With the high price of fuel and the lack of insulation in the apartment we opted to go electric. We bought two small space heaters. We
live in a cold climate but are warm all winter.
We only rent our movies from the library were it is free!
We don't go out to eat, if we want a pre-cooked meal we will get it from the deli at the grocery store. It is still more than preparing from scratch. But somedays you just need a break.
Keep the A/C at 78 and your heat at 68. We saved 50 dollars a month!
Save money growing your own food. Get a jump on the gardening
seasons by starting your plants indoors in potting soil placed in empty egg cartons.
Use old garden hoses to drip irrigate your garden. Cut holes
along the length of the hose, and lay along plants.
Cracked mugs and bowls; use on the bottom of containers for good
drainage.
Use old dryer sheets to dust. Place them on the bottom of
garbage cans and other areas of the house to eliminate odors.
Cut up old, worn clothes for cleaning rags. Use old socks for
washrags. Place them over your hand for easy dusting.
Use ice cube trays for storage of small items.
Use baby food jars to store small items. Screw the lid to the top of a shelf to save space.
Use old shower curtains to cover wood stored outside.
Make postcards, gift tags, or ornaments out of Christmas Cards.
Save leftover wallpaper to wrap presents.
Save empty glass jars for gifts and storage.
Eat less meat. Not only is it less expensive, it is more healthy.
When it comes to your auto insurance, shop around. Call the
State Insurance Department for a list of comparison prices
charged by different companies.
Save money on make-up by letting your cosmetics do double-duty.
Mascara can be used to line eyes with a small eyeliner brush.
Depending on your coloring, it may also be used to line your
eyebrows. Or use earth tone eye shadow. Lipstick can be used as
blush.
Find a bank where you don't have to pay account fees.
Purchase your tickets in advance, and always come home on a Sunday.
