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Proven Ways To Economize At Home Every Day
1.
Wash and reuse foil wrap.
2.
Save "junk mail" reply envelopes for filing
recipes,
receipts, etc.
3.
Trade things you don't want with friends, neighbors,
relatives.
4.
Restrict family between-meal snacks to inexpensive
and healthful in-season fruit and vegetables,
home-popped
corn, raisins, etc.
5.
Become a "brown bagger". Take your lunch to
work.
6.
Save and reuse plastic sandwich bags and paper
lunch
bags.
7.
Tie soap remnants in a piece of nylon net and
use as
a body sponge.
8.
Crumpled up used aluminum foil is ideal for
scouring
pots and pans.
9.
Paper towels are expensive. Use washable cloth
dish
towels instead.
10.
Wash and reuse transparent plastic wrap.
11.
Save empty plastic food containers for storing
leftovers & freezer use.
12.
Don't throw away anything. Save everything for
a
future garage sale.
13.
Attend movies early when prices are generally
lower.
14.
Don't buy expensive gifts. Give exotic home
grown
plants or bake a cake.
15.
Give yourself a home permanent instead of paying
top
prices at a salon.
16.
Consider cutting your family's hair yourself.
17.
Use plastic bread wrappers and produce bags
for
freezer use.
18.
Use washable cloth handkerchiefs instead of
expensive
facial tissues.
19.
Organize a baby-sitting club with friends &
neighbors. Take turns.
20.
Think in terms of doing it yourself rather than
hiring someone to do it, such as home repairs,
painting,
garden work, cutting the lawn, etc.
21.
Swap services with friends and neighbors who
can do
things you can't.
22.
Take advantage of free recreation, such as picnic
areas, libraries, public tennis courts, swimming
areas,
parks, zoos, etc.
23.
If you're not going out to shop, leave your
credit
cards at home.
24.
Learn about the many bargains at "no frills"
discount
stores.
25.
Avoid spending on "throwaway" items such as
disposable razors, flashlights, pens, toothbrushes,
paper
cups & plates, diapers, cigarette lighters,
etc.
26.
For parties, use reusable plates, cups, glasses,
utensils, napkins-instead of expensive paper
and plastic
disposables.
27.
Pay credit card charges when they become due
so
interest isn't added.
28.
When buying big-ticket items, learn all about
them
from consumer magazines and guides before you
buy. You
will be less apt to make a bad choice.
29.
Garage sales and flea markets are excellent
for both
selling and buying.
30.
Start your children earning money at an early
age.
31.
When buying insurance, pay the premium annually.
It's less expensive in the long run than paying
monthly,
quarterly or even semi-annually.
32.
Check all monthly bills closely, including your
bank
balance. Big companies can and do make mistakes.
33.
Examine your check at restaurants to make sure
no
error has been make.
34.
Buy things out of season for big savings, such
as
after Christmas.
35.
Grow your own herbs and spices in window-sill
flower
pots.
36.
Coffee is expensive. Brew only as much as your
family will drink.
37.
Save and sell recyclable materials such as aluminum,
paper, etc.
38.
Don't spend for extra ice cubes. Store them
in
plastic bags in the freezer.
39.
Bread becomes stale more quickly in the refrigerator.
Store it at room temperature or in the freezer.
40.
Learn about auto upkeep and how to do minor
repairs
yourself.
41.
Don't look for a new apartment until after the
peak
renting season is over.
42.
Instead of buying gorgeous house plants, get
cuttings
from friends.
43.
If you need a lawyer, carefully investigate
his fees
in advance.
44.
Be wary of banking gimmicks. Be sure you get
the
best deal in town.
45.
Shop at discount and variety stores for biggest
savings on cosmetics.
46.
Dilute your shampoo with small amount of water
- for
easier rinsing.
47.
Before buying anything new, ask yourself if
you
really need it.
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