20 Things Frugal People Do Every Day: some tips and tricks that will save you money!
I really like to live well on less. That's sort of my motto. We started out married with a newborn at the ripe old age of 20 and 21, part of being frugal came out of necessity. Next year, our oldest son is starting college, and well, we are going to be going back to working with a pretty bare-bones budget. However, through the years, we have found out just how far we can push our budget without really feeling like we are missing out on anything. We really do live pretty darn well on less.
1. They don't buy souvenirs
2. They don't eat out often
3. They shop sales and combine coupons
4. They price match
5. They combine errands
6. They shop around
7. They know their limit
8. They do the math
9. They cut out the cable
10. They have a full pantry and freezer
11. They are selective spenders
12. They do the work themselves
13. They plan ahead
Failure to plan is planning to fail. The biggest financial trap I've seen people get into is not planning ahead. This could be as long-term as planning for retirement but it could also mean that you are planning ahead to avoid spending money. When the kids were little and we would be out and about, I would plan our trips around nap times and meal times. I didn't want to be stuck without food on hand for the kids and be forced to eat out. Planning ahead saves you money in the long run.
14. They don't buy things at full price
As a family, we buy 90% of our clothing second hand. Most of it is stocked up during garage sale season {tips on how to buy second-hand clothing for the whole family}, but for those items, I don't buy second hand {my favorite online thrift store is ThredUp}, I never buy something full price. I rarely tempt myself by even going to the mall, but if I do, the only racks that draw my attention or are even a consideration are the sale racks. You can see this post for more specifics on how we save money on clothing.
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