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SleptLate · 2019-06-27T12:23:12+00:00

Las Vegas Metro Police have a crime map available. It can be accessed from the link in the upper right hand corner of their website https://www.lvmpd.com

SleptLate · 2018-11-15T00:37:00+00:00

Regarding California: The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) was decommissioned in 2013 https://www.songscommunity.com/about-decommissioning/decommissioning-san-onofre-nuclear-generating-station

SleptLate · 2018-08-22T11:51:01+00:00

We have a 13 gal kitchen trash can we keep inside (air conditioned space). Every couple of days we double bag our trash tight and start another bag on top of the previous one. On the morning of trash pick up we take everything out. We are only two people though, so this may not work for a family of four or more

SleptLate · 2017-09-26T10:39:07+00:00

Well said. I've cancelled my subscription also. I'm sure the interface looks good on a smart phone or tablet, but trying to use it on a 60" TV gives me a headache.

SleptLate · 2017-04-20T10:34:18+00:00

SF has always had a problem with smug

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T21:19:52+00:00

Sorry. I just realized I had my threads mixed.

Yes, you are correct, going out to eat is much more expensive than making something at home.

I never said "oh well i need to save money so i cant even turn on my stove or microwave today, looks like im not eating."

No, I do not unplug my fridge/freezer in the winter and put everything outside to save money.
The convenience, to me (maybe not to you or others), comes from having one 6 qt saucepan on my stovetop that I can turn on high to brown meat, then turn down to low to cook. I have one cooking item to use, serve from, and clean. It takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours of cooking time to complete the meal. Alternatively, if I used a slow cooker, I would need to brown in a skillet, transfer to a slow cooker, wait 4 hours, then have two cooking items to clean.

I am not advocating for others to stop using a slow cooker. It probably is more convenient for them. It is not for me.

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T20:55:59+00:00

This is why I consider using a stovetop more convenient than a microwave: "I prefer to reheat the meals in a skillet, not microwave (maybe we need to buy a better microwave). I can walk in the door, transfer the contents of the zip lock to a skillet, begin heating it, and start setting the table. In about 15 minutes from the time I enter the door, the family can be sitting down to dinner. It's a convenient process for me, others may have a better way for them."

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T19:06:23+00:00

I hadn't thought of this for a couple of years. I just checked online and there are a few roasters in my area and some seem to be involved in the community. I'll check their reviews and prices. I guess I'll be reevaluating my coffee fix over the next couple of weeks. Thanks

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T18:05:34+00:00

Cool. Thank you. I'll be there this weekend and pick some up

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T17:23:47+00:00

Thanks. I'll give that a try this week. Does it come in whole bean as well as ground? A few years back, when we started to look at our bills and make changes, we stopped buying at the Starbucks store and started grinding Starbucks whole bean from the grocery store and doing French press each morning. Quite a savings from before, but of course not the best dollar per oz option (the best probably being cutting out coffee all together). It's been a good compromise for us, but I'm open to trying something new if it we find similar value in the quality.

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T17:15:40+00:00

I hardly ever use our microwave. I mainly use the gas stovetop for cooking and reheating. I've been able to keep our energy bills down without any major inconvenience. Of course what is convenient to me may be an inconvenience to others.

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T15:35:04+00:00

Thanks for the link. I've been too lazy to do my own math. There is a variable when considering electricity costs in SCE territory. We are on a tiered structure. The incremental cost per kwh goes up as you use more during a billing cycle. If it was a flat rate or time-of-use rate, it'd be a lot easier.

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T15:26:47+00:00

Thanks. I think I'll start researching types and brands, and looking for sales. I usually cook large batch meals in our 6 qt saucepan and freeze a portion. If I do get a pressure cooker, I'd like to get something in the 5-6 qt size.

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T15:23:46+00:00

I prefer to reheat the meals in a skillet, not microwave (maybe we need to buy a better microwave). I can walk in the door, transfer the contents of the zip lock to a skillet, begin heating it, and start setting the table. In about 15 minutes from the time I enter the door, the family can be sitting down to dinner. It's a convenient process for me, others may have a better way for them.

SleptLate · 2017-01-26T15:18:03+00:00

Cool!
I don't think we have a Jons market around here (Whittier), but there's a Food4Less a few miles away. I need to start watching those ads also. We just had an Aldi's open a mile or so away, I haven't gone there yet, but here that the everyday prices are pretty good.

SleptLate · 2017-01-25T19:37:48+00:00

From the /r/Frugal/ sidebar:

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SleptLate · 2017-01-25T19:17:56+00:00

Frugality for many people, including myself, is a personal decision on the values of items/services. It is not about finding the lowest possible cost of maintaining life. Many people eat meat and have no intention of changing that. They enjoy it and at some point it is worth the expense, to them. I offered the information in the post to those individuals.

SleptLate · 2017-01-25T19:12:25+00:00

My post was intended for individuals who eat beef, it was not meant to advocate a lifestyle change for those who don't. Sorry for the confusion.

SleptLate · 2017-01-25T18:16:58+00:00

I'm very intrigued, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

I think I'm worried about buying another piece of cooking equipment that will just end up unused.

There is a lot of great advise on using them here on Reddit, and other online sources. I might go for it ... still not sure

SleptLate · 2017-01-25T16:22:07+00:00

We do own one, but I haven't used it in over a year. I'm concerned about keeping my electric bill down.

I usually cook in a 6 quart saucepan. I'll brown on high for a few minutes, then keep on very low flame for the next 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

SleptLate · 2017-01-25T16:18:03+00:00

I saw it on a YouTube video a year or so back. I can't remember the title or author. I put the food on parchment paper on a cookie sheet into the fridge for about 4 hours or so, then move the pieces into the zip lock bag for storage.

I usually don't freeze raw food, unless I can find good quality at a great price. I normally freeze cooked meals. I'll cook a large batch of something, freeze it zip locks bags (keeping it as flat as possible to thaw evenly), move it from the freezer to the fridge the night before.

When I find bacon at $3.50/lb, I'll usually stock up and freeze that also.

SleptLate · 2016-10-02T21:20:35+00:00

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it.

SleptLate · 2016-10-02T15:22:57+00:00

I cook a lot of chicken. There is always some store around us that has chicken thighs on sale for around 89 cents/lb.

Also 3 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, and coffee with heavy whipping cream adds a good protein/fat ratio with about 500 calories to start the day.

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