How to Raise a Family of Six with One Income – 50 Ways to Save Money – Part 5
41. If you have pets, then give them their vaccines yourself. You can order them through the mail and do it yourself a lot cheaper than you can go to the vet and pay them to do it for you.
42. Some phone companies have an extended calling plan, where you can call anyone within an extended area for one flat rate. This is usually cheaper than paying for all your long distance calls. Call your local phone company and ask them about theirs.
43. Always turn your heat down before you leave your home. Theres no use to keep it warm and cozy if youre not there to enjoy it.
44. If your local waste facility is close to your house, then take your trash off yourself. It is cheaper than paying someone to come out and empty your cans for you.
45. Never try to keep up with the neighbors. So what if they cut their grass after every rain. You are saving money by cutting it when it needs to be cut.
46. Pay all your bills on time to avoid any late fees or interest. They can really add up in no time at all.
47. Always wear out the clothes you have before going out and buying new ones. Your old clothes will just sit in your closet taking up space if you have new ones to wear instead. Everyone would rather wear new clothes.
48. When you have a dinner with other family members, ask everyone to bring a dish with them. This will save you money and put lots of variety on the table.
49. If you take your family on a picnic, make your own food to take with you instead of buying it on the way. A cooler of drinks goes further than a single drink in ice for everyone.
50. Limit your family outings to once or twice a month, but make them count.
I hope you find these pointers to be very helpful in helping you and your family meet all your needs. They have been very helpful to me and my family. Lots of people ask us how we do it. Here are the answers.
Rebecca Anne Grant