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WEBInstead of buying expensive cleaning supplies, use everyday household items such as white vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, lemon, and old cloths to make effective — and cost-effective — cleaning supplies. Related: Cleaning Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money. 5 second Studio/shutterstock.
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WEBJul 20, 2024 · fotolgahan/istockphoto. 2. Buy Reusable Items. While it can cost more in the short term, investing in reusable items such as washable towels over paper, steel water bottles over plastic, and other items will pay off. Says one Redditor: "It's better for your wallet and environment.
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WEBAug 3, 2024 · A former auto technician suggests cracking open the owner's manual to find out when you're supposed to get the car serviced — then sticking to it. "Do everything sooner if you’re in a harsh climate (extreme hot or cold)," one Redditor advises. "Do oil changes every 3,000-5,000 miles no matter what the service interval says and have the …
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WEBUnplug. Unplugging DVR cable boxes, computers, and other appliances when they're not in use could knock $200 a year off the electric bill, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, but ending "vampire drain" is only one of many ways to save on energy costs. Photo credit: Denis Dryashkin/shutterstock.
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WEBJul 3, 2024 · Apps like Ibotta will allow you to accumulate cashback rewards on everyday purchases. 9. Use Coupons. The days of pulling coupons from the red devices hanging off the shelves at the grocery store might be over, but you can still use coupons, and you absolutely should if you're trying to save money at the grocery store.
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WEBMar 5, 2024 · 12. You Can't Be Trusted at a Buffet. The words "all you can eat" are music to your ears. You arrive at a buffet the moment the doors open and make not only a meal but a day of it, with plate after plate after plate. Set a time limit. Your stomach — and the restaurant — will thank you. cjmacer/shutterstock.
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WEBClassic roast chicken costs less than $10 to make for a family of four, even with root vegetables such as potatoes and turnips added to the pan for bulk and nutrition. Chicken cooked from room temperature roasts faster and more evenly, and develops a crispier skin. Recipe: Epicurious. Joshua Resnick/shutterstock.
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WEBJul 19, 2024 · Electric Kettle. $20 from Amazon. Shop Now. Yes, you can microwave water, but heating up hot water for tea in an electric kettle seems so much more civilized. It's also the European thing to do, so go ahead — for $20 …
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WEBSep 18, 2023 · 2. Hearty Soups and Stews. Soups and stews are a perfect way to pack in some protein and vegetables all at once, making them the epitome of cheap dinner ideas. Plus, these dishes bode well for leftovers (and usually freeze well to boot) so you can often get more than one meal out of a batch of soup or stew.
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WEBRgStudio/istockphoto. 13. Plan a Budget. It may seem obvious, but one of the biggest ways to slash your food budget is to make one in the first place. Keep track of what you spend on food in a month, then decide on how much you'd like to cut it down going forward. Give yourself a weekly budget and stick to it.