When it comes to saving money, the saying ‘take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves’ is true.
Here are 10 ways to save money without having to sacrifice on the nice things:
Leftovers
Make sure you use up any leftovers. Keep aside any food that is not eaten at dinner and use it for lunch or dinner the next day. Alternatively, freeze it for days when you don’t have much time to cook.
Avoid bagged vegetables and fruit
When it comes to buying your fruit or vegetables, steer clear of pre-packed products unless you are 100% sure you will use them. You will simply end up buying more than you actually need and thowing some away.
Grow your own
If possible, why not really save yourself some cash by growing your own vegetable patch in the garden. Kids will love getting involved too.
Use less washing powder
When it comes to washing your clothes, make sure you stick with the recommended amount of powder needed. Don’t just throw in what you think it needs as you will end up using more than necessary and washing powder can be very expensive.
Use your coupons
As soon as you get coupons in the post, snip them and pop them into your wallet. When writing your shopping list, mark beside each item that you have a coupon for so you don’t forget to use it when it comes to paying.
Shop around
Just because you go to your local supermarket for the bulk of items, doesn’t mean you have to get everything there. Shop around and take note of any specials that you local butcher might be offering.
Unplug electrics
Make sure you unplug any electronics when you are leaving the house or going to bed. Leaving them in standby mode still uses a significant amount of energy, so it’s better if you just take it out.
Don’t use the dryer
When it comes to drying your clothes, try to avoid using the dryer and instead hang them out on the washing line or on a clothes horse.
Plan your meals
Planning your meals means you only buy what you need thus saving money on bulk buying items that will end up going off in the fridge.
Buy certain goods in bulk
When it comes to buying in bulk choose wisely. Buying items like toilet paper or shampoo in bulk can save you money in the long run as they are things you need, but won’t go off. However, unless you have adequate freezer space, avoid buying too much food in bulk.
