, reducing other beverages.  Tap water is good where I live, so no bottled water.

Petrol.  I park the car somewhere central and walk to the different places I have to go.

Parking charges.  I have noted places where parking is free (particular supermarkets etc.)

Phone.  I have a phone package which gives me free landline calls.  The mobile is mainly for texting -  its calls are too expensive.

Power and heating.  Earlier to bed uses less of both.  Laundry drying in the open air whenever possible.  I am going to attach a timer to my hot water cylinder immersion heater. I don't need scalding water 24/7.

Detergent.  I have discovered soap pods (also called soap nuts) which work well for me and cost a fraction of soap powders.  

Bin and refuse charges.  Where I live, we pay by volume (per bag) or weight (per trailer).  I recycle as much as possible, cuts waste charges to a minimum.

Meals out.  I  invite friends home and bring sandwiches to work.

I haven't cut back on food - yet -  but I often shop at the end of the day when many items are reduced to clear, and watch out for special offers, and I plan meals around those.

And if I have any money left over at the end of the week, I save it away.  So far, so good.

Answer 3

Driving, Clothes Shopping, Less Going out to Eat, and Less Travel

Answer 4

Driving, eating, having fun by going out.

Answer 5

Travel, shopping, eating out.  But I havent cut everything out I just try to keep things in balance.

Answer 6

Driving for one, and cut back on groceries. I also buy my clothes on sale. I keep driving my old vehicle for now, instead of a new one.

Answer 7

Driving unnecessary places....Groceries....Eating out every week at some nice restaurant....