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Wondering how you can save a bit more money around your home? Or just looking for ways to add a little wiggle room to your budget? Keep reading…
I’m always looking at ways to save money around our house — ideas that won’t require tons of effort, but offer a good return on my time investment.
Many little things can indeed add up to big savings, and thanks to great advice from our Facebook followers, we’ve compiled a bunch of simple ways you can save more from home!
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1. Plan a week of meals based on ONLY what you have in the house — you’ll save a bunch on groceries that week! We call this an “Eat from the Pantry Challenge” at our house and it’s fun to get creative and see how long you can stretch what you already have on hand!
2. Stick to the grocery list after you make it. Avoid impulse buys!
3. Eat meatless meals one day per week (or more if you can).
4. Drink tap water instead of other expensive beverages.
5. Brew your own coffee at home (you can even use fancy creamers — it’s still way cheaper than buying coffee at a coffee shop every day!)
6. Add a little extra rice, pasta, beans, or legumes to your soups and casseroles to stretch the meals a bit further.
7. Turn leftover veggies into soup. Store them in your freezer until you’re ready to make soup!
8. Use a slow cooker as often as possible to save on electricity. (Plus, you’ll save lots of time in the kitchen!)
9. Buy snacks and ingredients in bulk (not individually packaged).
10. Eat leftovers for lunch instead of going out or making another meal. You can also eat leftovers for dinner once per week!
11. Buy meat in bulk from the butcher or local farmer (like a quarter of a cow). The upfront expense is more, but much cheaper in the long run.
12. Take brown bag lunches for school and work, instead of getting hot lunch or going out to eat.
13. Cook and bake from scratch when possible to save on costly pre-packaged foods. Try your hand at homemade breads and snacks. This can save you SO much money!
14. If you enjoy hosting events at your home, stick with desserts or snacks instead of providing a full meal. Hospitality doesn’t have to break the budget.
15. Eat at home as much as possible. Avoid takeout. Need help with meal ideas to so that you avoid takeout? Grab our FREE list of 60+ Super Quick Meal Ideas!
16. Plant a garden and grow your own food!
17. Try making freezer meals ahead of time with ingredients that you bought on sale at rock bottom price. (You can also freeze many individual ingredients for later use.)
18. Shop at ALDI. Many families swear by ALDI prices, even with how much grocery prices have risen over the years. (We personally love ALDI and have used it for years and years!)
19. Hang dry your clothing instead of using a dryer. This will save on your electric or gas bill, plus extend the life of your clothing!
20. Use cold water to wash your clothes to save on your electricity bill.
21. Wear clothing 2 or 3 times before washing.
22. Open the door on your dishwasher during the dry cycle. The heat/steam that has accumulated while washing will dry your dishes.
23. Make your own cleaning products and laundry detergent — it saves money and reduces chemicals in your home!
24. Use vinegar as a cheap way to clean almost everything!
25. Reuse plastic grocery bags for your small trash cans.
26. Change your furnace filter regularly to keep it clean and so the HVAC system doesn’t need to work as hard.
27. Only wash your hair every 2-3 showers to save on product. (I only wash my hair once per week!)
28. Use up sample size or travel size products before buying more full size products.
29. Watch YouTube videos to learn how to do haircuts at home for your spouse, kids, and even pets. You’ll save a ton in the long run!
30. Buy thrift store clothing and have fun altering it or tweaking it at home to create something unique.
31. Try an at-home hair color kit from the drugstore instead of paying for an expensive salon visit.
32. Do your own nails at home.
33. Take care of your health! Eat nutritiously and get daily exercise — you’ll save a bunch on medical bills later.
34. Cut the cable. Cancel subscriptions and memberships you don’t need or don’t use as often as you thought you would.
35. Use a “dumb phone” instead of paying for an expensive smart phone and monthly data usage.
36. Contact your utility companies and ask for a discount or lower rate. You’d be surprised how much you might save!
37. Try a smaller phone company instead of a big name company. They often have reduced rates that are more affordable.
38. Keep your home a few degrees cooler in the winter and a few degrees warmer in the summer to save on utilities.
39. Turn off all lights and unplug appliances when not in use.
40. Turn the heat down (or off) at night (depending on where you live).
41. If you have a programmable thermostat, set it to a schedule.
42. Open the windows to cool off the house when possible.
43. Learn to do maintenance and home repairs on your own. (Try YouTube!)
44. Sell things you don’t need on Facebook Marketplace, on Ebay, or by hosting a garage sale.
45. Buy store brands instead of brand-name products.
46. Shop the sales. You can find just about anything you need on sale at some point. It’s very rare you should have to pay full price for groceries, clothing, personal care items, household items, etc.
47. Use coupons and savings apps. Though couponing has changed over the years, you can still save quite a bit of money using mobile coupons and savings apps like Swagbucks, Shopkick, Fetch Rewards, Ibotta, and more!
48. Use “junk mail” envelopes the next time you want to mail something. (Instead of buying brand new envelopes.)
49. Use “scrap” paper for printing.
50. Keep your paperwork and bills organized so you can immediately detect if there’s a financial issue.
51. Trade babysitting with neighborhood families.
52. Group errands into one chunk of a day to save time and gas.
53. Do your own yard work and snow clearing instead of hiring it out.
54. Enjoy at-home activities like reading, playing games, a bonfire, movie night, etc. instead of going out. You can have so much frugal fun at home together as a family without having to spend a lot of money!
55. Walk, run, or exercise with neighbors instead of joining a gym and paying the membership fee.
56. Just stay home (instead of shopping or going to a restaurant or out for coffee). Staying home in and of itself can save you so much money in the long run!
57. Challenge yourself (and your family) to a “no-spending period” (a day, a week, a month) where you don’t spend anything other than absolute necessities (utility bills, gas for the car, food, etc.).
58. Track spending and budgeting. You’d be amazed how much money you can save simply by tracking what you actually spend and discovering where all your money is going each month.
Meal time just got so much easier!
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We’re excited to roll out a brand new feature called What I Got Wednesday — where we share some of the best savings submitted to us by readers!
Check out the deal Tammy scored on clothes for her college aged daughter! Wow!
“My daughter is a college freshman at a large university. They wear Altar’d state and Lululemon. I love these brands but as a family of five can’t always afford it! When she was home for break we found some great deals for a reasonable price! I also found a few items similar to name brands that she can wear! The peach dress is from JCPenney for $59 but marked down to $39 – plus, I had rewards! The pink and white dress is from Dillards and I paid $69 but it’s much cheaper than similar items. The white jacket is an Amazon brand but lasts and is similar to Lululemon. It was only $30 on Amazon!“
We had a couple of other great submissions from readers who scored great deals. Check them out below!
Etelvina scored the FREE Easter Lego Set that we posted a few weeks ago:
“I bought the Easter Lego toy from Walmart & saved $15.99!”
Heather got a great deal on Adidas shoes:
“I just bought three pairs of adult Adidas shoes for only $94.60, including tax! I saw the deal you posted and knew I needed to check it out. I’m always on the lookout for good prices on shoes for teenage boys and my own pair of athletic shoes are wearing out. After using the 50% off code on top of the sale, as well as getting free shipping, I scored a great deal! I had $80 in my PayPal account from my friend who paid me back that way from something I ordered for her last month, so only $14.61 went on my credit card. Of course that’s including girl math, but it still feels great!”
Thank you so much to these readers for sharing your savings with our community! How inspiring!!
Want to submit your savings for a chance to be featured? Simply go HERE and fill out the form! Each week, we’ll pick a few of the best submissions to be featured.
(And we might even throw in a fun little surprise for you if you’re picked! Free coffee, anyone?!)
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This Women’s Chunky Cardigan is such a cute transitional piece as we head into the warmer months!
Amazon has this Women’s Button Down Chunky Cardigan for just $22.19 when you save an automatic 40% off at checkout. (If the discount doesn’t show up, use coupon code 40OYPDIL to get your 40% savings.)
Choose from many different colors in sizes S-XL.
I recently received this cardigan and love how cozy it is! It’s perfect for the chilly spring mornings lately, and I’ve worn it multiple times since I got it!
Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime to get free two-day shipping (and possibly one-day or same-day shipping!) with no minimum. If you’re not sure Prime is worth it, read this post for some helpful info to help you decide! And don’t forget you can sign up for Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to use on Amazon deals!
Valid through April 6th, while supplies last.
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Whoa! If you love Hoka & On Running Shoes, be sure to shop this sale!
Woot! is having a sale on Hoka & On Running Shoes and you can score huge savings!
There are lots of styles and color options but hurry – sizes are selling out quickly.
Shipping is free for Prime members.
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Don’t miss this hot deal on this LEGO set!
Walgreens has this LEGO Friends Dog Rescue Bike Building Set (125 Pieces) for just $4.99 right now!
This is a great little set to grab as a gift idea.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
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Need new swimwear this year? Get swimwear for the entire family for just $10 and $15 today!
Old Navy has swimwear for the entire family for just $10 and $15 today!
Get Toddler Girl’s and Toddler Boy’s Swimwear for just $10!
Get Girl’s and Boy’s Swimwear for just $10!
Get Men’s and Women’s Swimwear for just $15!
There are so many cute styles and colors included.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
Valid today only, April 3, 2024.
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Whoa! Don’t miss these HOT deals on Adidas Kid’s Sneakers!
If your kid’s need new sneakers, you can score some HOT deals on Adidas! Shop Premium Outlets is offering an EXTRA 50% off Adidas clothing and shoes with code ADIDAS50 at checkout, plus shipping is FREE.
This makes for some GREAT discounts on kids’ sneakers, with prices starting at just $17.50 shipped! Choose from lots of styles and color options.
Perfect time to grab a new pair for summer! Shop quickly before sizes sell out. Don’t forget to use code ADIDAS50 to get your extra 50% off!
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The Home Depot’s super popular Bring on Spring Sale ends TONIGHT! It’s a fantastic time to refresh your home with furniture deals for every room of your home! Plus, shipping is free! {Sponsored by The Home Depot.}
There are so many great deals in this sale, but here are several of the best ones we spotted…
Get this Walnut Lift-Top Coffee Table for only $135.81 shipped. Regularly $205!
Get this Modern Rectangular Metal Framed Full Length Floor Mirror for only $72.28 shipped with code HOMEDECOR10 at checkout. Regularly $124!
Get this Helena 4-Tier Multifunction Rolling Kitchen Cart for only $45.69 shipped. Regularly $82!
Get this Brown Rectangular Coffee Table for only $76.45 shipped. Regularly $127!
Get this Aurora Oak Rectangular Metal Frame Coffee Table for only $60.75 shipped. Regularly $147!
Get this Dora 5-Piece Rectangle Wood Top Rustic Brown Counter Height Table Set for only $141.61 shipped. Regularly $244!
Get this Set of 2 StyleWell Round Open Weave Wicker Storage Baskets for just $53.55 shipped with code HOMEDECOR10 at checkout. Regularly $120!
Get the Dark Gray Linen Arm Chair for only $158.10 shipped. Regularly $236!
Get this Black PVC Leather Square Ottoman with Storage for only $29.16 shipped. Regularly $40!
Get this Beige Linen Arm Chair for only $164.30 shipped. Regularly $257!
Get this Lifestyle Solutions Wesley 57.9 in. Dark Grey Microfiber 2-Seater Loveseat for only $217.88 shipped. Regularly $308!
Get this StyleWell Goodwin Mid-Century Modern Vegan Faux Leather Sofa with Throw Pillows for only $349 shipped. Regularly 500!
Get this Black Slate Stone Dining Table 5-Piece Set for only $294 shipped. Regularly $420!
Get this Brownwood 18 in. Wide Sandy Pine Storage Cabinet for only $143.99 shipped. Regularly $180!
Valid through April 3, 2023, while supplies last.
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Are you a fan of Oakley sunglasses? This is a great deal!
Proozy has these Oakley Men’s MPH Chainlink Polarized Sunglasses for just $67.99 shipped when you use the promo code PZYCLO-FS at checkout!
These are regularly $224, making this such an GREAT deal on this brand!
Valid through April 9th, while supplies last.
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HURRY and score this super hot deal on this Fire HD 8″ Tablet!
HSN has this Amazon Fire HD 8″ Hexa-Core 64GB 2GB RAM Tablet with Alexa for just $69.99 shipped right now! Plus, new HSN customers can use the promo code HSN2024 for an extra $10 off their first order — making it just $59.99 shipped!
This is a super HOT deal and won’t last long. Hurry!
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Need a new comforter? Macy’s has these 3-Piece Comforter Sets for under $30 right now!
Right now, Macy’s has 3-Piece Comforter Sets for only $29.99 (regularly $80)!
There are lots of styles and colors to choose from.
Or get these Reversible 8 Piece Comforter Sets for just $44.99 shipped (regularly $100)!
Shipping is free on orders over $25.
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Love Chacos? This is such a great deal!
Through April 7th, Chacos is is offering an EXTRA 35% off select sale styles with code 35YEARS at checkout!
You can grab kid’s Z/1 Ecotread Sandals for as low as $25.99 after code— which is a fantastic deal! Shop quickly, because sizes and styles will sell out FAST at these low prices!
Shipping is free on orders over $75. Valid through April 7th, while supplies last.
Psst! You can also get women’s and men’s styles of Chacos Chillos Slides for just $19.49!
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Get this Elevated Mobile Pocket Herb Garden Bed for a great deal!
Amazon has this Elevated Mobile Pocket Herb Garden Bed with Lockable Wheels for just $109.99 shipped right now!
Enjoy a variety of ways to grow your favorite herbs and plants in individual compartments, easily identifying and labeling each with the included plant markers.
Valid through April 6, 2024.
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