With prices of the essentials skyrocketing at a faster pace, it is not easy to plan an effective saving strategy without causing too much discomfort in the way you lead your life. You have to be thrifty in money spending – many think so – otherwise, money saving will be no short of daydreaming. Taking a mid-line is not possible, according to majority of the middle class people. This blog is a guideline to show how to save money on those products that you can’t do without.
Buy a larger quantity
Depending on the type of products and your needs, you can buy in bulk which could be good saving on your monthly household expenses. However, that requires you to do a long-time planning to know exactly how much of a product you need to purchase at a time. Perishable goods can’t be stored and so you can’t buy them in bulk. If you search, you will certainly get a good deal on bulk buying that will result into saving of substantial bucks.
Get coupons
Coupons are getting more popular as a money-saving instrument. They are easily available and offered more than often. You can ask your local grocery sellers regarding availability of coupons. Such offers are announced on newspapers, magazines or internet. If you collect even a few coupons on similar or different products, hundreds of dollars will be saved on your monthly household budget.
Be a part of brand advertising
It is a new advertisement trick to reward people for doing something for the company. You may have to use a company logo on your car or do similar sorts of things. You can gain heavy discounted offers along with other free gifts. Look for such offers and make sure to grab a deal that give you maximum benefits.
Online purchase
Most of the time, online purchase is a good idea if you want to get things cheaper. And you can get the same or more variety of products while making online buy. There are a lot of reputed online websites where you can get pocket-friendly deals that might not have been available anywhere else. However, before placing your order, browse through similar websites to know where you can find the cheapest offers for a plenty of varieties of daily household items. Also calculate tax and shipping cost to compare if online buy will save you money or not.
Say a big ‘NO’ to impulsive buying
Most of the people end up buying unnecessary things just because they are tempted by the look of those stuffs. ‘Oh, that’s what my neighbor or friend has bought’, that may also be a good reason for impulse buy. And you know, that small plastic card has given you liberty up to a limit to purchase whatever you like even without a dollar in your pocket! Wonderful, isn’t it? But that compounds the problem when you are on a money-saving mission. Buy a thing if you really need it. Go home and decide if that item has any utility to you. If your answer is affirmative even after a few days, then go out and buy it. The advantage of waiting is people often realize that they don’t genuinely need those things and it will be a waste of money if they buy them.
How To Save Money Around The House
Penny pinching ideas are not always bad, especially if you want to reduce unnecessary household expenses. If you track your monthly expenditure, you can easily find out that it is your home front that consumes the lion’s share of your paycheck. By identifying the areas where you spend more, you can make a plan how to save money around the house. Here I will show you some simple tips on saving of household expenses which I have tried out and got result.
Save on Laundry
Don’t send your daily wares, bed sheets, curtains to laundry for petrol wash. If there is no such specification for your clothes, you can wash them at home. Wash them under cold running water. Good quality detergent works equally well in both hot and cold water. Don’t use too much of detergent. I know the labels mention a certain quantity, say I cup. But I have got the same result with ½ cup.
Do manual washing sometimes instead of using washing machine always, it will be a good exercise for your hand muscle and pocket as well. Don’t be brand addictive while buying detergent; some new launches that come cheaper on wallet are also good. And you know what; brand changing is good because the same detergent will build up in clothes even after multiple washes and that will make them look duller. So change the brands for the sake of your clothes’ health.
Save on Cloth Dryer
Cut the dryer clothes into two halves. When they will not work in dryer, use them as dust clothes before throwing away. If you have bought a swiffer sweeper, used dryer clothes will work on it. Make it a point to check your dryer filter regularly. You need to clean the dust that builds up on the machine. If not cleaned properly, it will prevent air circulation and that may set your house on fire. Use dish detergent for the cleansing purpose.
Save on Swiffer Sweeper
You have seen the ads on TV. Just use and throw, they tell so. But before throwing them into waste box, use the other side to clean your house. If you don’t want dry cleaning, an old dish towel can serve your purpose and save on your household budget.
Save on Towels
Worn towels? No problem. Don’t throw them, instead hem the clothes and use the same to mp up your rooms. A serger will do the work quickly. Furthermore, it will be easier to use.
Save on Soap
Instead of buying soaps every month, buy a lot (that will serve your needs for one year or at least, six months). You will get a lucrative discount. Though you have to pay a heavy sum at one go, still it will be a good idea. Divide the expenses among the months and you will see that per month cost will be much lower.
Save on Power and Fuel Bills
Reduce the use of your air conditioner, refrigerator, heater etc. Don’t turn on air conditioner early in the morning. Even if you live in a hot zone, weather is soothing during morning. By switching off your air conditioner, you can save on your power bill. If market is nearby, why won’t buy fresh vegetables, fishes and meat regularly instead of using refrigerated products? If possible, don’t use heater unnecessarily. And finally, put a lid on your pan while boiling something. You can also think about using solar pressure cooker.
