Saving Money in Simple Ways

Living life simply can often mean you live life a little more cheaply, and so it’s no surprise that the suggestions on the On Simplicity blog for being thrifty are pretty useful. From the original story and the helpful comments of readers, there are all kinds of useful tips for saving a bit of money, including:

• Plan your meals for two weeks at a time, do one big shop every two weeks and then have no need to go out for fast food at all.
• Clean your house with white vinegar and baking soda instead of buying expensive cleaning products.
• Don’t leave your present buying until December - be on the lookout for Christmas gifts (and birthday presents) all year round so you can pick some up at discount prices and avoid the end of year craziness. And shop for Christmas cards and decorations on December 26, when they’re the cheapest of all.
• Learn to mend or alter clothing so that it lasts longer and you don’t need to buy new clothes so often.
• Buy fruits that are in season rather than paying a fortune for imported fruits out of season.
• If you take your kids to a restaurant, buy them one adult meal to share instead of two kids’ meals - as well as being cheaper it is usually a healthier option.