From time to time, I like to put up some money saving tips that I either use myself or have gathered over a period of time that have been used by people I know or suggestions from others that sound just right. It is kind of difficult to find new material all the time so some of these might be repeats of others I have posted in the past. If they are, just use them as a review.
Tip: Do you ever take a look at the price per unit sign on the bottom of the shelf? It has some really terrific info that will help you to decide what the best buy really is. Now, most of the time the package with the most in it will be the least expensive…but not always. Check the price per oz, lb or whatever the measure unit is. If you see that the per oz or whatever is more expensive with the larger package, go for the smaller package and buy the amount you need that way.
Tip: When you eat out, why not buy a large plate of everything for every two people. That way, it can be shared and some taken home. Or at least it will cost you less to eat out. Sounds sort of miserly but most restaurants serve such large amounts, it would be better to share and save.
Tip: Serve slightly smaller amounts at the table to each person. Believe me, they will not notice it and it will help bring on a healthier family. Children do not have to eat as much as they usually do anyway. And when the food is dished out to smaller children, don’t serve them giant, adult sized portions like many folks usually do. They cannot eat it and it might make them feel like they are not accomplishing as much as the others at the table.
Tip: On grocery day, do not leave the house without checking the pantry for what you need. Take inventory. Get out a list and use it. When you go to the store, you will avoid spending way more than you planned if you stick to the list.
Tip: After going to the store or whereever, when you come home, get out the change jar and put the change in it. You will be amazed at the amount of money saved when you do this. Then, take that to the bank when the jar is full. I realize that most people do not use cash as much but you want to save, save, save and this is one way to do that. It also teaches your children to save their change too. Each person in the family can have their own jar!! Siblings need to learn to stay out of their brother’s and sister’s change jars though.
And as always, DO NOT SHOP HUNGRY. I cannot say that often enough. It is stupid to shop on an empty stomach if you are trying to save money. I do not care what it takes, eat something ahead of time or your shopping cart will be much more expensive than you wanted it to be.
Happy Shopping!!!
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