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lynn P. · Feb 07, 2010, 11:36 AM

Just to give an example of how stores have different prices. We have a minor flood in our basement and the artificial tree got lost when the guys came to remove some stuff. So we had to buy a real one this year. I looked around and they were at least $40 -$100. I went to my lower end store and got a 7ft tree for $20. Good for you 50guy for saving for a rainy day and being creative with your food sources. This is how everyone did years ago - right? With antibiotics and hormone shots given to cows, pig and chickens it's fantastic that you know where your meat's coming from and what they've been fed. I actually feel in a good mood when I get a good deal -it feel great saving. I wish I had room in my back yard to raise chickens. I also bought those 'green bags' to store produce in -they are more expensive but they keep the produce fresh longer. I also negotiated with my phone company to get the monthly bill lowered to $29 instead of $70 by threatening to switch companies - I also took off some the extras. All these little things had up to a substantial saving. It's time to hunker down in these tough times and you'll make it through Renovation.