25 Ways to Save Money

 

Food

Use coupons

Cook at home

Pack a lunch

Drop junk food and sodas from your grocery list

Make a list before you go shopping

Buy store-brand and generic products

Buy in bulk

Make your own coffee (instead of going to Starbucks, etc.)

Bottle your own water

Avoid vending machines

Don’t shop for food when you are hungry

 

Clothing

Buy machine-washable clothing (avoid dry-cleaning bills)

Shop at the end of the season

 

Transportation

Carpool

Ride your bike whenever possible

Combine trips

Entertainment
  Borrow books from the library

Borrow movies from the library

Workout at home instead of a gym

Go to matinee show

 

Around Your Home

Switch to CFC bulbs

Lower your thermostat

Cut dryer sheets in half

Use grocery store bags to line your trash can

Turn off lights when they are not in use