500 Frugal Money Saving Tips

make a meal plan

build your meal plan off weekly sales on meats

rice and it

buy in bulk

cook in bulk and freeze the rest

shop at dollar tree

cook from scratch. make your own bread

don't buy convenience and pre-made grocery items

buy meat

make your own spice blends

have a meatless monday

pack your lunch

bags of chips

check out your local salvage grocery store

shop the clearance aisles in the grocery store

skip the deli

eat breakfast so you won't overeat at lunch

divide your meat into when you buy in bulk. serving it a little less than you normally would and it will stretch your meat further

grow your own herbs

don't buy herbs at the grocery store

grate your own cheese

use lemon juice to preserve fruits and vegetables

buy bagged potatoes instead of individual potatoes

buy healthy food instead of junk food. processed food be expensive

have breakfast food

don't buy soda

vegetables when it's cheaper

substitute inexpensive vegetarian foods such as beans

buy a chicken instead of just the breasts and use the extra meat to make more meals

grow your own fruits and vegetables

use less milk in your cereal

use powdered milk instead of regular milk

make meals from food you already have in your pantry

buy fruits

buy cheap cuts of meat and make crock pot meals out of them

learn how to your own fruits and vegetables

cook beans instead of

regrow vegetables

stock up on sale items

buy produce at farmer's markets

reuse coffee grounds

make your own baby food

make a list of cheap recipes to build your meal plans with

make your coffee at home and take it

give up coffee all together

buy bread at bread outlets

use food scraps

buy meat and fish

time your grocery store trip wisely. know when the best days and times to go to get special deals

check unit prices when buying in bulk

do batch freezer cooking

buy a cast iron skillet. it will last you a lifetime

cook

don't automatically throw out food that is past its best buy date. it doesn't necessarily mean its bad

save bacon grease to use

store food properly to make it last longer

drink water

make your own water

don't buy bottled water

buy a ham and get it

get a reusable bottle

install a sink filter

join a warehouse club

pay attention to expiration dates

pick your own fruits from an orchard

consider buying a deep freezer to store bulk items

eating out money saving tips

order water

don't buy alcohol

plan ahead. look at restaurant menus online and decide where you get the best food

have a snack at home first so you don't order too much at the restaurant

buy discounted gift cards from gift card granny

go to mom and pop diners instead of chain restaurants. typically

get free food on your birthday

tip based on the service you receive. don't automatically tip

buy an appetizer instead of a meal

buy a pizza. it will cost less

take the survey at the bottom of your recei to receive free food

go to restaurants where kids eat free

know average prices of foods

use coupons

browse weekly ads

savings catcher

develop a grocery budget

use a shopping list

grocery shop at aldi. prices are less than other grocery stores

use cloth instead of buying new ones

buy generic foods

buy produce that's in season

once a month

let it go bad

have a night

don't shop hungry

sign up

use your freezer more

choose items

weekend and just cook what's in your pantry

check out things you can make instead of buying to save money

know what days to shop to get the manager specials

watch the cashier to reduce pricing errors

pay

eat produce that will go bad first

use your slow cooker

shop at specialized stores

buy local

avoid impulse buys when shopping

get a credit card

get a rain check if sale items are sold out

going bad

keep snacks in the car to avoid buying snacks while you are out

know when to skip

join a co-op

keep an inventory of your pantry so you know what you have and what you need

eat out less often

sign up

share an entrée

order to go

check restaurant websites to find coupons

use dining certificates

eat at buffets

order from the value/specials menu

order from the kids menu

skip desserts

senior discounts

choose takeout over delivery

instead of going out

look

go out

ways to save money on bills and finances

contact companies lowering your bills. many companies are willing to take $10-$ off your bill every month to keep you as a customer

turn off the cycle on the dishwasher and let the dishes air

use a prepaid cell phone

use a clothesline instead of a dryer

cancel your home phone service

keep your fridge coils clean. it will help it run more efficiently

turn lights off when you're not in the room

if you have credit cards

do your own taxes

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