Ways to save money
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Use these tips to save 10, 50, even $100 a month--little things add up!
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quit smoking
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cook at home
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give up soft drinks
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pack your lunch
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plant a garden
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buy in bulk
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Plan your Grocery trip
One of your biggest expenditures is food.....and you can save a ton if you simply plan ahead. Sit down with this week's sale flyer, and plan menus based on what is on sale. When you arrive at the store, only buy the items on your list!
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make sure your house has no drafts
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fix an item you own before buying a replacement
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recycle or repurpose items you already have
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Turn out the lights
Simpy turning off the lights, television, and other small electronics when you leave a room can add up to substantial savings over the course of a month!
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use a draft stopper at the front and back door
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give up alcohol
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make coffee at home or at work instead of hitting starbucks
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stock up on sale items
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barter
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set your fridge and freezer to the optimal temperature
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shop after holiday sales
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Buy used
When possible and reasonable buy used items--you can save a bundle on everything from kid's clothing and toys to craft supplies and tools if you visit your local thrift shop.
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Go to the library
Take books out from the library for free instead of buying new. Most librarys also stock dvd's and audio books, so you can save on those as well. You may have to wait for the newest releases, but you will save a bundle.
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Bake your own bread
If you can bake bread, you can make artisan breads and rolls, pizza dough, cinnamon rolls, hotdog and hamburger rolls, pretzels,and breadsticks at home....and cut your food budget considerably in the process.
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microwave instead of bake
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