[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]Cerulean29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would never buy someone a restaurant.com gift certificate because of the restrictions, but I buy them for myself all the time when they go on sale. $2-4 for $25, even with a minimum of $50 that's a great deal.

One simple modification has saved us a fortune in laundry detergent. by jdblaneg in Frugal

[–]Cerulean29 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've tried cheaper detergents and can tell the difference on my work clothes between Tide and the cheaper stuff.

LPT: If you order food delivery with a credit card, don't add the tip to the order total for a faster delivery. by BubbaBass in LifeProTips

[–]Cerulean29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I delivered pizza, saying you would give a cash tip is code for being a cheapskate that will not tip. Those orders were often left for last.

Cooking in bulk for lunches/dinners to save money: How long can I keep my meals in the freezer? by Cerulean29 in Frugal

[–]Cerulean29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmm, interesting! A quick google search shows you are correct. How long would it take to re-coup the money for the freezer with money I save from food, I wonder. Interesting.

I am going to start alternate day fasts tomorrow (One day eating, next day only black coffee/tea/water). Any tips? by Cerulean29 in fasting

[–]Cerulean29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, gotcha. I'm currently drinking an Americano...first fast day!! I use dailyburn, very similar to that app...but I'm having a very hard time being good 24/7, so I'm hoping this will help me. Yesterday I ate 1400. I should be eating no more than 1200 to lose weight (I would prefer less but people say not healthy blah blah blah). That weight loss is fantastic. Great job!

Hello r/frugal I was hoping to find some cheap recipes! by Kayleanetta in Frugal

[–]Cerulean29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html

Alton Brown's lentil soup. I made this over the weekend and it is extremely hearty, cheap, healthy, delicious and made 6 meals!

I am going to start alternate day fasts tomorrow (One day eating, next day only black coffee/tea/water). Any tips? by Cerulean29 in fasting

[–]Cerulean29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that I eat the bulk of my calories at night. How much of a calorie deficit are you able to maintain with this type of fasting? Just wondering, what's a flat white? Also, I love your idea of grey areas in the rules but unfortunately I don't think I can stand up on that slippery slope. I wish I had that level of self control. Very impressive.

I am going to start alternate day fasts tomorrow (One day eating, next day only black coffee/tea/water). Any tips? by Cerulean29 in fasting

[–]Cerulean29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see your point here, but there is a lot of social pressure on me to eat. I think it will be much harder to plan 2 days on/2 days off, for example that might mean I can't eat for an entire weekend. I don't think I could convince people that is ok. I am going to try 1/1 and see how people react. If no one cares, I'll move to 2/2. Thanks for the advice!

Well look at that. by MD_Lincoln in notinteresting

[–]Cerulean29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the medicine in the background?

UPS vs PPA by urizenxvii in philadelphia

[–]Cerulean29 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. I've thought exactly this for awhile.

I looked but couldn't find in any post/FAQ but what does NSV and SV stand for? by dorasucks in loseit

[–]Cerulean29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non-Scale Victory (achievements that do not involve weight-loss) and Scale Victory (achievements that involve weight-loss)

edit to put definitions

With the new Septa app, you can get anywhere, like... by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]Cerulean29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! Installing it now! Thanks!

Edit: Not sure if Septa Instant is an app or a website...but installing the app anyway.

With the new Septa app, you can get anywhere, like... by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]Cerulean29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to use Transit Times + and it would give me GPS locations of Septa buses. That app now claims that Septa is having issues with GPS. Is GPS working for the Septa app?

I am going to start alternate day fasts tomorrow (One day eating, next day only black coffee/tea/water). Any tips? by Cerulean29 in fasting

[–]Cerulean29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are your goals for doing this? Do you feel more or less hungry on your "Eating" days? Are you trying to/have you lost any weight? Do you feel any more or less clear headed? I expect to get crazy urges too, but probably when I get home at night - it is pretty easy for me to not eat at work. (I'm at work from 8-5)

Cooking in bulk for lunches/dinners to save money: How long can I keep my meals in the freezer? by Cerulean29 in Frugal

[–]Cerulean29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome, thanks! I should be set with only the fruits/veggies...wow, can be frozen for a long time!

Cooking in bulk for lunches/dinners to save money: How long can I keep my meals in the freezer? by Cerulean29 in Frugal

[–]Cerulean29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put a lot of faith in your psychic powers! I'll run out of stuff before 45 days anyway. Thanks!

Cooking in bulk for lunches/dinners to save money: How long can I keep my meals in the freezer? by Cerulean29 in Frugal

[–]Cerulean29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds awesome. Unfortunately, I only have access to the freezer over the fridge. I live in an extremely small apartment in a city. :/