How to Save Money on Everyday Purchases
How do you make a 6-inch piece of green paper stretch out to 12 inches on a daily basis? Well, paper doesn’t stretch but you can get more for each dollar if you shop smartly and think before you spend. Here are a few ways to save some money while still getting you and your family the things you need.
Coupons: One cannot have too many of these gems. They are mailed to you, you can find them in the newspaper and stores even have them on the aisles for you to get while you shop. When you are using coupons, look for stores that do double coupons on certain days of the week as well as using them for your regular shopping. Using coupons, can save a lot of money at the grocery store.
Grocery Stores: What grocery stores are around you? If you are like many people, you have a few to choose from within a small area. If you want to make the most out of each dollar, you should be going to the least expensive store around you. It doesn’t matter what it looks like or how fancy it is inside the store. Generally speaking, the fancier the store – they more you are going to pay. Let’s face it, milk is milk and would you rather pay $4 a gallon to be in a store with fancy floors and nifty lighting or would you rather pay $3 and shop in a warehouse with aisles?
Gas: We have to buy gas if we own a car, no way around it. Most people already purchase their gas at the cheapest place they can but many people use their bankcards to pay for it. Some gas stations charge up to $.05 more for using a card than cash, so use cash to buy gas.
More on Gas: Make sure your tires are properly inflated as well. If they are, you will save on gas as well. Also, if you have a lot of heavy items in your car and don’t need them there, take them out. The heavier the car, the more gas is needed to make it move.
Coffee: How many people stop for coffee in the morning? How many of those same people have coffee mugs with a lid on them? The answer is probably the same for each. If you have a travel mug, make some coffee at home and take it with you. With coffee ranging from $1.50 to $4 in some places, you can save a good piece of change simply by cutting out coffee runs.
Baby Food: There are tons of recipes on line to make your own baby food. It is quite simple and will save you a ton of money. You will also have complete control of what your baby is eating, and this is an added bonus.
In the end, it really comes down to this – look before you buy. Compare the prices of everything and if you think you can find it cheaper somewhere else, then go!
