The phrase "cost reducing measures" is a phrase that drives fear into a Banner Health employees heart. My job "announces" ways they are going to save money on a special website that is updated regularly with new and brilliant money saving plans. I have to laugh, because as you sign onto the computer at work at the top of the screen there is frequently a note that says "Check Out The Latest Edition of Cost Reducing Measures!" like it is something exciting or that we look forward to reading. Some of the measures have been things like people getting laid off (thankfully everyone I know who's job was eliminated has been offered positions elsewhere), to things that even I have noticed in the past as frivolous money spending like employees punching in the moment they walk in the door (even when they are 20 minutes early), to senior employees losing paid time off hours (being a "veteran" there, I would NEVER agree to that one:).
So, I have decided to cut frivolous spending out of our lives and have instituted some cost reducing measures at home. It only feels right with how many people I know that are hurting right now. Since I don't have my own website (other than this) I am going to announce some of my cost reducing measures to the world in typical Banner Health style.
1. We have switched from Crystal Light brand to Walmart brand drink mix. It is not so bad!
2. We eat out far less often than we used to.
3. I will only shop at Walmart or on base.
4. I have started cutting coupons, now I just need to remember to use them!
5. I research out each week where milk will be on sale, and make sure to stop there and load up!
6. I ask myself "Is this a want, or a need?" There is a rhyme,( I am not even sure if I say it right!) that I keep saying over and over in my head "Fix it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!" It is my cost reducing measures motto!
As Banner health says on it's Cost Reducing Website "Check back often for the next edition of Cost Reducing Measures!"
Disclaimer: I love Banner Health, and with the economy being so bad I am more thankful for my job than I have ever been before! I am not being critical! I am a little disappointed that for the first time in years I have put an effort forward in becoming an "exceeds expectations employee" and actually jumped through a few hoops required to get a 5% raise, and found out raises were cut and we will all get the same raise regardless of our performance. But when it comes down to it, I am happy to forfeit some PTO and a raise if it means saving someones job! It is a scary world right now, isn't it! So, my dear friends..."Fix it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!"
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That's the attitude.....YOU GO GIRL! Luv ya' Mom
Love the way Banner tries to get you excited about cutbacks! Sounds like Intel...when they were announcing their layoffs and cutbacks they HAD to announce that they would still have the "Free" soda fountain. Ya know, they just didn't want anyone to worry about losing that. Man, that WAS a relief! haha
Anyways, if you see something on sale just price match it at Walmart...so much easier than running all over town.
I have always used the Walmart brand "crystal light"! Mix one Raspberry and one one Lemonade and the Raspberry Lemonade concoction (sp?) is YUMMY! Good for you! We're implementing a Cost Reduction plan into our family as well. I think it's the smart thing to do given the economy. better safe than sorry, right.
Way to go! You've made some smart changes. I think a lot of the time, the store brand is as good. Not always, but sometimes. :-)
Plus, the base is good to use.
I look forward to seeing your other cost reduction posts.
It's a great idea, and gives me some good food for thought! Thanks Denise!
I just watched Kit Kittredge and was reinspired to do the same. But I hate stinky, smelly Walmart.
Cost reducing measures are in swing at my house too! Part of our gazelle intense total money makeover!!! First on my list, no more Cox! Thats right folks no more cable tv!!
Sounds great! It doesn't take much to find little ways {here and there} to adjust spending! I think we are all making an effort...
Way to go!
Sounds like you are well on your way. We have been doing some of the cutting out as well. We got lucky and found out 50 bucks is coming off our APS equal payment plan...so that helps too! :) Yeah!
Okay, first of all I must confess I'm laughing at the song you have playing on your blog...Circus. I'll admit I do love this song too.
Loved reading how you're cutting expenses in the Drescher household. It's amazing how much money we can blow through when we aren't paying attention!
I want to know who in the family is going to be the first to wash and reuse baggies! LOL!!
I can't believe WE are LIVING through this major depression! It seems like it would NEVER happen to US! That is something we've all read in history books, never thought we'd live through it!
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