Discount clothing stores - you can actually get some really nice things and it doesn't cost you a bomb!
Instead of going out to movies, rent a DVD.
Frozen veggies are pretty nutritious and somewhat cheaper than fresh. If ya'll have no-name brands, they're also cheaper. Even if it's only by 10c per product, it all adds up.
Create an exchange program with friends for books where you swop paperbacks once a month so you have something new to read, but doesn't cost you a thing!
Keep an eye on how things are arranged in the supermarket - they put the big brands and more expensive products in the middle of the aisle at eye level height. Look above and below.
For food, when you make supper, keep the leftovers for lunch the next day. Fruit is the ultimate take away food, and it doesn't normally come in styrafoam packages A packet of apples can last you a week and cost maybe a couple bucks. Great snack too for when you're peckish!
Cancel that gym membership and start a walking club with like-minded members of the neighbourhood - alternatively! Offer to walk the neighbours' dogs (e.g. Neighbour A on Monday, Neighbour B on Tuesday etc). You can charge em maybe a buck or two, you get exercise, the doggies are happy, and you get a little extra cash so you don't have to give up your daily cuppacino habit
For the ladies: Buy some nice discount makeup and use that for everyday wear. Save the good stuff for special occasions. Ditto with perfume. Instead of body cream, olive oil actually does work pretty well, and you could even blend a little of your favourite essential oil with it for a bit of scent. Have a glitter cream preference? Get some no-name brand plain moisturizer, and throw in some of that old bronzer or blush that you don't use anymore.
If possible, see if it's more economical to use a laundromat instead of doing laundry at home.
That's all I can think of for now....
Instead of going out to movies, rent a DVD.
Frozen veggies are pretty nutritious and somewhat cheaper than fresh. If ya'll have no-name brands, they're also cheaper. Even if it's only by 10c per product, it all adds up.
Create an exchange program with friends for books where you swop paperbacks once a month so you have something new to read, but doesn't cost you a thing!
Keep an eye on how things are arranged in the supermarket - they put the big brands and more expensive products in the middle of the aisle at eye level height. Look above and below.
For food, when you make supper, keep the leftovers for lunch the next day. Fruit is the ultimate take away food, and it doesn't normally come in styrafoam packages A packet of apples can last you a week and cost maybe a couple bucks. Great snack too for when you're peckish!
Cancel that gym membership and start a walking club with like-minded members of the neighbourhood - alternatively! Offer to walk the neighbours' dogs (e.g. Neighbour A on Monday, Neighbour B on Tuesday etc). You can charge em maybe a buck or two, you get exercise, the doggies are happy, and you get a little extra cash so you don't have to give up your daily cuppacino habit
For the ladies: Buy some nice discount makeup and use that for everyday wear. Save the good stuff for special occasions. Ditto with perfume. Instead of body cream, olive oil actually does work pretty well, and you could even blend a little of your favourite essential oil with it for a bit of scent. Have a glitter cream preference? Get some no-name brand plain moisturizer, and throw in some of that old bronzer or blush that you don't use anymore.
If possible, see if it's more economical to use a laundromat instead of doing laundry at home.
That's all I can think of for now....
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