There are so many little (and big) ways you can save money. And more money in your pocket means more money for the things you love! Whether it be travel, or that new couch set, being able to put aside some money is always a bonus. Here are some ways I save money:
1. Bake lunchbox snacks instead of buying prepackaged.
2. Hang laundry in the warmer months.
3. Do laundry on off-peak hydro times.
4. Make my own bread and tortillas.
5. Make my own shampoo and soap.
6. Drink water instead of juice.
7. Close the bedroom doors without a heating vent in them during the day while the kids are at school.
8. Meal plan.
9. Shop the sales for groceries.
10. Use coupons.
11. Earn and save PC points.
12. Make homemade gifts for celebrations.
13. Cut back on eating out.
14. Buy clothes, furniture, and anything else I can get secondhand.
15. Use baking soda and vinegar to clean my home.
16. Use a programmable thermostat.
17. Use Checkout51 for cash rebates on groceries.
18. Use a Divacup instead of pads or tampons.
19. when booking a hotel, use budget sites like Priceline or Hotwire.
20. Camp instead of sleeping in a hotel.
21. Use PC Financial for your banking -it's FREE!!
22. Avoid ATM fees - use my bank's machine.
23. Use Netflix instead of cable.
24. Have a "no-spend" month.
25. Make my own yogurt.
26. Wear hand-me-downs.
27. Plan to run my errands all together to avoid extra trips out
Although I am not doing every single one of these options to save money at the same time, I have used all of these ideas at one time or another, and most of them I do on a regular basis. If you incorporate some of these ideas into your life you may notice a difference in your pocket book.
Did I miss any really great money-saving ideas?
Peace & Love. ;)
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