How to Raise a Family of Six with One Income – 50 Ways to Save Money – Part 3
21. Organize a Yard Sale
You can have your own yard sale to make a little extra money and get rid of the items around the house you never use anyway. Read more ideas on Organizing the Perfect Garage Sale.
22. Shop Wisely at Sales
Buy things that are on sale if you use them regularly, if you dont then dont buy them just because they are on sale unless they cost the same as a similar item you normally buy.
23. Freeze Family Packs
When shopping for your meats buy family packs of meat then separate them into meals when you get home and put them into the freezer. This will save you money because family packs are cheaper.
24. Cut Back on Soda
Drink more tea and less soda. Tea is cheaper to make, lasts longer, and is better for you than sugary sodas.
25. Penny-wise Snacking
Limit your familys snacks to one or two a week. This is better for their health and their teeth, not to mention it will save on your grocery bill.
26. Backyard Gardening
Grow your own vegetables. If your family likes vegetables you can grow them yourself and freeze or can them for later. Read more on creating a self-sufficient vegetable farm in your backyard.
27. Take the School Bus
Let your children ride the bus to school. This will save you time and money. Gas isnt getting any cheaper these days.
28. Electricity Saving
Always turn off all lights and electrical appliances when you leave a room. Teach your children to do the same.
29. Internet
If you must have Internet service, subscribe to dial-up. Its a lot cheaper. If you dont want to for fear of your phone line being busy, then PeoplePC offers an Internet Call Waiting service for free for 30 days then after that it will cost you $6.95 a month if you chose to keep it. With this service you can answer your phone while on the Internet by just the click of a button so youll never miss a call again. If you dont choose to keep it they give you Caller Id. on your computer for free. So, the next time someone calls you and you are on the Internet you will know that they have called and you can call them right back after you get off.
30. Plan Errands Wisely
If you have to go into town then do everything you need to do for that week in one trip. It saves time and gas.
