Every Day Money Savings

Im sure everyone is aware of  how horrible our economic situation is. Living on a single income we definitely try and do every little thing we can to cut down on spending. These are a few things we like to try in our home to save a few bucks:

Buy Generic. I know name brand has the appeal of being the best, but truly most generic products are just as good. You can buy generic brand groceries and household items as well as switching perscriptions to the generic form.

Wash your clothes with cold water. Most machines, especially HE machines, will do just as good of a job on cold water washes tham warm/cold. Just make sure you buy HE detergent.

Turn your lights off. I have been bad to leave lights on in the house in rooms that i wasn't even in. Try to be aware, and turn off lights when you leave a room.

Make a weekly grocery list. This really works for us, and saves our budget. we have a set spending limit on grocerys and make one weekly trip for the tings we need. If its not on the list, we dont get it!I dont really need those chips anyway, right?!

Find coupons. I am not a couponer, by any means, but I do like to use coupons when and if I have them. You can go online and find coupons for almost anywhere. just do a quick google search before you do to your destination and print off a coupon that could be of use. Also, dont be quick to throw away thos Valpacks that come in the mail, they actually have some good coupons in them! Look through the coupons that are printed out with you reciepts. They always have something you can use.

Take unused items to a consignment shop. Take those clothing items, toys or household things you arent using and get some money out of it. Consignment shops are great because you just take your things and they sell them, and then you reap the proffit (a certain percentage, anway). Why hang onto those things that are just lying around anyways?

Get a bagless vaccum and a re-usable mop. You may not see savings right away, but througout the year you can save alot by switching to these products. I make my own mop cleaner by mixing hot water and lysol multi-surface cleaner. One bottle will last several months and it's less than $2, not to mention it kills 99% of bacteria.

Hopefully these things will help you!