I needed a passport for vet school so I started saving my change about 18mths ago. At the beginning of August I sent off for the passport paid for in full with my pocket change. $152!

We do the same as most every one else. I cook at home almost every night and we grocery shop at sams for bulk items we can freeze or non-perishables. We don't have the ability to garden so I have a couple container pots of tomatoes and peppers, we visit farmers markets for other fresh veggies. We feed the snakes rats we breed and buy the dog/cat food in bulk. I shop online for school books and other items I can get cheaper online. We don't have cable only internet for school and entertainment purposes and we were driving 10 and 13yr old paid off cars until one broke down for good and I had to get a newer one. It was so nice to have no car payments.