HABBITS to CHANGE:
Stop paying full price for anything!
Try shopping for groceries at outside-the-box places.
Stop traveling (at least for a year or so). Or check out these travel savings tips.
Stop buying anything you don’t have room in your budget for (pay cash for everything).
Color your own hair.
Hang clothes on a clothesline to dry instead of using the dryer.
Say no to impulse purchases.
Switch to free/frugal entertainment like going for a walk with friends or having people over instead of going out.
Stop online browsing that turns into shopping or impulse buys.
Turn thermostat down/up and unplug devices when not in use.
Hunt, fish, and grow a garden.
Utilize free cycle sites for clothes and toys.
Walk or ride your bike instead of driving everywhere.
Give up some of the kids’ extracurricular activities and sports.
Conserve gas by running all errands in one day instead of several times a week.
Thrift and shop ahead.
Learn to wait 24 hours before making a purchase.
Scale back on ALL holiday spending (food, entertainment, gifts, clothing, decorations, etc.).
Increase giving to those in worse need to help change your perspective.
Focus more on needs versus wants.
Make a budget and actually stick with it!
Try cheap and free date night ideas.
Recognize items you might not have to buy.
Discover the joy of contentment.
Looking for more ideas? Check out these tips:
55+ Simple Tips to Save Money at Home
What to Do When You’re Tired of Being Frugal
65+ Cheap & Free Date Night Ideas
35 Things You Don’t Need to Buy
30 Creative Ways to Save on Gas
25+ Cheap Ways to Travel
