I am always looking for ways to cut costs. I find there are a couple
of everyday examples on how you can cut pennies and make even simple
changes on your budget. However, the simple changes can add up and make a
huge difference on your wallet.
One of the ways I have been
saving money lately is by opening my windows during the day and shutting
my air conditioning down, letting natural air run its course throughout
my home. I have to admit, throughout the day the temperature can get a
little sticky. However, I have several box and ceiling fans and I let
them run. This helps circulate the air and still cuts costs on air
conditioning bills.
As I told you in last week’s column, I am a
big fan of packing lunches. I pack a lunch for my husband every single
day. But I don’t stock up on sandwich bags. Instead, I have small
plastic containers that I purchase with coupons for less than $2. Once
they are used, I wash and reuse them in the next day’s lunches. Not only
do I save money by not having to continually buy sandwich bags, but I’m
also a little friendlier to the environment.
With the holidays
approaching, I have become a hard yard sale shopper, consignment sale
shopper and eBay shopper. I have checked off almost all of my children’s
wish list by purchasing used items for a fraction of the cost. I also
have participated in garage sales to help raise money to pay for
Christmas.
Finally, it’s important to check out what is happening
in the community. The community calendar is a great place to find free
events going on in town. I belong to several Facebook pages that help me
find out what’s going on in the community.
