Comments on: That Frugal Look http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:14:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanner http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-87679 Tanner Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:41:52 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-87679 Big Deal! I have been cutting my hair using the same method for years, only because the Barbers can never get it right! Cant believe I wasted time reading this junk! Big Deal! I have been cutting my hair using the same method for years, only because the Barbers can never get it right! Cant believe I wasted time reading this junk!

]]> By: What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to save money? – YourMoney.ca | Conserving Money http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-45218 What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to save money? – YourMoney.ca | Conserving Money Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:42:29 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-45218 [...] what Timothy Stobbs does to trim his expenses. Stobbs, who blogs at Canadian Dream, says that giving himself a haircut is the strangest thing he's ever done to save two [...] [...] what Timothy Stobbs does to trim his expenses. Stobbs, who blogs at Canadian Dream, says that giving himself a haircut is the strangest thing he's ever done to save two [...]

]]> By: Jesse http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-45091 Jesse Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:50:47 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-45091 After I got married, I refused to go to a barber. My wife has been cutting my hair ever since and it always look great. The same, of not better, than the hair salon ever did. We got a cheap clipper set for about $10 and after it burnt out, we spent $30 on a second set that has lasted for 3 years. Don't skimp on the clippers if you're cutting often! After I got married, I refused to go to a barber. My wife has been cutting my hair ever since and it always look great. The same, of not better, than the hair salon ever did. We got a cheap clipper set for about $10 and after it burnt out, we spent $30 on a second set that has lasted for 3 years. Don’t skimp on the clippers if you’re cutting often!

]]> By: Warren http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-5606 Warren Fri, 30 May 2008 23:33:33 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-5606 Easier said than done but my girlfriend and I are friends with a hair dresser. Two of them in fact. They are usually more than happy to give you a cut in their own home, for a nominal fee (or a bottle of wine). In return I'll help them out with a computer problem when the need arises, help them setup a TV, or whatever. I could probably cut my own hair, but it turns my girlfriend's $150 hair job into a $20 bottle of wine, or half an hour of computer help, etc. Easier said than done but my girlfriend and I are friends with a hair dresser. Two of them in fact. They are usually more than happy to give you a cut in their own home, for a nominal fee (or a bottle of wine). In return I’ll help them out with a computer problem when the need arises, help them setup a TV, or whatever.

I could probably cut my own hair, but it turns my girlfriend’s $150 hair job into a $20 bottle of wine, or half an hour of computer help, etc.

]]> By: Canadian Dream http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-5570 Canadian Dream Wed, 28 May 2008 14:46:47 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-5570 Guinness- HA! Now that would only happen over my wife's dead body. She has very nice long hair and would not let me get even close to it with clippers. Her exact words after reading your comment was "I guess now that we are saving so much on the boys haircuts I feel complete justified getting my done elsewhere." Cash Canuck - Actually most of the soap in the house is body shop stuff (gifts for my wife) or Dove, so it's a little nicer than just regular soap. Still regular soap could be possible, the trick is to shave frequently. Longer hair is harder to cut with just soap. Actually the aloe gel is just something my face needs after a shave. Must be my skin type or something. I can't get away with nothing. Sarlock - It depends on your hair style if cutting it yourself is a good idea. My hair style was so basic as it suited a self cut. More complex hair costs more. Nothing is wrong with it, but you have to decide is it worth it. Tim Guinness- HA! Now that would only happen over my wife’s dead body. She has very nice long hair and would not let me get even close to it with clippers. Her exact words after reading your comment was “I guess now that we are saving so much on the boys haircuts I feel complete justified getting my done elsewhere.”

Cash Canuck – Actually most of the soap in the house is body shop stuff (gifts for my wife) or Dove, so it’s a little nicer than just regular soap. Still regular soap could be possible, the trick is to shave frequently. Longer hair is harder to cut with just soap.

Actually the aloe gel is just something my face needs after a shave. Must be my skin type or something. I can’t get away with nothing.

Sarlock – It depends on your hair style if cutting it yourself is a good idea. My hair style was so basic as it suited a self cut. More complex hair costs more. Nothing is wrong with it, but you have to decide is it worth it.

Tim

]]> By: Sarlock http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-5562 Sarlock Wed, 28 May 2008 02:08:03 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-5562 I've been shaving with just soap for years and no aftershave, seems to work fine for me. I haven't had the guts to take the clippers to my hair, but I've been very tempted... spending $15 every 4 weeks adds up over a year! I'll use you as my inspiration and get myself a pair of clippers and give it a shot, Tim! (and then convince my wife to do the back of my head and neck) I’ve been shaving with just soap for years and no aftershave, seems to work fine for me.

I haven’t had the guts to take the clippers to my hair, but I’ve been very tempted… spending $15 every 4 weeks adds up over a year!

I’ll use you as my inspiration and get myself a pair of clippers and give it a shot, Tim! (and then convince my wife to do the back of my head and neck)

]]> By: Cash Canuck http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-5561 Cash Canuck Wed, 28 May 2008 00:31:59 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-5561 I save hair cut money by getting 2 haircuts per year. My wife does small touchups in between. I'm not working in an office environment, so I can get away with it. Plus, having long hair makes me feel like a badass ;). I use an electric razor, I haven't calculated how many kWh it uses to charge it, but I'm not using hot water when I shave. Regular bars of soap? Wow, impressive. No wonder you need the aloe gel afterwards :). I save hair cut money by getting 2 haircuts per year. My wife does small touchups in between. I’m not working in an office environment, so I can get away with it. Plus, having long hair makes me feel like a badass ;) .

I use an electric razor, I haven’t calculated how many kWh it uses to charge it, but I’m not using hot water when I shave.

Regular bars of soap? Wow, impressive. No wonder you need the aloe gel afterwards :) .

]]> By: solfest http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-5558 solfest Tue, 27 May 2008 21:31:03 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-5558 My wife has been cutting my hair for years, all though there's not much left to cut. You've probably covered this, but there are many ways to cut costs. Pre paid cell phone, or no cell phone, basic cable, or rabbit ears, basic land line with no extras, turn down the heat, turn down the water heater, turn off the furnace fan, use public transit, walk to work, car pool, increase insurance deductibles, and so on… But the best way to cut expenses is too eliminate cash flow. ? Increase the monthly rsp contribution and the monthly money market savings contributions. Get the money out of your account and get it invested. Great blog, I will spend more time perusing. My wife has been cutting my hair for years, all though there’s not much left to cut.

You’ve probably covered this, but there are many ways to cut costs. Pre paid cell phone, or no cell phone, basic cable, or rabbit ears, basic land line with no extras, turn down the heat, turn down the water heater, turn off the furnace fan, use public transit, walk to work, car pool, increase insurance deductibles, and so on…

But the best way to cut expenses is too eliminate cash flow.

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Increase the monthly rsp contribution and the monthly money market savings contributions.

Get the money out of your account and get it invested.

Great blog, I will spend more time perusing.

]]> By: Rete http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-5556 Rete Tue, 27 May 2008 20:08:34 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-5556 I'll admit I've cut my own hair a time or two when times were tight. Now that I'm in a more professional environment daily I probably wouldn't have the nerve but when I was cocktail waitressing I figured if it was a little crooked or choppy, it was dark at work -- and who cared? I’ll admit I’ve cut my own hair a time or two when times were tight. Now that I’m in a more professional environment daily I probably wouldn’t have the nerve but when I was cocktail waitressing I figured if it was a little crooked or choppy, it was dark at work — and who cared?

]]> By: Rosie http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/05/27/that-frugal-look/comment-page-1/#comment-5555 Rosie Tue, 27 May 2008 20:04:15 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=432#comment-5555 This is a great idea. My husband (a carpenter, admittedly, so under a hard hat is a different social milieu :) ) has been doing this for years. I do give him a hand with his neck--a position of great trust! To be honest, I'm jealous. My female curly hair is more complicated, but I would love to be free from stylists and costs as he now is... Good luck! This is a great idea. My husband (a carpenter, admittedly, so under a hard hat is a different social milieu :) ) has been doing this for years. I do give him a hand with his neck–a position of great trust!

To be honest, I’m jealous. My female curly hair is more complicated, but I would love to be free from stylists and costs as he now is… Good luck!

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