Tiny habits add to big savings. These 7 tiny money habits aren’t big and flashy but they will quietly save you hundred every month.
1. Add Items to a Wish List When Shopping Online
When you see something you want while shopping online, add it to your wish list and leave it there for 48 hours. There is a chance you do not need the item. 985 of people who do so do not go back to buy these items. If you get an email about a sale, delete it immediately and unsubscribe from websites that keep prompting you to buy things you do not need.
2. Use Everything in Your Freezer
Always keep stock of your food items in your freezer and fridge. This prevents you from potentially wasting food, as you will take note of the stock that is near expiration and incorporate it into meals. Making a stir-fry is one of the best ways to deal with veggies. Breads can be frozen to make bread pudding.
3. Selling What You Do Not Use
Selling an item at a low price here and there can add up eventually, and it also helps you declutter.
We usually have so much stuff around the house that is little or no use. Sell the clothing you haven’t worn for over a year, and get rid of toys and equipment you never use. The money generated can be put to good use, such as saving for a vacation. Having less to worry about makes life simpler.
4. Hang Clothes To Dry
Hanging clothes to dry has several benefits. The energy you would have used for drying is conserved (saving you money on your electric bill), the heat from the dryer does not damage your fabric, and the UV light from the sun disinfects your clothing and helps kill bacteria.
5. Do Not Order Water in Plastic Bottles When Dining Out
Besides not being friendly to the environment, plastic water bottles tend to be overpriced.
If possible, carry a water bottle (possibly stainless steel) and ask for free tap water when you dine out. Most restaurants will gladly provide this water. For example, you have taken your family out for dinner, and everyone orders a bottle of drinking water at $3 each.
You will have spent a lot of money on water alone during this outing. Multiply this by the number of times you go out for dinner during the year, and the figures will surprise you. You would rather carry drink-flavoring sachets if the free tap water’s taste is not to your liking.
6. Make Ice Cream at Home
This tip is helpful for people who have a sweet tooth. Calculate how much you spend on ice cream and candy in a month, and consider how this amount can benefit you in other ways. For instance, you can make a quick mug cake at home for less than a dollar, saving you over $6.
Oatmeal cookies are also a simple way of saving money. Mix peanut butter, Nutella, milk, and oatmeal, and you will have your sweet fix for the day. You can also make oatmeal bars with bananas, oats, raisins, vanilla, and some peanut butter to substitute for the pricey ice cream you get from the streets.
7. Buy Second Hand
Some items (such as toys) can save you a lot of money if you buy them secondhand from a thrift store. When your kid outgrows these toys, put them in a bag and donate them to others. Go to the thrift store when buying clothing. You will find great-quality clothing at a fantastic price. Most of these second-hand clothing outlive the new ones.
