1. Don't forget selling on Amazon or craigslist. We've had good success at Amazon

15. I refuse to pay for another gym membership ever. I'm doing pushups, burpees, sprints, pullups, etc instead. I've been inspired by John Peterson- http://www.transformetrics.com/products and would recommend his methods to anyone

18. Look into custom fit earplugs also if you're looking to splurge. They'll help out if you're not able to get around that not having kids issue as well. Another splurge earplug are the musician's filter earplugs. Those you can fly with and have better protection options because you can get different filters.

19. "Don't compromise your morals, values, or integrity to make a buck." -jedinein

No social life. Your drink costs whatever the bartender says it does. My liquor bill is much lower drinking at home on the back porch with the BBQ. Have your friends over for a party I guess.

Btw, I've been accused of being a cheap bastard before and it still doesn't bother me. I pay off my credit cards every month, make 1.25% cash back + "grace period accrued interest" on my high yield savings account. I keep an eye on my credit score and determine when I open 0% interest Credit cards to make money from the bank interest by not paying off the balance until the 0% period is over. The Brits call it "Stoozing" - Google it.
It's takes discipline though. Microsoft Excel makes it easier though.

I've also been driving a lot nicer to conserve gas - it actually makes a difference when you don't accelerate so fast and use neutral to coast.

It looks like I'll be growing vegetables this year. Eating out is down to "not often". And let's not forget hunting. In Colorado, it cost me $25 for that deer tag and I've got more meat than I can eat in a month. Of course, you spend some $$ to get there and other factors, but it's practical for some if you're set up for it. I'm not to the point of keeping my own chickens though.

I got a lot of ideas from reading Go Green by David Bach

KBAR