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How much of a savings for quality pet food does Costco really offer? Is it significantly cheaper than PetCo/PetSmart? And do you need to buy a huge amount to get the savings? If so, is it worth it? Please read below…
I live alone, so buying bulk isn’t really a need for other things.
I’ve been trying to determine if getting a CostCo membership would be worth it or not. And pet food & litter is a factor I’ve been weighing.
I have a 45lbs dog and a large breed cat, and I try to feed them both on the higher end of quality food (kibble for both). By that I mean \*above\* what’s at Walmart and grocery stores, but middle-range for pet stores. Typically $50+ per 30lbs bag of dog food, for example.
I only buy gas about twice a month, so I’m not sure how much that would save me on my car consumption. And since I’m only cooking for myself, I don’t think the rest of Costco is worth a lot to me. I also live in the city, if that helps.
In my area anyway, they cannot deny you from their pharmacy, liquor store, or even their food court just because you don’t have a membership, so those three are no incentive.
Is the savings on pet food (and I guess 24 fill-ups on gas per year for a sedan) enough that I can justify the membership?
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I live alone, so buying bulk isn’t really a need for other things.
I’ve been trying to determine if getting a CostCo membership would be worth it or not. And pet food & litter is a factor I’ve been weighing.
I have a 45lbs dog and a large breed cat, and I try to feed them both on the higher end of quality food (kibble for both). By that I mean \*above\* what’s at Walmart and grocery stores, but middle-range for pet stores. Typically $50+ per 30lbs bag of dog food, for example.
I only buy gas about twice a month, so I’m not sure how much that would save me on my car consumption. And since I’m only cooking for myself, I don’t think the rest of Costco is worth a lot to me. I also live in the city, if that helps.
In my area anyway, they cannot deny you from their pharmacy, liquor store, or even their food court just because you don’t have a membership, so those three are no incentive.
Is the savings on pet food (and I guess 24 fill-ups on gas per year for a sedan) enough that I can justify the membership?
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AAA alternatives that are not related to auto insurance.
I like to know that in a case of emergency I can call someone, but AAA is getting bit expensive for my taste, almost $200 a year for two people, for a service that I used twice in 20 plus years.
I don't want to get roadside assistance trough insurance company because they don't provide much, and they are known to jack up the price if they see you use it.
I'm located in New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania
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I like to know that in a case of emergency I can call someone, but AAA is getting bit expensive for my taste, almost $200 a year for two people, for a service that I used twice in 20 plus years.
I don't want to get roadside assistance trough insurance company because they don't provide much, and they are known to jack up the price if they see you use it.
I'm located in New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania
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starch in dress shirts and longevity of the shirts
I occasionally starch a dress shirt when I want to look extra put together. I have some 100% cotton oxfords that I would like to last a minimum of until I retire in 4 years but I don't know if starching shirts will help them last longer or if I should just spritz with water when I iron. Does starch build up in the cloth with regular laundering (for better or for worse)? Is there an alternative to the spray starch like Niagra that anyone wants to recommend?
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I occasionally starch a dress shirt when I want to look extra put together. I have some 100% cotton oxfords that I would like to last a minimum of until I retire in 4 years but I don't know if starching shirts will help them last longer or if I should just spritz with water when I iron. Does starch build up in the cloth with regular laundering (for better or for worse)? Is there an alternative to the spray starch like Niagra that anyone wants to recommend?
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Try to cancel and you get a lower price?
Usually when I try to cancel a subscription- even if they offer me a lower price to keep it going- there’s no way- just let me quit.
I got to thinking though- maybe there are lots of things where I wasn’t planning to cancel my subscription but if I pretended to- they would give me a deal.
For instance- was trying to cancel my uber one membership and they gave me a lower price for 3 months in order to stay on a bit longer.
Can you think of anything similar? Trying to save a little money out here!
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Usually when I try to cancel a subscription- even if they offer me a lower price to keep it going- there’s no way- just let me quit.
I got to thinking though- maybe there are lots of things where I wasn’t planning to cancel my subscription but if I pretended to- they would give me a deal.
For instance- was trying to cancel my uber one membership and they gave me a lower price for 3 months in order to stay on a bit longer.
Can you think of anything similar? Trying to save a little money out here!
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Is it safe to consume this liquid vegetable stock in creased carton?
I have this vegetable liquid stock in my cupboard that expires in a few days and wanted to use it to make soup. I just saw the carton has a crease/crack. Would it still be safe to consume?
I might just be overly cautious but don't want to run the risk of getting sick.
I'm new to being frugal and food/cooking so hope it's ok to ask this question and get some help and advice here.
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I have this vegetable liquid stock in my cupboard that expires in a few days and wanted to use it to make soup. I just saw the carton has a crease/crack. Would it still be safe to consume?
I might just be overly cautious but don't want to run the risk of getting sick.
I'm new to being frugal and food/cooking so hope it's ok to ask this question and get some help and advice here.
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Would you wait 1.5 hours to save $28 while traveling by train?
I’m going to take a 4 hour train ride and there are 2 different trains that can take me there but one is $28 but takes 1.5 hours longer to reach my destination, which one is worth it? My partner says I should just take the one that is $28 more expensive but I’m thinking I’d rather just sit and relax for an extra 1.5 hours and save the $28, which option os more reasonable in this situation? (This is a businesses trip not a vacation)
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I’m going to take a 4 hour train ride and there are 2 different trains that can take me there but one is $28 but takes 1.5 hours longer to reach my destination, which one is worth it? My partner says I should just take the one that is $28 more expensive but I’m thinking I’d rather just sit and relax for an extra 1.5 hours and save the $28, which option os more reasonable in this situation? (This is a businesses trip not a vacation)
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Anyone else have a frugal Food Clean out routine?
When I was in college and struggling to make ends meet, I would sometimes do a trial to see how long I could go without going and buying food from the store (or fast food). I would only eat things I had at the house. I had to get creative and make things that didn't really go together, or finally eat that thing I bought that's sat there for a long time.
Now that I'm almost 40, I'll still do this sometimes. It's a fun little challenge.
My wife doesn't love it because it's definitely not the most appetizing or healthy, but it's easy to save some money. 😆😀
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When I was in college and struggling to make ends meet, I would sometimes do a trial to see how long I could go without going and buying food from the store (or fast food). I would only eat things I had at the house. I had to get creative and make things that didn't really go together, or finally eat that thing I bought that's sat there for a long time.
Now that I'm almost 40, I'll still do this sometimes. It's a fun little challenge.
My wife doesn't love it because it's definitely not the most appetizing or healthy, but it's easy to save some money. 😆😀
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What would be the cheapest way to ship my gaming chair all the way from one state to another?
Hello, I have a blacklyte gaming chair and preferably I would like to keep it and ship it to my other location. It is from Maryland to Texas, but if it's way too expensive to do so then I'll try to sell it instead. But I would really love to keep it if possible but not sure how I should do it, as there's many different options but I'm not sure which would be the cheapest to do, if even cheap at all? I can try to disassemble it if that helps. I also plan to ship other things but those shouldn't be too crazy (boxes with clothes and stuff in it, and my gaming monitor \[Although not sure if it would be pricey to buy a monitor box as I don't have the original box anymore\] whether I should do it via Amazon if they have it or via UPS or FedEx themselves?). I plan to use USPS for the boxes and monitor but should I do it all together in one if that makes it cheaper or USPS for boxes and UPS/FedEx for monitor or something like that? Thank you.
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Hello, I have a blacklyte gaming chair and preferably I would like to keep it and ship it to my other location. It is from Maryland to Texas, but if it's way too expensive to do so then I'll try to sell it instead. But I would really love to keep it if possible but not sure how I should do it, as there's many different options but I'm not sure which would be the cheapest to do, if even cheap at all? I can try to disassemble it if that helps. I also plan to ship other things but those shouldn't be too crazy (boxes with clothes and stuff in it, and my gaming monitor \[Although not sure if it would be pricey to buy a monitor box as I don't have the original box anymore\] whether I should do it via Amazon if they have it or via UPS or FedEx themselves?). I plan to use USPS for the boxes and monitor but should I do it all together in one if that makes it cheaper or USPS for boxes and UPS/FedEx for monitor or something like that? Thank you.
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Are cranberries that have been frozen for 2-3 years still good?
I have 10 bags bags of cranberries left over from when they were on 'super sale' 2½ to 3½ years ago.
.1. Would they still be good for cooking?
.2. If not, do you have any suggestions that could make them good?
I love cranberry sauce. I mix it with yogurt and put it on waffles and pancakes and top it of with orange whipped cream. I also love to make cranberry sweet breads.
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I have 10 bags bags of cranberries left over from when they were on 'super sale' 2½ to 3½ years ago.
.1. Would they still be good for cooking?
.2. If not, do you have any suggestions that could make them good?
I love cranberry sauce. I mix it with yogurt and put it on waffles and pancakes and top it of with orange whipped cream. I also love to make cranberry sweet breads.
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Vital tip in living frugal: learning to sew.
I feel that sewing is essential in living frugal. People may not have the means to buy new clothes, so they find ways to take care of them. I’m always seeing holes in clothes, especially with socks. So many times I’ve thrown away pairs when I could’ve sewn them. I’m going to make sure to be mindful of that and repair my socks.
I also recall seeing on Bradley on a Budget his wide hole in socks. I understand his background as to why he’s frugal. Yet, I hated that he walked around like that. I’m not talking about homeless people or those unfortunate. I’m talking about those who have the means to fix their clothes.
Start learning how to sew and mend your clothes. It’s a sign of skill and respecting one’s self.
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I feel that sewing is essential in living frugal. People may not have the means to buy new clothes, so they find ways to take care of them. I’m always seeing holes in clothes, especially with socks. So many times I’ve thrown away pairs when I could’ve sewn them. I’m going to make sure to be mindful of that and repair my socks.
I also recall seeing on Bradley on a Budget his wide hole in socks. I understand his background as to why he’s frugal. Yet, I hated that he walked around like that. I’m not talking about homeless people or those unfortunate. I’m talking about those who have the means to fix their clothes.
Start learning how to sew and mend your clothes. It’s a sign of skill and respecting one’s self.
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