10 Ways We Save Money, Here and There.

I feel like a broken record, but there can never be too many posts about how people can save money. With the economy the way it is, and with food allergies/intolerance on the rise, it can be frustrating to find ways to keep costs down, and eat well. Especially with growing children in the house!

With limited funds, and some know-how, I believe we're all capable of making nutritious meals, frugally, and creatively. Sometimes we just need that inspiration from others. Here are a few ways we save money, and while not all food related, they do help to easy the funds all around, and give us a little breathing space.

 

10 Ways We Save Money, Here and There!

1. We line dry our clothes. Although I've gotten out of the practice, I need to get back in. It had already shown a huge improvement in our electricity bill.
2. We keep the AC set to 78-79 during the day, and turn it off at night. We are going to switch this a little though. Our new way is: Inside temp set too 80-81, turn on the air after 12 noon, and only as needed. Cool the house to 77-78 to go to sleep, and turn it off before bed.
3. Keep a fuller frig and freezer, to keep the cooling costs down.
4. Meal plan!
5. Don't go shopping without a list, ever.
6. Repair holes in clothes and socks.
7. Repurpose things as needed.
8. Reuse old fencing for the chickens fence.
9.  Make our own laundry soap.
10. We go shopping at the Goodwill, and other discount stores, first, when we need something. Case in point, this past week my husband needed some polo shirts for his new job. I went to Goodwill, and found 4 new polo's for him, in great shape, for $15. When 1 is that price alone, this is a great deal. I'm sure if I'd been at the Goodwill one day earlier, on Sat, when they have their 50% off, it might have been cheaper. But I'm satisfied with what I paid. :) The colors look great on him, and they will last for awhile now.

These are just a few ways, we save money. Check here for more ways we save money!

How do you save money????