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Monday Money Saving Tips-Cook It All At Once
A way to save money on energy bills is to cook all at once. A couple of things in the oven etc. Plan ahead and see how much you can cook in one afternoon. It not only saves money but saves time too.
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Monday Money Motivation-Spice It Up
Budget foods like beans and rice sometimes can taste bland so stock your pantry with some of your favorite spices.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Grow Herbs
One great way to save money is to grow your own herbs. Great thing is they can be grown in a container and most bugs avoid them.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Think About It
Delay your large purchases… Wait 24–48 hours before making any big purchase. This “cooling-off” period helps prevent impulse buys and gives you time to research better deals.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-DIY
It seems like the cost of getting someone to fix things is increasing at a scary speed. There are some things you can’t do yourself and you do need to call in an expert but many times you can find tutorials online to help fix things like windows that stick or even simple clogged drains.
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Monday Money Saving Tip-Coupons
Do you still use coupons, how about checking for discounts or even shopping at stores that offer them? The Internet makes it easy to find coupons and discounts so this week, get searching…
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Monday Money Saving Tip-Track Your Spending
Do you know how much you spend each month, each week, even each day? You’ll be surprised what you discover if you write down everything you spend. You often find things you can do without or one area where you’re overspending. This month, keep track.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Herbs and Spices
Tired of the same old food on a budget? One way to make things taste different is to experiment with adding some herbs and spices. For example, egg salad sandwiches can get a boost from adding some dill.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Leftovers from Dinner
Do you often have a few leftovers at dinnertime? Not enough for another full meal but enough that could become lunch the following day? Maybe some leftover vegetables for a salad. Some diced chicken for a chicken salad sandwich. Even gravy that could be turned into a soup?
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Monday Money Saving Tip-Switch the Oil
When you’re frying or saute things like vegetables for soups and chilis and you run out of oil or want to save a penny or two, use broth or even water. Simply start to saute the food in a little oil or butter and then when you need to add more reach for the water or broth. It can also cut down on calories and fat but the flavor’s still there.