Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Cheap and frugal planning for a family
Yes, you can buy a $2,100 satallite phone. No, I'm not going to. Neither are you.
Here are some ideas on how to prepare on the cheap. Stuff you won't find out about in magazines that sell really cool $2,100 satallite phones. Or on websites pushing their cool toys.
The truth is that you can plan and prepare cheaply.
1. water
2. goodwill
3. Ebay
4. food
5. build/ collect it yourself
Think in terms of small purchases and make planning a part of your budget. I call these $10 ideas.
First week: Dig out a day/book pack that you used to wear in school. Start collecting old plastic bottles (2l are great) for water. Contact the red cross for their class schedule
Second Week:
Third Week;
Fourth week:
Here are some ideas on how to prepare on the cheap. Stuff you won't find out about in magazines that sell really cool $2,100 satallite phones. Or on websites pushing their cool toys.
The truth is that you can plan and prepare cheaply.
1. water
2. goodwill
3. Ebay
4. food
5. build/ collect it yourself
Think in terms of small purchases and make planning a part of your budget. I call these $10 ideas.
First week: Dig out a day/book pack that you used to wear in school. Start collecting old plastic bottles (2l are great) for water. Contact the red cross for their class schedule
Second Week:
Third Week;
Fourth week:
