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163 Super Simple Money Saving Ideas to Save You $100s

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Are you looking for some simple money saving ideas? Here’s a list of things you can do TODAY to save hundreds of dollars.

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163 Super Simple Money Saving Ideas

  • Call your cellphone company to ask for discounts
  • Pack a lunch when you’re out
  • Slice your own fruits and vegetables (don’t buy pre-cut). Having this for apples and these for citrus really help us!
  • Fix any leaking toilets or faucets
  • Use coupons
  • Split a meal at a restaurant
  • Combine your errands to save gas
  • Cancel your cable subscription
  • Shop in bulk (for things you’ll use) Woman reading package of food in a grocery store
  • Order water at restaurants
  • Buy in-season produce
  • Accept free babysitting offers from family & friends
  • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
  • Keep snacks in the car to avoid buying on the road
  • Cancel any entertainment subscriptions that you don’t use
  • Mow your own lawn
  • Buy your glasses at Walmart or Costco
  • Buy the “loss leaders” at grocery stores Mom and daughter saving money in a piggy bank
  • Turn off lights that aren’t in use
  • Switch to store brands (especially for cheap toilet paper!)
  • Prepare freezer meals for busy nights
  • Make a list before you go to the grocery store
  • Split bulk purchases with a friend if they’re too big for your family
  • Take up cheap hobbies
  • Maintain your car (will save you in the long run)
  • Take advantage of happy hour specials at restaurants Women at park pointing at tablet near a stroller
  • Accept hand-me-downs
  • Order takeout instead of eating in to avoid buying drinks
  • Compare unit prices at the grocery store
  • Have a mix-and-match wardrobe
  • Shop at thrift stores
  • Switch from k-cups to drip coffee
  • Meal plan (and check your calendar for busy nights)
  • Set a time limit on showers. We keep this one in the bathroom!
  • Play board games
  • Shop at kids’ consignment sales
  • Order family meals instead of individual (whole pizza, a bucket of chicken, etc) Family smiling by car
  • Pack lunches for the kids (and adults!)
  • Watch movies at home (with your own snacks!)
  • Sell your kids’ clothes at consignment sales
  • Take a drink with you in the summer so you aren’t tempted to buy one while out
  • Make crock pot or Instant Pot meals
  • Borrow one-time-use items instead of buying
  • Try a no spend challenge
  • Buy classic clothing items that don’t go out of style
  • Shop at consignment or secondhand shops for clothing and household items Woman shopping in drug store
  • Find the best deals on k-cup coffee
  • Order an appetizer instead of an entree at restaurants
  • Turn down the thermostat
  • Work out at home or with a friend instead of at a gym
  • Buy used instead of new cell phones
  • Double recipes and save the second for later
  • Cut your kids’ hair yourself
  • Buy clothes during off-season sales
  • Try store-brand coffee
  • Keep convenient foods at home to avoid the drive-through
  • Buy socks and underwear during back-to-school shopping
  • Drink water at restaurants
  • Make your own birthday cakes
  • Stock up during sales on household staples Family and dog going on road trip with picnic basket to save money on food
  • Reduce the amount of meat you eat
  • Shop Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
  • Winterize your home to reduce heating bills
  • Carpool to work or school
  • Run the dishwasher on the short cycle
  • Check your closets before buying any clothing
  • Watch for kids-eat-free deals
  • Wash clothes in cold or warm instead of hot
  • Get term life insurance instead of whole life
  • Shop at Aldi or other discount grocery stores
  • Ask for discounts on medical bills
  • Take all tax deductions you qualify for
  • Eat all your leftovers
  • Send your kids on the school bus instead of driving them Mom and baby smiling at each other
  • Have kids’ birthday parties at home
  • Use a programmable or smart thermostat. We got this awesome one with a rebate from our natural gas company.
  • Eat more beans
  • Ride a bike instead of taking a car
  • Switch to a water saving toilet
  • Avoid disposable paper products when possible
  • Stop watering your lawn
  • Keep meals simple to avoid the cost of fancy ingredients
  • Use your library for free books and movies
  • Shop around for the best prescription prices
  • Walk instead of drive when you can
  • Sell stuff you don’t use
  • Cook from scratch whenever possible Woman cooking at home with kids to save money
  • Shop garage sales
  • Attend free museum days
  • Learn to mend clothing
  • Do your own painting
  • Take advantage of store loyalty programs
  • Use public transportation
  • Avoid dry clean only clothing
  • Buy medications at wholesale clubs
  • Use fans instead of air conditioning
  • Use online grocery shopping to avoid impulse buys
  • Have a clothing swap with friends
  • If you’re cold, dress warmer before turning up the heat
  • Shop around for home and car insurance prices Woman washing her own car to save money
  • Don’t run the dishwasher unless it’s full
  • Enjoy free local events
  • Change your furnace filter regularly
  • Ditch your landline phone
  • Make your own pancake mix
  • Get all of your school supplies for the year during back-to-school sales
  • Buy discounted gift cards for places you frequently shop
  • Change your car air filter
  • Do your own nails
  • Get a family membership to places you frequent (pool, zoo, etc)
  • Buy greeting cards and wrapping paper at dollar stores
  • Go to discount movie theaters
  • Travel during off-peak times
  • Buy energy efficient appliances
  • Make gifts instead of buying them Kids kissing mom. All are wearing glasses.
  • Always use in-network providers for medical care
  • Turn down your water heater temperature
  • Use gasoline discount programs through grocery stores
  • Buy batteries in bulk
  • Pay bills yearly or quarterly if it saves you money
  • Buy holiday items after the holiday
  • Dye your own hair
  • Use a low-flow shower head
  • Take advantage of any employee discounts available to you
  • Use energy efficient curtains. Inexpensive ones like these really make a difference.
  • Prepare your own tax return
  • Avoid ATMs with fees
  • Drink more water instead of soda or juice Woman fixing sink to save money
  • Use a discount cell phone service
  • Use Youtube to learn how to fix things yourself
  • Wash your car at home
  • Use the air dry setting on your dishwasher
  • Make sure your car tires are properly inflated
  • Re-use grocery bags as trash can liners
  • Rent tools you don’t use often
  • Get generic medications
  • Use wifi to reduce phone data usage
  • Hang clothes to dry
  • Don’t play the lottery
  • Use a menstrual cup. I recommend this one if you’re just getting started.
  • Use reusable lunch containers like these that we love. Woman doing her own clean to save money
  • Take advantage of birthday freebies
  • Drive the speed limit (saves gas AND tickets!)
  • Cut up old t-shirts for rags
  • Use every last drop of beauty products
  • Use Swedish dishcloths instead of paper towels
  • Groom your own dog
  • Check for mail-in rebates
  • Switch from cartridge razors to safety razors
  • Watch for marked down meat & produce
  • Use all of your gift cards
  • Shovel your own snow Woman with baby
  • Install aerators on your sinks
  • Get rid your extra fridge or freezer
  • Clean your dryer lint trap after every load
  • Only heat or cool the rooms in use
  • Increase your deductibles on your insurance policies
  • Turn off your car instead of idling in car lines
  • Use a reusable water bottle instead of buying bottled
  • Switch to LED light bulbs
  • Switch to a bank with minimal fees
  • Start a babysitting co-op
  • Eat out for lunch instead of dinner
  • Automate your bills to avoid late fees

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