- Try to put away 2$ - (or any other amount) a day in a jar or a piggy bank. Actually a very interesting experiment; if it lasts ;-) See it as money in last time of the year either for a rainy day or christmas presents. Depends on amount of course. - REMEMBER where you put the jar!
- Start using coupons, - Both in stores and online.
- Don't shop at only one store. - Look in the adverts from different stores and compare the prices to where it's lowest.
- Create a budget. This way you are forced to find out how you spend your money. Sometimes you'll figure out that maybe you are spending your money on things you could live without.
- Make a weekly food plan. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what you want to have for dinner, but by making a food plan, you are making it easier, so you know exactly what to get.
- Use cash, not your credit card. We tend to go overboard when we shop with a credit card. Because then we feel, we have all the money in the world.
- Double your recipe. You'll probably not spend more money, but instead just use more of the ingredients you already have. So you'll have leftovers for tomorrow.
- Pack your own lunch for work/school. Don't buy the food at the cafeteria, but pack it from home instead.
- Don't buy bottled water. You are paying every month to have water in your faucet.
- Air-dry you clothes. Hang your clothes so it can dry instead of tumble drying it.
- Gym membership. If you are a member of a gym, whether or not you use it; ditch it. Go for a run or a walk with your dog or your friends dog.
- Use online saving sites Like Groupon, where you can save up to 80% of restaurants and movie tickets. Just be careful, not to buy stuff you don't need. That ruins the whole purpose.
- Use recycling stores Need new clothes? want new books, video games, plates, movies; Anything! get it way cheaper than at the shops.
- Check if you have the right phone plan If you don't talk that much on the phone, then why have unlimited minutes. Check which services are right for you.
- Don't shop on an empty stomach When you are hungry, extra items are magically added to your cart.
- Get samples and free stuff Samples is a great way to try the things before you buy them. And maybe they'll come with coupons. Sometimes company's give away t-shirts and other stuff too. Even free food on your birthday! . Free Food
- Online Shopping? Free shipping! Keep your eyes open for free shipping, if you are shopping online. Maybe you'll find a different store where the item is a little bit more expensive, but the shipping is free. - Nothing to lose, right?
- Get loyalty cards with the stores you shop a lot. Some stores have a loyalty card where customers earn points, to use to buy items.
- Keep coins in a jar When you get changes back, put them into a jar. And save them for a rainy day.
- Leave the car at home and walk when going to the shops.
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